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Selcouth · June 18th, 2007, 07:08 PM

I'm looking for a solid state amplifier in the price range of around $200-350, mostly for bedroom practice.

I've played for around 2 years (first year acoustic, now electric, tele of course) and want to buy an amp that'll last and be able to go wherever guitar playing takes me. I'm pretty sure I want to go in the direction of a solid state amp, because of its reliability and cost. Plus I don't want to replace tubes.

I've been using a Fender Frontman 15w, which I'd bought used from Guitar Center for $50. Mainly, I want the new amp because I can't deal with the bad sounds, buzz, etc. coming from the Frontman.

I had my heart set on Line 6, but after reading some opinions and reviews about them I'm not too sure anymore. Thing is, someone offered to let me buy their old Spider II 112 75w amp for "whatever price I offered", probably around $60-100. He's letting me borrow it for a bit first, and I do like how it sounds so far. But I'm worried that it's not the amp I'm looking for because I'll eventually get sick of the effects. Also, I got the impression it was geared toward metal, which I'm not a real fan of.

I've already looked at the Vox Valvetronix amps at Guitar Center. The sound seemed okay, but I'm certain that I just can't deal with how that grate looks. So that's out.

Anyway, any amp recommendations would be great. What solid state amps sound nice? I'm not too concerned about whether they have effects or not. Or should I just go with the used Spider II?

June 18th, 2007, 07:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Selcouth TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Jose Posts: 13	SS Amplifier $200-$350? I'm looking for a solid state amplifier in the price range of around $200-350, mostly for bedroom practice. I've played for around 2 years (first year acoustic, now electric, tele of course) and want to buy an amp that'll last and be able to go wherever guitar playing takes me. I'm pretty sure I want to go in the direction of a solid state amp, because of its reliability and cost. Plus I don't want to replace tubes. I've been using a Fender Frontman 15w, which I'd bought used from Guitar Center for $50. Mainly, I want the new amp because I can't deal with the bad sounds, buzz, etc. coming from the Frontman. I had my heart set on Line 6, but after reading some opinions and reviews about them I'm not too sure anymore. Thing is, someone offered to let me buy their old Spider II 112 75w amp for "whatever price I offered", probably around $60-100. He's letting me borrow it for a bit first, and I do like how it sounds so far. But I'm worried that it's not the amp I'm looking for because I'll eventually get sick of the effects. Also, I got the impression it was geared toward metal, which I'm not a real fan of. I've already looked at the Vox Valvetronix amps at Guitar Center. The sound seemed okay, but I'm certain that I just can't deal with how that grate looks. So that's out. Anyway, any amp recommendations would be great. What solid state amps sound nice? I'm not too concerned about whether they have effects or not. Or should I just go with the used Spider II?