stingraynz Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Hi all! I have a 2013 Sg natural burst and Im loving it! It is time to get a new amp! Any recommendations for which amps suit the SG the best? Solid state combos please! practice amp for the man cave. Im not about to drop a whole lot of coin but im happy for tube recommendations! Thanks folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Hi all! I have a 2013 Sg natural burst and Im loving it! It is time to get a new amp! Any recommendations for which amps suit the SG the best? Solid state combos please! practice amp for the man cave. Im not about to drop a whole lot of coin but im happy for tube recommendations! Thanks folks! Well, that really depends upon the sound you're looking for, and only you know what that is. It sounds to me like a modelling amp might be your best bet, then you will have all the possibility's in one box. For practice, my choice would be the little Yamaha THR10,(there are various models to choose from now) as they do a very convincing job of replicating a driven tube amp at a reasonable volume. I love mine. Regards, Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg50 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I'm extremely satisfied with my Vox VT40+ (currently $250 new). Even more so since I replaced its speaker with a Celestion G10 Vintage ($100). The stock speaker is a little weak and trebley, and the modification takes 30 minutes and a screwdriver. I don't use the effects too much... they aren't bad, but they're limited. I'd buy it all over again if I needed another practice rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Good suggestions... My SG(copy) goes through a Roland Cube, friend's Marshall 50w hybrid dfx combo Or Laney VC30 2x12 valve combo...somewhat similar to a Vox AC30 Cubes come in all sizes from bedroom to 30-80w giggable... Fender amps various also sound excellent with said guitar... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Lots of good amps to choose from! Tube, and solid state. But, for "Solid State"....Fender Mustang, or Vox Valvetronix, would be a good start...IMHO. Or, if you're not going to be playing "out" (Gigs, etc.) you might keep your current amp, and get a Vox Tonelab, or Fender Mustang pedal board, instead, with all the same amp models, and effects. Just a thought... CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Lots of good amps to choose from! Tube, and solid state. But, for "Solid State"....Fender Mustang, or Vox Valvetronix, would be a good start...IMHO. Or, if you're not going to be playing "out" (Gigs, etc.) you might keep your current amp, and get a Vox Tonelab, or Fender Mustang pedal board, instead, with all the same amp models, and effects. Just a thought... CB Can confirm that. Fender Mustang or Vox Valvetronix are worth checking them, as well as Vox Tonelab and Fender Mustang pedal board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCDetector Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I really like my Peavey Vypyr 30w. A modeling amp with really nice samples and effects to compliment a nice punch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I suppose it's all what kind of music you play but SGs and Marshall tube amps are like peanut butter and jelly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Fender Bassman Silverface through a Marshall 4x10 made my SG sound phenomenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamGuy Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I know you said solid state but the Fender Super Champ X2 is an awesome little amp! I have both the head and the combo and they're both great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Mustang III.. (or if you want to piss off your neighbors get a mustang IV..) I have three great tube amps (marshall, fender and a gibson goldtone,, they are the bomb..),, but I also have two mustang combos.. I love em to death.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boodreaux Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 For practice I have a little Mustang I. It's a great little modeling combo for around $125 new. But I bought a 30 watt Carvin Belair 2x12 tube amp used for $225. It gets pristine cleans, a nice overdriven tone, lush reverb, and an effects loop. It's a gig-worthy little combo. Watch Craigslist and you might score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoRider Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Peavey Red stripe Bandit 112 will do anything u want. and can find them used fairly cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2112 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 My SG Standard just SMOKES through a Marshall DSL! All my guitars sound great with this amp, but I think the SG just really comes alive and kicks butt through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Vox amphones/amplug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingraynz Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Thanks for all the feedback! I'm out of touch with amps these days so have been doing a bit of research. I have been feverishly checking out 2nd hand listings. At this stage im not looking for a particular sound, probably more just versatility. Would love to get a tube amp but are out of reach financially for a few more years so just something to keep me going. At this point. Im considering the Fender Mustang III or the Vox valvetronix. The Fender comes with the Fuse software which I would use.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erehwon Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Definitely a Blackstar HT-1R. My SG sounds awesome thru it; much better than my Marshall Class 5. It gives a great break up sound on the clean channel and just roars on the overdrive channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike from TX Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I had solid state amps at first and they did the job. Do yourself justice and go tube. MUCH better. I live in apartments and the only time I get to turn up past 3 is during band practice, till I discovered the MXR Super Badass distortion pedal. WOW. I can get the distortion I want and lower volumes. I hope you find the amp your looking for. Don't settle on just anything. Get the one you really want and not regret a single thing. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magoo Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I got a Fender Mustang I amp off craigslist for $60. I downloaded some custom presets that sound very good. I have a tweed blues junior NOS, and the mustang does an impressive job at emulating a blackface tone, and has some decent high gain models and effects. Its what I use when I cant be loud, extremely versatile, like the SG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telejojo Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I'm using a Egnater Tweaker 40 ans 212 cab. as I play blues and classic rock it works good for me,I also have a Vox VT120 I like to use and for a solid state amp it is very good.To me I think an SG sounds good through anything................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfrets Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Just picked up one of the new SGJs last week & the only amp I've run it through so far is My Marshall Mini-stack (solid state/separate head & 2 cabs/$200 clearance at GC). Incredibly nice tone. Got rid of most of my "good" guitar amps about 4 years ago. Switched to bass & joined a Beatles cover band back in '10. Needed serious cash inflow to finance all the requisite gear for that. But the little Mini-stack has treated me & the SGJ really well so far. Seen 'em at GC used as low as $175. Good luck on your quest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingraynz Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Ive actually changed my mind now. I have moved away from a solid state and I think that I should really go for the tube. I dont need anything for gigging or band practice. Just after something with a nice clean sound and a decent OD. Top of the list is: Fender Super Champ X2. Thoughts on this one? Experiences? Thanks this has been really helpful in my decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingraynz Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 http://www.fender.com/series/vintage-modified/super-champ-x2-120v/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaygl Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 http://traynoramps.com/guitar/ycv/product/ycv20wr/ This one get's hacked on cause metal guys can't get enough gain out of it, but, if it's blues and rock/classic rock, or sparkling cleans yer into, it's great. They can be had for cheap used. My SG sounds huge through mine. I use an OCD pedal for gain/boost...... it has some good features for home use/practice type amp, but, i can hang with my full band ( 2 electric guitars, keys, bass, and drums|) with this little beast. It sounds great imho. maybe sum people aren't really sure how to use an eq...???? I suggest this one cause it's afordable and suited for what you seem to be looking for, so, if your looking to sound great on the cheap, go for it. A blues jr is a great amp too, just not many features or options for home use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Some good suggestions, as always. However, it really comes down to YOU going to stores, and playing through a lot of different amps, writing down what you love and don't love, about each one, then making an informed decision, not based solely on forum recommendations. As you've (no doubt) noticed, there are a lot of different suggestions, and/or preferecnces, here. The only one that counts, though, is Your's! Besides, trying out amps, is at least 1/2 the fun! And, can be quite an education, as well. Good Luck, and Good Shopping! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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