amp for practice and gigs

Csaba Varszegi (1686)

Guitar Equipment Forum · 10/29/2005 9:42 AM

Hi,

i know it's probably a question that is often asked here, so i'll try to be more specific.

I want to buy a new amplifier for practicing and possibly also for gigging (smaller gigs). I'd prefer a marshall. Now my questions is how much power i'd need. Is 40W enough or should i go for at least for 60W or more?

I play rock (not metal), so i don't just need distortion, but also a nice clean sound. But than again, i like to crank it up a little too sometimes! :)
Oh yeah i forgot to mention: of course i prefer a tube amp! ;)

What would YOU buy?
Thanks for any advice!

Csaba

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Re: amp for practice and gigs

10/29/2005 10:26 AM

Inactive Member wrote:

I have been singing the praises and virtues of the Tech21 Trademark 60 for years. It is a versitile 60 watt amp that sounds great plays great and has never faled me for any style of music that I need to cover.

You can hear sounds samples here: [url=http://www.tech21nyc.com]Tech 21[/url]

Cin

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Re: amp for practice and gigs

10/30/2005 5:40 AM

Csaba Varszegi (1686) wrote:

Hi,

Thanks, it sounds nice. I am considering chosing "by ear" in a store... without being biased by my guitar heros :). The only back side of this way is that it can get really expensive. :D
Well, we'll see...

Csaba

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Re: amp for practice and gigs

10/30/2005 11:36 PM

Redmond Militante (957) wrote:

marshall jcm 800 50 watt combo. that's your amp.

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Re: amp for practice and gigs

10/31/2005 12:54 PM

Peter Kiley (890) wrote:

I love the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe. Nice clean sound and a good rock overdrive. In either the 1x12 or the 2x12 configuration.