Telecaster Guitar Forum - View Single Post - big combos (used) in the $700-1000 range?

skeksis · April 18th, 2008, 01:10 PM

Ok... so I'm looking for some feedback on my ideas about a big/outdoor gig amp. Probably going to be a platform for a couple different overdrive pedals, but otherwise I don't use reverb, trem, time effects, etc... To be honest, the thing won't see a ton of hours anytime soon -- maybe "needed" once a month or less, but used somewhat more frequently than that. I sold a guitar, and have $700 in hand, and could stretch a bit if needed. My band plays roots rock, most songs I've got a mild-moderately crunchy tone, with either a tele or an old Silvertone.

In my price range, I see a couple different routes: lightly used reissues or mid-line newer amps, OR 2nd tier vintage (eg fender silverface). For a little less, I could get into off brand vintage (silvertones etc), little more opens up a ton of options...

Been thinking hard about a Vox AC30CC, 59 Bassman ltd, *maybe* super reverb RI, or custom vibrolux. Alternately, I'd jump on a SF vibrolux reverb, pro, *maybe* twin or super reverb. Maybe I could find someone looking to unload a Marshall bluesbreaker or similar in my price range... longshot, probably.

Finally, MY QUESTIONS, 1) what's the good/bad of those newer amps... reliability, tone, etc.? 2) in your opinion, what's the best options in this price range? How about Vox vs Fender (tweed vs bf/sf) vs Marshall for this application? Most days, I get what a need from a BF Princeton Reverb, as a reference point. Sometimes it just doesn't push enough air, and the PA logistics don't work out...

Advice please :-)

April 18th, 2008, 01:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
skeksis Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: phoenix Age: 30 Posts: 274	big combos (used) in the $700-1000 range? Ok... so I'm looking for some feedback on my ideas about a big/outdoor gig amp. Probably going to be a platform for a couple different overdrive pedals, but otherwise I don't use reverb, trem, time effects, etc... To be honest, the thing won't see a ton of hours anytime soon -- maybe "needed" once a month or less, but used somewhat more frequently than that. I sold a guitar, and have $700 in hand, and could stretch a bit if needed. My band plays roots rock, most songs I've got a mild-moderately crunchy tone, with either a tele or an old Silvertone. In my price range, I see a couple different routes: lightly used reissues or mid-line newer amps, OR 2nd tier vintage (eg fender silverface). For a little less, I could get into off brand vintage (silvertones etc), little more opens up a ton of options... Been thinking hard about a Vox AC30CC, 59 Bassman ltd, maybe super reverb RI, or custom vibrolux. Alternately, I'd jump on a SF vibrolux reverb, pro, maybe twin or super reverb. Maybe I could find someone looking to unload a Marshall bluesbreaker or similar in my price range... longshot, probably. Finally, MY QUESTIONS, 1) what's the good/bad of those newer amps... reliability, tone, etc.? 2) in your opinion, what's the best options in this price range? How about Vox vs Fender (tweed vs bf/sf) vs Marshall for this application? Most days, I get what a need from a BF Princeton Reverb, as a reference point. Sometimes it just doesn't push enough air, and the PA logistics don't work out... Advice please :-) __________________ most of the time: '55 LP Jr. or MIJ '62 Custom Tele ----> '08 Marsh 5F4 Super kit http://www.myspace.com/jswattsmusic