Recommendation on amp

[kenbellston]

Hey guys

I am looking for amps now. probably not higher than 30watt since its for home use

a few models i am looking at. I need ur recommendation on which is more money for value.

Roland Cube 15/30
Line 6 Spider III 15/30
Marshall MG15

Or any other better choices?

 

[HarrisonYeo]

roland cube 30 of course

 

[xklusivly4u]

Roland Cube. Maybe get 20W if 30 is too loud.

 

[kenbellston]

ive nvr seen cube20 around.

How much will it cost? second hand 30 is going at about 250

 

[zakk]

At home...30W is too loud..

10W or 15W is enough..
Marshall MG-15, Hughes&Kettner Edition Blue 15R,
Fender Frontman 15R and more..
and how about Orange Crush 10 or Crush 15...

also U can find Full Tube Amps..
Laney LC-15R..Very good small full tube amp..

 

[suckasucks]

15 watt full tube is way too loud for home practice. for full tube, maybe a 1/2 watt will be just nice, or a 5 watt.

amongst those 3, cube 30. spider and MG dont really hold a candle to it.

 

[kenbellston]

thanks guys.
i have budget also, orange amp and tube amps are off my budget.

can only spend about 200 bucks.

 

[Ripper]

Wait for SL sale - go for the Valbee, some more got effects send/return loop. 5w - loud and good enuff for home practice, within your budget too..

 

[Godspeed64]

ibanez valbee? or a roland microcube?
was gassing for it a while back but got a multifx instead..
but i tried the microcube and it sounds gooooood..
why dont u head down to a shop and out try their amps?

 

[Midnight]

Marshall marshall marshall

 

[MadWerewolfBoy]

i would recommend... Vox Pathfinder 15R... about $180 only. good cleans... but thats about it la... i'm assuming u got solid pedals in ur efx chain

 

[subversion]

yes, there is a CUBE20- it's a CUBE20X to be precise, from the current CUBE X generation. however, for tonal appeal, I would recommend the CUBE30x.

the revised Ibanez Toneblaster X models are also worth checking out, the 30watter is recommend. I am impressed with the current drive intensity & tonal definition- review coming 8)

I own the ValBee, it's a wonderful performer but be prepared to hook up drive pedals to acqire a more intense drive.

if there is a good, practice grade Marshall to be had, it's the MG15 mini stack for those of us who employ a guitar + amp set up.

 

[kenbellston]

Thanks ppl.

So i suppose line 6 spiders are out.

but i suppose the valbee is a bit too small, a 5 watter? Nvr thought of that.

A cube 30 and the valbee cost about the same. Marshall MG15 probably a bit cheaper.

 

[FITCH]

Please give the Marshall Micro Stack a try :smt041

http://www.marshallamps.com/product.asp?productCode=Microstack

 

[rikki]

can i turn the micro stack loud enough for a good tone and my neighbours cant hear it?

 

[kenbellston]

stack?? omg.. the size of a 15 wattx2 + amp head.

i think its too bulky for me, i am carry the amp overseas, SIA only allows 30kg of luggage, the stack is going to take me 20.. not realistic. though i dream to own a set.

 

[gsonique]

if you gonna limit ur-self ...then there are heaps of cheap small amps out there :wink:

For travellin and home use just get a smokey ...

www.smokeyamps.com

....some fans take it further

http://www.hi-ho.ne.jp/ux-45/smokey.html

 

[leecs]

I would suggest Laney LC 15R. Its nice for a small tube amp. However, im using a 60w fender amp & its too loud. But its worth it.

 

[FITCH]

:smt075 Mr. kenbellston, you did not mentioned that you are going to bring the amp overseas. Is it for short trips or are you migrating?

 

[soundwavesmm]

Pignose amps?

How about something different?

Pignose Amps?

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