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#1 Ollie

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Posted 09 April 2010 - 02:31 PM

I just brought my first Gibson, a les paul studio and am in love. I'm pretty new to the whole electric side of things and was after any thoughts on good practice home amps in the price range of about 100 to 350 (Australian) dollars? I was looking for a more clean orientated sound. thanks

#2 Mr. Robot

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Posted 10 April 2010 - 10:03 AM

Ollie - I was going to suggest a small valve amp but you wont get one for that price in Oz

Therefore, I suggest a Roland Cube amp. There are multiple options in terms of power/watts.

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#3 ellis_dee

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Posted 13 July 2010 - 04:57 PM

Maybe a VOX Da-5?

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Posted 13 July 2010 - 06:17 PM

I have a Roland Cube 30 ($250 US) which I am very satisfied with. I even gig it with the jazz bands. I've been very impressed with the "Cube" series amps, lots of features and reasonable prices.

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Posted 21 August 2010 - 06:09 PM

i have a peavy VYPYR 15w modeling amplifier, which is 100 USD. it is my only amp, but i love it i can get marshall tone easily.oh and congrats on your les paul. OI MATE NEVER SELL THAT THING!!!!!!!\ Posted Image

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Posted 22 August 2010 - 01:02 PM

i have a Roland cube as well, and its high quality at a reasonable price [thumbup]

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Posted 22 August 2010 - 05:44 PM

wow- sounds like there is a general consensus on the Cube series. I'll have to check that out...

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Posted 26 August 2010 - 06:35 PM

See if you can find a second hand 1970's (silverface) Fender Champ or better still a vibro champ. People often do ask too much for them, but they do often come up reasonably priced too, especially if you are willing to take one that is in poorer cosmetic shape. I think they are really excellent amplifiers. They are serious amplifiers, for example Joe Walsh used one on many of the James Gang recordings and although I am not a Clapton fan I believe Layla was recorded using one. I find they sound particularly good with a Les Paul. You will get the clean sound you want, but they break up nicely at full volume too . . . especially if you get some good valves in them.

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Posted 30 August 2010 - 03:14 PM

Nice suggestion. Champs are great (though I don't like the reissues at all...).

The Epi Valve Jr. is excellent too. You can probably find one of those on sale at a dealer for a really reasonable price. Check it out: http://www.epiphone....CollectionID=13

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Posted 30 August 2010 - 09:16 PM

KL, on 26 August 2010 - 06:35 PM, said:

Clapton used a 50's tweed champ on Layla.

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#11 Jon S.

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Posted 31 August 2010 - 12:37 AM

The Cube amps are great for clean tones. You may want to check out the Vox AC4(I think that's what it's called) too. They are low wattage, and sound great(and are cheap)!

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Posted 31 August 2010 - 03:48 PM

BentonC, on 30 August 2010 - 03:14 PM, said:

YES~ I have the head, modded by Rockstahamps.com -rocks hard!

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Posted 01 September 2010 - 07:52 PM

Cary Chilton, on 31 August 2010 - 03:48 PM, said:

YES~ I have the head, modded by Rockstahamps.com -rocks hard!

Nice! I've heard good things about their work.

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Posted 27 September 2010 - 09:32 AM

Small amps are often more fun than big ones
Roland Cubes are excellent
There are some true valve amps in this price area eg
Epiphone, Laney
Pignose is legendary !
Hybrids like Marshall Valvestate and Vox Valvetronics
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Posted 13 November 2010 - 12:30 PM

I have a Fender Vibro Champ XD. It's not a true valve amp, more of a hybrid, but it does produce some good sounds and it's great to record with . . . and it's cheap.

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Posted 15 November 2010 - 06:29 PM

StevieC, on 13 November 2010 - 12:30 PM, said:

I have a Fender Vibro Champ XD. It's not a true valve amp, more of a hybrid, but it does produce some good sounds and it's great to record with . . . and it's cheap.

Does it just have a tube pre-amp?

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Posted 17 November 2010 - 06:53 AM

I've tried a small valve amp and they are still way too loud for a home practise amp. I've got a Vox VT30 and it's excellent. It's got a valve preamp but the rest is solid state. The best thing is, there's a control knob on the back for adjusting the output to the speaker so you can turn it right down without affecting the tone. The only down side is that there is no line in socket for backing tracks. There is a mod to fit one though and that's on the Valvetronix website. There's also a headphone socket.

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Posted 17 November 2010 - 06:53 AM

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Posted 18 November 2010 - 03:22 AM

Ollie, on 09 April 2010 - 02:31 PM, said:

I don't know what brands you get down there, or if retailers will price match, or what on-line retailers you have. Some mentioned Roland Cube amps; good choice. Fender Mustang I & II combos are an option 99&199...The Vox VT 15, 30, & 50s are very good and cheap ( as Sproggie says ). The Jet City JCA 2112 RC combo is great, all tube, costs only 299 ( in U.S.A. )...If you get Bugera amps, check them out; well built all tube and cheap...The Vox VT 15 and even better the Vox VT 30 will suit you well...Good choice going with a Gibby LP.......There are other choices of amps, but you have enough choices now......

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Posted 17 February 2011 - 12:24 AM

I use a Egnater rebel 30 head and a matching cabinet.I play a es 335 thru it and the tone is amazing,I also have a fender blues junior that I use sometimes.Egnater custom amplification is hard to beat,and they are reasonably priced