Hiberna Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 What do you lot think is the best amp ever, regardless of price and if the're even made anymore. i'll open by saying that a Diezel Herbert is the best amp ever due to the versitility, the cleans even when kranked and the crushing distortions achieved. Not to mension effect loop feeds for every individual channel and they even look damn sexual. even though they the most expensive amp to get, and the're not easy to acquire anymore im saving up for one of these bad boys. ive played on most amps but ive yet to try a mesa triple rectifier, but apparently they have rubbish cleans.
mrjones200x Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 Marshall plexi for the brown sound Mr Eddie van halen made me love!
Gashole Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 Marshall Bluesbreaker or Vox AC30....depends on the day you ask me...
ladyscaglyc Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 Ampeg V-4 w/ half stack & "Boston Strangler" between them.:)/
layboomo Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 It's hard to pick just one but Trainwreck and Dumble have to be at the top of the heap IMHO. I'm also really partial to a vintage Vox AC-30 as well. After that there are a bunch of really good amps on the next level.
Hiberna Posted February 7, 2009 Author Posted February 7, 2009 what are those Vox AC-30 like ? never tryed one of them
m-theory Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 This is an entirely impossible question to answer. The only quantitative, objective opinion one can offer towards it is actually with regard to amp build quality, and in that regard, the old Hiwatts are without match. Military specs throughout...true works of masterful art. I can't stand the tone, but build-wise, nothing even comes close. Every other discussion is purely subjective, and therefore not terribly meaningful except to the person that hold's and shares his particular subjective opinion. It's like asking a group of people what the best flavor of ice cream is.
m-theory Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 what are those Vox AC-30 like ? Kinda like cherry bon-bon
fenrirlupus Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 whatever roy orbison used ;P actually, i take that back. LESLIE. the leslie speaker is, even if it was meant to be used with organs (and there's a new guitar version... they claim it's better than the old fender l16 one...)
fenrirlupus Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 This is an entirely impossible question to answer. The only quantitative' date=' objective opinion one can offer towards it is actually with regard to amp build quality, and in that regard, the old Hiwatts are without match. Military specs throughout...true works of masterful art. I can't stand the tone, but build-wise, nothing even comes close. Every other discussion is purely subjective, and therefore not terribly meaningful except to the person that hold's and shares his particular subjective opinion. It's like asking a group of people what the best flavor of ice cream is. [/quote'] well, the best selling flavor is vanilla... but i don't like it...
cGil Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 Best amp in the world? That's easy, although it used to be a tough question. Not anymore. For me, the best amps in the world are the ones I build for myself. Granted, none of 'em may be "THE" best amp in anyone else's opinion; but when you manage to build one for yourself, you'll understand. Heat up your iron and go for it! Gil...
lostindesert Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 FENDER '65 Twin Reverb (blackface) Peter
fenrirlupus Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 Best amp in the world? That's easy' date=' although it used to be a tough question. Not anymore. For me, the best amps in the world are the ones I build for myself. Granted, none of 'em may be "THE" best amp in anyone else's opinion; but when you manage to build one for yourself, you'll understand. Heat up your iron and go for it! Gil...[/quote']umm... i hope you don't mean like the clothes kind of iron or a golf club... coz i tried and they don't work. (j/k)
fenrirlupus Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 seriously though... http://hammondorganco.com/G37.htm some sort of tube head + extension cab version = best amp ever. except every store that has it listed has the price set about $300 ABOVE list price, which is already painfully high.
strangedogs Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 The RED Marshall 100-watt Superlead I owned in the 70's. Best amp I've ever heard, played on. owned, etc. Just a whole Symphony inside - the louder you cranked it the more "orchestra" you heard.
TWANG Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 My old Ampeg with one 12".. and an accordian input. I don't know the model number. I only know, that at that time, in my head, it was perfect. Probably, I wouldn't think so now, but I'll never have another so I can pretend can't i? TWANG I had three ricks, a 420 and two 330s, one a 12 string. I was absolutely nuts about the whole shebang.
Bakz Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 Epiphone Valve Junior with a choke, hammond 125ESE, vintage glass and sojo caps. Or a JTM45H MkII. Sometimes it's hard to make up my mind.
Gashole Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 My old Ampeg with one 12".. and an accordian input.I don't know the model number. I only know' date=' that at that time, in my head, it was perfect. Probably, I wouldn't think so now, but I'll never have another so I can pretend can't i? [/quote'] You might be talking about something older that my amps are based on, but I have 2 Ampeg Superjet Reverbs- 50 watters, 12 inch combos, both with accordion inputs. I bought them used in the early 2000's...think they are mid to late 90's. They are really pretty good-though a little bit bright. Excellent to play in stereo...until I blew the power supply after having Frankenstiend (watching a friend do it that is...I was Igor) one to power a Motion Sound Speaker cab...still haven't gotten it repaired. The remaining one is often my travel amp, cos the BC 30 is so damn heavy.
PapaMidnite Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 Best amp in the world? That's easy' date=' although it used to be a tough question. Not anymore. For me, the best amps in the world are the ones I build for myself. Granted, none of 'em may be "THE" best amp in anyone else's opinion; but when you manage to build one for yourself, you'll understand. Heat up your iron and go for it! Gil...[/quote'] I with ya Gil ,I also like the early JTM 30,45's 60's .But i'll stick with mine
layboomo Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 I with ya Gil ' date='I also like the early JTM 30,45's 60's .But i'll stick with mine[/quote'] Well yeah I like my modded/ built up amps too .........I guess I'll pat myself on the back too....what the heck they do sound awesome. :D/
cGil Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 Durn toot'n! Hey, I've heard your builds, Layboomo, and they are definitely most worthy! Be proud! One of the best things about the best amps in the world (homebrew amps) is that you don't ever have to worry about voiding the warranty or finding a repair center. You know you can fix it if it ever breaks. Meanwhile, I'm still chasing the tone of the best "sounding" amp on earth with every new project I dive into; mostly cuz I have previous amp projects as a benchmark to meet or beat. Besides, there are still too many tones to explore, and you just can't get 'em all from one amp. Okay, I realize this is all just my insatiable mod addiction talking; but it's always good to have some quick justification to explain why on earth I would "need" five VJr's. And ya gotta admit, as addictions go, at least this one's been productive. Gil...
TWANG Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 Gashole.. I had mine, used, in 1968 or 69.. fuzzy memory. But they were probably close. I don't think mine was fifty watts though. That was the first tube amp I had that sounded great when you drove it hard. My Brother always said.. but it's distorting, it's distorting.. and I'd just smile. could have had a ten in it? ah age.. does wonderful things. TWANG
ButchCassidy Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 Gashole.. I had mine' date=' used, in 1968 or 69.. fuzzy memory. But they were probably close. I don't think mine was fifty watts though.That was the first tube amp I had that sounded great when you drove it hard. My Brother always said.. but it's distorting, it's distorting.. and I'd just smile. could have had a ten in it? ah age.. does wonderful things. TWANG[/quote'] Dan auerbach of the black keys uses an old ampeg 2x12 I believe. I really like his sound.
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