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TheTransient · July 3rd, 2009, 04:48 AM

I am only 20 and I am more inclined to use valve amps. So its not always an age thing :)
I use a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe primarily, but I also have an old Philips Valve Amp that my dad found and converted into a guitar amp which I really like despite the fact it lacks a pre-amp in it lol. I usually just put my little smokey amp in front of the Philips and it boost the signal significantly.

I considered getting a Fender 100w solid state amp as they are a lot cheaper (AUS $500 vs $1,200), but I heard really good things about the Hot Rod and figured I might as well get a good amp first go.

July 3rd, 2009, 04:48 AM	#46 (permalink)
TheTransient TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Age: 20 Posts: 92	I am only 20 and I am more inclined to use valve amps. So its not always an age thing :) I use a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe primarily, but I also have an old Philips Valve Amp that my dad found and converted into a guitar amp which I really like despite the fact it lacks a pre-amp in it lol. I usually just put my little smokey amp in front of the Philips and it boost the signal significantly. I considered getting a Fender 100w solid state amp as they are a lot cheaper (AUS $500 vs $1,200), but I heard really good things about the Hot Rod and figured I might as well get a good amp first go.