neilpanda Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Ive decided that I wanna get a new amp. Preferably a mini-stack or a half stack. Im looking for more of an Alex Lifeson sound. Ive been looking at the blackstar mini stack and the orange tiny terror head, but I can think of anything else. I need suggestions please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 What wattage? 15? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 What wattage? 15? anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Price range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallastx Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Hughs and Ketner?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Price range? anything really, Im saving up remember? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 anything really, Im saving up remember? Whoops...hehe Í would also suggest a Hughes and Kettner, since thats what Lifeson uses, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Get the Marshall Sl00sh head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Whoops...hehe Í would also suggest a Hughes and Kettner, since thats what Lifeson uses, correct? I couldnt find these ones on musicians friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swleary Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 can you give us some more input into what type of music you play? it can't be all rush you know lol I do really like the blackstars but honestly, I tend to go towards Vox and Marshall. Vox have the cleans and the high gains to a science IMO. Now this is just me :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ne14t? Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Now that is a steampunk amp! If your looking at all tube heads some areas to look at for "lunchbox" style amps since you mentioned the Tiny Terror are: Vox Night Train Mesa Boogie Trans Atlantic Marshall Haze (I own this one, and it fits your half stack wish, even available in a full stack option for around $1000) Orange Tiny Terror Orange Dark Terror (being released the end of this month, its going to have more gain and an effects loop where the Tiny Terror doesnt) Blackheart Handsome Devil Egnater Tweaker Traynor Darkhorse Ibanez TSA Those are all 15W all tube heads that I know of off the top of my head, obviously opinions will vary on each one because opinions are like bungholes...everyones got one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Easy Vox AC30 in limited edition red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 HUGHES and KETTNER!!!!!! the new tubemeister is awsome!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavsrock08 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Easy Vox AC30 in limited edition red If you find one just lying around feel free to send it my way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman5293 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Does it have to be a mini half stack? Cause my suggestion no matter what type of music you play would be a Fender tube amp. The tube amps Fender makes have the sweetest tones on the face of this Earth. This is my favorite one. Warmest, sweetest, most beautiful clean tones you could possibly imagine and it distorts like an amp straight outta the 60's: http://www.fender.com/products/hotrod/models.php?prodNo=2230000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 The great Tehbeast.......hmmm........The TransAtlantic is the first Mesa Amp I've drooled over...There's a second TransAtlantic model now as well... The upcoming Dark Terror looks great as well......I'd choose the Orange over the Blackstar, at least that model..... All tube Vox amps are indeed great.......I'm addicted to my Egnater amps.....Check out the Renagade amp...65/18 watt choice, 6L6 AND EL34s built in, and, you can mix and blend them on the fly, plus many more features...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Also, check out Phaez amps (go on MLP's squawk box). People swear by his stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Egnater Tweaker. It has Fender, Vox, and Marshall styles in one amp. If it were a 2 channel, footswitchable amp, I would use it for gigs. Unless you really "need" a half stack, I would look at the lunchbox style amps. I once tried to talk a kid out of buying a 50 watt Marshall head from me a while back, but he just had to have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Get an amp that is well built, and if possible try not to let money be one of the main factors in making a choice, and let your ears be the deciding factor.... In other words don't take anyone's advice on what amp to purchase. I spent the better part of two years looking and trying out over 30 different brands..... My advice is to take the time and look around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Too many choices nowadays. Swarts are overpriced but awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Reinhardt 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Why not look around for a nice vintage Fender or something? There is a Fender 1965 Vibro Champ for sale for $699 now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Too many choices nowadays. Swarts are overpriced but awesome! I see your Swarts is bigger than mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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