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Topic: Amp recommendation |
Andy Henriksen
From:
Michigan, USA
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Posted 7 Aug 2015 9:54 am |
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Hi all,
I am looking for a tube amp in the 15-20 watt range, ideally fairly inexpensive, to pair with my stringmaster for mostly classic country and honky tonk stuff (Hank and ET through Waylon).
Any suggestions? There's a Fender Blues Jr. on sale through Craigslist locally that seems in the right ballpark price- and size-wise. What are your thought of that?
Others to keep an eye out for? |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 7 Aug 2015 5:49 pm
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| no personal experience, but i've heard nothing but good about the blues jr. |
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Les Cargill
From:
Oklahoma City, Ok, USA
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Posted 7 Aug 2015 6:39 pm
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I'd at least try the Super Champ X2. The A channel is pretty clean and the whole amp is a lot less boxy sounding than a Blues Junior.
There's a small infinity of 15-20 watt amps out there. Good luck with your search. |
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Joe Burke
From:
Toronto, Canada
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Posted 7 Aug 2015 6:41 pm
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| I have a blues jr. It's about 15 years old. I think it's great. Every now and then I get wondering about other amps, but I always return to it. |
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Gary Meixner
From:
New York, USA
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Posted 8 Aug 2015 6:42 am
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Andy,
In my opinion the Blues Jr. is a good choice for what you have described. You should be able to get one used fairly cheap, $350-400, and at 15 watts the thing is pretty loud and has good tone. I have posted often about the Fender Blues Jr. I have used mine for about ten years. Over this time I have made a number of modifications to it which are simple to do and not expensive, but even unmodified the amp performs well. I am surprised at how reliable the thing has been, plus light weight and versatile. Check out my other posts for more detailed info.
Good luck,
Gary Meixner |
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Brad Bechtel
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Posted 8 Aug 2015 11:25 am
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Moved to Electronics from Steel Without Pedals.
What's your budget?
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Wade Dawson
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 12 Aug 2015 8:16 pm amps
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| I have both the Fender super champ and the blues jr 3 love em both. But I prefer the Peavey session 400 for my big gigs. Cheers |
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