Low Wattage valve amps - Help me decide

[Floyd Pepper]

Every time I Switch it on and hit that first chord I get a big grin on my face.

I've had my Harlequin for a year now and every time I plug in I'm amazed by how good it sounds.  I picked mine up for £350.  Now might be a good time to look for second hand Harlequin's as the Carrera's just come out.

[Brow]

Thanx for the posts guys :)

I recently spoke to Denis Cornell about getting a 1x12 Romany instead of a 1x10 and he quoted me a price of £580, which is about £100 more than the standard Romany.

I've just had a look into those Cornford Harlequin, and they do look to be great amps, just what I'm after.

The only thing that concerns me about them is that in an earlier post someone described them as being modern sounding. Whereas I usually prefer vintage sounding amps :)

I'll keep on the lookout and see how I go :D

Craig

[Floyd Pepper]

Might have been me that described the Harlequin as modern sounding compared to a Cornell.  If it was it was based on what I've read not 1st hand experience as I've never played a Cornell.

[Brow]

Might have been me that described the Harlequin as modern sounding compared to a Cornell.  If it was it was based on what I've read not 1st hand experience as I've never played a Cornell.

Thanks for clearing that up :)

The Cornell Romany that I tried had a 6L6 valve for the power amp, so I'd put it in the same category as small Fender amps. I've usually used Marshalls, Oranges and Fender amps, so I s'ppose I go for that 'vintage' sorta tone.

I'll try and find a Harlequin and give it a test drive :)

[Drac]

-Sounds like you've already narrowed down the competition, but how about Z-vex Nano Amp?
 - Anybody have any experience with this one watt tube monster?
 just curious...Drac

[Brow]

-Sounds like you've already narrowed down the competition, but how about Z-vex Nano Amp?
 - Anybody have any experience with this one watt tube monster?
 just curious...Drac

Hey Drac,

I had considered the Nano Head, and the sound clips do sound good, but at 1/2 a w I wouldn't be able to use it at small gigs like I could the Cornell, Corndford or the Matamp Minimat.

Then again, 1/2 wouldn't be as 'intrusive' as the 2.5-10w power ratings of the other amps. So, in theory, the Nano would make the more useful recording/practise amp :)