Amp suggestions please

sashua · Post by **sashua** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 6:14 am

Does anyone have any suggestions for a small amp with killer tone that will give me that bell-like sound that can cut through glass?

Vox was on the short list but the new stuff is garbage and the classic stuff is either too expensive or a fixer's delight.

I'm not married to Vox so I am open to all suggestions. I want a small combo amp with one or two 12's and a tone that is all about blues and British Invasion and nothing that recalls an 80's hairband.

Russ

P.S. My main axe is a 350V63

admin · Post by **admin** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 6:41 am

I suggest trying here and look at the YCV40 WR.

soundmasterg · Post by **soundmasterg** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 6:36 pm

If you had the money I'd suggest one of the new Marshall 18 watt amps. But they are serious dough. You could have someone build a kit for you...there are LOTS of kits around for those. Check out www.as84.com and http://www.18watt.com/, and probably Hoffman and Weber have kits too.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 11:47 am

Russell, I have bought a couple of the new Kustom 36 Coupe amps and love them. They are two-channel (clean and lead), all-tube, 36-Watt 6L6 powered and 12AX7 pre-amped, have one special-design 12" speaker, and sound great. The last one I got new on eBay with a "Second Chance Offer" of $370 plus shipping - a total of less than $400, which I think was a great deal.

If you can find a shop nearby that has one you can try out, do it.