Small tube amp advice

[TelecasterSam]

This has been asked a zillion times on this forum so I'll make it a zillion and one....
What are some new good, small tube amps that have a good sixties rock and roll clean sound? I need good, juicy reverb and, if possible, a good tremolo. I guess besides a sixties rock and roll sound, a good Don Rich twang would be a close description. I think you Tele players know what I mean! I am looking for either a 1 - 12" or 2 - 10" speaker amp, between 20 and 50 watts, and less than 40 lbs. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[Monkey Man]

Swart, check em out!

[Joe M]

It's not new but it sure is a goodie....Deluxe Reverb, either a RI or the real deal if you've got the cash....meets all the requirements you mentioned.....

[Scott S]

I think 20-50 watts would be considered more of a "mid-size" amp by most pickers here. My vote goes to the DR as well.

- Scott

[teleamp]

Originally Posted by TelecasterSam

This has been asked a zillion times on this forum so I'll make it a zillion and one....
What are some new good, small tube amps that have a good sixties rock and roll clean sound? I need good, juicy reverb and, if possible, a good tremolo. I guess besides a sixties rock and roll sound, a good Don Rich twang would be a close description. I think you Tele players know what I mean! I am looking for either a 1 - 12" or 2 - 10" speaker amp, between 20 and 50 watts, and less than 40 lbs. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Deluxe Reverb or hot-rodded Princeton reverb

[TelecasterSam]

Thanks. Any other Non-Fender suggestions?

[11 Gauge]

Originally Posted by TelecasterSam

Any other Non-Fender suggestions?

I might get kicked for this one, but here goes -

Peavey Valveking. While the Classics cover a lot of ground, the Valveking does just about all you are asking for - 60's R&R, ~40 watts, light weight, twang enough to satisfy Johnny Hiland, and actually decent 'verb for a modern affordable mass produced amp. No trem, but so many cool pedals out there that do that as well as most amps, anyway.

Even though it's MIC, I think that Peavey really got it right with these amps - minimal controls, a pair of 6L6's, and no digital poo mixed in with the sauce.

Personally though - I'd still go out of my way to get a decent SF DR or VR, leaning towards the VR with the killer 2X10 config.

[Goluphi]

Check out this post: http://www.tdpri.com/forum/1294285-post30.html

[Michaell]

these 2 fit the bill you describe

Can't say enough positive things about them

( I use these the most ...3 piece blues band ....)

1) Fender Deluxe Reverb Reissue ( 1-12 )

2) Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb ( 2-10s )

[Jenix]

I guess the vox AC15 only has 15 watts but worth mentioning none the less

[Guitfiddler]

Samamp VAC30. Been gigging with one for the last year. Extremely versatile little guy, you can choose from 3,6,12,20 or the full 30 watts with the variable amp clipping doodad knob. Check 'em out if you get a chance.

www.samamp.com

I have this one...

[sjhusting]

Well, now that's cute.

You could call it a 'hat box' and carry it on an airplane

steven

[taco jeff]

I'd say that you should check out the Kustom 36 Coupe.Nice clean and overdriven tones,nice reverb,XLR out too. I'm happy with mine. If you don't mind the retro tuck and roll kind of thing...

[eugenedunn]

If price is no object, the ultimate clean shimmery amp with both 25 and 12 watt option at the flick of a switch, is the Carr Rambler. It does the Deluxe Reverb thing in a bulletproof way. It is PTP and comes in many configurations with different cabinets and coverings.

About 2400 clams

[Doug Ferguson]

Peavey Classic 30, So-Cal 50 head (run through a 15" speaker it sounds fantastic), Blues Jr., or a Peavey Windsor Studio (which I'm a hairs' breadth of pulling the trigger on).

[jazz guru]

THD Univalve and Bivalve - you get to pick your tubes!!!!

[TelecasterSam]

Thanks to all who replied.......it has helped. Keep the thread going if you feel it's worthy........it is a big decision buying your ideal amp.

[SirenSilently]

I have PV c30 myself. Great amp for all of that and it's very very afforadable which drew me to it.

[JohnnyCrash]

Deluxe Reverb, top choice for what you described.
Peavey Classic 30 or Classic 50 - inexpensive and covers a lot of ground.

[XKnight]

Check out Frenzel and Gries amps. Both are excellent and reasonably priced for a very high quality product.

[maajka]

Hughes & Kettner Statesman

[androo]

Peavey Delta Blues in either the 2x10 or 1x15. I've got the 15....it's a great amp. Good reverb, good tremolo.

droo

[Steve McGinnis]

Sounds fantastic, great quality, fairly light. Downside is price.

[po-boy]

+1 on the peavy delta blues 2 x 10 and 1 x 15, especially the tweed models -

in a smaller package the gibson ga-5 can be a great deal for a practice/home amp -



- i'm not a complete idiot ... some parts are missing -

[chabby]

Silverface Vibrolux 67-80 - these are good values right now and range from as low as 750.00 to a tad over a thousand bucks. They are gorgeous sounding amps, plenty of punch and can fill the shoes of the Deluxe or the twin, in terms of applications.

I bought a 79 for 975.00 and a friend of mine bought a 79 for 880.00, both on ebay. GC usually has a few of them in their stores and they price them from 1199 - 1499 so ebay's the way to go. They not only sound killer but they will also appreciate. With a few very easy mods you can Blackface them.

To me they are just a no-brainer right now - that's gonna change real soon I think as they are discovered. Kind of like the SF Princeton's being discovered now and prices are going haywire. The VR is the last of the bunch.

[ce24]

You also might look for a Peavey Bravo...often called a stack in a box. great little amp w/tube reverb. (I thihk it's tube driven).

Cheers
ce24

[teleamp]

Originally Posted by TelecasterSam

Thanks. Any other Non-Fender suggestions?

Don Rich's sound was all about a telecaster straight (coiled rather) into a Twin Reverb, kinda hard to keep fender out of the suggestions.