New Guy.. few questions..

The Dude · February 11th, 2008, 02:36 PM

Hey guys..

I plan on purchasing a MIM Tele within the next week or two, and am curious what you guys have to say about what sort of amps are adequate to get the best sound..

Now, I must say, I do not gig as of right now, so i do not plan on spending a lot of money until the time is needed.. I currently have a crate half stack with a little Peavey amp i'm using as the head, and obviously it does not sound too great.. I have a chance to get a Carvin X-60A Tube Amp for $150 and have heard great things about these amps.. I was wondering if you guys thought that this amp would do my tele justice..

realtor11 · February 11th, 2008, 03:11 PM

You'll need to tell us a little bit about the tele sound you are after... many of us use them to create different kinds of music and sounds - what are you into?

The Dude · February 11th, 2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by realtor11

You'll need to tell us a little bit about the tele sound you are after... many of us use them to create different kinds of music and sounds - what are you into?

I don't want anything crazy, just the typical tele sound.. My current rig will not do my guitar justice as it's inadequate, and i just want something "decent" to give me a pure tele sound.. As i said, i don't gig as of right now, I normally just jam with friends and stuff of that nature.. So i guess i'm just curious if this amp will give me a loud enough sound where if i'm playing with others it will be powerful enough to hear it.. especially over drums.. I was reading some reviews on the amp, and all i see is how loud this thing goes.. Basically i am just curious if anyone has any experience with this amp, and what they'd rate it.

realtor11 · February 11th, 2008, 03:30 PM

... a typical tele sound is going to be subject everyone's tastes and experience...

To me a typical tele sound would be off a Buck Owens record or an early 50's western swing album - clean, twangy - sharp attack...

I can't give you any help with regards to that amp as I have never heard it or played it...

cort · February 11th, 2008, 03:45 PM

I own a good American Tele but everytime I go to store, I always pick up a
MIM to play with, the MIM Tele sure has that typical Tele sound, my Tele
at home is no doubt a better model in terms of neck quality but everytime
I pick up a MIM, I feel the mojo rising immediately, the only thing prevents
me to buy another MIM Tele is that it does not offer a rosedwood board.

hekawi · February 11th, 2008, 03:50 PM

a friend of mine has a Carvin tube amp, and he's let me play my MIM Tele through it a couple of times. loved it. very good on "clean" sound....didn't try any effects or distortion through it... but for signature Telecaster sound, it did the job.

Flat357 · February 11th, 2008, 03:53 PM

Unless you are wanting to spend a lot , most amps for household use are much of a much .
I stopped using amps in the house years ago and bought a podxt , which I use pretty much for everything except live use now , and I could even use it on stage if I needed . It's perfect for playing along to tracks too , and puts you right into the mix . Just plug it into a set of speakers when your friends come around .
As you are not gigging , perhaps this is something to consider .

pbenn · February 11th, 2008, 03:53 PM

If you're just playing around the house, and you want to learn about the Fender sound. a silverface Champ can be a wise investment ($300 approx.).

thekillingjoke · February 11th, 2008, 03:56 PM

My personal favorite for a Tele sound is a Fender Bassman. It's expensive, but it sounds oh so good.

The Dude · February 11th, 2008, 03:59 PM

thanks for the reply's guys.. very helpful..

As far as the pod's go, i thought of that but i figure with this Carvin at half the price, it would suffice for the time being..

TG · February 11th, 2008, 04:01 PM

Go over to the amp page and browse a bit and maybe get some ideas.
That's also where you should post your question to up the chances of someone answering it (people reading that page are 'thinking about amplifiers').

edwardjeffrey · February 11th, 2008, 04:19 PM

You just need a small old tube amp.I have a 12watt Bogen DB110 hi/fi amp mid 50s vintage running through an 8" Jensen speaker,My MIM sounds fantastic through it.
An old fool from the old school

getbent · February 11th, 2008, 04:25 PM

Yep. based on what you described. It will sound just dandy. Use the clean channel for classic country and you should be right in the ballpark. Those are supposed to be pretty nice amps.

newtwanger · February 11th, 2008, 04:27 PM

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....but i figure with this Carvin at half the price.....

