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Old 05-09-2008, 12:42 PM
ed_dale007 ed_dale007 is offline
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Looking for a low wattage amp
I am looking for a new low wattage amp my AC30 is just to loud for most of my applications, everybody is always complaining about my stage volume. I prefer an EL84 amp. Leaning towards a bad cat cub but also interested in matchless, top hat, Dr.Z, goodsell, and gabriel voxer. Any idea's? I mostly play rock
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Old 05-09-2008, 12:45 PM
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I Love the GDS 18 watter! (Graydon Stuckey)
Why not try the Vox 30 watt modeling amp with the attenuator, a steal for 250.00!!
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Old 05-09-2008, 12:49 PM
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Im looking for another amp because I like the idea of having another flavor of tone in my arsenal.
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Old 05-09-2008, 12:52 PM
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gotta give a nod to my Gabriel Voxer 18!
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Old 05-09-2008, 01:04 PM
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Quidley may be an option.
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Old 05-09-2008, 01:06 PM
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I was kinda leaning towards a bad cat cub IIR. Anybody own one?
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Old 05-09-2008, 01:09 PM
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Gabriel Voxer is your choice
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Old 05-09-2008, 01:10 PM
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Your list seems pretty "voxy". How about some more Marshally stuff with built in attenuation like the Badger 18 (or 30, Fargen miniplex (or mightyplex II) or Aiken?
I'm really digging my Winfield 18/30 watt combo and he also makes an AC15 clone with a MV (all EF86).
Finally, for Fender I recommend a Gries amp - my Gries 5 is just perfect for home/studio, but he also makes larger sizes as well, most if not all with MV's.
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Old 05-09-2008, 01:12 PM
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I made the same decision. My TopHat Supreme 16 has served me well. I get to hit my amps sweet spot without the sound guy and other band members nagging me to lower my stage volume.
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Old 05-09-2008, 04:32 PM
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Dr. Z Carmen Ghia and Maz 18 are great EL84 amps ... may want to get an Airbrake attenuator as well as they're loud.
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Old 05-09-2008, 04:58 PM
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Dr.Z Maz18 :AOK

Voxy Brown http://www.brownnote.net/voxybrown18.html

Sweet little sixteen http://www.frenzeltubeamps.com/id54.html

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Old 05-09-2008, 05:31 PM
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Reeves Custom 12
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Old 05-09-2008, 08:13 PM
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Reeves Custom 12
That would be a good choice. You can get the Reeves with power scaling for low volume playing, they are well built and the Reeves 12 is a lightweight combo. EL84 flavor.
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Old 05-09-2008, 08:38 PM
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IMO, if 30 watts is too loud, I don't think you will fare much better with an 18 watter. Of course, it depends on the amp. Some of the power scaling options seem intriguing but, I have an H/C-30 that even in 1/2 power (15w) mode is still way louder than what a lot of places will tolerate.

YMMV.
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Old 05-09-2008, 08:45 PM
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Another vote for the Gabriel Voxer. you won't find a sweeter tone.
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