Guest HRB853370 Posted October 20, 2012 Posted October 20, 2012 Now that I have downsized significantly, what would be a good little, and I mean little, solid state amp to put in my living room if I want to play my Heritages while sitting on the sofa? I used to have living room space for a full sized amp, but no longer. I need very minimal wattage, and I need a low price!
Blunote Posted October 20, 2012 Posted October 20, 2012 Slammer, I'd hold off for a Little Lanilei: either the 1/4 watt or the 3350LT model. I have one, Kidsmoke has one. They're well built boutique 6 pack size tube amps. Every now and then I see one come up on eBay or C-list in th $200-$250 range.
tulk1 Posted October 20, 2012 Posted October 20, 2012 I hate to admit this (since I'm a tube snob), but Tracy just picked up a Fender Mustang III. And it sounds great. At all volumes.
schundog Posted October 20, 2012 Posted October 20, 2012 While I STILL want a Mustang III, I can't help but be perpetually impressed with my little Mustang I, both in volume and tone. I got it used at GC for $50. It's a PERFECT companion for watching football whilst noodling away on the couch/recliner. Good Luck!
Genericmusic Posted October 20, 2012 Posted October 20, 2012 Several years back I picked up a Peavey Audition 110 in a trade and it turned out to be a very good little practice amp. Still have it and still use it. Another option could be the Roland cube series. Those are fine SS amps too.
Guest HRB853370 Posted October 20, 2012 Posted October 20, 2012 I hate to admit this (since I'm a tube snob), but Tracy just picked up a Fender Mustang III. And it sounds great. At all volumes. But that is through an acoustic guitar, correct?
bolero Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 I would nominate the Vox AC4TV great sounging little tube amp...I got one after trying Fernando's out at PSP IV it is my most used amp now...I got it for $200 on kijiji/craigslist http://www.voxamps.com/ac4/ac4tv/
kidsmoke Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 dig the Lanilei, but I find it doesn't do clean real well, and It can be a bit pricey. I think the Rolands are a GREAT value, and a micro cube is super small, and can run on batteries....a great thing for travel...camping....sealing a Craiglist guitar transaction in a parking lot......
Sugar Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 i hear athe vox path finder 15 are nice. Kid Ramos even gigs with one combined with afender reverb unit.
PunkKitty Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 I highly recommend the ZT Lunchbox. 200 watts in a 9 pound box. It works well at low and high volumes. It's super clean sounding and it's built like a tank. It also takes effects well.
Genericmusic Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 ......I think the Rolands are a GREAT value......
Blunote Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 dig the Lanilei, but I find it doesn't do clean real well, and It can be a bit pricey. I think the Rolands are a GREAT value, and a micro cube is super small, and can run on batteries....a great thing for travel...camping....sealing a Craiglist guitar transaction in a parking lot...... True enough on the Lanilei, but I get decent cleans at lower volumes on mine. Certainly at living room listening levels.
kidsmoke Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 True enough on the Lanilei, but I get decent cleans at lower volumes on mine. Certainly at living room listening levels. Have you plugged into the foot switch? It works well, but still a little dark...
Blunote Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 I have a foot switch. I haven't noticed a change in tone other than it switched the gain stage between either the low of medium gain setting and high gain. Is that what you meant?
kidsmoke Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 I have a foot switch. I haven't noticed a change in tone other than it switched the gain stage between either the low of medium gain setting and high gain. Is that what you meant? nope, plug your guitar straight into the footswitch jack. Per Tris. Bypasses the pre soak or something. Clean tone. No gain control, and the gain selector switch has to be set to low. He shared this when I called him to ask about re-tubing.
Blunote Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 I didn't know about that. I'll give it a try. By the way, have you come up with a Y adapter to use the TRS effects loop port? If so, what?
DetroitBlues Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 Best bang for the buck...Fender Mustang or Roland Cube...
t0aj15 Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 Best bang for the buck...Fender Mustang or Roland Cube... Been there had both (Mustang III & Cube 80XL), I'll take the Roland any-day.
H Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 Another thought: have you seen and heard the little amps Yamaha brought out recently? Might be what you're looking for. http://m.musicradar.com/gear/guitars/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-combo-amps/thr10-516844/review
tulk1 Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 But that is through an acoustic guitar, correct? She plays an ASAT on about 5 songs. Works perfectly for her.
Guest HRB853370 Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 She plays an ASAT on about 5 songs. Works perfectly for her. Good girl, G&L is great!
kidsmoke Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 PSA: ZT Junior combo $115.00 at Hello Music. add to that a $5 first time buyer coupon, and you're getting a crazy loud true lunchbox size SS amp for a song.
koula901 Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 Several years back I picked up a Peavey Audition 110 in a trade and it turned out to be a very good little practice amp. Still have it and still use it. Another option could be the Roland cube series. Those are fine SS amps too. X2 on the Peavey Audition 110 - sounds real good.
Guest HRB853370 Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 X2 on the Peavey Audition 110 - sounds real good. The Audition would probably be fine, but I am now leaning towards the Rage158. They can be found used for around $50-$70. 15 watts, transtube (which I like) and made in the USA. PV you can never go wrong with. Their products are pretty indestructible.
DetroitBlues Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 Been there had both (Mustang III & Cube 80XL), I'll take the Roland any-day. I've played the mustang, so I like those. Many here like the cube, so I mentioned that too.
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