What is the best boutique/boutique quality amp for around $500-$600?

[austinhudspeth]

I am looking at switching a lot of things up. I play anything from modern coldplay-ish stuff to nices fat blues. I need an amp that does both well and everything in between. Tell me what you guys think!

Thanks

[Konnis]

The Egnater Tweaker perhaps?

[austinhudspeth]

Ok. I've heard good things about it. I forgot to put that I will be buying used so I can get more for my money. So the list price definitely doesn't have to be under $500.

[theanalogdream]

If you're going for coldplay-ish stuff, Johnny Buckland still used Fender Devilles live.
(Fender twin reverbs, hiwatts, and marshalls in the studio I believe...)

Not super boutique...but for $500 you're not going to get into that realm anyways

[austinhudspeth]

Ok cool. I do think I could find something in my price range though. I think I could get a boutique amp or at least boutique quality for around $500 if it is like $900 - $1000 new.

[Demo]

I think you just might. What names are you looking at? Or is that the question? Used gear bargains are out there, and growing.

[austinhudspeth]

Well their are amps I would love to have. I don't think I could afford any of them right now, but it will give you an idea of what I like. Amps I dream about are: Morgan Dag15, Xits, Victoria, Budda. Hope this helps.

[Darkness]

Check out Li'l Dawg amps.

[austinhudspeth]

Will do. I've actually never heard of those. Thanks! Keep the suggestions coming!!

[JamminJoe]

Even at used prices, I would say you'd need about $7-800 and even then you'd have to find a real bargain if you're looking for boutique. At this range, you might be able to find Dr Z Ghia or a VHT Pittbull 45. In the $5-600 range, I'd look into the Vox AC30cc or AC15 if you like Coldplay. Not boutique but still very nice tone for the money.

[VanR]

Check out the Frenzel amps. Might be just what you are looking for.

[austinhudspeth]

I've heard lots of good things about Frenzel amps. I will check them out!

[Jerrod]

Why are you prescribing "boutique" at made in China prices?

[Wombat]

Gries Amps. The Minnow and Gries 5 are in that neighborhood

[darkstar11]

Egnater Tweaker....

It covers a ton of ground and is right in your price range.