Amps even lower in wattage than a champ?

klasher · February 10th, 2008, 12:20 PM

What combo tube amps are out there that sound like a silver faced champ but are even lower in wattage?

Rizo · February 10th, 2008, 05:44 PM

Look at old department store amps. A lot of the Danelectros, Silvertones, etc, were copies of tweeds. They won't really sound like a SF, probably darker sounding, but maybe just what you need for lower volume.

Trimmed&Burnin · February 10th, 2008, 05:51 PM

I built a 1/2 watter with a Weber 10A125 once,, I called it Spanky,,

rhinocaster · February 10th, 2008, 05:56 PM

Emery Sound makes the micro baby. I've always wanted to try one. You could buy one and let me know how they sound!

http://www.emerysound.com/

Pvee · February 10th, 2008, 09:53 PM

The FireFly amp
http://web.mac.com/calhoun/PCB/Firef...0Guide%202.pdf

jcayer · February 11th, 2008, 08:37 AM

If you want to go in the DIY path... not shure if it sound like the silver champ tho...

I built a 1/4 - 1/2W tube amp. Using old cars tubes that works on 12V.

The details of my building (in french...) http://www.jcayer.com/bricolages/amplisopht.htm

English: http://jcayer2.blogspot.com/2006/01/sopht-amp-18w.html

and where I got the idea: http://www.sophtamps.ca/mambo/index....d=26&Itemid=38

Where to buy the tubes: http://thetubestore.com/

6942 · February 11th, 2008, 02:07 PM

My 1965 H400A tube amp.
It's rated for 3...maybe 4 watts.
Drives an 8" Jensen Special Design Alnico speakers.
Doesn't play very loud (bedroom amp only).
Very sweet sounding & breaks-up smoothly!

Steve

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Rizo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Athens, OH Posts: 1,129	Look at old department store amps. A lot of the Danelectros, Silvertones, etc, were copies of tweeds. They won't really sound like a SF, probably darker sounding, but maybe just what you need for lower volume. __________________ "You say you want to play country, but you're in a punk rock band."

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rhinocaster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon Age: 44 Posts: 1,219	Emery Sound makes the micro baby. I've always wanted to try one. You could buy one and let me know how they sound! http://www.emerysound.com/ __________________ Just because I "Don't" get it doesn't mean I "Won't" get it!

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jcayer Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Quebec Age: 46 Posts: 272	If you want to go in the DIY path... not shure if it sound like the silver champ tho... I built a 1/4 - 1/2W tube amp. Using old cars tubes that works on 12V. The details of my building (in french...) http://www.jcayer.com/bricolages/amplisopht.htm English: http://jcayer2.blogspot.com/2006/01/sopht-amp-18w.html and where I got the idea: http://www.sophtamps.ca/mambo/index....d=26&Itemid=38 Where to buy the tubes: http://thetubestore.com/ __________________ Jean Luke, may the twang be with you

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Pvee Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 254	The FireFly amp http://web.mac.com/calhoun/PCB/Firef...0Guide%202.pdf

February 11th, 2008, 02:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
6942 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,534	My 1965 H400A tube amp. It's rated for 3...maybe 4 watts. Drives an 8" Jensen Special Design Alnico speakers. Doesn't play very loud (bedroom amp only). Very sweet sounding & breaks-up smoothly! Steve