I can't believe I like it!

williamfriggle · August 17th, 2007, 12:26 PM

Hi all,
I have been needing a small practice amp for home since I want to leave my biger amp at church to save my already bad back. I simply can't carry it anymore. And it is only 45 pounds. Anyway, I went to Guitar Center with my sister and nephew to get my nephew a new guitar. (HE GOT A MEXICAN TELE!!!!!) Nice! Anyway She knew I needed a small amp and I was looking at some. I have always like Marshal amps and always hated Fender amps. I know, I know. Anyway I have always liked the looks of blackface amps with silver speaker clothe and especially the small Frontman 25R. It seemed to cheap to be any good. Well I tried it at the store and it sounded horable at first, but then I noticed the eq was set in a way I wouldn't like it. So I adjusted it and fell in love. I can not believe this little $139 amp sounds this good. And is loud too. I am thrilled. My sister bought it for me. WOW! And in March she bought me a Strat, which I love. Either my ears have changed or the Fender amps have gotten better. I think it is both. And they didin't have anymore so I took the floor model and got a $25 dollar discount. So this is the best $114 dollar amp I have heard in a while. Just to be sure of things before I bought the Fender, I tried a Marshall in the same price range. Only 15 watts and a 8" speaker. It sounded like garbage. I am happy with my cheap little Fender. Maybe I should save up for a big Fender now. Hmmm.

Happy Fender man,

Bill

unclearty · August 17th, 2007, 12:29 PM

yup...now save up a few nickels and put an Eminence Ragin' Cajun speaker in it. oh yeah......smooths it out and adds some rally nice low end. Great clean sounds.

williamfriggle · August 17th, 2007, 12:46 PM

Looking at speakers, how about this one? http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ker?sku=660276

Thanks,

Bill

unclearty · August 17th, 2007, 12:52 PM

I don't see why not....I bought the R.C. because of price. I couldn't rationalize a speaker almost the price I paid for the amp.

GUITARmole · August 17th, 2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by williamfriggle

Looking at speakers, how about this one? http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ker?sku=660276

Thanks,

Bill

Check the impedance on the speaker you have now...the Celestion is only available in 8 or 16 ohms. If they made a 4 ohm version it might make a cool Champ replacement. FWIW, I like the MOD series Jensens...they're dirt cheap and sound good in open back cabinets.

williamfriggle · August 17th, 2007, 01:21 PM

The one in it now is 8 ohm. I will see about trying one of these someday soon.

Thanks,

Bill

August 17th, 2007, 12:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
williamfriggle Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, PA, USA Age: 41 Posts: 286	I can't believe I like it! Hi all, I have been needing a small practice amp for home since I want to leave my biger amp at church to save my already bad back. I simply can't carry it anymore. And it is only 45 pounds. Anyway, I went to Guitar Center with my sister and nephew to get my nephew a new guitar. (HE GOT A MEXICAN TELE!!!!!) Nice! Anyway She knew I needed a small amp and I was looking at some. I have always like Marshal amps and always hated Fender amps. I know, I know. Anyway I have always liked the looks of blackface amps with silver speaker clothe and especially the small Frontman 25R. It seemed to cheap to be any good. Well I tried it at the store and it sounded horable at first, but then I noticed the eq was set in a way I wouldn't like it. So I adjusted it and fell in love. I can not believe this little $139 amp sounds this good. And is loud too. I am thrilled. My sister bought it for me. WOW! And in March she bought me a Strat, which I love. Either my ears have changed or the Fender amps have gotten better. I think it is both. And they didin't have anymore so I took the floor model and got a $25 dollar discount. So this is the best $114 dollar amp I have heard in a while. Just to be sure of things before I bought the Fender, I tried a Marshall in the same price range. Only 15 watts and a 8" speaker. It sounded like garbage. I am happy with my cheap little Fender. Maybe I should save up for a big Fender now. Hmmm. Happy Fender man, Bill __________________ Fender MIM Strat w/ Callaham block, GFS Premium Alnico Strat Pickups :-) SWEET!!!!! :-) Guild GAD50 Douglas Tele Fender Frontman 65R Fender Frontman 25R http://www.myspace.com/billfriggle

August 17th, 2007, 12:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
unclearty Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South central Mass. Age: 56 Posts: 300 2 Photos	yup...now save up a few nickels and put an Eminence Ragin' Cajun speaker in it. oh yeah......smooths it out and adds some rally nice low end. Great clean sounds. __________________ uncle-arty

August 17th, 2007, 12:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
williamfriggle Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, PA, USA Age: 41 Posts: 286	Looking at speakers, how about this one? http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ker?sku=660276 Thanks, Bill __________________ Fender MIM Strat w/ Callaham block, GFS Premium Alnico Strat Pickups :-) SWEET!!!!! :-) Guild GAD50 Douglas Tele Fender Frontman 65R Fender Frontman 25R http://www.myspace.com/billfriggle

August 17th, 2007, 12:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
unclearty Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South central Mass. Age: 56 Posts: 300 2 Photos	I don't see why not....I bought the R.C. because of price. I couldn't rationalize a speaker almost the price I paid for the amp. __________________ uncle-arty

August 17th, 2007, 01:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
williamfriggle Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, PA, USA Age: 41 Posts: 286	The one in it now is 8 ohm. I will see about trying one of these someday soon. Thanks, Bill __________________ Fender MIM Strat w/ Callaham block, GFS Premium Alnico Strat Pickups :-) SWEET!!!!! :-) Guild GAD50 Douglas Tele Fender Frontman 65R Fender Frontman 25R http://www.myspace.com/billfriggle