It's only a deal if you need it. If buying it stops you from buying what you actually need, then it's not much of a deal.

woodman · February 11th, 2008, 05:17 PM

all the Carvins i've seen are pretty versatile. at $150 for something to work with, i'd give 'er a go. i'd bet it'll do your Tele justice, but at 60 watts, it's pretty beefy for plunking around the house ... but i don't think you'll hafta worry about it holding up in a jam. later, you can always swap/sell/trade it in for something else when your Tele direction becomes clearer.

Murphy Slaw · February 11th, 2008, 07:02 PM

Carvin tube amps are a good bang for the buck. With half of Peaveys amp line being built in China now you will find no better bargin than a Carvin. I worked with a guy that used a Bel Air 50 watt 2;12 for several years and it stayed very well cranked from the minute it was flipped on with zero problems. He still owns it, but is now using the Carvin MTS (100 watt, Grandaddy to the Vai amp).

I own a R1000 Carvin bass amp that I gigged for a few years when I was playing bass after an arm (radius) break. With the 4;10 Carvin cab it'll shake Russia. Zero issues.

Their power amps rate better than Peavey, their cabs are still American, and I don't get all the Peavey love anymore. Carvin has remained an American product while Peavey has chosen to outsourse simply to sell a cheap product. Nothing wrong with that. But.......

Best of luck.

Murph.

The Dude · February 11th, 2008, 09:48 PM

sounds good..

thanks again guys

incaowns · February 12th, 2008, 07:09 AM

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February 11th, 2008, 02:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Dude NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: US Posts: 4	New Guy.. few questions.. Hey guys.. I plan on purchasing a MIM Tele within the next week or two, and am curious what you guys have to say about what sort of amps are adequate to get the best sound.. Now, I must say, I do not gig as of right now, so i do not plan on spending a lot of money until the time is needed.. I currently have a crate half stack with a little Peavey amp i'm using as the head, and obviously it does not sound too great.. I have a chance to get a Carvin X-60A Tube Amp for $150 and have heard great things about these amps.. I was wondering if you guys thought that this amp would do my tele justice..

February 11th, 2008, 03:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
hekawi Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 1,914	a friend of mine has a Carvin tube amp, and he's let me play my MIM Tele through it a couple of times. loved it. very good on "clean" sound....didn't try any effects or distortion through it... but for signature Telecaster sound, it did the job. __________________ ____________________________________________ "Rule Number One: Obey All Rules" - Barney Fife

February 11th, 2008, 03:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
thekillingjoke Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Plymouth Age: 21 Posts: 359 4 Photos	My personal favorite for a Tele sound is a Fender Bassman. It's expensive, but it sounds oh so good. __________________ This is Mit. She is my first love.

February 11th, 2008, 04:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
getbent Moderator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Age: 48 Posts: 9,144 37 Photos	Yep. based on what you described. It will sound just dandy. Use the clean channel for classic country and you should be right in the ballpark. Those are supposed to be pretty nice amps. __________________ Happiness makes up in height what it lacks in length.

February 11th, 2008, 05:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
woodman Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mint Hill, NC Age: 62 Posts: 5,671	all the Carvins i've seen are pretty versatile. at $150 for something to work with, i'd give 'er a go. i'd bet it'll do your Tele justice, but at 60 watts, it's pretty beefy for plunking around the house ... but i don't think you'll hafta worry about it holding up in a jam. later, you can always swap/sell/trade it in for something else when your Tele direction becomes clearer. __________________ Truth is stranger than fact ... www.myspace.com/woodymitchellmusic BAND PAGES: www.myspace.com/stragglerswing (Stragglers - Western Swing) www.myspace.com/loafersgloryband (Loafers Glory - '70s country-rock)

February 11th, 2008, 03:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
realtor11 TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Upland, Ca Posts: 26	You'll need to tell us a little bit about the tele sound you are after... many of us use them to create different kinds of music and sounds - what are you into?

