What is the best bedroom amp you guys have used?

[jspeed]

Has anyone tried the JCM1 800 1watt combo? I've been wanting to play one and try it out.

The JCM1 sounds pretty authentic, running a tube screamer on it worked great too. The only draw back for me was lack of effect loop. Was a little too dry sounding for me. The DSL1 sounded similar but more gain, has effect loop. JVM1 has most gain, effect loop and presence control. All three sound great as combos, but with 4x12's they're awesome.

Also have an Eleven rack thru powered monitors and it has some nice 800 sounds too. Another nice option.

[Axewielder]

You can't beat modelers at bedroom volumes. Get you a GDEC.

[neilli]

I just tried the H&K Tubemeister 18 combo and that sounded pretty damn good. The Engl Ironball samples I've heard sounded awesome, but that's running through a 4x12 which isn't what I really want to do..

[Brandenburg]

I just tried the H&K Tubemeister 18 combo and that sounded pretty damn good. The Engl Ironball samples I've heard sounded awesome, but that's running through a 4x12 which isn't what I really want to do..

i guess I know what I might have to start saving some money up for.. the H&K Tubemeister 18 interest me

[shreddermon]

Recently picked up a Carvin V3M. Not only does it sound very good at bedroom volumes (7 watt mode), it has a lot of what I'll call "practical versatility". By that, I mean it does a cool job emulating several different amps - "Blackface" for cleans, "Old style Marshalls" for classic rock, "Hot-rodded Marshall" and "Mesa" for high gains. Not quite as fully versatile as a solid state modelling amp, but better all-tube tone more than compensates, IMHO. And, with the effects loop, you can use your same full effects setup as with your other full stack rig or whatever. Or just flip it to 50w mode and go.

Before that I had a Randall RM22. Loved the modular pre-amp thing - the tones were very authentic, and even more versatility. Only two channels, though. And swapping out modules - while very versatile - isn't very "practical" for even a band practice situation. Also, to get a decent high-gain tone, the volume would need to be well too high for a bedroom practice. You'd need a power attenuator for that. Cool amp, though.

[shreddermon]

I guess where I was going with these is an all-tube tone bedroom amp, where you can also flip a switch or whatever and bring it along to do a band practice or small venue gig.

But if you're just looking for a straight-up small bedroom amp for nothing but low-volume home practice with good tones (but not used for anything else), I'd consider going with a Roland Micro Cube. They're pretty cool if your needs are narrower.

[bombtek]

I just got a pretty good deal on this

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/line-6-totally-ampd-spider-iv-15-guitar-amp-starter-pack?pfm=rv&CJAID=10684459&CJPID=5145721

Add it to your cart...and the price is$34!

[leftykingv2]

Recently picked up a Carvin V3M. Not only does it sound very good at bedroom volumes (7 watt mode), it has a lot of what I'll call "practical versatility". By that, I mean it does a cool job emulating several different amps - "Blackface" for cleans, "Old style Marshalls" for classic rock, "Hot-rodded Marshall" and "Mesa" for high gains. Not quite as fully versatile as a solid state modelling amp, but better all-tube tone more than compensates, IMHO. And, with the effects loop, you can use your same full effects setup as with your other full stack rig or whatever. Or just flip it to 50w mode and go.

Before that I had a Randall RM22. Loved the modular pre-amp thing - the tones were very authentic, and even more versatility. Only two channels, though. And swapping out modules - while very versatile - isn't very "practical" for even a band practice situation. Also, to get a decent high-gain tone, the volume would need to be well too high for a bedroom practice. You'd need a power attenuator for that. Cool amp, though.

+1... I've never seen a bad piece of Carvin equipment.

[Radiohead]

I guess where I was going with these is an all-tube tone bedroom amp, where you can also flip a switch or whatever and bring it along to do a band practice or small venue gig.

Mesa Mark 5 - Whole lot a tone!!!

[j2379]

i have an egnator rebel20 that i like, & got pretty cheap thru fleabay. it doesnt have the high gain of the Oranges or Blackstars, but takes pedals well. i think the cleans and rock tones were a bit nicer than the Orange terrors, and MUCH better than the blackstars.

[jgcable]

Fender G-Dec 3 Fifteen

[VitaminG]

A friend is running an IRT60 on stage & it's a good sounding, versatile amp. I'm intrigued by this new rack dealio

I just got a pretty good deal on this

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/line-6-totally-ampd-spider-iv-15-guitar-amp-starter-pack?pfm=rv&CJAID=10684459&CJPID=5145721

Add it to your cart...and the price is$34!

dude! For that price, can you afford to NOT buy one?

[concreteguy]

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I've using this little set up. Can't believe the sound you get out of these.

[kmanick]

mesa mark IV was a great bedroom amp when I had one.
surprisingly the JSX is also really good at low volume.
I'm on my 3rd one now (I keep coming back to them because they work so well at low volumes and you can score them for so cheap.)
I use it with my Axe II as well the power section is clean enough that it work swell with the Axe.

[bombtek]

Got the $34 shipped brand new Line 6 Yesterday and I am STOKED with it.
PERFECT for in the house