FirstMeasure Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Pignose makes some cool bigger stuff nowadays. This is a pretty darned cool, 30watts and rechargeable. There's a 20watt version, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamGuy Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Avoid the Fender Frontman series... they're garbage. The Fender Mustang I & II are nice for practice amps. Those are the only ones I've used other than some of the old Acoustic amps (that's Acoustic the brand not acoustic guitar amps). I see someone suggested the Roland Cube... Roland/Boss stuff is usually pretty bulletproof, as are some of the older Peavey amps...though the Peavey tend to get scratchy pots. That's easily fixed with a can of electrical contact cleaner. Have fun shopping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Nobody interested by the Yamaha THR5 and THR10, then? They seem to be able to emulate valve responsiveness very well and look great for recording and general noodling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I have the Vox Pathfinder 15 R as Teer recommended and for around $130 it's an incredible little S.S. amp and really has a tube amp like performance and sound with great reverb and tremolo effects.I recently bought a Vox VT-20 for my cousin's grandson,it's a Hybrid but has the 12 AX 7 tube in the power amp as opposed to the preamp in most other brands which gives it a sound and performance almost indistinguishable from a real tube amp.It has 33 very realistic amp models and 33 incredibly accurate effects and the Leslie and Uni-Vibe simulations have to be heard to be believed-their are that true to the real things even when it comes to ramping up and slowing down gradually just like the actual effects.There is an optional foot controller that allows you to access the dozens of preset sound/amp models or allows you to program dozens of your own amp/effects/tone settings. You get all this for under $200.BTW it also has an excellent reverb/echo/delay section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarusvt84 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Hi All, It's time to buy a practice amp. I have actually never owned one, but I don't always feel like going into my basement and plugging into my Mesa-Boogie combo, which is what I normally have to do. I am looking to spend less than $200, and really do want a solid state amp just for the ease and reliability. Think: "Amp to keep next to the couch and play through during commercial breaks." Suggestions please? Thanks! Jeff These are pretty nifty...and sound pretty good too. http://www.amazon.com/Vox-amPlug-Classic-Guitar-Headphone/dp/B000ZJTPLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreyT Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 These are pretty nifty...and sound pretty good too. http://www.amazon.com/Vox-amPlug-Classic-Guitar-Headphone/dp/B000ZJTPLG I have the Joe Satriani one, they are pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreyT Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I just bought another Mustang One. This will be for my son when he comes over to pick up his PRS SE Semi-Hollow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondJig Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Something out side the box, I have a old used Digitech RP350 plugged into my stereo sounds killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Something out side the box, I have a old used Digitech RP350 plugged into my stereo sounds killer. My first practice amp was my portable stereo with a Ibanez TS-10 Tubescreamer for gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I've had the plastic, battery powered $25 Fender Mini Tone Master for years and have no complaints. But, I did notice that, at post #17, Mister K posted he already bought what he wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aster1 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I kind of like the little Vox VT-20 modeling amp. I haven't sat down with it long enough to figger out all what all the dang dials & buttons do. It does sound pretty good for a cheapie. I think I would have liked the 10" version better. Aster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buxom Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Possibly my best friend in terms of amps. Strong clean channel, clear reverb, 2 forms of gain (push/pull pot), sounds amazing cranked, and it's made in the good ol USA. (This model and era. Has to be this one, the new ones aren't as good) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiz Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I had a Marshall MG10CD (now called a MGCF) amp for a while. It was a great little practice amp. -2 channel, a headphone jack, and an input jack to play along with recordings. $69.99 + free shipping here: Marshall MG10CF Guitar Combo Amplifier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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