Fave Amp OTHER Than Fender - Page 3

harry the filter · September 4th, 2006, 05:49 PM

DR Z maz 18 jr NR 210 X 2.
I haven't played thru everything in the last 36 years, but I've owned or played thru a lot of excellent, and sometimes legendary amps. By far and away, I am happier with my two little Zs than any of the others.

Vince a · September 4th, 2006, 09:16 PM

Besides Fender . . .

Traynor, Kustom, Eden

bongo · September 5th, 2006, 12:38 PM

Lately I've been using a Friends' Velocette 10, it has just the right amount of breakup for my 335 and the 10" speaker keeps the sound bright. It is plenty Loud.
Other choice is my Peavy Classic 30 - I keep coming back to it and it always delivers (I put in a Celestion Vintage 30 that really made the amp breath).

jonzer · September 5th, 2006, 12:46 PM

Heather, I like your Marshall too and if I was to purchase a Marshall, that'd be the one.
I like Vox, Orange, Marshall, Sovtek and even one particular Randall. But I'm mostly a Fender guy.

Marshall Thinline · September 5th, 2006, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzer

Heather, I like your Marshall too and if I was to purchase a Marshall, that'd be the one.
I like Vox, Orange, Marshall, Sovtek and even one particular Randall. But I'm mostly a Fender guy.

If I were to have one amp back that I sold it would be the Orange.

WrapAround · September 5th, 2006, 10:59 PM

AC30.... :)

JamonHamon · September 6th, 2006, 01:04 AM

Vox Ac30cc Head with Alinico Blue cab

Victoria 45410

Fender The Twin with jbls

Bluesboy TVL5

Dr Z Mini Z

Roland micro cube = fender clean!!!...I love this lil amp

trdlasvegas · September 6th, 2006, 01:23 AM

Here you go, the best amp ever made...

-Tony

mkg · September 6th, 2006, 06:24 PM

Goodsell Super 17...1x12, 2xEL84.
Listen to one here: http://www.nowhereradio.com/mkg/singles

I used my LP Studio on bridge pup for the two electric guitar parts, my Guild acoustic for the acoustic tracks.

Wildhawk · September 6th, 2006, 10:12 PM

For product lineup..

Roland
Their JC's , Blues Cubes, VGA's, and newest Cube series show they have a solid history of great amps at working man's prices.

Peavey
More Bandits have probably been on stages than any other model. 30's, Delta's,.... once again great products prices right.

sharkydude50 · September 8th, 2006, 08:58 AM

VOX baby VOX
Soldano if I had a bunch of $$$$'s

detuned · September 8th, 2006, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CountryShawn

I think you need Dr. Z on that list...

Those Z's were built for the Tele, IMHO.

Z for me too - like that's any big secret.

Shawn

Shawn - great clips!

That's a Maz you're playing through? I'm curious how you have it set? I just picked up a Maz jr NR 2X10 & am trying out a bunch of variations...

Big Tony · September 8th, 2006, 02:48 PM

Vox AC30. Big Tony likes!

My tiny Pignose.

getbent · September 12th, 2006, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mad dog

Several favorites right now, none Fender. Top 3 are:

'62 Twilighter 260 (same as Magnatone 260). Warm, solid cleans, not fenderlike, thick, smooth drive at higher volumes. Hypnotic vibrato adds to the appeal. A classy, distinctive sound that completely works for me.

'56 Silvertone 1336. A total surprise of an amp. Sort of tweed, with brownface soul mixed in. Big, punchy sound, way louder and cleaner than I expected, tone way out of proportion to the price.

'50s two tone Gibson GA40. What a wild, hot amp. Jump blues in a box. Has a dark, liquid sound when you crank it, sustain forever.

Amp Porn please.. take some pics....! Post em!

September 12th, 2006, 07:01 PM

I've played and recorded with AC30's from the 80's and 90's. Just got a new AC30 CC2...what a great amp! I know it's gotten some knocks for poor quality control when they first released it, but seems like they've fixed most of that.

I have an artist deal at GC, so I picked one up for $750 and it breaks up and ANY volume (for everyone who has experienced the sadness of having to lose their breakup factor because of stage volume...ahhh). I would put it head to head with an Orange AD30 any day (and have). Vox was smart and placed the master volume AFTER the pre-amp AND power stages. Therefore you can develop some of the delightful power-tube drive that is so sought after - without destroying the hearing of everyone within 500 yards.

Besides that, nothing beats my '65 Twin Reverb for clean sounds. Nada.

G-Yo · September 12th, 2006, 07:39 PM

I really like my Carvin XV112. It's a 100W EL84 powered tube amp with 3 12ax7 pre's. It's switchable between 25W, 50W and 100W power.

Joey O · September 12th, 2006, 08:57 PM

Out of all the amps i've tried Dr Z, Matchless, & Orange are my favorites

crawdad · September 13th, 2006, 02:12 AM

Allen Old Flame. Basically, it sounds like a great Fender amp. I've never played through anything better than the classic Fender circuit. I like the tweeds, but prefer the blackface stuff. I've played Riveras, Marshalls Vox and Roland. They are all history. Whatever gives you what you want is great. For me, its those old Fender Western Electric circuits that make me happiest.

