Valve Amp.

Codmate · 30 Nov 2006 at 14:20

I've been looking at the Vox AC15 for similar duties:
http://www.voxamps.co.uk/products/ac15/ac15cc.htm

Another great one would be the Fender Princeton Recording amp:
http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=2152000000

...but that's very expensive in comparison.

The only problem with recording with valve combos is the valve rattle - which can be addressed by using something like this:
http://herbiesaudiolab.home.att.net/

...but that issue can also be solved by using a seperate head and cab.
I'm wondering if getting an Epi VJ head and running it into the speakers on my Vibrolux would be a good idea?

Blackvault · 30 Nov 2006 at 14:37

Si. said:
They are going for £299, 15/7w switchable

Power 15 Watts 'Class A' / 7 Watts 'Class A'
Channel Controls Gain / Tone / Volume
Preamp Valves 2 x 12AX7
Power Valves 2 x EL84
Case 1.5 mm Zintec Chassis w/ Steel Vented Top
Accessories Padded Gig Bag Included

more info here:

http://www.orangeamps.com/tinyterror/

Yeah got an extremely good write up in Guitarist. The only problem I see is that 15/7 Watts is too loud for your home. Remember that 5 watts is only half as loud as a 50Watt at full bore.

Blackvault

Si. · 30 Nov 2006 at 15:07

Blackvault said:
Yeah got an extremely good write up in Guitarist. The only problem I see is that 15/7 Watts is too loud for your home. Remember that 5 watts is only half as loud as a 50Watt at full bore.

Blackvault

I didn't know that..

So what I really need is a Valve amp with a headphone socket

Blackvault · 30 Nov 2006 at 15:45

Si. said:
I didn't know that..

So what I really need is a Valve amp with a headphone socket

LOL yeah. That's why the Zvex would be ideal at 1 Watt although they are expensive.

Blackvault

Dr.EM · 30 Nov 2006 at 15:56

If you know what your doing you can build your own for much less cost:

http://www.diyguitarist.com

- Guitar amps

- Firefly (seems most suitable)

Blackvault · 30 Nov 2006 at 16:11

The firefly costs over $120 however for $99 the Epiphone Junior Head or Combo can be had. I would therefore that the price difference would still be evident in UK £ as well.

Blackvault

Blackvault · 1 Dec 2006 at 22:57

Made any decisions yet Si?

Blackvault

Si. · 2 Dec 2006 at 19:43

Not yet.. still investigating.. although the Valve Junior is getting excellent writeups.. very interested to know what you think of yours.

At the moment I'm edging towards *** Tiny Terror and a 1x12 cab.. Althouhg it may be a little loud for bedroom practice

Blackvault · 2 Dec 2006 at 19:48

Si. said:
Not yet.. still investigating.. although the Valve Junior is getting excellent writeups.. very interested to know what you think of yours.

At the moment I'm edging towards *** Tiny Terror and a 1x12 cab.. Althouhg it may be a little loud for bedroom practice

My Valve Junior ships on Monday and will hopefully arrive on Tuesday. I can give you tone report then. The Tiny Terror and the Valve Junior are probably still too loud for you. Would you be using this amp for anything other than bedroom playing? You have msn?

Blackvault

Si. · 3 Dec 2006 at 21:23

Don't really use MSN...

Initially it will just be for bedrom stuff (at least until i can find people to jam with)..

I was thinking of getting a Hot Plate to drop the volume down, but their not cheap.

Just out of curiosity, **** type of stuff do you play? and whay guitar do you use?

Blackvault · 3 Dec 2006 at 23:02

Si. said:
Don't really use MSN...

Initially it will just be for bedrom stuff (at least until i can find people to jam with)..

I was thinking of getting a Hot Plate to drop the volume down, but their not cheap.

Just out of curiosity, **** type of stuff do you play? and whay guitar do you use?

Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Who, John Mayall and the Blues Breakers, Cream - Mainly Marshall blues based music. Guitars - I use a 1980 Gibson Les Paul and a 1977 Fender Stratocaster.

Blackvault

Naffa · 4 Dec 2006 at 00:55

Not bad.

I've got a little Fenton Weil 15W Valve amp. I paid £20 for it and have since found out that it's pre-1966 and is worth >£100.

Wouldn't really ever gig with it, just use it for a bit of casual home recording as it gives a really nice warm sound and compliments my £100 Strat nicely.

Blackvault · 4 Dec 2006 at 10:18

naffa said:
Not bad.

I've got a little Fenton Weil 15W Valve amp. I paid £20 for it and have since found out that it's pre-1966 and is worth >£100.

Wouldn't really ever gig with it, just use it for a bit of casual home recording as it gives a really nice warm sound and compliments my £100 Strat nicely.

Nice find. You got any pictures and sound clips?

Blackvault

Naffa · 4 Dec 2006 at 15:37

Sadly not, but when I get home I'll try and sort something out.

Blackvault · 5 Dec 2006 at 19:41

OK I got my Valve Junior today although the company shipped a combo instead of a head and charged me for a head, so back it goes. I have had a wee play mind. It sounds a bit boxy and buzzy although I'm sure its down to the combo. Volume wise it isn't that loud. Nice break up around 2 o'clock

Blackvault

Naffa · 5 Dec 2006 at 20:16

Ahh.

Nice to have the opportunity to play something else though as well I guess.

Blackvault · 5 Dec 2006 at 22:19

naffa said:
Ahh.

Nice to have the opportunity to play something else though as well I guess.

Yes at times the Marshall can be annoying. I usually play it with the volume at 7. There is no master volume mind.

Blackvault

Si. · 5 Dec 2006 at 23:20

I must admit, I've been doing some research and I'm edging towards amarshall.. Just not sure which one. The Epiphone get;s good writeups but there's something about it only having a volume controll that put's me off.

Ted.B · 7 Dec 2006 at 07:41

Matamp do a low wattage model known as a MiniMat, head only but they will make a combo if you ask them. The design brief was obviously driven for the bedroom-home studio market. Made in UK with point to point wiring so not cheap but nice all the same.

http://www.matamp.co.uk/minimat.htm

Naffa · 7 Dec 2006 at 11:18

Blackvault said:
Yes at times the Marshall can be annoying. I usually play it with the volume at 7. There is no master volume mind.

Blackvault

Does yours not go upto 11? :eek: