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I am looking to buy one of these amps for recording. Could anyone comment on there tone and build?
Do you prefer the 1x12" over your 2x10"?Originally posted by tthompso7
I've owned two, the original "Cub" vol, treb, bass, master 2 x 10 and now the current "Cub IIR" 1x12.
I like them both and wish I never got rid of the 2 x 10. However, If I could have only one it would be the 1 x 12. It has better bottom end. I haven't seen any of the 2 x 10's in a while. Sometimes I output to my 2 x 12 and that sounds awesome! Very cool.Originally posted by tubes2bits
Do you prefer the 1x12" over your 2x10"?
I have a 2X12" cab with G12H and V30, and a 1X12" cab with v30. Perhaps the 2X10" would then give me more options?
Thanks to all for the great input!
I have not owned a Hot Cat, but I have played a couple. The Hot Cat is a very good high gain amp, but the few I played did not have the tonal spectrum of the Cub or Cub II. It's a bit of a trade-off. The Cub/Cub II have better cleans and moderate overdriven tones. The Hot Cat excelled in the high gain department. I'm not a high gain player. I use a Barber Direct Drive with my Cubs when I need the dirt. The bottom line is it's easier to get great cleans and moderate overdrive with the Cub/CubII, and use a pedal for the high gain stuff. If you're the type of player that turns everthing to 10 and leaves it there, the Hot Cat may be a better choice.Originally posted by tubes2bits
How does the Hot Cat compare (tone wise) to the Cub?
+1Originally posted by SLG
The Cub/Cub II have better cleans and moderate overdriven tones. The Hot Cat excelled in the high gain department........The bottom line is it's easier to get great cleans and moderate overdrive with the Cub/CubII, and use a pedal for the high gain stuff.
I think the Cub would be better suited for my needs then.Originally posted by SLG
The bottom line is it's easier to get great cleans and moderate overdrive with the Cub/CubII, and use a pedal for the high gain stuff.
Unless you're committed to getting an EL84 amp, you may also want to check out the TopHat Club Deluxe. Same as the Royale but with cathode biased 6V6s, it is just about the sweetest sounding amp I've heard and records extremely well. Just a thought, since you're currently playing a Bassman, it's got more of the Fender character to it than the CR due to the power section (6V6 vs EL84) though they share the same preamp...fat, warm, and very versatile IMHO....Originally posted by tubes2bits
I think the Cub would be better suited for my needs then.
I currently use a '64 Blackface Bassman with a Fulltone Fat Boost, and a Keeley modded BD-2. The Cub would seem to be about right for me. I want less volume, more versatility, and more edge.
Thanks, much!!!
Good idea! I'll give that some consideration. I think there's a review in GP mag. Thanks.Originally posted by meterman
Unless you're committed to getting an EL84 amp, you may also want to check out the TopHat Club Deluxe.
The review is for the Super Deluxe, which is also a VERY nice sounding amp! Can use 6L6's or EL34's in the power section. Designed around a lower gain 12AY7 in V1.......swap in a higher gain 12AX7 for more overdrive. I have one of these amps.....it is SUPERB! Voxy-Tweedy-Marshally depending on how it's dialed in.Originally posted by tubes2bits
Good idea! I'll give that some consideration. I think there's a review in GP mag. Thanks.