sonic blue
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Quickie back story: I grew up in a house in Staten Island and volume was absolutely no concern. I always rocked loud amps in the basement of my parents house, no problem. I now live in an apartment in Astoria, Queens and am trying to figure out a reasonable amp solution.
For context, the last amp I had was a new Custom Deluxe Reverb '68 reissue, which I thought at 22 watts would be a good solution. I never got it past 3 and even that was a bit too loud. So, as you can tell, I'm a little out of touch here.
I don't gig on guitar, so headroom isn't really a concern.
NYCers (or other similar metropolitan dwellers): What have you found to be an ideal wattage amp? I want something good quality and all-tube. No channel-switching or high gain necessary. I like vintage tones/cleans (perhaps a little dirt when pushed) and I have pedals for the rest.
There are a lot of solid looking amps in the 15-watt range, but I fear that even THAT will be too loud!
Any thoughts? Thanks!
For context, the last amp I had was a new Custom Deluxe Reverb '68 reissue, which I thought at 22 watts would be a good solution. I never got it past 3 and even that was a bit too loud. So, as you can tell, I'm a little out of touch here.
I don't gig on guitar, so headroom isn't really a concern.
NYCers (or other similar metropolitan dwellers): What have you found to be an ideal wattage amp? I want something good quality and all-tube. No channel-switching or high gain necessary. I like vintage tones/cleans (perhaps a little dirt when pushed) and I have pedals for the rest.
There are a lot of solid looking amps in the 15-watt range, but I fear that even THAT will be too loud!
Any thoughts? Thanks!