Recommend me a combo
Now then! I've recently made the transition in bands from metal to blues/classic rock- my 100w Marshall and 4x12 are going to be a bit much to cart around to pub gigs - what can you all suggest for a 50w or less combo that's not silly money ( £500 or less )
As far as OD goes, I've got a Radial Texas Bones to throw into the mix if needed!
Cheers in advance folks
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Mesa DC5, Peavey Classic 30, Egnater Tweaker come to mind.
There are loads of options though.
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If you can find one (and don't mind the slightly quirky look) the Wharfedale TCT combos are really good. They're designed by amp guru Steve Grindrod and have now been re-badged as Albion amps http://www.albionamps.com/
A TCT35 combo sold on e-bay just before Xmas for £129 which is ridiculous for an amp of this quality - all valve, 1x12, 2 channel, a digital reverb & a plywood cab. RRP a couple of years ago was £689. The 50w combo is even more flexible with the ability to mix the channels together for a third option. One was up for sale on this forum late last year for about £300. Definitely worth a punt if you see one.
I would have thought a JCM800 or JMP 50 watt combo would have been ideal.
You should be able to find either for around £500 for the 2x12 combo. A JCM800 1x12 combo would be less money.
Even a JCM900 combo would not be a bad choice, and a bit cheaper, although I refer the sounds of the 800 and JMP amps.
If channel switching is a necessity then the JCM800 or 900 is the way to go.
Are you selling the head? If not you could consider getting a 2x12 cab, you could always use a pedal to get a different gain sound. Might be the cheapest option, so worth a think
Hot Rot Deluxe ?. Superb cleans and take pedals really well or, as octatonic suggested, a Classic 30. Both practical and gig worthy.
Last edited by dilbert; 14th February 2013 at 09:28 PM.
Fender Blues Deluxe and some pedals.
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Fender Hot Rod Deluxe would be my recommendation.
Marshall DSL 401 if want something more Marshall flavoured.
If you get the Hot Rod then put a better speaker in it. Something like a Weber 12F150.
Marshall Vintage Modern 50W 2x12 , absolutely superb and a proper "Old School" Amp
While we're on the subject of Peavey, The Delta blues seems like it would be a good fit for your style. 1x15, or 2x10. Many of the above selections sound solid as well.
I know feck-all about Marshalls though, so I can't help you there.
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