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Low priced dual EL34 amp?

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs' started by tedm, Jun 1, 2005.

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  1. Jun 1, 2005 #1
    tedm

    tedm Gold Supporting Member

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    It's kind of new I think, as I read a review in a magazine a few days ago at the store and was going to look it up on the web, then forgot the name.

    Anyone read about a dual EL34 amp in any magazines this month??
     
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    jpage

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    The past couple of months there was a Reverend combo (2x6v6), a Savage combo (2x6v6) and a Superdeive Budda (2xel84) in Guitar Player/World, but I would only consider the reverend to be "inexpensive".

    As for 2xel34 amps, Marshall of course comes to mind with both their 50w heads and the Bluesbreaker combo.
     
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    el34power

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    FWIW. I sent in my Peavey Prowler (2 6L6) to be moded to run on EL34's. I didn't like the tone and figured Meh! Nothin to lose:D
     
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    AshlandBump

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    I think Carr just came out with a lower cost version of its Hammerhead. Not sure if it's "low cost" but I do think it's lower than what it used to be. Pretty sure those are 2xEL34.
     
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    tedm

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    It was something under $1K, I'll go back to the store and check. Those Reverends sure look like bargains, I probably shouldn't play one, I don't need any more amps...
     
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    trisonic

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    I think its the Carr Hammerhead as mentioned already - it became available as a Head (with it's own rather cool looking Spk Cab).

    Best, Pete.
     
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    Ben Furman

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    The Reverends are bargains. Single channel, though.

    The "UK" setting is surprisingly convincing for a 6V6/6L6 amp.
     
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    tedm

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    I went back to the store and perused the mags, and in a UK Guitar Buyer magazine, I think reviewed by our own John Phillips here, was an Orange RV30 with dual EL34s, and V30 speakers. However, the UK 600 or so Pounds is probably equivalent to $9,992,323,323 US dollars, so it's proably not the bargain I thought it was.
     
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    hear and play

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    The Rivera Chubster and Pubster are in the new Guitar Player. I think suggested retail on the Pubster is $999.
     
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  11. Jun 1, 2005 #11
    tedm

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    Was looking at dual EL34 based amps for this thread though.


     
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    Badger71

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    Fargen Mini-Plex....2 EL-34s. Fargen Might-Plex....2 EL34s. Rivera M60....2 EL34s swithable down to 8 watts.
     
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    tedm

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    about both Fargen and Rivera's. What are the street prices of these guys?

     
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    John Phillips

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    That Orange Rocker 30 was a pretty cool amp. I'd check it out - you don't seem to get as ripped off with US vs. UK prices as we do the other way round...

    I've heard some reports of variable quality on these amps - the one I reviewed was built like a small tank though. The only thing I thought could be significantly improved were the transformer mountings - the OT in particular was quite bent when I got it, the box had clearly been dropped - they really need extra brackets like Marshall put on the old amps. The rest of it was fine though.
     
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    tedm

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    That was a good review you did. I hope these amps make it to the stores out here to try.

     
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    Badger71

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    Mini-Plex: used $700-800....New about $1050
    Mighty-Plex: used $750-900....New about $1250-1300
    Rivera M60: used $600-900....New about $1200

    Prices are approximate from my memory and for what "I" paid for mine. Check out ebay's past auctions, this page, gbase, etc... for a better idea.
     
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  18. Jun 17, 2005 #18
    hear and play

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    Both the Chubster and Pubster ARE dual EL34 amps.
     
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    riverastoasters

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    I was thinking that the Rivera Clubster/Pubster '45s must have been what he was thinking about.

    The come around used these days, I got one for about $750.
     
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    M60 used is about right. But new? More like $1900. Great amp though.
     
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