SG Joe Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 New to this forum and not sure if this the right thread to post in - if this needs to be moved please let me know - Recently bought a Gibson SG Std 61 and would like to replace amp combo I have now, which I have never cared for anyways, it is a Fender Mustang 1 V.2 No gigging, strictly home use, room size I play in is slightly less than 10 x 10 Been doing lots of looking on line and the "Marshall DSL1HR @1watt w/Marshall MX112R cab. w/Clestion 70/80 speaker looks interesting, low power that sounds GOOD is a must and that setup get good reviews Would absolutely appreciate any helpful info from forum members that have much more experience than myself Thanks Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard McCoy Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 For apartment use, I would either go digital (Amplitube 4) if you play a lot or with a 5-watt valve combo amp (e.g. Fender 57 Custom Champ or Laney L5T112 Lionheart)—or preferably both. Alternatively, you could also grab one of those excellent preowned Gibson Goldtone valve amps off the secondary market, but be warned that the 15-watt versions, such as the GA-15RV, are already too loud for apartment use if you intend to drive them properly (you can run them at 1/4 volume max, otherwise your neighbors won't be that friendly to you anymore). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoshin Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 I picked up a very affordable amp recently for bedroom practice. This: https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=115&cp_id=11501&cs_id=1150102&p_id=611815&seq=1&format=2 It has been a great practice amp so far and there is actually a sale going on right now with code (BFNOW) to get 20% off! All tube, reverb, FX loop, 1 or 15 watt, & Celestion speaker. It takes pedals very well and sounds very good on its own. Can't beat this amp for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 If you like that Marshall sound, that's a great choice for a bedroom amp. [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eracer_Team Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 10x10 room.. If you're in a apartment, condo, townhouse I can tell you 15w is way too much without attenuation of some type. You'd be surprised how loud a 1 watt tube amp is . For non-gigging amp in a 10x10 room you'd probably be better off with a Yamaha THR10. And it has headphones out for late nights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 I have an Egnater Tweaker 15 watt that is a great amp, but, to get it in it's zone it's really too loud for home use and the room is much bigger than 10x10. I'm about to buy the DSL1HR that you are looking at. We'll see but I'm optimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Joe, I think the Marshall will be excellent for your requirements, I don't own one but I have tested a guitar through one in a shop and it was great. Regards, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 In going through the online reviews, There aren't that many that are very good, but this guy goes through the full range of tones on both channels including low power mode. then at around the 8 minute mark or so he hits a boost pedal of some sort. Seems to get pretty good tone, although he really is focused on metal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNJUlx5jTWc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slinky1 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 All good suggestions so far! I like the Fender Pro Jr. (All tube, 15 watts, 1x10) works great with pedals and my Les Paul Special with P90s. It may be too loud for your small room. I use it at home with no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelDeVille Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 My 15w bastard Fender makes the neighbors ears bleed on 2. I’m looking at the 1w Marshall combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar God Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 That should work good for what you want/need. You'd be surprised at a 1 watt. I was when I first tried one out. I wouldn't rule out something like a Fender Blues or Pro Junior, Marshall DSL40C(you can also find the older JCM 2000 combos at a great price, too), Marshall Origin combo, or something of that nature, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar God Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 10x10 room.. If you're in a apartment, condo, townhouse I can tell you 15w is way too much without attenuation of some type. You'd be surprised how loud a 1 watt tube amp is . For non-gigging amp in a 10x10 room you'd probably be better off with a Yamaha THR10. And it has headphones out for late nights For real! I remember trying a 1 watt Marshall combo at one of my local music stores a few years ago and I asked the owner, "How many watts is this thing?" thinking it was some kind of new 10 or 15 watt tube Marshall combo and he said, "1 watt." and I was speechless and amazed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 That should work good for what you want/need. You'd be surprised at a 1 watt. I was when I first tried one out. I wouldn't rule out something like a Fender Blues or Pro Junior, Marshall DSL40C(you can also find the older JCM 2000 combos at a great price, too), Marshall Origin combo, or something of that nature, too. Have you seen Billy Crawford's Pro Jr. #2 that we made for him live yet? That sucker's LOUD! Pro Jr #2 Video Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Roland Street Cube is a work of genius IMO My home amp for many years Will also take a vocal mic if so inclined..... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 I like my Roland Micro Cubes, they have a nice selection of modeled amps and effects. Also they will run for about 20 hrs on 6 AA's, when not using the AC adaptor. I like to sit by the ocean and play to dolphins and whales, they seem to respond to metal.. Also jamming with the drum circles that form here can be very interesting, they get kind of excited when I play raga style. With some outdoor venues I needed more volume so I started adding more patching together with Y adaptors. I am up to 6 now and run clean with external pedals... Once in a while when power is available I add in my F Deluxe, the 12" Celestion adds a whole lot of bottom that you just can't get with smaller speakers.. I haven't turned on my Half stack for a while.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 One of the best all around Amps you can have in your Tool box is a RI 65 Princeton Reverb. Home, Studio & Gigging. If it's a big Gig stick a Mic in front of it. I have a pretty wide variety of Guitars & all sound great through that Amp.. Small Footprint, Light Weight & all the Bells & Whistles you need in a great Tube Amp.. Also, not crazy stupid money either... Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
american cheez Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 you can spend a bunch of money of you want to, but if you'd like great sound on a budget, get a vht special 6 (not the ultra) head, and a decent 1x12 cab. i have had one for years sitting on a fuchs cab with a 12 british celestion. sounds awesome, didn't cost much. all tube, point to point. to get better sound than what i am getting from mine, you'd have to spend 3x more. the choice is yours. spend fat money unneccessarily, or be smart, and get the best bang for your buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondJig Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 The one watt Marshall is a great little amp, I have the 50th anv model. Take a look at VHT Special 6 Ultra combo, Hand built all tube with a WATTS knob to get great low volume tube distortion. Great build quality and price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
american cheez Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 The one watt Marshall is a great little amp, I have the 50th anv model. admittedly, i want one of those too. but at $800 used, ( for just the head) it's mighty expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 you can spend a bunch of money of you want to, but if you'd like great sound on a budget, get a vht special 6 (not the ultra) head, and a decent 1x12 cab. i have had one for years sitting on a fuchs cab with a 12 british celestion. sounds awesome, didn't cost much. all tube, point to point. to get better sound than what i am getting from mine, you'd have to spend 3x more. the choice is yours. spend fat money unneccessarily, or be smart, and get the best bang for your buck. I tried one of those VHT amps in a shop, it's the only one that I've seen (they don't seem to be very common in the U.K) I thought it sounded great and it wasn't very much money. I wish I'd bought it! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 From what I'm seeing a VHT 6, which is MIC & a 10" or 12" Celestion Speaker Cab is very close in price to a USA 65 RI Fender Princeton. Which is an excellent all around great sounding Amp. Many times you end up on quests where you go thru buying all kinds of Gear, spending all kinds of money, wasting a lot of time only to end up with what you should have bought in the first place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 This happens to me every time I start looking for a new amp. I settle on something then I read a post here and end up changing directions completely. I was all ready to get the DSL1HR, now I'm interested in the VHT Special 6. But, I think I like the Ultra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Many times you end up on quests where you go thru buying all kinds of Gear, spending all kinds of money, wasting a lot of time only to end up with what you should have bought in the first place... That's me, for sure. Reminds me a little of the saying: "A poor man's gotta buy the best, 'cause he can't afford to buy it twice" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 This happens to me every time I start looking for a new amp. I settle on something then I read a post here and end up changing directions completely. I was all ready to get the DSL1HR, now I'm interested in the VHT Special 6. But, I think I like the Ultra. Comparing the DSL and the VHT, it looks to me like the VHT Ultra may have more bang for the bucks when you consider its tube powered, hand built with a birch enclosure and a 12" Celestion. To get the equivalent, head and 12" enclosure, in the DSL it could be a couple hundred more I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Comparing the DSL and the VHT, it looks to me like the VHT may have more bang for the bucks when you consider its tube powered, hand built with a birch enclosure and a 12" Celestion. To get the equivalent, head and 12" enclosure, in the DSL it could be a couple hundred more I think. I agree, the VHT has more bang for the buck, assuming they are of similar quality. They are both tube. Either way, I'd be getting the head and running it through another cab. I do like the idea of the Marshall, because it's a Marshall. I'm a sucker for stuff like that. But, as we said, the VHT does offer more features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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