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Post by Martin on Sept 9, 2014 11:15:31 GMT
Maybe, it depends which amp you go for. Some are part valve (pre-amp stage) too, so there's quite a selection.
The modelling amps can be good for a wide range of sounds.
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Post by rodders on Sept 9, 2014 11:28:32 GMT
It's all very confusing. I think I'd prefer a valve amp, but would it sound a bit gay having a 1w amp??
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Post by Martin on Sept 9, 2014 12:34:16 GMT
It's all very confusing. I think I'd prefer a valve amp, but would it sound a bit gay having a 1w amp?? Yes. Yes it would.   Don't worry, it sounds WAY louder than you'd expect. Why not just treat yourself to a couple of hours in guitar shops trying some out?  |
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Post by Martin on Sept 9, 2014 12:50:08 GMT
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Post by rodders on Sept 9, 2014 14:55:50 GMT
It's all very confusing. I think I'd prefer a valve amp, but would it sound a bit gay having a 1w amp?? Yes. Yes it would. Don't worry, it sounds WAY louder than you'd expect. Why not just treat yourself to a couple of hours in guitar shops trying some out? I think I might have to!! I'll need to learn something to play first! I'm off to that there London in a couple of weeks time, so I might venture down to the fabled Denmark Street and see if there is anything. |
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Post by rodders on Sept 9, 2014 15:01:48 GMT
I know size isn't everything, but I think I'd like an amp that couldn't fit in my pocket!! It does look cool though... This looks more like it |
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Post by Martin on Sept 9, 2014 15:15:42 GMT
I'll need to learn something to play first! I'm off to that there London in a couple of weeks time, so I might venture down to the fabled Denmark Street and see if there is anything. Smoke on the Water or Stairway to Heaven  Guitar shop staff LOVE IT when customers come in and play these classics  If you're feeling frisky, try Sweet Child O' Mine, a more modern masterpiece |
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Post by grayn on Sept 9, 2014 15:37:17 GMT
Thed Fender Mustang combos sre good, for not a lot of cash.
No valves but plenty of effects, that are easy to access/use.
What electric are you after, Rodders?
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Post by michaelm on Sept 9, 2014 19:03:11 GMT
It's all very confusing. I think I'd prefer a valve amp, but would it sound a bit gay having a 1w amp?? I was using a Blackstar HT1 in a shop recently - I reckon it's more than loud enough for home use. |
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Post by chris501 on Sept 9, 2014 20:46:47 GMT
I'll need to learn something to play first! I'm off to that there London in a couple of weeks time, so I might venture down to the fabled Denmark Street and see if there is anything. Smoke on the Water or Stairway to Heaven Guitar shop staff LOVE IT when customers come in and play these classics If you're feeling frisky, try Sweet Child O' Mine, a more modern masterpiece Enter Sandman and any sort of Muse song are the ones that get me reaching for the snips nowadays! |
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Post by ocarolan on Sept 9, 2014 22:34:25 GMT
............................... my tired and pregnant missus............... ...whoa there - bit of a throwaway remark for such great news there Ross - many congrats! Hope all proceeds according to plan etc etc. When due? Keith |
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Post by rodders on Sept 10, 2014 8:34:12 GMT
Thed Fender Mustang combos sre good, for not a lot of cash. No valves but plenty of effects, that are easy to access/use. What electric are you after, Rodders? I'm leaning towards one of the PRS SE models, but I'm open to suggestions. I definitely prefer the Les Paul style shapes, and it has to make me look hard AND cool. |
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Post by rodders on Sept 10, 2014 8:35:22 GMT
............................... my tired and pregnant missus............... ...whoa there - bit of a throwaway remark for such great news there Ross - many congrats! Hope all proceeds according to plan etc etc. When due? Keith Thanks Keith  So far everything is going according to plan and should be due early March! |
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Post by rodders on Sept 10, 2014 8:36:33 GMT
I'll need to learn something to play first! I'm off to that there London in a couple of weeks time, so I might venture down to the fabled Denmark Street and see if there is anything. Smoke on the Water or Stairway to Heaven Guitar shop staff LOVE IT when customers come in and play these classics If you're feeling frisky, try Sweet Child O' Mine, a more modern masterpiece I'm thinking Stairway to Heaven, but I'll play it ironically  |
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Post by grayn on Sept 10, 2014 17:37:59 GMT
Rodders: If you want to look cool and hard, it's gotta be one of these:  Hagstrom Tremar P90  Ibanez AR720FM |
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