Suggestion for a combo amp

[dangerous_dave]

BADASS AMP right there!!!



On a serious note, get a Valveking, great amp for the money, lots of gain unlike what some people say.

Or, if you're after a super small valve amp, get a peavey royal 8 and an OD pedal.

[markD]

If he couldn't crank up a SS crate because of neighbors, why would anyone suggest a tube amp?

Correct me if I'm wrong, Jet, but what you're looking for is what is commonly called a "bedroom amp" on here. Which would be a smaller (30 watt max) modelling amp - Vox, Roland cube, or Spider.

i live in an apartment an use a mesa/boogie mark IV head and 1x12 cab for my bedroom amp. it is tube, but it sounds AWESOME at super-low volumes.

[JetFixxxer]

Damn my head is going to explode with all these suggestions. I'm looking for a good all around amp... a warm sound and a metal sound...

[atilla]

I'd go with a Tech21 Trademark 10 or 60.

[SouthPlatteDemon]

Try the Peavey transtube - Either Envoy 110 or the Bandit 112. Might be what you are looking for.

I see they also have one that is 2x12. I'm thinking of picking that up when a after x-mas sale happens.

[Spivonious]

Vox Valvetronix.

[DonP]

I have a DSL100 1/2 stack at home, but at my apartment in Cleveland I use a POD 2.3 and some very good Sony headphones. The POD solution works really well, but given a choice, I'd rather play at home and crank the shit up. I can deal with headphones but it is not the greatest.

[JetFixxxer]

I'm either going to sell the GT1200H or trade it..

[XxKilgannonxX]

Must get tube....
I have a 5watt amp...

Good stuff!!

[JetFixxxer]

Must get tube....
I have a 5watt amp...

Good stuff!!

I was looking at one of those 5 watt or a ZVEX Nano http://zvexamps.com/amp_view.html or a Torres http://www.torresengineering.com/tintondelamp.html

[åron]

One of my favorite amps at low volumes (and at high volumes ) is the now discontinued Mesa Nomad. So I guess I'm echoing the comment about the Mark IV.

BUT

Today, I went to the local superstore and tried out the spider valve. And HOLY SHIITE if that isn't the best bang for your buck. Sounds great at low volume, and if you turn the gain up past 1, it will tear your head off. Effects seemed a little unfriendly; not bad sounding, but without a manual, I wasn't really able to get the effects to blend to my taste. Fortunately the dry sound is so good, you'll likely dial back the effects. Solid state power sections DO NOT do it for me and this Spider Valve - well, it's no joke.

[nhspike]

That spider valve looks promising.
I bought one of the first Line six amps that came out, 7 or 8 years ago... was really cool.
I've spent the last two hours checking out reviews/youtube demos...
I think I might need one of these for my basement.
(so I can noodle while watching the Pats in mantown!)
hehe

[themisfit138]

i live in an apartment an use a mesa/boogie mark IV head and 1x12 cab for my bedroom amp. it is tube, but it sounds AWESOME at super-low volumes.

I'm glad someone else brought up a Mark IV as much as I push Mesa people might start to think I work for them, I just love their amps.

[jrnic]

Okay, don't anyone laugh at this suggestion but, I found that THE BEST sounding "bedroom amp" is a Zoom Fire 36. That's right, please don't laugh. I use it at very low levels and I can get just about any type sound imaginable. Effects are great too. Basically it's a Zoom 505II pedal in a speaker cabinet. I really can't say enough about the distortions you can get out of this at very low volumes. Very high gain distortions too. I can get anything from super clean, Acoustic sim, AC/DC, 80's hair to VH and Metallica. Yes, I have my Marshall and my Line 6 Spider II for louder stuff, but for bedroom playing, you really can't beat it. In all fairness, I have not tried the new Vox's etc, but I don't want to because I am that happy with this Zoom Amp. BTW, they are selling them really cheap at Sam Ash. For under $200, it's worth a try.

Thank you for not laughing.