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John Harmon

 

From:
Virginia, USA
Post  Posted 6 Feb 2025 6:36 am    
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Morning all, little background. Have 2 steels I enjoy an SX 8 string and a Remington D8, most playing is practice and a jam session once a week. I now use a Fender Acoustasonic 40 and it does ok. If I turn it up, but when I do it makes a bit of noise(rainfall sound). I would like a new amp, 50-60 watts, and stay around $400 or less if possible. I do like Sweetwater to work with so that would be a plus. Just want something that sounds good with my steels, any suggestions? And thanks ahead of time. John
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Ken Metcalf


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San Antonio Texas USA
Post  Posted 6 Feb 2025 7:22 am    
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With SweetWater I would recommend Fender Tonemaster.
There are many others but not with financing.
I am sure others will chime in with more suggestions.
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John Harmon

 

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Virginia, USA
Post  Posted 6 Feb 2025 7:44 am    
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Thanks Ken will look at that. Anyone ever tried a Laney? They have interesting one but slightly over budget. John
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Ken Metcalf


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Post  Posted 6 Feb 2025 9:45 am    
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You want a good amount of clean headroom.
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MSA 12 String E9th/B6th Universal.
Little Walter PF-89.
Bunch of stomp boxes
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Bobby Martin

 

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Virginia, USA
Post  Posted 12 Feb 2025 6:50 am     amp
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Hey John, if your budget is under $400.00, consider the Fender Champion 40. Light weight, multiple effects, gets plenty loud. I replaced the Chinese speaker with a Jensen, sounds great for rehearsals and low volume gigs. Available from Amazon.
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Robert Parent

 

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Gillette, WY
Post  Posted 12 Feb 2025 8:30 am    
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Check this one out as it gets good reviews:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Kata100mk3--boss-katana-100-gen-3-100-watt-1-by-12-inch-combo-amplifier

There is also a 50W version for a few dollars less.

Robert
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