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65 amps
Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 8:08 pm
by 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...
Re: 65 amps
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 11:44 am
by jingle_jangle
65 amps???
I barely use 7 when my Dual Showman is cranked!
Re: 65 amps
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 1:48 pm
by jps
What if they were รท13?
Re: 65 amps
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 2:04 pm
by 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.
Re: 65 amps
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 12:12 am
by 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
Re: 65 amps
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 12:26 am
by paologregorio
I think they sound killer!
I like the Divided by 13 brand as well. Both brands are sweet. . . and spendy.