Poll: Which new 112 amp?

JohnnyCNote · 03-18-2008, 11:35 PM

Thanks for the tips! Of course, if I could round up enough cash for a Mesa Boogie, that's what I'd be getting, or a vintage Fender Super Reverb. But my budget is what it is and I'm going to have to choose from whatever $400-450 will get me. I'm tempted to get the Peavey because I've had 5 Peaveys over the years (still have 3) and have found them to be reliable and I like the sound.

I wouldn't even have considered Crate, but I read a lot of good reviews on Harmony Central. It seems they're made by Ampeg, which does do a pretty good bass amp . . .

plyta · 03-19-2008, 12:52 AM

Laney LC 30

Benzesp · 03-19-2008, 09:36 AM

xxl combo.

budda · 03-19-2008, 11:07 AM

look for a used traynor YCV50.

you will thank me later.

Traynor Amps: All Tube Guitar Combos

Drew · 03-19-2008, 01:05 PM

A F-30 can be had with luck for around $500, and if you're looking for a heavy sounding amp with a great clean absolutely cannot be beat. It also has volume to spare.

I've never played the Peavey, but I will say I was very surprised by the Crate. Great vintage-y tone, and it was fun to play. The one warning - it runs SERIOUSLY hot. I think I've heard of the things catching fire in the past, and the one I played was so hot that a few of the knobs became uncomfortable to touch, to adjust. To be fair, it was in a GC and probab;y had been on for a few hours, but still IU can leave my Rectoverb on all night and the body of the amp only ever gets slightly warm to the touch, and not physically uncomfortable like the Crate.

budda · 03-19-2008, 07:03 PM

you guys have never even seen a traynor YCV in the states have you

makes me sad inside, they're great amps and affordable (Canadian built too)

arnoroth661 · 03-19-2008, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew

A F-30 can be had with luck for around $500, and if you're looking for a heavy sounding amp with a great clean absolutely cannot be beat. It also has volume to spare.

JohnnyCNote · 03-20-2008, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budda

you guys have never even seen a traynor YCV in the states have you

makes me sad inside, they're great amps and affordable (Canadian built too)

What about one of these? They have a used one at the local GC for $675: TRAYNOR YCV80Q

They also have one of these for a lot more than I've been planning to spend: Mesa Boogie Express 5:50

Then there's this: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Amp

I'll have to go there again and see what else is available . . .

Drew · 03-20-2008, 01:24 PM

The Express is like the F30 with its balls ripped out. the clean's nice, but not as nice. The high gains are not that high gain. And the low gain sounds nice until you plug into the Lone Star right next to it, or a Nomad, or a Mark-IV, or even for that matter a Recto, assuming you can open up the poweramp a bit.

The Fender's nice, too, and has great smooth lead tones. think Phish. the Blues Jr. kicks a fair amount of ass as well.

budda · 03-20-2008, 06:44 PM

a 410, 80W amp isnt much of a practise amp IMO, more like the jam/gig amp.

i havent played the 410, but i loooved my 212. a speaker upgrade wouldnt have hurt it, but i had other plans for the money haha

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View Poll Results: Which Amp Would You Prefer bearing in mind my $400 Limit?
Crate Palomino V32 112 Combo	1	5.00%
Peavey Valveking 112 Combo	4	20.00%
Neither	14	70.00%
Either/Both	1	5.00%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 20. You may not vote on this poll

03-18-2008, 11:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
JohnnyCNote Velikij Pakhan Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 200 Real Name: John Main Seven: Ibanez S7420 Rig: PV Mace/Roadmaster Thanked: 3	Thanks for the tips! Of course, if I could round up enough cash for a Mesa Boogie, that's what I'd be getting, or a vintage Fender Super Reverb. But my budget is what it is and I'm going to have to choose from whatever $400-450 will get me. I'm tempted to get the Peavey because I've had 5 Peaveys over the years (still have 3) and have found them to be reliable and I like the sound. I wouldn't even have considered Crate, but I read a lot of good reviews on Harmony Central. It seems they're made by Ampeg, which does do a pretty good bass amp . . . Find out the SHOCKING reason why Last Rites was called "scariest band ever" by the San Francisco MusiCalendar. . .

03-19-2008, 12:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
plyta Really fuckin happy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kaunas, Lithuania Posts: 212 Real Name: Andrius Main Seven: Ibanez Prestige RG1527 RB Rig: Prosonic->SVT15E Thanked: 16	Laney LC 30 ALCOBRUTAL

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Benzesp The home wrecker! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 835 Real Name: Benny Main Seven: Jackson DK7 Rig: Splawn>2 Mesa 4x12's Thanked: 11	xxl combo. "and I sure as shit don't fucking roll! Shomer shabbos!"

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03-19-2008, 11:07 AM	#14 (permalink)
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London ontario Posts: 6,387 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: Carvin DC727 OFR Rig: JSX->XXX w/ CL80's Thanked: 36 $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	look for a used traynor YCV50. you will thank me later. Traynor Amps: All Tube Guitar Combos 3 cheers for free gear! "Do you like burned toast with your JAM? cuz we're on FIRE!"

03-19-2008, 01:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
Drew Fear the Polo! • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 28,896 Real Name: Call me Ahab... Main Seven: 1991 Ibanez UV7PWH Main ERG: Sherman 5-string bass Rig: Mesa Recto-verb 50 Thanked: 137	A F-30 can be had with luck for around $500, and if you're looking for a heavy sounding amp with a great clean absolutely cannot be beat. It also has volume to spare. I've never played the Peavey, but I will say I was very surprised by the Crate. Great vintage-y tone, and it was fun to play. The one warning - it runs SERIOUSLY hot. I think I've heard of the things catching fire in the past, and the one I played was so hot that a few of the knobs became uncomfortable to touch, to adjust. To be fair, it was in a GC and probab;y had been on for a few hours, but still IU can leave my Rectoverb on all night and the body of the amp only ever gets slightly warm to the touch, and not physically uncomfortable like the Crate. "...and everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon."

03-19-2008, 07:03 PM	#16 (permalink)
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London ontario Posts: 6,387 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: Carvin DC727 OFR Rig: JSX->XXX w/ CL80's Thanked: 36 $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	you guys have never even seen a traynor YCV in the states have you makes me sad inside, they're great amps and affordable (Canadian built too)

03-20-2008, 01:24 PM	#19 (permalink)
Drew Fear the Polo! • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 28,896 Real Name: Call me Ahab... Main Seven: 1991 Ibanez UV7PWH Main ERG: Sherman 5-string bass Rig: Mesa Recto-verb 50 Thanked: 137	The Express is like the F30 with its balls ripped out. the clean's nice, but not as nice. The high gains are not that high gain. And the low gain sounds nice until you plug into the Lone Star right next to it, or a Nomad, or a Mark-IV, or even for that matter a Recto, assuming you can open up the poweramp a bit. The Fender's nice, too, and has great smooth lead tones. think Phish. the Blues Jr. kicks a fair amount of ass as well.

03-20-2008, 06:44 PM	#20 (permalink)
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London ontario Posts: 6,387 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: Carvin DC727 OFR Rig: JSX->XXX w/ CL80's Thanked: 36 $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	a 410, 80W amp isnt much of a practise amp IMO, more like the jam/gig amp. i havent played the 410, but i loooved my 212. a speaker upgrade wouldnt have hurt it, but i had other plans for the money haha

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