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Looking for new amp - tweed tones
Looking to spend about $1000 - $1300 on a new amp. I want tweed type tones, around 20-40 watts. Any suggestions? Thanks
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Used Victoria Bassman?
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any other ideas?
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See what Sara Richter has. She goes by sarasmiles here I believe.
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It'll push the budget a bit, but I'd go for a used '57 tweed twin RI from Fender. Some of the best tweed tones I've heard. 40 watts.
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there are many choices...
I love my vicky- others prefer Clarke- great builders to be sure but there are many other buiders out there.. look at Marsh and Tungsten as well; tungsten has a 25w 5e3 type circuit w/ 6l6's Lil' Dawg also makes tweed circuits many seem happy with. |
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For reissue tweeds I vote Victoria, Clark, or Mission Amps (5E3 kits).
As for the model, I vote Bassman or 5F4 Super if you need decent headroom, 5E3 deluxe if you dont need much headroom. The Mission 5E3 kits are highly regarded if you are decent with a soldering iron. p.s. I'm selling a Victoria right in your price range...
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I'm spamming, here, but I have a red tolex 2X10 Dr. Z Galaxie that I want to sell for $1200 shipped. Go to the Dr. Z site to read about it. It's a tweed super with a lead channel that just drives like crazy. PM me if you're interested.
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If you want tweed, and you can't build it yourself, Clay Hullett is the guy you want to talk to. I agree with those who say a Super (5F4) is a great choice.
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Super or Double Deluxe
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oooh +1 on double deluxe. Many people forget about the double deluxe, myself included. Perfect for the stated wattage range, along with the super and bassman.
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An amp I highly recommend is the Holland Gibb Droll. Great Bassman tones, and usually available use for around $800-$1000. The 4x10 combos sound a little more full than the 2x10. With a great set of Weber 10A125 speakers you should be set.
It's tough to beat a 5F4 tweed Super. There are several reputable builders that frequent this site that could put you together a nice one in your price range. Used Super clones show up from time to time in the $800 range. |
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+1 on Richter,
I own 2 and love them. I played one of her 5E7's 3x10 combos recently, Smokin fine amp at around $1300? I beleive. Sarasmiles1820 on ebay.
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