65 amps

[bartyclue]

Is anyone here using 65 amps? My guitar players both use them and they just kill me as to how good they sound. They aint cheap either. They use a Royal Albert and a SOHO with a 2x12 cabinet. They also make an apollo bass amp. I'm curious if anyone has tried the apollo... could be my next purchase...

[jingle_jangle]

65 amps???

I barely use 7 when my Dual Showman is cranked!

[jps]

What if they were ÷13?

[doctorwho]

I have not tried one, but I just went to the website and saw that they are based on an EL84 power tube design. IMO, I prefer 6L6 power tube designed amps (vintage Fenders, modern Kustom Coupe series).

I also saw that the amps are a bit expensive (IMO), so I would recommend 'test driving' one if at all possible before spending that kind of money.

[whojamfan]

65 Amps really sound awesome, IMHO.
Their designs aren't rehashes of classic amps, and they have a sound all their own. Top notch components and handwired, these amps are built right.
Don't let the tube compliment fool you, they really have their own sound. I had a 6v6 equipped Empire head just floor me, and I'm an El-34 Hiwatt guy. I would trade my 1975 4 hole DR504 head for that amp any day of the week. In fact, I'm considering selling my Hiwatt halfstack to buy one.
I also tried one that had an ef86 and 12ax7 preamp that just sounded rich and full. Wow.
Expensive? Yes, but so is a Cadillac

[paologregorio]

I think they sound killer!

I like the Divided by 13 brand as well. Both brands are sweet. . . and spendy.