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Getting back in the game

Post by Pastasauce »

I've been ampless for this year after selling my old JCM800 back to Danny. Now, my tax return is due and I want to get back in the game. My budget will be around $1k.

I'm pretty open on what to get. My only requirements are that it be fairly portable and under 20w-ish.

I've got the usuals on my watchlist... Blues Jrs, Vox AC10/15's etc. I'm open to modellers too - and I've been seeing lots of threads about this Boss Katana thing.

What should I go for?

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I think the Katana is a no brainer for you.....valve amp feel with built in effects, wattage adjustment for home use and recordable :idea: ... go on, join the KOC :thumbup: (I'm serious to)
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oh and welcome back
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Whatever you do, don't fall for the Katana hype.
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Conway wrote:Whatever you do, don't fall for the Katana hype.
Well if it is "hype" at the price point who really cares? Far better than spending $2.5K plus for something like a kemper ...again its a no brainer really
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katana, its a no brainer :) sweet baby bgeebus, I'm finding it hard to tell from the tube/valve amps I've owned. its muchly funly.
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.

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Conway wrote:Whatever you do, don't fall for the Katana hype.

yeah and never buy a guitar that starts with a G, and that isn't blue....

;)
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.

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Welcome back man!!! And yes, katana for the win!!
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Welcome back...

I'd love to sell you my Mea Electra Dyne or Laney Lionheart 2x12 but a Katana 100W Combo will be perfect for you.
Tube amp and guitar tones straight from 1958… amazing how believable the sounds were back then, even without the modellers...

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Saucey's back in the game.... does my heart good to hear it. Welcome back Brother! Do you still have my old Wet?
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willow13 wrote:
Conway wrote:Whatever you do, don't fall for the Katana hype.
Well if it is "hype" at the price point who really cares? Far better than spending $2.5K plus for something like a kemper ...again its a no brainer really
Yup, bang for your buck you can't beat them, $450 for a 50W amp with effects that sounds fantastic is crazy good!
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Slowy wrote:Do you still have my old Wet?
Wet what????
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.

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Bg wrote:
Conway wrote:Whatever you do, don't fall for the Katana hype.

yeah and never buy a guitar that starts with a G, and that isn't blue....

;)
Correct. :twisted:



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you too mate, hence the reply :P
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.

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Bg wrote:
Slowy wrote:Do you still have my old Wet?
Wet what????
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Neunaber, Silly! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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