Need help/advice on a new amp purchase

[Intonator]

I am going to purchase a new amp.

Due to...uh...cash flow issues, it will be solid state.

I want something with power/loud. (We play alot of out door camp sites during the summer and don't mic anything)

I am looking at either the Fender Frontman 212R 100W or the Crate FlexWave Series FW120 120W 2x12 . (Both are in the same price range $330).
The Crate has DSP.

Before anyone says "play them both", the nearest place that has them is a GC about 110 miles from me.

I am currently using a Peavey Transformer 212 wich is 100W Stereo.
It is a good amp, but just doesn't seem to get the highs that I am looking for.

Was hoping that someone here has had some experience with at least one, or both of these amps.

Thanks

Jim

[sandman72202]

have never played one but every time i've heard people mention these they seem to like them. and you can find them for about 3-400 on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ROLAND-JAZZ-CHOR...QQcmdZViewItem


if that doesn't work i would look at some peavey's they are built like tanks and reliable. i have a peavey transtube express, 65 watts ...good clean...nasty gain stage but it always lights up and is loud and i got it for about $75

good luck

[Intonator]

Thanks Sandman....

Peavey does make a good amp.
I have the Transformer 212 and the Express 112.
To me, the Express sounds better than the Transformer.

I guess I just want the expierience of owning a new, never used, amp.

[sandman72202]

i can understand that too.....then try looking at the vox ss amps...alot of people seem to like those too.

good luck