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Example: my little Marshall DSL1 combo is more than enough for playing in my apartment - - - in the reduced power setting ( 0.1W?).
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It's also got an effects loop... and I love that 5 to 0.5 Watt option. This is ticking a lot of boxes for me. This might be it. Now I just gotta find a way to try it out asap Last edited by hatamoto; 04-07-2021 at 10:24 PM. |
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I haven't played the Mk2 version. When I bought the Artist 10 the HT-5r had just been released (but not available in South Australia) and my amp was discounted. I played the HT-5 original version and it was cool, but my amp sounded better, and was a great price.
If the Mk2 had been available, it would have been difficult as it is still more than my amp cost but the extra features of the Mk 2 vs the original make it very appealing. it looks like a really cool amp for home situations and the emulated out for headphones or PA is cool for either home use or performing. To answer your original question - new guitars are always nice, but I think you will see more difference from a new amp. If you really want single coils in the future you will get one (or even better get P90's to sit in between). Good luck in the search and let us know how you go. |
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They have all versions as amp heads, but I have to buy a cabinet which defeats the purpose of cost effective. I've considered building my own cabinet but I don't have woodworking experience so that's a maaaaaaybe. Anyways, back to my point. Are you able to get good clean and crunch headroom when you switch to 2 watts within reasonable volumes? What about edge-of-breakup sound for both clean and crunch? Can you still achieve them within similar volumes? |
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The HT5RH MKII is out of stock so I'm still considering the 6L6. Do you think if I get an attenuator pedal I could use it for night jams? |
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This is the Blackstar rig. Excellent clean channel with great headroom, and dirty channel is not an over the top metal only zone. Very musical. Both channels have a boost function also. Reverb is not bad at all. This was a project half stack rig for me, but I would feel very confident recommending the 20 watt Combo being it’s the same exact head. I am sure the 5 watt would have the same good performance and solid build quality as this does. Go with what you really want!
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The Orange Rocker 15 might be a good option. It has a dirty and clean channel, fx loop, and the ability to run at 0.5, 1, 7, or 15 watts.
(I don't have one nor have ever played one, so just basing this rec on the specs and some youtube videos).
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My best friend jams w/us frequently. He has owned the 5, 20 and 40 watt Blackstar combos. They all sound great, but the 40 is very heavy, so he got a 20 too. He traded the 5 in to get the 40, so I have heard and/or played through all of them. The 5 and 20 sound the same except for volume capability and are similar in size and weight. If you play the 20 and like it, you will also like the 5 - there is no difference in tone.
I understand your reluctance to go from an 8" to another 8" combo. Just keep in mind, not all 8" speakers are =. Quilter makes a great combo using an 8" too. I see the 5 watter used in my area all the time for around $250. I think for your application the 5, 10 or 20 watt combos will give you everything you need (and more) and a 12" speaker. I wouldn't be nervous about buying any of them. Very solid pieces of gear.....
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With my Yamaha THR 10 I can play happily in the lounge while my partner sleeps in the nest room - primarily because the speakers are about ear height whereas a regular amp is sitting on the floor and need to be louder to get to my ears - which means it is also louder wherever else the sound goes. I think an attenuator is overcapitalizing for this amp. I recommend trying the HT-1 if it is available, otherwise I would get the HT-5r from an online dealer if it is not available nearby. Seriously the results from the Yamaha THR series is amazing for low volume volume playing and I'm sure the Vox Adio would be just as good. I understand the desire to get a valve amp - which is why I bought mine, and I'm very happy with it but I only get it out once a fortnight at most. Good luck in your search and let us know how you go. |
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I finally got to try out both amps. The HT5R MKII and the Studio 10 6L6. I went home with the 6L6. I was 99% sure that I was going to settle with the HT5 before getting to the store, but good thing I brought my guitar with me. The Studio 10 produced a better tone on my LP. I found the HT5 too boxy and almost too similar to my Vox (not in a bad way). The bass was also overpowering which I didn't like. The Studio 10 was well balanced and its tone is more "alive" to me. Thanks everyone for the suggestion, really happy with my purchase! |
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Hatamoto, wonderful you found the sound you were looking for. I like the Blackstar sound with my LP also. Which color did you choose? The cream/red or the seafoam/wheat? Best of luck with your new rig!
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It almost feels like my Les Paul, which is my only electric, is brand new again. I never realized that most of the tone is from the amp. The string separation is night and day from my valvetronix. If I ever plan to get another guitar, maybe a single coil or a split coil semi hollow, I don't think it needs to be an expensive one |
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Another amp before guitar vote, but you do owe yourself a nice single coil guitar too!
If buying used is an option, a THD Univalve is really a tonefull design, and one that lets you change tubes, etc. to finesse what you want. Would be in your price range, but you’d need a cabinet too. There are a Champ type clones that would also give you great sound at home volume. Most will be outside your budget, but some (Trinity and Ceratone come to mind) won’t be too far above it. My main amp is an Allen; his take on Fender is superlative, but I think his smallest amps start around $1K. |