Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Amp suggestion?

  • 06-10-2008 10:22am
    #1
    omad65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭


    I am looking to buy an amp in the next few days. I want something a bit more than a 10-12W practice amp, something that could possibly be used for jaming etc in the futhure. I have about €250 to spend, anyone any sugestions on what to get or where to go in Dublin?


Comments

  • #2
    Karl Hungus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,130 ✭✭✭✭Karl Hungus


    Really depends on what kind of music you're playing, I wouldn't recommend anything until I find out what kinda sound you're after.


  • #3
    omad65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭omad65


    Want to get punky/rock/indie type sound.


  • #4
    Karl Hungus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,130 ✭✭✭✭Karl Hungus


    Hmm, perhaps getting a Epiphone Valve Junior and a couple of stomps like a distortion and an EQ would be the best bet. The Valve Junior is surprisingly loud, so would do you well for jamming.


  • #5
    Vim Fuego
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 746 ✭✭✭Vim Fuego


    Something from Roland or Line6 perhaps? Things in your price range-ish

    line6 spider III
    Roland Cube 30 (new) or 60 (2nd hand)
    Blackheart Little Giant (5 watt tube amp)
    Peavy Valveking (2nd hand)

    I prefer the Roland over the Line6, though never played the others. From personal experience, I have the Roland Cube 60 which isn't too shabby at all. It certainly has enough volume to play along with a drummer and there's a usable range of amp models and effects.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7J3caoAvXE


    My girlfriend has a line6 spider but I've never really gotten along with it but it's one of the older models so things have probably improved since then.

    As usual, go to a local music shop, try everything available (at volume if that's how you intend to use it) and see how you go. Check adverts.ie and review whatever you bought on here. Good luck.


  • #6
    Karl Hungus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,130 ✭✭✭✭Karl Hungus


    Actually yeah, the Cube 60 probably would be a better choice.


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    omad65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭omad65


    cheers everyone, will try out some of your suggestions and let you know.
    Later.


  • #8
    omad65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭omad65


    Anyone any comments on the Epiphone Firefly 30DSP. Seems to be available for a good price.


  • #9
    Duff_Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 414 ✭✭Duff_Man


    i used one for a gig once it was pretty sweet. i was able to get a real ballsy rock sound out of it no bother...the roland amps are great for most genres so its a win win with them really. just take a trip into town and check out a few amps in the shops and see what ones you like and then see can you get a hold of it 2nd hand if you wanted.


Advertisement