Guest Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 OK guys, I have bought a Sheraton II...Has CTS Pot and Gibson Burstbuckers....Looking for a BLuesy kind of sound...Any suggestions for an AMP that doesn't break the bank...... ???? Thanks Tractman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjael Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Second the Orange Tiny Terror. If you're really tight on cash, Orange's 'Crush' line of solid-state practice amps are very good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgifntx Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Just a thought 'n .02 - Mine didn't break the bank and it's... Delta Bluesy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-theory Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 You didn't say how much horsepower you needed, nor whether you were looking for output tube distortion for your crunch, or rely on pedals. You also didn't mention what you consider to be "bluesy tone." BB King "bluesy" or Gary Moore "bluesy?" Quite different tones there, and totally different amps used to produce them. Also, define "without breaking the bank." Does the bank have thousands or tens of thousands of available reserve dollars, hundreds, or no reserves whatsoever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Ok then, I consider BB KING to be bluesy, or at least that is the sound I am looking for. I don't need an enorrmous HP as I play mostly with friends. A small Tube AMP would be ample. Tube distortion is plenty good enough...$400-$600 is tops for me... I have a chance to buy a Fender HOt Rod Deville for $400.00 but not sure the sound is what I am looking for or if I want to deal with a 50 lb. AMP ????????? Tractman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledge57 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 How loud does it need to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Small Club, 30-40 people max.................We do play outside from time to time...Backyard kind of stuff...Does't need to be way loud... Tractman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafaelh Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I don't know about the rest of yous guys but I find I can plug a hollow or semi into just about anything an they just seem to sound great. Something magical about them pizza paddles that work with anything....tubes, SS, Hybrid or whatever else they come up with. Or at least I think so. Any ways. Lord...so many amps out there. If you feel the Deville is to heavy and want to stick with kind of in the same line with also tubes and fender check out a Blues Jr or a Hot Rod/Blues Deluxe. Pretty handy little amps IMO. Check out some used Champs or Princetons also if you want smaller....yeah, I'm a fender amp guy. IMO it's not so much just which amp to choose as far what you want to do with now, but to also keep in mind that we all change our needs in time....that didn't come out right. I guess what I mean, and for myself, is I need versatility out of my amp so blackface fender types is what works for me. I get the head room and clean sound I like out of the amp and the rest I rely on pedals. LOL, a lot cheaper for me to buy, or swap, pedals than amps. Pretty much have to do the amp gauntlet thing I'm afraid. FWIW....I'm an old fart and still haul around a 410 Deville or my Twin. Do have a little Princeton too for those non Viagra nights though. Between the two definitely prefer the Deville as far as weight though. LOL, guess need to carry a Twin around to maybe appreciate how little a Deville weighs. Anyhow might not be as bad as you think tractman....of course if you already tried it than never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 peavey has some nice small amps. classic blues or delta blues or whatever they call it. search peavey 30 watt tube amp.. you can find those used and they are pretty good. hot rod deluxe is also right up your alley. TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Fender, all tube: HR or Blues Deluxe (40 loud watts)! Blues Junior (15 watts), as well. A good used (but not abused) Deluxe Reverb (22 watts), would be awesome, as well. The HR Deville (4X10 or 2X12) is an excellent amp, at 60 watts, and the price you mentioned, is in your ballpark. I'd say, if you can handle the size/weight, and volume...go for it! The others have mentioned good/great amps, as well. Might look at the new Marshall "Haze" (40 watt, 1X12) amp, as well, although it's at about $699 (GC & MF), so a bit beyond your stated dollar limit. Good hunting! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 Thanks for all the advice guys, I appreciate all your help.....I think I am headed for a 15-20 AMP Blues Junior or BLues Deluxe.. Tractman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenrirlupus Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Thanks for all the advice guys' date=' I appreciate all your help.....I think I am headed for a 15-20 AMP Blues Junior or BLues Deluxe.. Tractman[/quote'] you could get an epiphone blues custom, 15-30 watt switchable, all tube, tube rectified, right there at the top of your price range... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjones200x Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Tiny terror is an awesome amp and bloody loud at 15watts. Check this youtube video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBEAN Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Just my opinion - The perfect amp for my Sheraton II (93' samick - seymour duncan alnico pro IIs) is a Mesa Studio 22+. Clean to dirty, great verb - Just had mine restored. They aren't that expensive and they have all parts available. Totally awesome tone for medium output humbuckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangbang Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Epiphone Valve Junior Combo....Nice amp for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altair Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 If you have a chance, try out a Kustom "The Defender". It's a 50W, all-tube combo. It's well within your price range. Here's some info to give you a bit of an idea about how it can sound (but keep in mind it's just a Youtube vid) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaaarky21 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Second the Orange Tiny Terror. If you're really tight on cash' date=' Orange's 'Crush' line of solid-state practice amps are very good too.[/quote'] I saw a review of the Tiny Terror on YouTube while looking for clips of the Egnator Rebel. I would go with the Egnator. The Orange is pretty one dimensional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobG Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Fender Pro Junior might be worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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