charlie brown Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Context, Schmontext..."it don't mattuh!" You can (these days) mic almost any size amp, and make is sound Huge! So...??? CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hayden Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I've used a Fender Frontman 212R for years,even have a back up one.I bought a New Fender Mustang III amp a few months ago ,the sounds you get out of it are awesome plus it's 100W just like the 212R. The 100-watt Frontman 212R features two 12” Special Design speakers, classic styling, simple controls, drive and more drive distortion and channel switching, and reverb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 This is a very useful thread. I get to learn what ya'll prioritize and I get to see what amps do what. Milod brought up the question of weight right off...that's sort of where I start in needs. I don't like solid state amps much based on limited experience, and I don't like ample head room. The coolest sounding amp I've played is the VOX AC15. I'd love one of them, and I've tried Riveras and vintage Fenders at the store. I don't know what it is about them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Izzy... Yeah, and opinion, IMHO, will change over time too. For example, I used to schlep that big tube monster and a Fender Leslie and a PA and a guitar and a Bassman head with a big cab and a guitar and a bass... All for rooms where frankly a small PA and my little SS amps, guitar and bass, and a stomp box would have still been volume overkill. Sheesh. The two little SS amps I have now, a guitar and bass, will pretty much "do" for about anywhere I'm likely to play. With a solo acoustic gig, it's only a question of "small PA or even smaller AE amp" depending on the venue and its shape. IMHO too, "we" tend to get so much into amps and guitar "tone" in ways that actually have very little to do with audience perception. So... why? I dunno. Our own ego? Sense of perfection? I dunno. I do know that my own reflection on such questions arose when I started to wonder why I was hauling all that stuff when I'd noticed in "standing in" with groups that had far less "stuff" resulted in no difference in audience perception. Hence there's a batch of heavy equipment that works well as a table or other home decoration. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Izzy... Yeah, and opinion, IMHO, will change over time too. For example, I used to schlep that big tube monster and a Fender Leslie and a PA and a guitar and a Bassman head with a big cab and a guitar and a bass... All for rooms where frankly a small PA and my little SS amps, guitar and bass, and a stomp box would have still been volume overkill. Sheesh. The two little SS amps I have now, a guitar and bass, will pretty much "do" for about anywhere I'm likely to play. With a solo acoustic gig, it's only a question of "small PA or even smaller AE amp" depending on the venue and its shape. IMHO too, "we" tend to get so much into amps and guitar "tone" in ways that actually have very little to do with audience perception. So... why? I dunno. Our own ego? Sense of perfection? I dunno. I do know that my own reflection on such questions arose when I started to wonder why I was hauling all that stuff when I'd noticed in "standing in" with groups that had far less "stuff" resulted in no difference in audience perception. Hence there's a batch of heavy equipment that works well as a table or other home decoration. m Well, as we're both fond of saying: "Too soon, Olt...too late Schmardt!" CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I'm (almost) embarrassed to admit that I have over 40 amps so picking just "one" for me is a question I cannot answer. Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobF_ Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 This is a very useful thread. I get to learn what ya'll prioritize and I get to see what amps do what. Milod brought up the question of weight right off...that's sort of where I start in needs. I don't like solid state amps much based on limited experience, and I don't like ample head room. The coolest sounding amp I've played is the VOX AC15. I'd love one of them, and I've tried Riveras and vintage Fenders at the store. I don't know what it is about them... Izzy - if you haven't yet, try out a Bugera V22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilbosmeggins Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Just gathering my shekels together at the moment in pursuit of a Line 6 DT25. Heard nothing but good things about them. I'll still go to the dealer with an open mind on the day, but will be surprised if I come back with anything else. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZbR0PE5dTQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_s Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I'm (almost) embarrassed to admit that I have over 40 amps so picking just "one" for me is a question I cannot answer. Sorry Pics of the collection s'il vouz plait? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I'm (almost) embarrassed to admit that I have over 40 amps so picking just "one" for me is a question I cannot answer. Sorry Whoah! :o Pix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I'm (almost) embarrassed to admit that I have over 40 amps so picking just "one" for me is a question I cannot answer. Sorry Yeah I'm over 40 and I have amps too... Oh wait.