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Old 07-04-2010, 12:53 AM
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What makes a GREAT amp?
So if you strip it down to the basics. Circut, Caps, Resistors, Tubes, Cabinets, Speakers...What really makes great amp? Is it the famous people that play them., or is the fan base of working musicians that support them.

Please discuss.......
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Old 07-04-2010, 12:57 AM
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One that sounds good.
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Old 07-04-2010, 01:00 AM
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The tolex. It'a all about the tolex.
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Old 07-04-2010, 01:06 AM
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Um... it sounds good?
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Old 07-04-2010, 01:10 AM
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The tolex. It'a all about the tolex.

The tolex IS important but I have to say the handle can make an amp.
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Old 07-04-2010, 01:40 AM
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Weighing less than 50lbs pretty much gets my goose!!
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Old 07-04-2010, 01:50 AM
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sustain without distortion and compression.
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Old 07-04-2010, 01:51 AM
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I hear that!!!
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Old 07-04-2010, 01:53 AM
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As a TOOL,it accomplishes what the musician needs it for.Bonus points if it looks cool/smells great,etc. etc.
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You are learning much, grasshopper.

Wow - 6 posts on this thread in the last three minutes. The joint is jumpin' tonight.
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Whatever makes up a TrainWreck Express-the most incredible amp I've gotten to play through at this point. Thanks Mook!

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I'm gonna go with "Mojo" on this one guys.
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