$1200..what would YOU buy?

[madmark]

Orignal Princeton Reverb....

[anacephalic]

i'm a Z oddity. i played a carmen ghia though a 1x12 and REALLY didn't like it. It was used...abused tubage?? A maz 18 on the other hand...if i didn't have an Rx i would have the maz. Killer, versital as all get out. there's a Z28 for sale on the bay right now for that kind of cash that sounds pretty interesting as well. hmmmm i guess i'm suggesting if you don't have a z you probably should get one.

if you have a ton of patience you might be able to find the original victoria regal for that much. lots of flexibility with tubes and for the house you can dial it down to 5 watts or so.

Swart...maybe a space tone, which i think is about 5 watts but i was looking for a
"cheap" atomic space tone for a while. For $1200 i really really doubt it and if it pops up it'll be but a blink till it's gone. very nice amps

[Alexandre]

You can get nice used blackfaces for that as well

[Yayhoo]

I've had a Ghia and now own an Clark Beaufort (5e3). They're both fantastic amps. The Ghia has more clean headroom and gets a nice blues tone. The 5e3 has less headroom but has a truly classic distorted tone.

If I had to choose, I'd go with a 5E3, but it just fits my situation/sound better. The Ghia is a GREAT amp both in quality and sound.

You really can't go wrong with either one, imo. My advice is to play both of them as much as you can.

[franchelB]

I'd like to try one of Mark Sampson's Star Amps

[tele12]

Originally Posted by 1293

This looks kinda nifty:

Rebel 20

That Rebel is a great amp, super versatile also. I also just played a new Bogner Alchemist 1x12" about $1200, it is Made in China but it is a seriously great sounding amp, especialy with the gain up.

[bingy]

How about this...this discussion is so far out of my reality that, I don't know what you guys are talking about, on any level.
WOW!
My amp is OK.

[ThermionicScott]

Two amp kits.

- Scott

[DMace]

Clark Beaufort or
Victoria 20112 or
SFDR or
Dr Z something or other

[Durtdog]

If you're interested in a 5e3, buy a Lil Dawg and a bunch of beer.

[JDaveG]

Originally Posted by Califiddler

If I had $1,200 to spend on an amp, I would try to get a drip edge SFDR or SFVR.

+1

If I had to buy new, it would be a Mesa 5:25 Express with the 12" speaker.

[jjh37854]

Originally Posted by madmark

Orignal Princeton Reverb....

+1

I got a '65 with a vintage 30 that was very clean (still had original cover) for 1225 on ebay, I know thats a pretty good deal but you can for sure get a nice 60 drip edge for 1200.

I LOVE Z Amps, and had a ghia, but it just didnt do it for me, I also have a Mazerati 2-10, which is my main gigging amp

but the princeton is so much fun cranked to 10, and small light and compact, if you don't need too much loud clean headroom, its hard to beat the princeton. I was surprised how loud it is, I know the 12 prb help.

ymmv

[mistermullens]

Easy. Victoria 20112. If I could find a used one for an extremely good price, I'd also have to sneak a SF Vibro Champ in there as well.

[Paul in Colorado]

Originally Posted by franchelB

I'd like to try one of Mark Sampson's Star Amps

You might be too late. I don't think they're in production anymore.

For $1200, I'd build a D'Lite (22 watt Dumble clone) and have change left over to start a Tweed Deluxe build.

[getbent]

Originally Posted by Califiddler

If I had $1,200 to spend on an amp, I would try to get a drip edge SFDR or SFVR.

califiddler is a a genius.

[casadyrocks]

I know I'd buy something USED!

[Scott Auld]

I took some notes when I was shopping online for a Tweed. There may be some incorrect details; but you get the idea. It looks better in Excel.



Company Model Circuit Type Channel Wattage Speakers Preamp Tubes Power Tubes Price URL
Oldfield Honky Tonk D'Lux Tweed Deluxe 2 20W 1 x 12 5751 or 12AY7 2 6V6 $1,350 http://www.oldfieldtubeamps.com/tweed-series.html#


5E3 Circuit
Li’l Dawg 5E3 D-Lux chassis chassis only aluminum chassis, JJs $379 http://www.littledawgamps.com/amps.htm
Li’l Dawg 5E3 D-Lux chassis chassis only chrome chassis, JJs $459 http://www.littledawgamps.com/amps.htm
Li’l Dawg Pug chassis 5E3 ? 18 chassis only aluminum chassis, JJs/5V4 $479 http://www.littledawgamps.com/amps.htm
Li’l Dawg Pug chassis w/ reverb 5E3 ? 18 chassis only aluminum chassis, JJs/5V4, reverb tank $579 http://www.littledawgamps.com/amps.htm
Li’l Dawg 5E3 D-Lux 12 or 25 1 x 12 chrome chassis, JJs, Better Built cab, no speaker $709 http://www.littledawgamps.com/amps.htm
Clark Beaufort 5E3 circuitry 2 18W 1 x 12 1 12AX7, 1 12AY7 1 5Y3GT, 2 6V6 $1,535 http://www.clarkamplification.com/pr...edreplicas.htm
Clark Special 5E3 circuitry 2 input 25W 1 x 12 2 12AX7 1 5AR4 2 6L6 $1,535 http://www.clarkamplification.com/pr...edreplicas.htm
Victoria 20112 5E3 circuitry 4 input 14W 1 x 12 1 12AX7 1 12AY7 5Y3/GZ34 2 6V6GT $1,995 http://www.victoriaamp.com/visitor/show_model/3
Victoria Double Deluxe 5E3 circuitry 2 30W 2 x 12 1 12AX7 1 12AY7 1 5AR4 4 6V6GT $2,695 http://www.victoriaamp.com/visitor/show_model/4

