Home amp

[catzodellamarina]

I've never owned a really nice home/practice/combo amp. I've owned SS Peavey's and Line6. I've never owned a tube combo. Recently at my tone party I saw several that gave me GAS. This summer I will treat myself. I'm leaning toward boutique and not so worried about cost. It must be practical because it's not gonna be a discussion piece. It WILL be used, almost daily. It won't leave the home but maybe a few times a year, if that.
I want:
Tube
1-12
50 watts or less
Retains a good value
2-channels w/fs
reverb
Must have some bite but doesn't need to be metal

I played a VOX AC-30. Vintage looks, no balls, too big.
Played a Zinky - LOVED the grind.
Next up - testing a Carr Slant6V

I've always wanted to try a Carvin Nomad. How do they compare? What's the sound?

[Boxcar Willie 84]

Try a Mesa Subway Rocket or .22 or something like that.

[toejam]

Mesa F-30.

[DonP]

Laney AOR 50 Combo. It's even a sealed cab. Hope you are strong, it's heavy.

[catzodellamarina]

I went to MB site - I liked what I read about the Mesa Stiletto Ace. I think I'll have to test one out at my local dealer. I'll compare it with the F's.

[fr0sty]

The Peters Dual channels have everything you want except reverb. I have some clips in my sig. He offer other channels than the ones I have.

[catzodellamarina]

Mi piace

I liked it Frosty. I just emailed ol' Pete and asked him about a combo version. Thanks for the clips.

[fr0sty]

You're welcome! Pete is killer to do business with. He doesn't make combos though.

[jeff300]

See my thread on the Soldano Astroverb. Not 2-channel though, but everything else you're looking for.

[fuel0707]

Check out a Rivera Chubster or Clubster, perhaps. Sound clips should be available at the Rivera website for the Clubster. Supposedly the Chubster sound clips will be available "soon".

[catzodellamarina]

Thanks for reminding me. I think I have a review on the Clubster in Guitar mag. I'll dig that up.

Gotta have my 2 channels and 'verb. I was just at the store - looked at a Heritage. Nice amp but it was single channel. I also looked at the Mesa Mark IV. A real beauty in flame maple and wicker grill. No reverb.

[jgcable]

I think the amp that would totally fit the bill for you is the Carvin X60 1 x 12 combo.
It has all the requirements you are looking for. To me... its the best sounding 1 x 12 combo I have ever owned and trust me... I have owned alot of 1 x 12 combos.

[markD]

Thanks for reminding me. I think I have a review on the Clubster in Guitar mag. I'll dig that up.

Gotta have my 2 channels and 'verb. I was just at the store - looked at a Heritage. Nice amp but it was single channel. I also looked at the Mesa Mark IV. A real beauty in flame maple and wicker grill. No reverb.

mark IV should have reverb. the control should be on the back if it isn't a wide body. the mark IV is the ULTIMATE home amp. that sucker sounds glorious at low volume. i actually prefered mine at quiet volumes.

[catzodellamarina]

Hmmmm... I didn't check the back carefully. I was being mesmerized by the glorius tubes. What's a Carvin X60? Didn't see it on their site. I'm going for brand new.

[fr0sty]

The x60 is a long discontinued model. You may like the V3 though. I'm temped to get on myself. There are some good vids on you tube if you search for carvin v3.