What is the most "giggable" amp you've ever played?

[Aslan]

I only talking about amps you use at gigs, not in the bedroom, recording studio or in the garage. I'm like most of you here on the forum, I've had just about one of every amp made from every major manufacture (Fender, Marshall, Mesa, Vox, and many others) and after all this time it has come down to the Orange Rockerverb 50 head and a few Orange cabs (212, 112, & 412). I use which ever cab fits the size of place I'm playing, my favorite is the 212. This rig allows me to play multiple styles of music (rock, blues, pop, etc) and is versatile in that it has a effects loop, channel switching and built in reverb. The Oranges are built like tanks and have been dependable for me over the last 4 years. Even though I own several other nice tube amps I could be happy playing the Rockerverb the rest of my career. We play gigs that range from small pubs (20-35 people) to the local Hyatt ballroom (500+ people). What amp has been your "go to" gig amp over the last few years?

[RolloTomassi]

What amp has been your "go to" gig amp over the last few years?

I've had a variety of crappy Peavey and Kustom amps over the years lol. But I'd have to say the Peavey Classic series and Fender Hot Rod series are my favorite amps. You have to find some really good dirt pedals to put in front of them, but they're great amps for a solid clean tone and very reliable.

[MRscratch]

my S.L.O is my most gigable amp. it works in any situation.The amp never sounds bad,i never have that weird amp day with it,doesnt seem to be affected by differences in voltages too much. the amp is also bullet proof. it is
very ruggednand sounds good in any kind of music.

[74vibrolux]

Three words, my friend:

Vi Bro Lux

In all seriousness. I've found that it can adapt to almost any situation. Those 6L6 tubes add just enough body to where, even when it's cranked enough to breakup, it never gets mushy. The 2x10 speakers (or 1x12 brownface) get more than enough definition. It can go loud for natural distortion, or stay clean and let the pedals add the dirt. It's portable and uncomplicated. I've owned a Deluxe, Princeton, Bassman, Twin, AC30 and more, and none of them were as versatile as a good Vibrolux. I've played in country, blues, rock and punk bands, and the Vibrolux is the one that always comes through. It's just a hard-working amp.

I'm slowly selling the whole collection except my Vibroluxes and Pro Jr (another great gig amp) because every time I plug into them, they just sound right.

[charveldan]

79' Marshall JMP 2204 [50 watt].

But i prefer 2203's.

[guitarman3001]

believe it or not, a palomino V32. Built in reverb, fx loop, two channels plus a footswitchable boost that actually works and doesn't sound like crap.

I play lead in two bands and I could easily gig with just the amp and no pedals. Just amp and its footswitch. Great clean channel, great dirt channel, and F/S boost for leads. It's all I really "need". It's also relatively small and lightweight and loud as hell.

[SgtThump]

I'll go with the VHT Ultra-Lead... The three channels, nice effects loop, built-in gain boosts, the footswitchable graphic EQ for lead volume boosts, and the ability to still sound killer at low volume levels makes it the most "giggable" amp I owned.

[FFTT]

Small club
Vibrolux Reverb, Super Reverb
Ampeg Reverberocket or Gemini I
Bad Cat Hot Cat 100R
Reeves Custom 50 or 100 or CP versions

[superswede]

I´ve been faking it with my Super Reverb in almost every style, but, I think one of the most versatile amps are the Bassman LTD

[mad dog]

My Sewell Wampus Cat goes out more than any other. It's a compact, simple amp. 1x15, tweed pro type. 35 watts. One channel, minimal controls. It works live, and there are very few guitars that do not sound their best through this amp. Loud enough for most situations I find myself in, and it always sounds great.
MD

[Lou Brush]

Originally Posted by charveldan

79' Marshall JMP 2204 [50 watt].

+1

I've played a lot of amps in my 30+ years of gigging, but a good ole JMP Marshall 2204 is by far my fav. I've owned the same Marshall amp for over 30 years, and it has never failed me. Thick, chewy tone. Virtually indestructible. From small clubs to stadium gigs. No need for instrument mics. I've played pop, rock, blues, metal, and country and the JMP Marshall does it all! I prefer the master volume JMP Marshalls because they allow you to dial in the correct tone/distortion/volume for any size/type gig without attenuation.

[nater9]

Bogner Shiva! 2 Channels, both very usable, lead boost, reverb, effects loop. A strat and a Les Paul or PRS and you've got most all bases covered. I do use pedals for extra gain levels and timbre, but I've gigged cover bands with no pedals and didn't miss a beat.

[dunara]

You'll get a wide range of answers to this question. I use several, but the most versatile by far that I use is the Rivera R55.

[Rob Eadgbe]

Originally Posted by nater9

Bogner Shiva! 2 Channels, both very usable, lead boost, reverb, effects loop. A strat and a Les Paul or PRS and you've got most all bases covered. I do use pedals for extra gain levels and timbre, but I've gigged cover bands with no pedals and didn't miss a beat.

+1 I'm finally putting a pedalboard together for my Shiva (mine's an early one so the loop's a little funky) with a couple of Nova pedals in the loop and a couple of gain pedals. It'll cover all the bases when it's done.

[buddaman71]

Mesa Lone Star Classic is my fave no-pedals-needed gig amp.
2 channels plus an adjustable boost for each channel.

For 5+ years, I used a sweet Rivera S120 stereo tube head and 2 matching 112 Thiele cabs that was a killer gig amp too.
Not sure why I ever sold it.....