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Are you missing out on something? Yes.
Do you need that something? Probably not, or you would probably own one by now. Do you want that something? Play one and find out. |
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I think tube amps sound alive - tonally. Like living things they’re more trouble but they’re worth it to me - cost, weight, everything.
It’s like looking at a colour photo rather than a black and white - or even the real thing rather than a photo. My perceptions are totally subjective and may be irrelevant to anyone else. Regarding physical size and tone .. amp/speaker rigs usually sound like they look .. imo again. I have both and don’t even practise through the solid state amps. |
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You could always look at getting an attenuator like the UA Ox Box and get that chime you're looking for at any volume and still keep your tube amps cranking. FYI Billy |
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Yeah, you’re missing out. But if you can’t play with decent volume, there’s no point. You’re better off with a modeling amp or something like a Positive Grid Spark, where you can get good overdriven tones at a low volume.
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Thanks for all the great responses so far in this thread. It's been very educational so far and given me lots of information to research. So much great knowledge and information here.
I probably do need to try one, but something about trying a tune amp with volume at a guitar store is a real turn off for me but may be the best thing to do.
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I am a retired framing and trim carpenter (40) years but that really lends me no more credibility for suggesting guitar tone woods than a retired CPA Tubes being a "waste of money" is a totally subjective personal opinion Buying an SS amp only sell it later for less money and then buying a tube amp, could also be considered a "waste of money" Any perceived difference in sound is "imaginary" is not only a totally subjective personal opinion, but very likely not correct. Because - One of your statements contradicts another of your statements:: IF as you say your LB Mini is "cleaner"---then either there is a difference in sound OR you are (as you claim others are doing ) imagining there is a difference --It's either one or the other, but cannot be both. Look I understand the logistical advantages of SS vs tube = lighter no tube changes, easier to incorporate DSP SIMS etc. And so SS amps are totally valid personal preference, I have owned some and they were fine. I moved on to tubes but that is also a totally personal preference
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Jazz musicians have been playing clean into tube amps for multiple decades and they are very concerned about good sound Also as noted many newer tube amps offer breakup at lower volumes with things like wattage selection features .
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Crank that Deluxe up and then explain that to the police at 3 am. |
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Betcha know a well-constructed speaker cab when you see it though, and I wouldn't hesitate to take your advice in that department - I'll let the CPA worry about whether or not I can declare it as a tax deduction...
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Now from a purely technical stand point the same 3/4" 4x8 ft. sheet,, got a lot heaver when I was 55 than when I was 30
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The real question is whether you're willing to pay the price of admission for it. I haven't been willing so far, but I'm still considering it. Last edited by GoPappy; 03-08-2024 at 10:03 AM. |
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Over the decades I've been through all kinds devices that strive to emulate the sound and feel of a tube amp, like many others who've posted here.
Like many others, I find the Yamaha THR amps to deliver a very close approximation to the real thing at sensible volume levels. Last year I upgraded from the original THR10 to the THR30ii Wireless and couldn't be happier. It's a flexible piece of gear, and because there are no cables involved, it's just as easy to start playing the electric as it is the acoustic! HOWEVER, in my experience, nothing can compare to playing a good tube amp. Pity they are always so fiercely loud, right? Wrong. After many long years, I finally found two amazing single-ended combos that I can crank up pretty high without the neighbors in my building calling the cops. After 20-30 minutes, they really start to open up. The entire feel of the instrument begins to come alive. Sadly, both have been out of production for over a decade. Matchless Baby Cornford Carrera
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For what you are after I would Google "1 watt tube amps" and take a look around.
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Are you putting a jazz box through it?
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