VOX Night Train ROX!

mistermullens · July 2nd, 2009, 06:43 PM

I finally got to play one of these, and I've got to have one. I played it through a Line 6 4x12 slant cab, and while I wasn't crazy about the cab, the amp sounded great. I really didn't think I'd like "thick" mode, but it was actually my favorite. Perfect name for the setting too. I also thought it was going to sound a lot like the Orange Tiny Terror, but didn't. I was surprised at how well the amp pulled off some blues, and did so with ease. Don't get me wrong, AC/DC is in there, but so are a bunch of other sounds. The amp is very responsive to touch, dynamics, and pick attack. The "bright" mode was nice, and obviously cleaner than cleaner than "thick" mode. Sounded very Voxy to me. Not that fat Fender clean sound but very nice. I do wish it had reverb and tremelo, but nothing a pedal can't fix. Both modes are very useful. The portability is nice too. It also fits nicely on top of a Pathfinder.

So all of you that have had yours for a few months, what are your thoughts?

caliban335 · July 2nd, 2009, 06:47 PM

So are you using the Pathfinder as the speaker? If so, how's that working. I have a 15R and have been thinking about getting a Night Train for the tube sound.

Thanks in advance.

mistermullens · July 2nd, 2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by caliban335

So are you using the Pathfinder as the speaker? If so, how's that working. I have a 15R and have been thinking about getting a Night Train for the tube sound.

Thanks in advance.

When I get a NT, I most likely will, at least in the beginning. My Pathfinder has a 10" speaker installed, and I have plans to install a speaker input so I can use the Pathfinder as a cab. Of course I will have to completely disconnect the speaker from the Pathfinder, but that's OK.

Canuckcaster · July 2nd, 2009, 11:34 PM

I'm saving my pennies for either the Nighttrain, the Tiny Terror, or the new Marshall Haze. I have to get out to the local shop to try all three side by side so I can make a decision. I'm looking forward to trying them all.

CC

brownshoe · July 3rd, 2009, 12:43 AM

I put JJ's in mine today. The power tubes had bias point 30. It breaks up at lower gain settings now. I like what the JJ's do to the sound. It's fuller now in the low, mid and high ranges.

tazzboy · July 3rd, 2009, 08:03 PM

Cool. I plan saving for 1x12 cabinet and speaker and trade in my Bassman RI to get one of these amps

Southern Ill Electrics · July 3rd, 2009, 08:21 PM

I like mine......I'm running it through cheapy Jensen MOD speakers but like you say it "ROX" for sure !!!!

Here is a mucho better soundclip of this lovely little amp:
http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7752953

booncrusher2000 · July 10th, 2009, 12:58 AM

man i want one of these ,too, i heard one and was so impressed i really didn't expect it to sound that good .........it was so versatile ....more so than the tiny terror ( i still want one of those too!) gas pains for this for sure ...it would go nice with my other little heads .........bhlg5...bhhd15 .

July 2nd, 2009, 06:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
mistermullens Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta Age: 32 Posts: 3,580 36 Photos	VOX Night Train ROX! I finally got to play one of these, and I've got to have one. I played it through a Line 6 4x12 slant cab, and while I wasn't crazy about the cab, the amp sounded great. I really didn't think I'd like "thick" mode, but it was actually my favorite. Perfect name for the setting too. I also thought it was going to sound a lot like the Orange Tiny Terror, but didn't. I was surprised at how well the amp pulled off some blues, and did so with ease. Don't get me wrong, AC/DC is in there, but so are a bunch of other sounds. The amp is very responsive to touch, dynamics, and pick attack. The "bright" mode was nice, and obviously cleaner than cleaner than "thick" mode. Sounded very Voxy to me. Not that fat Fender clean sound but very nice. I do wish it had reverb and tremelo, but nothing a pedal can't fix. Both modes are very useful. The portability is nice too. It also fits nicely on top of a Pathfinder. So all of you that have had yours for a few months, what are your thoughts? __________________ Jonathan ReverbNation Twitter Teles & Esquires

July 2nd, 2009, 06:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
caliban335 Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Age: 55 Posts: 382	So are you using the Pathfinder as the speaker? If so, how's that working. I have a 15R and have been thinking about getting a Night Train for the tube sound. Thanks in advance. __________________ Jemima surrender. That's all ya hafta do. I'll bring over my Fender & I'll play all night fer you.

July 3rd, 2009, 12:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
brownshoe Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 570	I put JJ's in mine today. The power tubes had bias point 30. It breaks up at lower gain settings now. I like what the JJ's do to the sound. It's fuller now in the low, mid and high ranges. __________________ If I grow up I'll be a singer wearing rings on every finger

July 3rd, 2009, 08:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
tazzboy Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oregon Age: 32 Posts: 4,743	Cool. I plan saving for 1x12 cabinet and speaker and trade in my Bassman RI to get one of these amps __________________

July 3rd, 2009, 08:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Southern Ill Electrics VENDOR Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hamilton County Age: 39 Posts: 1,024	I like mine......I'm running it through cheapy Jensen MOD speakers but like you say it "ROX" for sure !!!! Here is a mucho better soundclip of this lovely little amp: http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7752953 __________________ Jeffro' at Southern Ill Electrics 618-643-2406/618-308-0223 God Bless Les and Leo.

July 2nd, 2009, 11:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Canuckcaster Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Age: 40 Posts: 624	I'm saving my pennies for either the Nighttrain, the Tiny Terror, or the new Marshall Haze. I have to get out to the local shop to try all three side by side so I can make a decision. I'm looking forward to trying them all. CC

July 10th, 2009, 12:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
booncrusher2000 TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ewing virginia Age: 40 Posts: 90	man i want one of these ,too, i heard one and was so impressed i really didn't expect it to sound that good .........it was so versatile ....more so than the tiny terror ( i still want one of those too!) gas pains for this for sure ...it would go nice with my other little heads .........bhlg5...bhhd15 . __________________ ''TAKING OVER THE UNIVERSE........ ...........''ONE TRAILER PARK AT A TIME''

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