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Vox Ad50VT. I also have a Roland Cube 60. Both are great amps, but I prefer the Vox. I usually mic the Vox into the PA with a Shure SM57 on a gooseneck. The amp sits on a MF amp stand that gets the sound up where I can hear everything clearly.

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I have a bunch of 5 watt customized jr's and 5 watt blackheart combo.......if I need a bit more Gas I have a pair of peavey classic 50/410's which are actually 36 watts BTW...don't know why they call em 50's but they do?

 

I can't believe I forgot the 67' BF Bandmaster......yup got one of those too! I also have a Boogie 60 watt combo amp that has been on loan to a friend of mine for a couple years now.....and then there is the Leslie 145 speaker....etc...etc...

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Currently using a Marshall 40-watt Valvestate as the main amp and a Marshall (Park) 'MG25R' for echo duties... But I'm in the middle of upgrading/restoring a sixties Traynor YBA-1... only thing is Traynor never gave out power information, but apparently it cranks 90 watts out of a pair of EL-34s:

 

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...just got in eight spanking-new chrome corners for it from Yorkville yesterday.

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Currently using a Marshall 40-watt Valvestate as the main amp and a Marshall (Park) 'MG25R' for echo duties... But I'm in the middle of upgrading/restoring a sixties Traynor YBA-1... only thing is Traynor never gave out power information' date=' but apparently it cranks 90 watts out of a pair of EL-34s:

 

[img']http://www.tone-lizard.com/images/traynorhead.gif[/img]

 

...just got in eight spanking-new chrome corners for it from Yorkville yesterday.

 

Those are KEWL....the old canadian plexi !

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But I'm in the middle of upgrading/restoring a sixties Traynor YBA-1... only thing is Traynor never gave out power information' date=' but apparently it cranks 90 watts out of a pair of EL-34s:

 

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That's right Rot...remind me of the amp I always wanted... ;)

I think I even downloaded a few Traynor schematics in sheer anticipation of aquiring one.

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Fender "Evil" Twin, not sure of year, but it's one of the more recent versions. Has that 25/100 watt switch, always leave it on 25 watts. It's a loud mother and heavy as hell (802lbs.!!), but I love it to death. Awesome cleans, and loves pedals. Never have the volume above 4.

 

Vox AD50VT 1x12. Finally got it to sound the way I want. I just use the ac30 setting with a bit of dirt. My Casino sounds great through it.

 

Epi Valve Jr. head. Still haven't gotten a cab for it, so it's just collecting dust. Have a pair of Celestions without a cab waiting for use. Anyone have a 1x12 or 2x12 chassis for sale without breaking my wallet?

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Fender "Evil" Twin' date=' not sure of year, but it's one of the more recent versions. Has that 25/100 watt switch, always leave it on 25 watts. It's a loud mother and heavy as hell (802lbs.!!), but I love it to death. Awesome cleans, and loves pedals. Never have the volume above 4.

 

Vox AD50VT 1x12. Finally got it to sound the way I want. I just use the ac30 setting with a bit of dirt. My Casino sounds great through it.

 

Epi Valve Jr. head. Still haven't gotten a cab for it, so it's just collecting dust. Have a pair of Celestions without a cab waiting for use. Anyone have a 1x12 or 2x12 chassis for sale without breaking my wallet?[/quote']

 

Red knob? Same here!!!

Mine's heavy too. I keep it upstairs 85% of the time, contemplating taking the casters off... Every time I'm about to, a Jam opportunity comes up and I'm glad to have 'em.

And yep, LOVES pedals.

I have mine on "high", but i take the two middle 6L6's out for 50 watt setting, perfect balance for me.

Needs new speakers soon, getting some eminence texas heats.

You want one of my old one to build a 1x12 cab? That would be pretty economical, plus they're already broken in!

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That's right Rot...remind me of the amp I always wanted... :-k

I think I even downloaded a few Traynor schematics in sheer anticipation of aquiring one.

heh. I downloaded a 'Traynor Tweaks' document off the web and I'm busy doing all those mods. Switched it from diode to tube rectification already, and installed a proper grounded power cord so far. Next I'm swapping out the 4 Mohm volume pots for 1 Meg units and after that I'll be re-doing the tone stack to 'Fender Bassman' spec. Then I'll re-do the tolex (mine has been re-done already using leatherette) and I've got the new corners and a new handle all set to go on. I'm going to install a metal grille for better ventilation while I'm at it.

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EPI BC 30 with NOS RCA 6L6's (main amp)

 

Digitech GNX3 effects box with headphones (practicing at home as wife complains even if I strum my acoustic too vigorously - :- )

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