Author Topic: My Mules are Coming, Now I Need Help Getting Another Amp! (Read 6441 times)

Crazy Gra · « **on:** March 07, 2006, 08:36:41 PM »

The Mules were shipped to Aus. yesterday.

Mmmm, Gold engraved covers on a wine red Tokai LC80 with the most ebony looking rosewood fret board I've ever seen.

But bugger the look, it's the sound that's got me drooling with anticipation.

I think I'm gonna have to get a Marshall combo or something "British" to do them justice.

Any suggestions for an amp to give me good 'ol classic rock sound? I should say I have a thing for low powered valve combos (I don't gig).

sambo · « **Reply #1 on:** March 07, 2006, 08:40:06 PM »

you have a thing for low powered valve combos meaning... you like them???

if thats the case lol then what about a laney lc15 or lc30???

dave_mc · « **Reply #2 on:** March 07, 2006, 08:44:27 PM »

cornford carrerra.

:D

haven't tried it, but the hellcat is pretty sweet- and you can change the power tube and pre amp tubes when it's on standby! :D

it's dear, though.

HJM · « **Reply #3 on:** March 07, 2006, 09:32:08 PM »

Quote from: dave_mc

cornford carrerra.

:D

and you can change the power tube and pre amp tubes when it's on standby! :D

it's dear, though.

Burnt fingers all round then.....hotswappin valves doesn't do them much good, hot valves break easy!

The Groove Tubes single ended amp is quite nice, recently played a really nice sounding Cornell Rambler, it was loaded with a vintage 30 so it had a bit more of a british edge o the tone. Matamp (shamless plug) do some nice sounding amps too.

You could go Marshall but you'd be looking at at least 50w for a combo that had a half decent classic rock tone.

You'll love the mules btw!

One last thing - aren't we in the wrong area for gear talk???

_tom_ · « **Reply #4 on:** March 07, 2006, 10:07:15 PM »

MINIMAT! I'd love one for home usage.

markofled · « **Reply #5 on:** March 07, 2006, 11:00:37 PM »

id go for a small laney combo great british tone better then modern marshalls (personal opinion) also there really well priced!

indysmith · « **Reply #6 on:** March 07, 2006, 11:17:30 PM »

REALLY need to know what ur budget is i think mate tbh

Crazy Gra · « **Reply #7 on:** March 08, 2006, 01:14:30 AM »

Thanks to all so far...........

Oops sorry re the wrong area post.

Anyhow I have a budget of up to $AUD3000 (1200 pounds?), not excactly boutique money but should give me a huge choice in a small combo. I like a nice clean sound as well.......

Are those Laney's known to be reliable?

I'm not overly concerned about the badge on the front being Vox/Marshall or anything else, just that it should be lower power with the British sound.

tewboss · « **Reply #8 on:** March 08, 2006, 01:35:47 AM »

I've heard negative things about the quality of Laney amps, but having never owned one myself I can't say whether those comments are true. Laney do certainly seem to be selling more amps recently so they must be doing something right thought.

Are there any home-grown amp companies in Australia? It might be worth looking into it as you won't have to pay the cost of import duty on top. And if something goes wrong with it then you should get better support.

Searcher · « **Reply #9 on:** March 08, 2006, 03:34:31 AM »

Quote from: Crazy Gra

Anyhow I have a budget of up to $AUD3000 (1200 pounds?), not excactly boutique money but should give me a huge choice in a small combo. I like a nice clean sound as well.......

This guy makes the best sounding amps I've heard: Kingsley Amps. Kills BadCat amps, Orange, Marshall, etc. He's also friendly and responds well to emails.

indysmith · « **Reply #10 on:** March 08, 2006, 07:56:38 AM »

Quote from: tewboss

I've heard negative things about the quality of Laney amps, but having never owned one myself I can't say whether those comments are true. Laney do certainly seem to be selling more amps recently so they must be doing something right thought.

Their more recent ones are of a MUCH higher quality than those built in the 80s so i've heard (never having tried a bad Laney :P )

froglord · « **Reply #11 on:** March 08, 2006, 09:52:23 AM »

Quote from: _tom_

MINIMAT! I'd love one for home usage.

You're not wrong, Tom.

Mules + Xotic RC Booster + Minimat = TOTAL SONIC NIRVANA

:harp:

dave_mc · « **Reply #12 on:** March 08, 2006, 12:54:26 PM »

Quote from: HJM

Burnt fingers all round then.....hotswappin valves doesn't do them much good, hot valves break easy!

yeah, hayden- i think I read you're meant to leave it for a while on standby or something to let them cool down... (although that doesn't make sense, since the point of standby is to KEEP the valves warm... i'm confused now)

I'm not certain

:lol:

markofled · « **Reply #13 on:** March 08, 2006, 04:16:50 PM »

Ive got a laney gh50l ive never had any problems with it and its built like a tank. The reviews are good on harmony central and ive seen 5 star reviews for laney amps in guitarist.

sambo · « **Reply #14 on:** March 08, 2006, 04:30:43 PM »

yer havent had ANY problems with my battered laney lc30 so far....