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 40 amps?! Wow...lots of storage space, needed, huh? :unsure: CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Good God am I the only amp whore on here? Okay - after supper I'll hit my studio with a camera. There goes a chunk of my evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Good God am I the only amp whore on here? Okay - after supper I'll hit my studio with a camera. There goes a chunk of my evening LOL, no...but, circumstances don't allow (me) that luxury...unfortunately! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I currently have 6 amps. Three solid state and 3 tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 I have 7 *1/2 amps..(*no Marshall head, Yet , for my #1965 4X12 cabinet). One solid state, one Valvestate, and all the rest are "all tube/valve" amps. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I'm (almost) embarrassed to admit that I have over 40 amps so picking just "one" for me is a question I cannot answer. Sorry 40 amps ?! holy crap, lol. i have 3. my other 37 amps went up my nose in the 80's lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Only 4 - although my wife might argue about who "owns" the Bassman top and cab from the 60s. She actually used it more than I did in the 70s... OTOH, I've considered a Fender Mustang III. But then... the lack of two input sectors makes me say, "Nahhh." m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 40 amps....wow,I get enough grief from the Missus for just having my 12 or so all around the house,if I had 40 amps,the amps and I would be living in the barn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Bonzo... Yeah, but if most are tube jobbies, at least you'd have decent heating in the barn. <grin> m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 40 o holy crapoly!!!! This past month I unloaded all of my gigging ampliphoneage, that'd been...4 amps, 3 cabinets, a head. All gone. I only have my beloved Princeton Recording Amp and a VMBandmaster 2x12, both gifts from The Mrs in the last 5 years or so. It feels good to not have that weight around. I don't gig anymore, they were not being used, out they go! rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc rocker Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I had a Marshall JCM 800 50 watt (sounded great with my LP not so much with my strat), but sold it to buy my Dumble clone. I have a ceriatone ots hrm. Sweet distortion, with a super clean channel via a foot switch. Bought a 2x12" cab & put in weber 1265 alnico"s. Sounds killer with my les paul and my strat. also put vox grille cloth on the head and speaker cab. Check out the ceriatone overtone series amps, on Youtube, ya may want another amp.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Good Lord that took longer than I thought it would I uploaded photos to my band's website instead of trying to post so many photos on here so without further delay - here's the link: http://www.rivercityrockets.com/myamps.html (As you scroll down on Page 1 there is a link to Page 2 of my amp collection.) For everyone's easy reference - here's the actual list: Ampeg Reverbrocket Atom Amps Metroliner Bad Cat Hot Cat 30 Dr Z Maz 38 Senior Egnater Rebel 20 Fender Blues Deluxe (Tweed) Fender Blues Junior Fender Champ 12 (faux Snakeskin) Fender Concert Reverb (4 X 10) Fender Excelsior Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (Tweed) Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (Limited Edition Sunburst Maple Cab/Jensen Spkr) Fender Pro Junior(s) (I own two) Fender 57 Twin Reissue (Tweed) Fender 65 Twin Reverb (Signed by Richie Havens) Gibson GA 20 RVT Gibson GA-5 Les Paul Junior Gibson GA-15 RV Gibson Super Goldtone GA 30 RV Heritage Patriot Hiwatt DC 40 Bulldog Marshall DSL 401 Marshall TSL 122 Marshall JTM 30 Marshall JTM 45 Bluesbreaker Mesa Boogie Heartbreaker Mesa Boogie Nomad 45 Reverend Hellhound 40/60 Rivera Pubster Rivera Chubster Rivera Thirty Twelve Roland Acoustic Chorus 100 Roland Cube 30 SWR California Blonde Trace Elliot TA 50 R Trace Elliot Velocette Top Hat Club Deluxe Top Hat Club Royale Top Hat Ambassador 35 Zinky Blue Velvet Now all you married guys can point to this when you want to buy another amp & tell your wife - Hey! I'm at least not as crazy as this guy! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 That's quite a collection! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Sheesh, my back hurts just lookin' at that stuff. BTW, it's been a long, long time since I lived in DM. It's where I bought my first guitar more than 50 years ago... when the McDonalds' were 15-cent burgers, 15-cent fries and 15-cent shakes over by Drake... Or... earlier... Saturday or Sunday lunch in the Cloud Room at the airport watching folks board the popular DC-3s. Or... looking out at the city from the cupola on top of the capitol dome... Toldja it's been a long, long time. Or... playing on the Mary Jane Chinn show? wasn't that KRNT? m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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