deepblue Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Im kinda torn here guys... I was thinking about another head ( as guys arent we all? )....I was leaning towards the Orange Tiny Terror. Now Thundergod has got me thinking about the Vox Night Train. Looking at them both, they both have the same power plant. 2/ EL84's and 2/ 12AX7's What would make one sound different from the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Orange has a reputation to use very good components in their amps. (caps, resistors, etc.) I however do not know if the Korean-made amps have the same level of quality. Based on price, they should. I wonder if Vox will use premium components, the price Thunder referenced is too low for higher than average components. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Oh and by the way, the tube compliment may be the same but the circuit design of the map has a lot to do with its sound. Tubes is just a factor in the formula. Simply changing the value of one resistor in the right place will change the sound of an amp. That is why modding small tube amps to your liking has become so popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swmcv2007 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I would go with the night train. I've heard the Tiny Terror and its a great little head, but its not very versatile. I heard the Night Train on youtube and it just seems like it does it all. It has the beautiful chimey Vox tones as well as thick hard rockin' riff tones. I'd say if you LOVE Orange amps get the Tiny Terror. If you just want a nice little head, get the Night Train. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I agree with Swmcv - the Vox looks a lot more versatile. I've heard both of these amps only through YouTube clips but, to my ear, the Vox sounds a lot smoother with less "honk" in the midrange. I'm very excited about test driving the Night Train; considering how my entire band (except me) decided that we need to drop our overall volume, that little amp might be the way for me to go instead of the AC30 Custom Classic I've been eyeballing. Whenever I get ready to make a purchase (or the Night Train is available), I'm going to drag my Blues Junior to rehearsal and see how well 15 watts cuts it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I have not head either amp but the review on the Tiny Terror on a guitar magazine read something like: Pros: This amp is a rock monster. Cons: This amp is a rock monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Thanks guys.... Since I already have the 50w Orange I may just grab a Night Train to mix up the tones a little. I have sent e-mails. They arent available in Canada yet.....You lucky Americans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAM76 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I haven't checked out the Night Train yet, but I do own a Tiny Terror, and use to own a AC30 CC . I loved the tone of the AC30 but, it wasn't the most reliable of amps. On 2 occasions I dropped a power tube during a gig, and the amp was less then a year old. I admit I may have got a lemon, but after the 2nd time, I was a little bent, and changed my sound up. Traded it for a 65 Dlx Rvb. I run the 65 and the TT together durning gigs. I love the Tiny Terror, it is a fun amp, but as others have mentioned it is not very versatile. I have been pondering an amp change once again, sticking with Orange, but moving up to a Rockverb combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 sticking with Orange, but moving up to a Rockverb combo. You wont regret it. Beautiful sounding amp and built like a tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsx Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 the tiny terror is a good amp, but when you see the price of the night train and how it sounds... it's a pretty cool little thing. and plus, it's sexy. Unfortunately the orange just aint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myspace.com/jessenoah Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 i think the better question is i am more jealous of deepblues orange halfstack, or his leslie....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar slinger Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Same thing here. If I had the money a week ago, I would be playing a Tiny Terror right now. But the Vox really got me thinking. I've said what I think of them both in the Night train thread and it's a tough choice because they both have advantages and disvantages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 think the better question isi am more jealous of deepblues orange halfstack, or his leslie....... Thanks Jess....Come over and check them out. I need a jam partner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I think i just might buy the tiny terror just for that sweet metal sound with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikko18 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 well i was thinking about the night train but it's price just decided for me. it's head is the same price as the tiny terror head and cab. maybe i will get one ventually though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myspace.com/jessenoah Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Thanks Jess....Come over and check them out. I need a jam partner. hey, if i go and pick up that les paul, hello, how much is a plane ticket to the great white north? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 VOX all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I personally prefer the Night Train. One time I plugged a beautiful 335 into the Night Train and it sounded amazing. The Tiny Terror is cool too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myspace.com/jessenoah Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Thanks Jess....Come over and check them out. I need a jam partner. did you ever get that ACE/clapton/page lick figured out like I showed you? for what its worth, I would go after a blues jr, that mid boost switch is excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Made in England? No? Made in USA? No? Made in Mexico? (Fender amps) No? I'll keep my cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 well i was thinking about the night train but it's price just decided for me. it's head is the same price as the tiny terror head and cab. maybe i will get one ventually though. Tiny Terror is 550, Night Train is 500... ;) Tiny Terror vs Night Train? I say Night Train wins hands down! Very versatile amp, and you can get great sounds out of it. Flip the thick switch and chug away on some power chords, you will get what I mean. I want either a Dual Terror or Rocker 30, I like the ability of a footswitch, and the extra headroom, but between those two choices, I would go with the Vox. TGod is right, Vox rocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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