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There is really no good alternative to playing through an amp before you buy.
You have to decide what kind of sound you like. I like Fenderish tones. Do you need on board tube-driven reverb? Of the four smallish amps I had, I would also suggest the Fender Princeton Reverb Reissue. I bought one a few years ago for $450, but those days might be gone. You might be able to use a Deluxe Reverb Reissue but that might be getting a tad too big for your intended use. If you can find a small Boogie in your price range, that could work. I have a Mesa Boogie Subway Blues that I like. The Traynor YCV-20WR is a extremely attractive looking and great sounding amp, I had one and it was nice although I did install a more American-style speaker in it. I know you said "TUBE" amps, but I think the solid state Fender Princeton Chorus sounded great. If you don't need reverb in the amp. look for a classic Fender Champ or Vibro Champ. There are a host of other manufacturers that now offer low wattage tube amps, I am not familiar with them, but go try them for yourself. |
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Reeves Custom 50 with power scaling. Fantastic cleans and Live at Leeds tones without the ear bleed volume. Monstrous tone that can be tamed. Best of both worlds.
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I did, it does, and you should...
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Not quite in your price range, OP, but not that far. I got mine for 600, a few years ago, and it is absolutely my “grab and go”. Terrific little amp.
Swart also makes a somewhat pricey attenuator which you can pick up later to dime the amp and play at bedroom whisper volumes. I hope posting a reverb ad is ok, mods. It’s not mine and I have no interest, or knowledge of the seller. Just an example of a current asking price: https://reverb.com/item/24550177-min...over-low-hours |
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well I did buy the Bugera V5. it's cool . but not as clean as I like.still need to get a delay pedal for the sound I want .
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Use it well, often, and LOUD...
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Thanks a million Steve , I'm gonna play with it alittle now ,but it's late , tommorrow will be better.
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Didja notice the headphone output on the rear panel - just the ticket when you don't want to P.O. your neighbors/spouse/cat at 3AM...
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If I was in the market for a small combo right now, I'd either grab a Blues Jr, Marshall Origin, or a Fender Princeton. Yeah, I'd go Princeton!
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hi Steve I didn't try the headphone jack yet ,didn't really notice it. but i'll try it . The Princeton is what i really wanted but ,too much money everywhere i looked. still want a decent Delay pedal though.
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Am home alone for a couple days, so the PRRI is up in the living room along with the Telecaster. Works just fine at home (I do close the windows).
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