5E7 Circuit
Clark Tyger 5E7 Circuit 2 30W 3 x 10 2 12AX7, 1 12AY7 1 5U4, 2 6L6 $2,560 http://www.clarkamplification.com/pr...edreplicas.htm
Victoria 35310 5E7 Circuit 2 28W 3 x 10 2 12AX7 1 12AY7 1 5U4, 2 6L6 $2,695 http://www.victoriaamp.com/visitor/show_model/7

5E8 Circuit
Clark Low Country 5E8-A 2 45W 2 x 12 2 12AX7 1 12AY7 2 5U4G, 2 6L6WGB $2,560 http://www.clarkamplification.com/pr...edreplicas.htm
Victoria 50212 5E8A circuit 4 input 50W 2 x 12 2 12AX7 1 12AY7 1 5AR4 2 6L6 $2,795 http://www.victoriaamp.com/visitor/show_model/9

5F1 Circuit
Li’l Dawg 5F1 Champster chassis 8 or 12 chassis only aluminum chassis, JJs $279 http://www.littledawgamps.com/amps.htm
Li’l Dawg 5F1 Champster chassis 8 or 12 chassis only chrome chassis, JJs $349 http://www.littledawgamps.com/amps.htm
Li’l Dawg 5F1 Champster 1 x 12 chrome chassis, JJs, Better Built cab, no speaker $599 http://www.littledawgamps.com/amps.htm
Swart Space Tone5V5se 5F2/5F1 1 5W 1 x 8 12AX7 6V6 $850 http://www.swartamps.com/amplifiers_...tone_6v6se.htm
Victoria 518 5F1 circuit 2 5W 1 x 8 1-12AX7 1 5Y3WGTA 1 6V6GT $1,095 http://www.victoriaamp.com/visitor/show_model/1
Victoria 5112 5F1 circuit 2 5W 1 x 12 1-12AX7 1 5Y3WGTA 1 6V6GT $1,195 http://www.victoriaamp.com/visitor/show_model/2
Clark Lil' Bit 5F1 circuit 1 5W 1 x 12 1 12AX7 1 5Y3GT, 1 6V6 $1,347 http://www.clarkamplification.com/pr...edreplicas.htm
Clark Lil' Bit ltd 5F1 Champ-ish 2 input 5W / 10W 1 x 12 2 12AX7 1 5Y3GT, 1 6V6 $1,535 http://www.clarkamplification.com/pr...edreplicas.htm
Victoria Regal II Class A - 5F1? 2 input 35W 1 x 15 23-12AX7, 1-12AT7 1-5U4GB, 2-5881 $2,795 http://www.victoriaamp.com/visitor/show_model/14

5F2 Circuit
Li’l Dawg 5F2A Prince chassis 12 chassis only aluminum chassis, JJs $299 http://www.littledawgamps.com/amps.htm
Li’l Dawg 5F2A Prince chassis 12 chassis only chrome chassis, JJs $369 http://www.littledawgamps.com/amps.htm
Li’l Dawg 5F2A Prince 12 1 x 12 chrome chassis, JJs, Better Built cab, no speaker $619 http://www.littledawgamps.com/amps.htm

5F4 Circuit
Clark Penrose 5F4 circuity 2 30W 2 x 10 2 12AX7, 1 12AY7 1 5U4, 2 6L6 $2,450 http://www.clarkamplification.com/pr...edreplicas.htm
Victoria 35210 5F4 circuity 2 input 28W 2 x 12 2 12AX7 1 12AY7 1 5U4, 2 6L6 $2,595 http://www.victoriaamp.com/visitor/show_model/5

5F6 Circuit
Oldfield Roadhouse '59 5F6 '59 Bassman? 2 40W 2 x 12 or 2 x 10 5751 or 12AY7 2 5881 $1,795 http://www.oldfieldtubeamps.com/tweed-series.html#
Clark Piedmont 5F6-A 2 45W 4 x 10 2 12AX7 1 12AY7 1 5AR4 2 6L6WGB $2,615 http://www.clarkamplification.com/pr...edreplicas.htm
Victoria 45410 5F6A circuit '59 bassman 2 40W 4 x 10 3 12AX7 1 12AY7 1 5AR4 2 6L6 $2,795 http://www.victoriaamp.com/visitor/show_model/8

Victoria 80212 5F8A circuit 80W 2 x 12 2 12AX7 1 12AY7 1 5AR4 4 6L6 $3,395 http://www.victoriaamp.com/visitor/show_model/10
Victoria Trem of the Trem 5E9A circuit 2 14W 1 x 15 2-12AX7, 1-12AY7 1-5U4GB, 2-6V6GT $2,595 http://www.victoriaamp.com/visitor/show_model/13
Victoria 35115 5E5A circuit 4 input 28W 1 x 15 2 12AX7 1 12AY7 1 5U4, 2 6L6 $2,595 http://www.victoriaamp.com/visitor/show_model/6

[goldtopper]

An AC30.

[bargoedboy]

who actually supplies the best kit for tweed style etc , i been looking at mojo , weber and tad all look pretty good but weber are a lot cheaper anybody built one from either of these kits and if so what did you think ?

[lclyman]

Dr Z Maz Jr.....