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EssentialFaris 
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Posted: December 20 2006 at 21:39 |
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I'm a songwriter/guitarist who has been playing alone for a long time and I've finally got a band together. After 3 weeks we already have two originals and an upcoming gig...the only problem is I only have a little practice amp...please I need some recommendations, something loud/preferably tube, affordable, can play jazz, blues, and get a good 70's rock style distortion, I’ve been recommended the VOX AC30 but I would only be able to afford the AC15.…. If you guys can help me out here that would be wonderful.
Peace.
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N Ellingworth
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Posted: December 21 2006 at 06:59 |
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A defined budget would help, but if you're after 70s distortion nothing beats a Marshall but they're not as good when clean.
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MikeEnRegalia
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Posted: December 21 2006 at 10:35 |
I'm a fan of modelling amps, but some people say that they suck on stage. I partially agree, but I love this device:  As you can see it has a tube built in which simulates the amp/cabinet interaction ... the pre-amp/distortion is modelled digitally. I really love its sound ... IMO it's the best of both worlds (modelling/tube amps), and another big advantage is of course that you have everything in one, including effects, wah, tuner, volume pedal ... even noise reduction.
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N Ellingworth
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Posted: December 21 2006 at 10:43 |
In my experience that sort of thing doesn't have the user friendliness of a well organised pedal board, I find even the simplest multi effects units rather bewildering. 
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MikeEnRegalia
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Posted: December 21 2006 at 10:45 |
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It's really quite straight forward to use. I know what you mean, but the flexibility of a good modelling amp is simply too good to be missed ... I would never want to go back to a simple amp.
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EssentialFaris
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Posted: December 21 2006 at 11:57 |
thanks for the responces. Distortion isn't really the main issue I prefer a tube amp with really good clean tone, as for the budget limit its about 700$. If you guys can help me out it would be appreciated.
Peace.
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N Ellingworth
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Posted: December 21 2006 at 12:15 |
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Well for a clean tone a Fender amp would be ideal
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Marcos
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Posted: February 15 2007 at 20:33 |
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If you can, try the Line 6 POD XT or 2.0. It's very good...
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www.postmortemweb.com.ar
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Sam Fire
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Posted: February 17 2007 at 12:17 |
I recommend Peavey's TransTube amp line. They're solid state, but they can emulate the sound and warmth of tube amps very well. The preamp has two 2 channels, a vintage/modern switch, some 7 or so effects, reverb, and delay. The footswitch allows for three presets as well as a manual mode.
I'm not sure that they make the 2x12 version, but if you can find it, you should check it out. The amp gets really good clean tones, and also very burly classic rock distortions. It's tough to get a good metal-syle distortion on it, though...
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THE DEMON CODE PREVENTS ME FROM DECLINING A ROCK-OFF CHALLENGE!!!
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