What amp to buy?
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I tried out the valvestate that angry young poet recommended a while back (someone I know bought it). Its really cool - 30 watts but sounds fantastic for its size. I guess I just really like the marshall sound. He got it from weta with a footswitch for a steal - not sure what comparable second hand places are where Stevo is though.bluesgeek wrote:yeah I second the vote for valvestates - those Marshalls are pretty good for a budget.
If you don't get a footswitch, you can always knock one up reasonably cheaply.
Trust your ears. My Amp looks like a piece of 80's samick, but it sounds good to me Especially with the strat.
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theres a marshall valvstate 8080 in cashconverters newmarket for $399. Its a bit of a dog and needs pots replacing, hasn't been looked after (its got overspray on it!), but its a beater and sounds ok. Just had a play with it. Also there is a MIJ Aria Pro double cutaway for the princely sum of $250 - and its a player.
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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I wouldn't go a Rockit - had one for years. Built like a tank, and sounded like one. Some of the initial Mesa copies they did were actually good, but they're so old now you may have reliability issues (the cane front ones). Aria Pro II - my very first electric...ahh, I loved that thing...
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yeah I had a very nice Aria Pro II bass years ago. If I had the cash I would have picked it up, make someone a nice backup guitar for little $$$. They also have a Jap Squire in for about the $500 mark, seemed ok but I didn't try it (only 5 strings....)
Though I did walk out with the Hohner headless bass so I can't complain
Though I did walk out with the Hohner headless bass so I can't complain
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
Like philipnz? doubt it mate, can't afford the insurance on a feckin Ferrari, or a berth for the flash yacht.... but I'll take the Explorer!TMG 03 wrote:If you had 5k you would be like Philipnz, way too much cool gear at home to want go to work
And don't forget you got to lift the bloody things, that is until you get a bass player to help you
Lift amps? yeah got that one covered, back up my mates drive, leave the amp in the back of the van and open the back door!
And playing where? most likely jamming in my mates largish garage, small gigs maybe, but the killer will be when our music teacher at school talks me into playing in the school Hall for 500 kids! But then I can mike it there!
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Do you know this particular amp Philipnz? and thanks, got this one on my watchlist, and a 130 Watt Rockit as well ta.philipnz wrote:Consider this one. NZ's Mesa Boogie clone
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Music-instrume ... 597888.htm
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Hey Ash, I have tried PM you twice now? are you getting them? I would definately be interested in looking at it.ash wrote:I have a Yamaha VX55 head to sell. It has sweet clean sound, but the distortion needs beefing up with a good pedal. Par for the course really with solid state. That and a nice 2x12 would be fine and dandy. PM me if you're intrerested.
email stevo@guitarist.co.nz pls. cheers.
OK guys, You have helped me eliminate some brands, along with discussion outside the forum. COOL!
It's coming down to a Marshall, Peavey, Behringer, Line 6 (not necessarily in order of preference).OR maybe Ash's Yamaha.
However it occurs to me that a flash amp with effects built in would preclude me practicing with effects! Especially in my present flat with a baby through the wall!!
I would still be using my Yamaha 10 Watt! Some suggestions for good pedals (multi effect ie. ZOOM 505, Digitech 100-200 etc)? At least I can practice with it then!!
FECK! the GAS has set in!!!
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Deep breath mate...what would impressive is if you made your own amp...from matches...nah, but seriously that's one thing it seesm none of us have discussed. I looked at doing a 20 watt valve jobby but lost interest during the planning phase...remember to play ALL of these amps before you make your decision!!!!
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