If amps were cars...

Grolschevik

I was trying to explain to my girlfriend why I wanted/thought I needed a new amp, and the terms I used were: "it's a bit like getting a flashy fancy car". She said "A Ferrari?". And I said, "no, probably more of a Porsche".

Actually, I reckon the one I got (Boogie Nomad 55) is actually more of an Audi TT, but the metaphors got me thinking: I have no idea how to describe my old amps in those terms.

My JTM45 reissue would've been an old English classic, like an MG or something, perhaps. But of course, cars aren't reissued, so what would that mean for my modern remake?

And my early 70s vintage Laney? Perhaps an old Wolsley or something.

So which amps are the Ford Fiestas (Marshall MGs?) and which are the Lambourghinis (Matchless? Boogie Mk 5?) and what about all the ones in between?

Anyway... had to share that...

rcaz

Would something like a Fender Twin be one of those big Toyota pickup trucks? Basic (super-clean, huge headroom) workhorse (takes pedals really well) solid (big and heavy)?

ianflynn

I have a ford fiesta and a marshall mg100. nice

rgjmce

ianflynn wrote: »

I have a ford fiesta and a marshall mg100. nice

i have the 1.6 litre 250MG

-=al=-

ive a ford fiesta and tsl100

hi5

Grolschevik

Aye, Fiesta here too! No room for saving for a flash car what with all the nice amps out there to be had...

I like the twin/pickup analogy.

There are so many parameters for the analogy, though: cost, image, flashiness, perceived status symbol, versatility, reliability, even country of origin and age...

CianRyan

Hmm...

I guess i have a Suzuki Swift. (Micro Cube) Not the nicest, but small and fun. -

There's the Zimmer Quicksilver. (Peavey Bandit) Horrible, big, ugly and American.-

And the Nissan Skyline R34. (Peavey Triple XXX) Bit of a dark horse, under stated and not many of them around. Just let it, and it'll rip your head off. -

Links to pictures, for those non car head. Fug it, i'm embedding the pictures.

Welease

MG = Bus.. on a rainy day... without the exact change.....

rgjmce

Welease wrote: »

MG = Bus.. on a rainy day... without the exact change.....

no simply and reliable - Fiesta

CianRyan

You forgot shít and headache inducing.
But hey, some people love the bus. :rolleyes:

rgjmce

CianRyan wrote: »

You forgot shít and headache inducing.
But hey, some people love the bus. :rolleyes:

we are never gonna agree on this are we cian? lol

CianRyan

rgjmce wrote: »

we are never gonna agree on this are we cian? lol

Haha, probably not, no.
Just waiting for you to get something a little nicer when you can afford it, then you'll see.
Anyway, going a bit off topic.

I want a classic 1966 Jaguar XJ13, smooth, great runner and with a bit of bite.
(Hot Rod Deville)

smur89

I have a fiat punto to fit my massive Ampeg svt4 and 10x4 cab into the back....

i missed the point of this thread.... :O

ball ox

Mines a Jeep Rubicon

Orange AD30 & 2X12

Karl Hungus

Hmm...



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Dord

I guess my Harmony guitar amp is probably something like this...



They were both made in '62 and are small, loud, noisy and a lot of fun.


My Genz Benz Shuttle bass amp is something like this...



Tesla Roadster (electric car capable of 0-60mph in under 4seconds.)

They're both sleek, lightweight, very powerful and use a more efficient "engine".
The shuttle has a Class D power amplifier module.

spoonbadger

CianRyan wrote: »

Haha, probably not, no.
Just waiting for you to get something a little nicer when you can afford it, then you'll see.
Anyway, going a bit off topic.

I want a classic 1966 Jaguar XJ13, smooth, great runner and with a bit of bite.
(Hot Rod Deville)

Lol, that car would be an original fender deluxe reverb. Sleek, small and great power for the size.

A hot rod deville is like a modern mustang with engine trouble. Big, clunky, and not as good as the original 60's mustangs :pac:.

spoonbadger

Karl Hungus wrote: »

Hmm...

More of a boeing 747

Big, noisy and way too many controls .

Dord

spoonbadger wrote: »

A hot rod deville is like a modern mustang with engine trouble. Big, clunky, and not as good as the original 60's mustangs :pac:.

It's funny 'cos it's true!


Oh I totally forgot my Microcube.

kranog

And of course...


1965 Buick Riviera


Vox AC30

Karl Hungus

spoonbadger wrote: »

More of a boeing 747

Boeing make cars now?

felim

Marshall Silver Jubilee =

mattfender

My hot rod deluxe

Hmmm...if your amp was an Audi TT would it try to be in front of everyone on the m50?? Shredding so fast..:pac:

Dord

felim wrote: »

Marshall Silver Jubilee =

You should have posted a '77 Rolls Royce Phantom VI which is otherwise known as the "Silver Jubilee". :pac:

Made in England too... although I'm not sure whether your Marshall is.

Grolschevik

mattfender wrote: »

My hot rod deluxe

Hmmm...if your amp was an Audi TT would it try to be in front of everyone on the m50?? Shredding so fast..:pac:

My Ford Fiesta tries to be in front of everyone on the M50. Tries and fails...

spoonbadger

Dord wrote: »

Made in England too... although I'm not sure whether your Marshall is.

Burn! :pac:

mattfender

Grolschevik wrote: »

My Ford Fiesta tries to be in front of everyone on the M50. Tries and fails...

Same.......







until my fiesta got a new clutch :pac: screw you audi suit heads:cool:

ianflynn

Grolschevik wrote: »

My Ford Fiesta tries to be in front of everyone on the M50. Tries and fails...

mattfender wrote: »

Same.......







until my fiesta got a new clutch :pac: screw you audi suit heads:cool:

mine doesnt cos its an ST
my amp on the other hand