What are some of the best cathode bias amps?

[dead of night]

Hi. I really like the sound and convenience of cathode bias amps. I am aware of the Tweed Deluxe and the Allen Brown Sugar, but what are some of the other, best cathode bias amps?

[harryjmic]

Here's some great ones - Matchless, Bad Cat, Dr. Z (some models) Tone King (for BF Fender sounds), Carr, most 18 watt clones, and others.

Generally most el84 amps are cathode biased, but all Matchless amps are from what I know. I agree I love that sound makes the amp breathe.

[mtlin]

VOX AC30 and AC15.

[riffmeister]

Many Fender Tweeds and their copies (Victoria, Clark)
Many TopHats

My VVT Lindy Fralin (Fender inspired 2x6L6 1x15 combo)
My Tone King Meteor II (Fender inspired 4x6V6 1x12 combo)

The list is very long...

[Dica3]

Victoria regal II is an interesting option

[troykennedy]

Suhr Badgers!

[skeeterbuck]

Many Fender Tweeds and their copies (Victoria, Clark)
Many TopHats

My VVT Lindy Fralin (Fender inspired 2x6L6 1x15 combo)
My Tone King Meteor II (Fender inspired 4x6V6 1x12 combo)

The list is very long...

My Tone King Meteor is fixed bias. :huh

[bluesjuke]

Tweed Pro 5E5.

[remocity]

My Tone King Meteor is fixed bias. :huh

Although it has a bias adjustment for each tube the manual says that the amp is primarily cathode biased and the bias adjustments are there just for a slight correction.

[skeeterbuck]

Although it has a bias adjustment for each tube the manual says that the amp is primarily cathode biased and the bias adjustments are there just for a slight correction.

WOW Thanks! I guess I should have read the manual more carefully. LOL

For making just a slight correction to the bias, you can sure hear a marked difference in the tone depending on how you adjust it.

[bratch]

'60s ampeg combos

[frquent flyer]

Victoria Regal 2 here,a great amp.

[Rick0]

I like the Carr Rambler.



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[mbargav]

All my amps :D

SF1
5E3
AC30
Tophat Super Deluxe
'57 Gibson G8 Gibsonette
'79 Fender SF Musicmaster Bass

I've never been a fan of fixed-bias amps.

[riffmeister]

Although it has a bias adjustment for each tube the manual says that the amp is primarily cathode biased and the bias adjustments are there just for a slight correction.

More of Mark's genius with this model.

[EastCoastRocker]

Mojave coyote and mojave sidewinder are two more to consider.

[valen]

The Red Plate Cosmic Dust has a cathode bias mode.

[skeeterbuck]

I almost forgot....:bonk an Aiken Tomcat, a great Marshall/Vox style amp! :love:

[J.T. Guitar]

Carol-Ann OD2r... yum!