Pete Baker · September 13th, 2006, 03:13 AM

I really like the early sixties Ampeg Jet. I've had two of them over the years, and they sounded great with a tele. A very different animal than a fender amp. If I recall, they were very "thick" sounding. Lots of mids and no highs. Volume, tone and vibrato knobs. Tele with a tube screamer sounded great through them. Now that I'm talking about them, I may have to find another. I love small combo amps, they seem to offer more wierdness and color than their larger counterparts.
In the meantime, my SFDR, 59 Bassman RI, and Pro Junior are no brainers for making a Tele sound good.
Pete B.

getbent · September 13th, 2006, 03:33 AM

talkin' bout the tone king... I've got about 40 hours on it now... I like it even more everytime I play it.... Mark Bartel is an artist!

Doc · September 14th, 2006, 06:34 AM

Genz Benz El Diable 60C

david henman · September 14th, 2006, 02:41 PM

...traynor. simply great amps, well built, great warranty and unbelievably affordable.

one day i'll be able to afford the expensive stuff but, for now, my traynor combo keeps me fully satisfied.

-dh

0le FUZZY · September 14th, 2006, 02:55 PM

I voted udder.

All time favorite amp udder than Fenner waz my Standel Imperial XV with JBLs and its great reverb!! Wish I could find a nutter won jes like kit (or fix this old won).

0le FUZZY

boogaloo · September 14th, 2006, 02:56 PM

20, 1x12. Yeah, it's another Fender style amp, being basically voiced like a Deluxe Reverb. I bought it and it's become my #1 small venue amp. 'Nudder one I really like is the Carr Rambler, but I don't own the Carr....

Brian

e-merlin · September 14th, 2006, 05:04 PM

Fender's never really done it for me in the amp department. I'm a die-hard Peavey guy. My favorites:

Triple X
VTM 60
Bravo 112
5150 Combo, specifically mine because of the changes I've made.

My favorite cabs are also Peavey, the Classic 412es to be specific.

I had a big, detailed post typed up, but this GD site logged me out while I was typing so this is all for now.

studio1087 · September 15th, 2006, 10:56 AM

Vox.

I like the solid state cheapies.
I love my little AD30VT.
The AC 30 is on my list for "some day".

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September 5th, 2006, 12:38 PM	#83 (permalink)
bongo Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: hamden, ct Posts: 139	Lately I've been using a Friends' Velocette 10, it has just the right amount of breakup for my 335 and the 10" speaker keeps the sound bright. It is plenty Loud. Other choice is my Peavy Classic 30 - I keep coming back to it and it always delivers (I put in a Celestion Vintage 30 that really made the amp breath). __________________ all I need is just one more guitar :)

September 5th, 2006, 12:46 PM	#84 (permalink)
jonzer Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,116	Heather, I like your Marshall too and if I was to purchase a Marshall, that'd be the one. I like Vox, Orange, Marshall, Sovtek and even one particular Randall. But I'm mostly a Fender guy. __________________ http://816rocks.com/

September 6th, 2006, 01:23 AM	#88 (permalink)
trdlasvegas Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lost Wages, Nevada Posts: 205	Here you go, the best amp ever made... -Tony __________________ www.trdpartsonline.com www.thermalrelief.com

September 8th, 2006, 08:58 AM	#91 (permalink)
sharkydude50 Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 170 9 Photos	VOX baby VOX Soldano if I had a bunch of $$$$'s __________________ Sharkymon- Acoustics Baby Yeah!

September 4th, 2006, 05:49 PM	#81 (permalink)
harry the filter Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Age: 50 Posts: 191	DR Z maz 18 jr NR 210 X 2. I haven't played thru everything in the last 36 years, but I've owned or played thru a lot of excellent, and sometimes legendary amps. By far and away, I am happier with my two little Zs than any of the others.

September 4th, 2006, 09:16 PM	#82 (permalink)
Vince a Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Modesto, CA Age: 62 Posts: 780	Besides Fender . . . Traynor, Kustom, Eden

September 5th, 2006, 10:59 PM	#86 (permalink)
WrapAround Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 804 14 Photos	AC30.... :)

September 6th, 2006, 01:04 AM	#87 (permalink)
JamonHamon Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,411	Vox Ac30cc Head with Alinico Blue cab Victoria 45410 Fender The Twin with jbls Bluesboy TVL5 Dr Z Mini Z Roland micro cube = fender clean!!!...I love this lil amp

September 6th, 2006, 06:24 PM	#89 (permalink)
mkg Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 165	Goodsell Super 17...1x12, 2xEL84. Listen to one here: http://www.nowhereradio.com/mkg/singles I used my LP Studio on bridge pup for the two electric guitar parts, my Guild acoustic for the acoustic tracks.

September 6th, 2006, 10:12 PM	#90 (permalink)
Wildhawk Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Madison WI Posts: 404	For product lineup.. Roland Their JC's , Blues Cubes, VGA's, and newest Cube series show they have a solid history of great amps at working man's prices. Peavey More Bandits have probably been on stages than any other model. 30's, Delta's,.... once again great products prices right.

