One amp to rule them all.

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Re: One amp to rule them all.

Post by panoramic » Wed Nov 15, 2017 4:53 am

eurotrashed wrote:
Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:04 pm
panoramic wrote:
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why not get some attenuator and call it a day?
Won't the attenuator just let me turn the amp up without increasing the volume of the amp? Problem is that this amp is too loud even at its lowest volume.
nah it lets you get breakup at lower volumes actually
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Re: One amp to rule them all.

Post by Pepe Silvia » Wed Nov 15, 2017 5:30 am

panoramic wrote:
Wed Nov 15, 2017 4:53 am
eurotrashed wrote:
Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:04 pm
panoramic wrote:
Tue Nov 14, 2017 12:07 pm
why not get some attenuator and call it a day?
Won't the attenuator just let me turn the amp up without increasing the volume of the amp? Problem is that this amp is too loud even at its lowest volume.
nah it lets you get breakup at lower volumes actually
Right, but it's not going to make my amp any quieter. At 2-3, no breakup, it's loud

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Re: One amp to rule them all.

Post by Pepe Silvia » Wed Nov 15, 2017 5:32 am

StevenO wrote:
Tue Nov 14, 2017 6:45 pm
Have you considered a Mesa Subway Rocket?
El84s...

The Mesa 5:50 is tempting, I'm just worried about servicing and reliability as it is a complex amp

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Re: One amp to rule them all.

Post by Arthon » Wed Nov 15, 2017 5:59 am

eurotrashed wrote:
Wed Nov 15, 2017 5:32 am
StevenO wrote:
Tue Nov 14, 2017 6:45 pm
Have you considered a Mesa Subway Rocket?
El84s...

The Mesa 5:50 is tempting, I'm just worried about servicing and reliability as it is a complex amp
My friend have a 5:25 and he is really pleased with it. Never have a problem with the amp either. Mesa are PCP made, but they are well made. For me, they have far too much knobs, channels and options, but each their own.
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Re: One amp to rule them all.

Post by StevenO » Wed Nov 15, 2017 6:53 am

eurotrashed wrote:
Wed Nov 15, 2017 5:32 am
StevenO wrote:
Tue Nov 14, 2017 6:45 pm
Have you considered a Mesa Subway Rocket?
El84s...

The Mesa 5:50 is tempting, I'm just worried about servicing and reliability as it is a complex amp
Ah dang, for some reason I thought it had 6V6s. In any case, I wouldn't pay attention to the tubes used. Those have a play in how an amp sounds, but it's just one small part in a bigger thing.

They're supposed to be great amps, though. If you find one, don't hesitate to check one out. They go for cheap, too, and are well built.

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Re: One amp to rule them all.

Post by Pepe Silvia » Wed Nov 15, 2017 7:38 am

I have just never met an amp with el84s that I liked

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Re: One amp to rule them all.

Post by N0_Camping4U » Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:40 am

Since you want a bass amp, have you considered getting a bass amp and finding some pedals that would give you the guitar tone you seek? I sold a guitar amp of mine and waited around for a 61 Showman and in the mean time I played through my bass amp with a reverb tank and was very pleased with it. I think if you found the pedal(s) that helped you nail your sound you could be able to get a bass amp that convincingly gets you there.

Just something to consider.
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Re: One amp to rule them all.

Post by Shadoweclipse13 » Wed Nov 15, 2017 4:49 pm

My first thought with a $1300 budget was to maybe have a custom built low-wattage Bandmaster? Perhaps even a DIY build yourself. That could be fun ;D
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Re: One amp to rule them all.

Post by Pepe Silvia » Wed Nov 15, 2017 5:26 pm

Shadoweclipse13 wrote:
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My first thought with a $1300 budget was to maybe have a custom built low-wattage Bandmaster? Perhaps even a DIY build yourself. That could be fun ;D
I would rather buy a Princeton Reverb. I thought the Bandmaster was like a red headed stepchild of fender amps, no one really cares about them and they have been cheap until recently. I think I traded a Tiny Terror and $150 for this amp.

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Re: One amp to rule them all.

Post by Shadoweclipse13 » Wed Nov 15, 2017 6:06 pm

I think a Princeton would also be a great choice. I've been wanting one myself...
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Re: One amp to rule them all.

Post by Ursa Minor » Wed Nov 15, 2017 6:55 pm

Princeton Reverb or Deluxe Reverb. Fits the description to a T. You're gonna have to deal with some pedals for gain but we also live in a golden era of pedals. Swapping a pedal on a whim is way easier than overhauling your whole amp situation. Maybe a Bearfoot Model H for your Blue Album distortion??

Is there something out there with a master volume that might fit the bill? I was gonna say Mesa too but you seem reluctant. I'm not really great at recommending versatile amps but I should say, I stopped looking at amps once I got a Princeton.
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Re: One amp to rule them all.

Post by wproffitt » Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:06 pm

You’ve been given some great options here!
I like to keep things simple, which is why I love my PR so much. The cleans and Reverb can’t be beat in a package that manageable in terms of size and volume. Throw an OD or distortion pedal in front of it and you’re good to go with the Blue Album sounds.
As for the Mesa amps, they have nice cleans (which most review videos don’t seem to address!) and get you that ROCK sound. I know they’re well built but they seem to have a lot of knobs! I don’t like to tweak things too much once I find a couple of settings I like. The Mesas I’ve played seem like they’re for folks who really like to fine tune things with many parameters.
The Fender Supersonic is also nice. You have some cool switching options which give you both Deluxe type sounds and gainier stuff too. They’ve sold a bunch of these for a reason, I’m sure.
So, you know... Princeton Reverb.😄

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Re: One amp to rule them all.

Post by Pepe Silvia » Thu Nov 16, 2017 7:20 am

kosmonautmayhem wrote:
Wed Nov 15, 2017 6:55 pm
Princeton Reverb or Deluxe Reverb. Fits the description to a T. You're gonna have to deal with some pedals for gain but we also live in a golden era of pedals. Swapping a pedal on a whim is way easier than overhauling your whole amp situation. Maybe a Bearfoot Model H for your Blue Album distortion??

Is there something out there with a master volume that might fit the bill? I was gonna say Mesa too but you seem reluctant. I'm not really great at recommending versatile amps but I should say, I stopped looking at amps once I got a Princeton.
I think I'm going to play a Mesa 5:50 and Orange Rockerverb 50 then pick from there once I sell my Bandmaster

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Re: One amp to rule them all.

Post by Pepe Silvia » Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:23 am

Played a 5:50. I like it. I guess they have different versions as this one didn't seem complicated

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Re: One amp to rule them all.

Post by shoule79 » Thu Nov 16, 2017 1:55 pm

Ya, dialing in a Mesa amp was always a chore for me until I tried the Express series. Mines the even simpler one without the graphic eq.

I find them and the Lonestars easy to dial in, where I find older models, or metal oriented amps can be a challenge.

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