February 11th, 2008, 03:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
realtor11 TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Upland, Ca Posts: 26	... a typical tele sound is going to be subject everyone's tastes and experience... To me a typical tele sound would be off a Buck Owens record or an early 50's western swing album - clean, twangy - sharp attack... I can't give you any help with regards to that amp as I have never heard it or played it...

February 11th, 2008, 03:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
cort TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 19	I own a good American Tele but everytime I go to store, I always pick up a MIM to play with, the MIM Tele sure has that typical Tele sound, my Tele at home is no doubt a better model in terms of neck quality but everytime I pick up a MIM, I feel the mojo rising immediately, the only thing prevents me to buy another MIM Tele is that it does not offer a rosedwood board.

February 11th, 2008, 03:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Flat357 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cheshire Age: 40 Posts: 2,761	Unless you are wanting to spend a lot , most amps for household use are much of a much . I stopped using amps in the house years ago and bought a podxt , which I use pretty much for everything except live use now , and I could even use it on stage if I needed . It's perfect for playing along to tracks too , and puts you right into the mix . Just plug it into a set of speakers when your friends come around . As you are not gigging , perhaps this is something to consider .

February 11th, 2008, 03:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
pbenn Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Age: 52 Posts: 552	If you're just playing around the house, and you want to learn about the Fender sound. a silverface Champ can be a wise investment ($300 approx.).

February 11th, 2008, 03:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
The Dude NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: US Posts: 4	thanks for the reply's guys.. very helpful.. As far as the pod's go, i thought of that but i figure with this Carvin at half the price, it would suffice for the time being..

February 11th, 2008, 04:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
TG Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Beside a bog in the west of Ireland Age: 46 Posts: 4,409 7 Photos	Go over to the amp page and browse a bit and maybe get some ideas. That's also where you should post your question to up the chances of someone answering it (people reading that page are 'thinking about amplifiers').

February 11th, 2008, 04:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
edwardjeffrey Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: san francisco Age: 55 Posts: 229	You just need a small old tube amp.I have a 12watt Bogen DB110 hi/fi amp mid 50s vintage running through an 8" Jensen speaker,My MIM sounds fantastic through it. An old fool from the old school

February 11th, 2008, 07:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
Murphy Slaw Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Joppa, Il. Age: 50 Posts: 439	Carvin tube amps are a good bang for the buck. With half of Peaveys amp line being built in China now you will find no better bargin than a Carvin. I worked with a guy that used a Bel Air 50 watt 2;12 for several years and it stayed very well cranked from the minute it was flipped on with zero problems. He still owns it, but is now using the Carvin MTS (100 watt, Grandaddy to the Vai amp). I own a R1000 Carvin bass amp that I gigged for a few years when I was playing bass after an arm (radius) break. With the 4;10 Carvin cab it'll shake Russia. Zero issues. Their power amps rate better than Peavey, their cabs are still American, and I don't get all the Peavey love anymore. Carvin has remained an American product while Peavey has chosen to outsourse simply to sell a cheap product. Nothing wrong with that. But....... Best of luck. Murph.

February 11th, 2008, 09:48 PM	#17 (permalink)
The Dude NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: US Posts: 4	sounds good.. thanks again guys

February 12th, 2008, 07:09 AM	#18 (permalink)
incaowns Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hong kong. Age: 17 Posts: 453	i love my roland 15 __________________ Sonic Blue Fender 69' Reissue Mustang. Inca Silver Fender 98' American Standard Telecaster. Faded Wine Mahogany Gibson 03' Les Paul Vintage Mahoany. Lapis Blue Maple Quilt Top Ibanez 03' SZ520.