September 8th, 2006, 02:48 PM	#93 (permalink)
Big Tony Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden, by golly! Posts: 2,528 29 Photos	Vox AC30. Big Tony likes! My tiny Pignose. __________________ {8^)> myspace.com/tonypersson

September 12th, 2006, 07:01 PM	#95 (permalink)
electron translator Guest Posts: n/a	I've played and recorded with AC30's from the 80's and 90's. Just got a new AC30 CC2...what a great amp! I know it's gotten some knocks for poor quality control when they first released it, but seems like they've fixed most of that. I have an artist deal at GC, so I picked one up for $750 and it breaks up and ANY volume (for everyone who has experienced the sadness of having to lose their breakup factor because of stage volume...ahhh). I would put it head to head with an Orange AD30 any day (and have). Vox was smart and placed the master volume AFTER the pre-amp AND power stages. Therefore you can develop some of the delightful power-tube drive that is so sought after - without destroying the hearing of everyone within 500 yards. Besides that, nothing beats my '65 Twin Reverb for clean sounds. Nada.

September 12th, 2006, 07:39 PM	#96 (permalink)
G-Yo Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Age: 32 Posts: 137 11 Photos	I really like my Carvin XV112. It's a 100W EL84 powered tube amp with 3 12ax7 pre's. It's switchable between 25W, 50W and 100W power.

September 12th, 2006, 08:57 PM	#97 (permalink)
Joey O TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Smyrna Beach Age: 26 Posts: 11	Out of all the amps i've tried Dr Z, Matchless, & Orange are my favorites

September 13th, 2006, 02:12 AM	#98 (permalink)
crawdad Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,320	Allen Old Flame. Basically, it sounds like a great Fender amp. I've never played through anything better than the classic Fender circuit. I like the tweeds, but prefer the blackface stuff. I've played Riveras, Marshalls Vox and Roland. They are all history. Whatever gives you what you want is great. For me, its those old Fender Western Electric circuits that make me happiest.

September 13th, 2006, 03:13 AM	#99 (permalink)
Pete Baker TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 47	I really like the early sixties Ampeg Jet. I've had two of them over the years, and they sounded great with a tele. A very different animal than a fender amp. If I recall, they were very "thick" sounding. Lots of mids and no highs. Volume, tone and vibrato knobs. Tele with a tube screamer sounded great through them. Now that I'm talking about them, I may have to find another. I love small combo amps, they seem to offer more wierdness and color than their larger counterparts. In the meantime, my SFDR, 59 Bassman RI, and Pro Junior are no brainers for making a Tele sound good. Pete B.

September 13th, 2006, 03:33 AM	#100 (permalink)
getbent Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Posts: 10,587 37 Photos	talkin' bout the tone king... I've got about 40 hours on it now... I like it even more everytime I play it.... Mark Bartel is an artist! __________________ 'never pet a burning dog'

September 14th, 2006, 06:34 AM	#101 (permalink)
Doc Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: South Dakota Posts: 981	Genz Benz El Diable 60C __________________ Guitars: Teles, LP, others. Amps: El Diablo, Richter 5E3, 5E3 Head, Traynor Bass Master II, Epi Jr Head, Gretsch/Supro, 60's Univox and others. Current Board-Guitar>Tuner>Java Boost> Huckleberry>Fuzz Head>Top Fuel>SFX-03> Keeley Comp>Clone Chorus>FL3> Amp

September 14th, 2006, 02:41 PM	#102 (permalink)
david henman Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: TORONTO Age: 60 Posts: 771	...traynor. simply great amps, well built, great warranty and unbelievably affordable. one day i'll be able to afford the expensive stuff but, for now, my traynor combo keeps me fully satisfied. -dh

September 14th, 2006, 02:55 PM	#103 (permalink)
0le FUZZY Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kolly-forn-knee-ya Posts: 10,001 6 Photos	I voted udder. All time favorite amp udder than Fenner waz my Standel Imperial XV with JBLs and its great reverb!! Wish I could find a nutter won jes like kit (or fix this old won). 0le FUZZY

September 14th, 2006, 02:56 PM	#104 (permalink)
boogaloo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: S/E Pa. Age: 52 Posts: 1,129	Fargen Blackbird 20, 1x12. Yeah, it's another Fender style amp, being basically voiced like a Deluxe Reverb. I bought it and it's become my #1 small venue amp. 'Nudder one I really like is the Carr Rambler, but I don't own the Carr.... Brian __________________ "..and I've got some tricks up my sleeve...oh yes indeed! It might come back to haunt 'cha..don't you throw that Mojo on me!"

September 15th, 2006, 10:56 AM	#106 (permalink)
studio1087 Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Near Milwaukee Age: 44 Posts: 4,217 36 Photos	Vox. I like the solid state cheapies. I love my little AD30VT. The AC 30 is on my list for "some day". __________________ JLG Carry On

September 15th, 2006, 06:58 PM	#107 (permalink)
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