tsp17 Posted January 19 Posted January 19 Anyone had experience with this one? There is one for sale local with an upgraded transformer and 6L6s. Thanks Still looking for that holy grail of high headroom 1x12 and manageable weight combo.
Gitfiddler Posted January 19 Posted January 19 1 hour ago, tsp17 said: Anyone had experience with this one? There is one for sale local with an upgraded transformer and 6L6s. Thanks Still looking for that holy grail of high headroom 1x12 and manageable weight combo. Tad, I think you'd love an 80's Rivera-era Fender Princeton Reverb II. Only 22 watts and 6V6 tubes, but it sounds like a much bigger rig. 🙂
tsp17 Posted January 19 Author Posted January 19 (edited) Thanks! I’ve thought about those. I’ll check it out. 22 watts is right on the edge of enough headroom. I’m finding that when i need to play louder, 2 6V6s start to break up. So I’ve been looking for a lighter 6L6 package like Allen Accomplice or Victoria Clube Deluxe. Edited January 19 by tsp17
fxdx99 Posted January 20 Posted January 20 I've an Accomplish Jr I purchased from David coming on 20 years now. It's my fav go to amp. Same amp as the Accomplish without the depth and dwell reverb adjustments. They run either 6V6 (22W) or 6L6 (35W) tubes. I use 6V6 which provide plenty of headroom for me and is very similar to a deluxe reverb. The rear bias jacks are convenient and the 'raw' pot (mids gain) make it versatile. I've an eminence red/white/blue speaker and it's been a great lil combo amp. These amps come in kit form as well as fully assembled (David until '22 when he retired and sold the company to new owners). The best amp decision I've ever made. Ah, San Diego - it's been a couple years. Miss OB - Sundays at Aquarius on the Jetty, Monday's at Winstons, clam chowder and a pint on the south beach balcony, quick burger at hodads... sigh. 1
TalismanRich Posted January 21 Posted January 21 When I was looking for a Fender style amp, I checked out an Accomplice used at a local shop. It was a good sounding amp, but seemed that it went into breakup too early for me. I ended up with a 65 Princeton clone that I've brought to PSP for years. It does clean Fender REALLY well.
tsp17 Posted January 21 Author Posted January 21 (edited) Thanks all…. Now looking at a 3rd Power Wooly Coats Extra Spanky. 35 watts, 6L6. Only 31 lbs. Anyone tried one? @fxdx99 let me know next time you are in town. Edited January 21 by tsp17
bolero Posted January 21 Posted January 21 You need a Mesa Boogie! Hey didn't you just buy a big clean Dr Z 2x6L6 amp?
bolero Posted January 21 Posted January 21 On 1/20/2025 at 11:32 AM, fxdx99 said: I've an Accomplish Jr I purchased from David coming on 20 years now. It's my fav go to amp. Same amp as the Accomplish without the depth and dwell reverb adjustments. They run either 6V6 (22W) or 6L6 (35W) tubes. I use 6V6 which provide plenty of headroom for me and is very similar to a deluxe reverb. The rear bias jacks are convenient and the 'raw' pot (mids gain) make it versatile. I've an eminence red/white/blue speaker and it's been a great lil combo amp. These amps come in kit form as well as fully assembled (David until '22 when he retired and sold the company to new owners). The best amp decision I've ever made. Ah, San Diego - it's been a couple years. Miss OB - Sundays at Aquarius on the Jetty, Monday's at Winstons, clam chowder and a pint on the south beach balcony, quick burger at hodads... sigh. That's an awesomely appointed tele!
tsp17 Posted January 22 Author Posted January 22 7 hours ago, bolero said: You need a Mesa Boogie! Hey didn't you just buy a big clean Dr Z 2x6L6 amp? I did. I like it a lot. But it is 43lbs for just the head. I have a pretty dicey back problem, so that means schlepping a 43 lb head and 30+lb cab. Two risky lifts, while with a 31 lb combo, I’m reducing the lightest and only one lift. That Dr.Z is a GREAT amp. But not exactly the tone for me. I bought it never having played it and it is amazing and i can get it dialed in with a little effort, but it is definitely way more amp than i need and a little aggressive sounding for me and my use. It is for sale and i am motivated, so someone make a decent offer on it. I just put money into it so it is even better than when i bought it.
TalismanRich Posted January 22 Posted January 22 35 minutes ago, tsp17 said: I did. I like it a lot. But it is 43lbs for just the head. I have a pretty dicey back problem, so that means schlepping a 43 lb head and 30+lb cab. Two risky lifts, while with a 31 lb combo, I’m reducing the lightest and only one lift. That Dr.Z is a GREAT amp. But not exactly the tone for me. I bought it never having played it and it is amazing and i can get it dialed in with a little effort, but it is definitely way more amp than i need and a little aggressive sounding for me and my use. It is for sale and i am motivated, so someone make a decent offer on it. I just put money into it so it is even better than when i bought it. I brought my Heritage Patriot to one PSP. At 65lbs, that was enough. I barely got it back into the basement. I needed something lighter. My Amp Shop '65 Princeton build fits THAT bill fabulously. In a pinch, I could always pull out my Classic 30. They are actually a great workhorse of an amp.
bolero Posted January 23 Posted January 23 What about one of those solid state jazz amps, like Polytone? 1
RJLII Posted January 23 Posted January 23 Try a Carr Rambler. All the headroom you could want in a 1 x 12 package. Swap the speaker out for a Neo and it carves a fair bit off the already reasonable sub 40# weight. I have a 1 x 12 Victoria Ivy League that is exceptionally light. It uses 6V6 tubes but is still loud as hell prior to breakup. It's not equipped with all the bells and whistles that he Accomplice is, but makes for a great pedal platform if you want to add 'Verb and Trem. 1 1
tsp17 Posted January 25 Author Posted January 25 On 1/22/2025 at 5:24 PM, bolero said: What about one of those solid state jazz amps, like Polytone? I have an acoustic image Clarus 2R. Great for reproducing the sound of your guitar. Paired with a Raezers Edge cabinet- there is nothing better for quieter, intimate, or semi acoustic gigs. For anything more energetic with the band - i still love tube tone, especially at volume. Tried some modeling amps, and i was hoping i could get what i wanted out of them….so close. Someday i will relent to the modern era, but for now my old school dna will not let go of that elusive organic tube on fire feel. Even well into my 60s, and so many amps come and gone,… still chasing it.
rockabilly69 Posted January 25 Posted January 25 On 1/21/2025 at 10:53 AM, tsp17 said: Thanks all…. Now looking at a 3rd Power Wooly Coats Extra Spanky. 35 watts, 6L6. Only 31 lbs. Anyone tried one? @fxdx99 let me know next time you are in town. I have. I liked it. One of my best friends had 3 3rd power amps, all of them sounded good. The Extra Spanky had a cool tweedish sound!
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