heads up on a new epiphone valve head

[Spook Fish]

The 60 cycle hum is the only thing that gets my goat about this little amp.
however, it's only really noticable at low volumes through the 8" speaker.

you dont notice as much through the 4x12, and certainly not when you have a drummer & bassist playing as well.

the heads version is probably the better option, because Epiphone aint the best at making speakers. plus, all you need is a good 2x12 / 4x12 and yer in instant overdrive territory. i would like to try a 15" too.

More beef than Bernard Matthews!!

[_tom_]

If I have a spare £100 ever, I'm probably gonna buy the head to try out. Sounds like it'll be just what I'm after. Does it ever get harsh though?

[Searcher]

The 60 cycle hum is the only thing that gets my goat about this little amp.
however, it's only really noticable at low volumes through the 8" speaker.

you dont notice as much through the 4x12, and certainly not when you have a drummer & bassist playing as well.

the heads version is probably the better option, because Epiphone aint the best at making speakers. plus, all you need is a good 2x12 / 4x12 and yer in instant overdrive territory. i would like to try a 15" too.

More beef than Bernard Matthews!!

The head version is better, from what I've heard.  They altered the wiring to reduce the hum.

[Tinus]

If I have a spare £100 ever, I'm probably gonna buy the head to try out. Sounds like it'll be just what I'm after. Does it ever get harsh though?

It can made to sound harsh which is controllable with the guitars tone and volume controls and/or your picking strenght. The stock EL84 isn't that great either and can sound a bit ragged at higher volumes. Replacing it for a better one would probably be a good idea.

[Elliot]

I am told the combo smooths out with some good quality valves and a better speaker like a Jensen P8Q

The one thing the Epis have is a dark tone - much darker than a Fender Pro/Blues Junior - I don't know if new valves would sparkle up the sound.