Recommend me a valve amp........
Discussion
So, i'm gonna be needing a nice valve amp to go with my newly aquired les paul, any got any suggestions? I currently have a normal transistor amp-15w but ive never had it up past no.3 so i wont be needing anything more than 20w really.
I would of liked an orange tiny terror but they are very expensive, is it possible to get a marshall one or something like that for around £200?
I would of liked an orange tiny terror but they are very expensive, is it possible to get a marshall one or something like that for around £200?
I've had my Blackstar HT-5 since January and would recommend it for a low power valve amp.
http://www.blackstaramps.co.uk/pdf/reviews/guitari...
http://www.blackstaramps.co.uk/pdf/reviews/guitari...
I tried one of these a while ago: http://www.dv247.com/invt/34731/
Sounds lovely and switches down from 10w to 2w to 1/4w, so you get great tone at low volume.
I also disagree with the statement on that site that you wouldn't use it to gig with - I've never gigged without micing my amp, and a mic'd 10w is plenty loud enough
Sounds lovely and switches down from 10w to 2w to 1/4w, so you get great tone at low volume.
I also disagree with the statement on that site that you wouldn't use it to gig with - I've never gigged without micing my amp, and a mic'd 10w is plenty loud enough
A 15W transistor amp will probably be a lot quieter than a 5W valve amp because of the witchcraft that goes on inside. I had a Fender solid state amp that was 30W and it was a real wimp compared to a Orange Tiny Terror on low power mode (7W?). I'd have thought something like an Epiphone Valve Special would be a good place to start. 
gingerpaul said:
A 15W transistor amp will probably be a lot quieter than a 5W valve amp because of the witchcraft that goes on inside. I had a Fender solid state amp that was 30W and it was a real wimp compared to a Orange Tiny Terror on low power mode (7W?). I'd have thought something like an Epiphone Valve Special would be a good place to start.
An epiphone to go with my new epiphone eh? Just dont break it hooning around in that rush!!! 
I have the kit from Aston. If you check out his site, it will give you a clue to what you could do, but he will tailor the kit to suit what you want from the amp.
He is a great man, and very helpfull.
http://www.astonelectronics.co.uk/
He is a great man, and very helpfull.
http://www.astonelectronics.co.uk/
Working Class said:
gingerpaul said:
A 15W transistor amp will probably be a lot quieter than a 5W valve amp because of the witchcraft that goes on inside. I had a Fender solid state amp that was 30W and it was a real wimp compared to a Orange Tiny Terror on low power mode (7W?). I'd have thought something like an Epiphone Valve Special would be a good place to start.
An epiphone to go with my new epiphone eh? Just dont break it hooning around in that rush!!! 
YHM by the way.
gingerpaul said:
Working Class said:
gingerpaul said:
A 15W transistor amp will probably be a lot quieter than a 5W valve amp because of the witchcraft that goes on inside. I had a Fender solid state amp that was 30W and it was a real wimp compared to a Orange Tiny Terror on low power mode (7W?). I'd have thought something like an Epiphone Valve Special would be a good place to start.
An epiphone to go with my new epiphone eh? Just dont break it hooning around in that rush!!! YHM by the way.
Eggle said:
I have the kit from Aston. If you check out his site, it will give you a clue to what you could do, but he will tailor the kit to suit what you want from the amp.
He is a great man, and very helpfull.
http://www.astonelectronics.co.uk/
Bit of a virgin question here, where are the speakers on those amps? or would i have to build a cab as well?He is a great man, and very helpfull.
http://www.astonelectronics.co.uk/
I'm looking for a small(ish) valve combo for my Gibson LP too. Currently using a Park that I've had for years, that came with my Strat, but the sounds a bit naff now... Been looking all over and it seems that Marshalls are recommended to use with Gibsons - I'm considering an AVT20 XT Tribute (20w 1x12) at the mo (best price £207); anyone out there got one of these they can comment on? 
This thread would tickle my old dad. He used to be very much into his hi-fis and worked with a small firm called Rogers for a while, with the founder.
http://www.rogershifi.com/ENG/
Around 1970, when transistors were taking over, you couldn't get rid of valves fast enough.
He still has a couple of Quad valve amps in his workshop/garage sans-valves. (Along with a Quad 33 pre-amp, an old B&O music centre and lots of other '70s 'junk').
http://www.rogershifi.com/ENG/
Around 1970, when transistors were taking over, you couldn't get rid of valves fast enough.
He still has a couple of Quad valve amps in his workshop/garage sans-valves. (Along with a Quad 33 pre-amp, an old B&O music centre and lots of other '70s 'junk').
WennyP said:
I'm looking for a small(ish) valve combo for my Gibson LP too. Currently using a Park that I've had for years, that came with my Strat, but the sounds a bit naff now... Been looking all over and it seems that Marshalls are recommended to use with Gibsons - I'm considering an AVT20 XT Tribute (20w 1x12) at the mo (best price £207); anyone out there got one of these they can comment on?
It depends what you want really. The AVT series only have a tube pre-amp, with a solid state power amp. The great tone and overdrive you get from a valve amp really comes from the power section, so I'd suggest getting a real valve amp if you want real tone.As for which amp, it completely depends what you want to play. I find Marshalls quite one-dimensional, and quality is variable. I played several DSL50s and DSL100s a few years ago, one of which sounded great, the others were decidedly average.
I wouldn't buy too much into the whole Gibson + Marshall thing either. Gibsons can sound great with many different amps...
Gassing Station | Music | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff