Looking for a EL34 amp ... suggestions please

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    bigredhaus

    bigredhaus Member

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    I'm looking for a EL34 amp. I currently have a TopHat King Royale to cover my cleans but I find myself wanting amp overdrive and not pedal overdrive. What are your suggestions for a EL34 amp? I'm in the $1000 - $1500 range new or used / head or combo.

    Thanks for your suggestions.

    Scott
     
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    Thelonius

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    What size of an amp are you looking for?
     
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    riffmeister

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    Why, the TopHat Emplexador, of course! :)
     
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    Chiba

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    Koch Twintone - 50W, awesome crunch channel.

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    bigredhaus

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    I really don't need anything larger than a 50w.

    Scott
     
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    drbob1

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    50w JCM800, original not reissue, modded for El34s! Done.
     
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    glogulus

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    What drbob1 said, but in 100w :). And, the 2203x reissue sounds pretty darn good.
     
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    GasMask

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    Take a look at the TopHat Emplexador or one of the Aikens. Germinos rock if you dont need a master.
     
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    Matt Gordon

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    Aiken Sabre. I'm hard to please, believe me, but the Sabre is a killer head. It's a stout 50 watts.
     
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    scottyboy

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    VHT. I bought a Pitbull 50/212 about 8 months ago and I love it. It has el-34s and covers so much territory I can't believe it. The cleans are great to me and the amp can also get metal, palm muted, chunk, the whole works.

    Plus, it sounds good at low volumes. Just a stellar amp in my eyes. I am not one to own a bunch of gear and, thankfully, this baby lets me play different styles.

    As you can tell, I'm high on this amp.

    Best wishes,

    Scott
     
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    big mike

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    Lot's of great suggestions from others too!
     
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    Laroosco!

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    sinasl1

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    I have an Emplexador and a THD Flexi.... love them both, the THD gives you, uh, a lot of flexibility! Do a search for "Flexi" and you'll find some links to clips I've done...

    if you do a search for "12ax7 comparison" and you'll find clips of the Emplex...
     
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    AshlandBump

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    Look at the Carr Hammerhead too if you want simple EL-34 tone. It's in your price range.
     
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    laurencer83

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    i think the dr z prescription es is great for a thick overdrive tone. i'm pretty sure it's an el34 head. it kicks major butt! i'm surpsied i haven't heard that much about it from the people here. i love mine!
     
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    Laroosco!

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    aleclee

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    Always happy to plug the EL34 Riveras.
     
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