valve amps

Duff_Man

ok im lookin into valve amps. iv had my eyes on the valveking 212 and a few others. i was just wonderin if anyone can give me advice on some other gd maybe smaller valve amps like round 30 watts? i play alot of classic rock so id need somethin to suite that type of pllay

thanks in advance

Kenny_D

Peavey Classic 30 without doubt. Prob one of the best 30w tube amps for classic rock

It wasn't me!

Yeah, I'd second that.

punchdrunk

vox ac30 custom classic

fish-head

Fender Blues Junior could be a good bet too.
Or Blues Deluxe..

david

AC15 1x12

Karl Hungus

Laney LC30

jcoote

classic 50 +1

Alibaster

If you like Fenders and Marshalls, check out the Rivera Pubster, Chubster and Clubster range. 40/45w-55w. Pricey but sound delicious. EL 34 valves give gorgeous cleans and hi-gain inputs give a nice growl when overdriven..nice..

If you want a Fender-y sounding amp- try the Clubster 25. 6V6GT valves. Lovely smooth overdrive. If you want more of a Marshall-y bite, stick to the EL 34s... They're very flexible amps- good for finding your own sound.

ball ox

punchdrunk wrote:

vox ac30 custom classic

I'll second that

david

Traynor YCV combo

Spicy Lauren

Go for a Fender Blues Deluxe!! The best amp out there!!!

Quattroste

Karl Hungus wrote:

Laney LC30

I'll second that. Best value all valve amp there is!

fish-head

Spicy Lauren wrote:

Go for a Fender Blues Deluxe!! The best amp out there!!!

You're right there, Ted.

punchdrunk

a tweed bassman would chew out a blues deluxe!

Eoin Madsen

Eh, yeah. They're grand like, but no classic Fender by a long shot. And if you haven't changed out the stock valves yet you're not even getting the most out of what you have.

Vox AC30 +1 for teh classic rock.

shatners basoon

punchdrunk wrote:

a tweed bassman would chew out a blues deluxe!

Damn right, lovely amps there but wouldn't suit you if you're only looking for 30 watts, the bassman is 50 watts and has larger speakers, not the best practice amp but great for gigs i'd say. wouldn't need to be miked really either. God i love that amp
But that being said i play jazz and its probably better suited for that than most, vox'll probably best provide that vintage sound you might be looking for.

But i'd still have to recommend fender amps for classic rock, but given that most tubes'll suit you down to the ground anyway, its amazing that more people don't use them.

punchdrunk

my bassman can be driven at lower volumes using my zvex SHO,but yeah f~ck that...turn it up!

scorplett

Peavy is an OK amp. It would maybe be too high end for true classic rock. Not nearley warm enough. The Vox however would most definatley be sufficiantley warm and round for a classic rock repitoire and adaptable enough too. Besides they look sooooooo damn classy and sexy.

Duff_Man

would there be any shops sin dublin that sell peavey? or any of the other amps although they mite be a bit outta my price range but thats the general price for valves i suppose! i was lookin at a few other peavey ones. the bandit 112 looks ok and the vavlveking 112. wana try eem out see what there like.

david

Get valves, classic 30 or valveking. Waltons are Irelands Peavey Dealer.

scorplett

If you truly are serious about spending money on a valve it is going to be quite a bit more expensive than your standard amp. My advice before chosing a brand is to go to the shop, pick up a guitar that is most similar to the one you have and plug it in. Most shops shouldnt have a problem with you doing this, especially if you go along at a time that school going heads are still in school. If you have a relationship with the people in your fav shop, they may even allow you to bring your own guitar. I do this whenever I buy effects or amps etc, especially considering that I have modified my strat so those on the shelf in the shop would never sound quite like it. It might also be a good idea to bring a good set of cans so that you can take the volume up to get where the amp peaks and find the frequancies and vibrations that suit what you want the most.
Dont go blind into spending so much money and dont be overley considerate of populuar 'brand names', that said it is nice to have an ever so sexy looking amp... Altough many ppl will go 'I love your orange' there are far more who will love the sound of my tattered 20 year old MD900...
Happy exploring and happy shopping

KevLeppard

If you really want a great sound, go for a Marshall all valve amp. I have a Marshall JCM 900 and it has to be the BEST amp I have ever played thru. I play classic rock myself and that amp is definetely the biz. Trust me the first thing you will do is bin your distortion pedal when you hear the distortion on this guy and the tone is very flexible too. Another great amp is the Marshall JCM 200 but not entirely sure if either come in anything lower than 50 watts. You can pick them up second hand without too much hassle.

Eoin Madsen

The JCM900 isn't "all-valve" by anyone's definition but Marshall's. Chock-full of clipping diodes and transistors. And if you play it alongside a JCM800 or a 1959 Superlead you can really hear them tbh.

KevLeppard

Not trying to be smart or anything but the JCM 900 is an all valve amp. There are 4 Sovtek 5881/6L6W GC valves in the power amp secton and 3 Marshall ECC83 valves in the pre amp section. Not at transistor in sight. Only just got them replaced last week and the amp never sounded so sweet. I have tried the JCM 800 which is another great amp but the JCM 900 gets my vote, marginally.

Eoin Madsen

Transistors go in the inside, where you can't see them. Trust me, I have the schematics. And I've recorded more than a few.