Smallest Tube Amp

[Godspeed64]

- I need it to have a very
crystal clean sound

Like I said you need a higher wattage to do anything of that sort. You're better off with a MicroCube or something. Much more functional, portable and takes pedals really well.

Everyone nowadays wants a tube amp. But get a tube amp not for the novelty of owning a tube amp, rather because you prefer the tonal aspects of it, for example tube sag, dynamic response, and perhaps even edge-of break up tones to employ a fuzz.
From what you describe, you'll be better off with a more functional solid state amp. Entry level tube amps can be disappointing relative to good solid state ones..

 

[dudelove]

Well, i'm gonna use it for rm practice.
Important character of the amp is- I need it to have a very
crystal clean sound, as for the dirty, i can use my distortion pedal.
easy to carry around.....

No chance. For crystal cleans you need an amp with higher headroom.

2 points mentioned before. You can have a tiny head that you can bring around, buy you probably will not be able to bring around a 1x10 or 1x12 cab around easily.

The smallest I can think of is the Vox AC4TV combo. Imo it's still hard to bring around, but I guess that's the best compromise in terms of sound and portability.

 

[bluelime]

What about fender champ 600 ?

 

[MadWerewolfBoy]

bro, a good solid state amp would be more suitable for what you're looking for.

get one with a good inbuilt speaker preferably a 12". something that's affordable but not too shabby is the line 6 spider iv 30. less than $300 bucks if i'm not wrong. the cleans are great and definitely have more headroom than a 5 watt tube.

 

[dayak]

Hi dayak,

yes I've got the HT-1 with the 4x8 cab and its only been 2-3 weeks. Let me use it for a while before giving me ideas!

Not for sale...yet!

No prob... Looking for the reverb one now.....

 

[dayak]

No chance. For crystal cleans you need an amp with higher headroom.

2 points mentioned before. You can have a tiny head that you can bring around, buy you probably will not be able to bring around a 1x10 or 1x12 cab around easily.

The smallest I can think of is the Vox AC4TV combo. Imo it's still hard to bring around, but I guess that's the best compromise in terms of sound and portability.

Thnx bro.....

 

[dayak]

bro, a good solid state amp would be more suitable for what you're looking for.

get one with a good inbuilt speaker preferably a 12". something that's affordable but not too shabby is the line 6 spider iv 30. less than $300 bucks if i'm not wrong. the cleans are great and definitely have more headroom than a 5 watt tube.

solid state... I have many many

 

[ShredAddict]

I think the TS mind is pretty much set. no point giving in more input since he doesn't really take them seriously.

 

[dayak]

I think the TS mind is pretty much set. no point giving in more input since he doesn't really take them seriously.

Hi Addict, if i'm not serious or keen, i dont wanna waste my time posting.......

 

[subversion]

the Laney Cub amps might serve your needs in the mean time- on GSS @ Swee Lee (BB showroom),,,

 

[dayak]

the Laney Cub amps might serve your needs in the mean time- on GSS @ Swee Lee (BB showroom),,,

Hi ther,,,,
Thnx for the recommendation...
I tested those, sounds too thick for me.....

 

[metalfreak]

I think the Laney suggestion is a good 1. I own the cub10: the clean is sweet and it takes pedals very well.
I understand what u mean by thick, but for me it works since I like my cleans dark and sad. Probably not good if I wanted to play country or rockabilly...
Since you don't want to follow the wise advise given to u about a SS, then maybe u should be looking at Fenders. But for sparkling clean NO WAY u'll get it with low wattage.
Good luck in ur quest!

 

[theunknown]

too thick?? i own the laney cub12r. can dial in from dark to bright. full eq and even a tone knob. keep it at full and u wont wanna have the amp in front of ur face!

sadly im not doing it justice cos im using mfx. hahaha. maybe sell and get a 4x12 solid state amp.

 

[dayak]

Thnx for the replies n recommendations,
Btw do u guys know where
Or who
Can modify my amp?
Wanna add a footswitch....
Thnx

 

[J.custom]

Sound alchemy! footswitch for what?

 

[MadWerewolfBoy]

i seriously doubt a 1 watt tube amp is going to give you the cleans you are looking for unless you practise at low volumes. then again, low volume practise where got shiok? lol

a 5 watt would be just nice for self practise in your bedroom, but it's not good enough for a jam with an acoustic drumset if you want cleans at jamming volumes.

 

[dayak]

Sound alchemy! footswitch for what?

footswitch for my fender bronco amp...

 

[dayak]

i seriously doubt a 1 watt tube amp is going to give you the cleans you are looking for unless you practise at low volumes. then again, low volume practise where got shiok? lol

a 5 watt would be just nice for self practise in your bedroom, but it's not good enough for a jam with an acoustic drumset if you want cleans at jamming volumes.

I know bro,,,,,, but cant help it.... I juz got a baby again....
If i'm gonna crank up my hot rod deville, she will
start wailing...

 

[dodgethis]

footswitch for my fender bronco amp...

To do what exactly?

 

[dayak]

To switch between clean n dirty sound