Izzy Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Just got my very first tube amp. I bought it on impulse. I didn't realize when I got my cheap amp and cheap guitar that I'd love playing so much. I have gorgeous girls and I wasn't doing them justice before, but now... I got them this. I played a LP out of it and WOW...now I understand. With solid I felt as though I were listening to my playing on the radio...not 'cus I'm THAT good, but the sound. With tube I feel as though I can actually hear the guitar, not just a recording of the guitar. I hope that made sense o.o I want to thank you all for your wisdom, you know who you are... All of you who ever posted your 2 cents on amps gave me the guidance I needed to make my chioce. I did what you said...I tried different amps and went with my ears and my gut. I finally feel complete *tear 'till I find that Melody Maker *cough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Cant see pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Hey Izzy.... Do tell, what did you get? and even more important, when did you buy it from?? In any case... Congrats on your new amp day... I hope you are going to post some pics, after all, you know what they say; No pics, it isn't true.... Just sayin'.... :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Turn it up to loud. Put your guitars neck PU volume to about 6 and play Otis Reddings I've Been Loving You Too Long. The ending of the song goes C to G#. Throw some suspendeds in there. Solid state doesn't come close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 Cant see pic. I think I fixed it >.< Here is mine: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Goes very nicely with your SG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Looks very nice. Must sound great! Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 Thanks ^^ I just realized I don't really need my distortion peddal with it. I think >.> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdown Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Good stuff Izzy. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Blackheart Little Giant is a great amp! I really want to get one as my practice amp if I can find one cheap.... I am sure it will do you well, and nice SG by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauline Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Good choice ! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swleary Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 This is your first tube amp? wow I thought you already had one Izzy. Nice choice btw. I'm sure you'll love it when you get a chance to really play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Decieving thread title! Ok, ok, congratulations on your first tube amp Izzy! It's a whole new world eh? The radio comment actually makes lots of sense, I think it will be used from now on by the guys whenever someone asks the difference between tube amps and solid state So you want a melody maker? What model/year? I hav my moded melody maker for sale (don't know if you've seen pics of her) and I think Neo was trying to sell his too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Welcome to the world of tubes..... It soooo beats solid state hands down!! Congratulations... Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 'Grats on the new amp, Izzy, you gotta be lovin' life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwness Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Nice Choice Izzy. Ya I was thinking the same thing when I so your overdrive pedal. Nice shoot of the SG also. Looks cools just sitting there ready to rock. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Congrats! Now you have the disease and will be looking into getting a 100w Marshall stack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Congratulations. It's a fun little amp. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Gratz the new amp! You might want to try tweaking your distortion pedal to provide a bit of a boost for your leads.... or drop it and go with a tube driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Niceeeeeeeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Nice choice Izzy! BTW what kind of SG is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Just got my very first tube amp. I bought it on impulse. I finally feel complete *tear 'till I find that Melody Maker *cough It IS a disease, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Good for you Izzy. Tubes are so much nicer than solid state. You made a good choice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 Nice choice Izzy!BTW what kind of SG is that? I have a tweeked out 1970s SG. If I had a choice, it would be all original but this girl got the p90s ripped out and replaced with burstbuckers. Her bridge is HALF-tune-o-matic. The sound has bite though, so despite the way she's been set up, I can't turn my nose up at her. If anything, for withstanding so much she's my favorite to play, though I'm getting really comfortable with my V and my LP is still the princess. Giliangirl, I see it as an addiction as well! I made a deal with myself not to get anything more (besides another SG from the 70s should I find one decently priced), until my birthday in June. I hope I can do it. Thunder, thanks for the heads up on that melody maker. As I just said, I'mma hold off on any more buys for a while. Really I think I'm just working towards getting one of each of the Gibson staples unconsciously. I don't need it, but I'll be keeping my eye out fer that missing girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 new years resolution, must buy tube amp... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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