What is the best amp I can get for 500-700 dollars?

[Mike M]

I am looking for something fairly inexpensive around 500-700. It can be a head or 1x12 combo. I really prefer something more jangly like a Vox, but all recommendations are appreciated.

 

[gtrplayer23]

if you have $750 you could get a Dr Z carmen Ghia used or a fuchs lucky 7

 

[Luke V]

Maybe a used Vox ac30cc?

 

[MattB]

Used MESA MK III or a Rivera Chubster.

 

[mude]

Used Mesa Maverick might do the trick.

Evan.

 

[steve10358]

The new Vox AC30 head is only $850. Maybe find a used one??

 

[amstaf]

Keep an eye out for a used Boogie MK I

 

[hemlock]

Unless you run across a great deal on something like a Pitbull 45 or the aforementioned models, I think you might be wise to look for a good used Peavey C50 and start saving for an amp in the 1000+ range.

 

[Robertito]

This might not be what you're looking for, but an incredibly good deal can be found in Pearce G2R heads, which are 200 watts and stereo, to boot. Worth checking out, at least, and I've seen them go for 300.00. Also, they can cover just about any gig situation.

 

[hw2nw]

AC15CC

$599

dont know when they ship though.

 

[Mike M]

I do have a Vox Ac30 TBX so I was trying to find something a little different. The Ghia sounds interesting but can they cover lots of different tones?

 

[65bfdr]

Reissue 1965 Fender Deluxe reverb.

 

[telewacker]

60s Ampeg Gemini I. They're starting to go up in price, but I just got my second one on ebay for $460 and it's in excellent original condition. Read this thread for more information:

https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/81099&perpage=15&pagenumber=1

 

[esoteric pete]

where can i find more info on the AC15CC?

 

[hw2nw]

Originally posted by esoteric pete
where can i find more info on the AC15CC?

check out North Coast Music (www.northcoastmusic.com) or Bananas (www.bananas.com)

 

[Kinkirsi]

Not really Voxy but my vote goes for the Traynor blue 50 watter.

 

[Mike M]

I have thought about the Ampegs before. I have 0 expirience with them though. Anywhere to get some clips? Keep em comin!

 

[Leonc]

Ampeg VT40 clean

Another Ampeg VT40 clip

Unfortunately, at only 350 bux, they're out of your price range .

 

[Texsunburst59]

Get a used 68' or 69' bassman head for about $400 or so, then send it to David Allen to have it modded. Normal channel is modded to AA-864 circuit ala Blackface Vibrolux.The bass side is modded to a Bassman Tweed/ Marshall Plexi. The mod is $179 plus shipping. You can now use an A/B box and switch between the two channels.Add multiple overdrives for more tonal options. I have a 66' Blackface bassman head with the Allen mod and I run it through a bassman repro cab loaded with Weber Californias and I can cover alot of tonal territory.

 

[telewacker]

Originally posted by Leonc
Ampeg VT40 clean

Another Ampeg VT40 clip

Unfortunately, at only 350 bux, they're out of your price range .

Not anymore. They're up to $500 plus now. Still a bargain though.