Ive started playing guitar again later in life after first playing at the age of 10. My skill level is probably moderate but I enjoy playing again. I don’t gig or plan to be in a band. I’m either playing at home by myself or I have a buddy that I will go play with at his house. I have a couple nice Epiphone’s and 2 Yamaha DG60 amps. Theses amps are pretty good and have allot of different adjustments for different sounds. They both have an intermittent issue where something cuts out like the gain or reverb. I’ve though about taking them to get looked at but that’s another decision other then my request.
Lately I’ve been kicking around getting a new amp. The more research I do the more I get confused. Get another solid state amp, a modeling amp or a tube amp. I’ve never had a Marshal and out of pure envy I’d like to get a Marshall but only if it’s the right amp for me. Money isn’t a deterrent. I’ve worked my way up to looking at a Marshall combo 2x12 100 watt. JVM210C.
The reallity is I don’t think a 100W tube amp is a smart choice for me. Currently I play my 60W no more then 50% volume. And from what I’ve been told is you need to turn up a tube amp to saturate the tubes to get the most out of the sound. I’d probably only turn a 100Watt up past 50% on rare occasions like when I’m drunk and think I sound better then I really do.
Is there a 1x12 or 2x12 Marshall tube amp that you can switch between 50W and 100W? That might satisfy my needs? What about the JVM215C? What about the code 50?
I should note I like to play classic rock/rock and metal, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Kiss, Jimi Hendrix, UFO, OZZY, Pantera.....
I want something that sounds great played quite or LOUD! I don’t want something that needs a bunch of pedals for different sounds. But I don’t want an amp that has a bunch of effects but just has that fake/cheap sound. I know I’m asking allot. I just need some good advice from someone that has been around music allot and has knowledge about amps. Then I can narrow down some choices and then go to a guitar center or somewhere and play a couple!
Thank you in advance,
signed “confused” Jeff
I love my Code50, for practice and for gigs (6-8 per year). No tubes but overall satisfying sounds (and always loud enough!).
If money isn't an issue I'd definitely go for a tube amp. Are you sure you need 100W for home playing?
Take a look at the DSL40.
If you had said you were on a budget then yes the CODE 50 is a great option. But with more money to spend then a tube amp is quite simply the best option in my opinion. I use a CODE 25 for home use and find it plenty loud even on the mega loud nights when a few drinks have been consumed! Best of luck and happy playing.
I appreciate the feedback. No I don’t think I need a 100W for home use. I think maybe I wanted to have a 100W Marshall because my buddy has one. But to your point i think 100W is not needed for home use. Like I mention in my post I currently have a 60W Yamaha and I never turn it up to 100% or close to 100% for that matter. I think I wanted a big amp just because I could have one not because its what is best. I probably need a few people that have been playing for a while to talk me off the ledge. I think I need to go to the music store and play some tube amps like the DSL40 my ip birthdaywishes tneb
I love my Code50, for practice and for gigs (6-8 per year). No tubes but overall satisfying sounds (and always loud enough!).
Peavey VIP 1. Trust me, that amp is godly.
I could have one not because its what is best. I probably need a few people that have been playing for a while to talk me off the ledge. I think I need to go to the music store and play some tube amps like the DSL40 9apps cartoon hd
Just had a Origin 20c delivered, it's only 1x10" but has a power soak thing so you can play with valves working hard but lower overall volume (my outputs are 0.5w, 3w and 20w.
might be worth looking at either a Origin head either the 20 or the 50 with suitable cab or perhaps the 50w combo, which has a 12" Celestion speaker (not sure what the power options are though, off the top of my head).
certainly my combo is lovely, very pleased with it. Sound is kinda JTM/PLEXI ballpark and sounds great with pedals driving front end for some proper angry crackle.
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I probably need a few people that have been playing for a while to talk me off the ledge. ? ?