Author Topic: Looking for a Vintage toned amp (Read 11508 times)

everton_fc · « **on:** April 18, 2007, 10:05:23 AM »

Hi, wondering if anyone can suggest anything...

I'm after (preferably).... Single channel amp, with the kind of depth of a Fender Twin type amp but with smooth overdrive. Ideally 50watts (no more) in either a 2x12" or 4x12".

I'm not into modern tones like a TSL or DSL or similar and I'm not looking for an all out blues sound either. Kind of thing I'm lookin for is very full sounding, lets the guitar shine through, a fair amount of bottom end.

I thought maybe a Soldano Hot Rod 50 but that sounds quite modern sounding too. I also thought a JCM800 but that lacks a bit of bottom end for my liking (well in the combo I played through)

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Twinfan · « **Reply #1 on:** April 18, 2007, 10:15:10 AM »

The new Marshall Vintage Modern combo might be right up your street. I tried one out the other day and was VERY impressed. I'll be picking up a head in the future when used ones start knocking about. KT66 valves gives a very vintage tone with a nice spongy midrange. I wasn't impressed with the high gain setting but on low gain it sounded brilliant.

Ted · « **Reply #2 on:** April 18, 2007, 11:29:24 AM »

Check out http://www.matamp.co.uk/kinghead.htm

Best British built amps today.

Or visit them at the LGS in a few weeks.

Twinfan · « **Reply #3 on:** April 18, 2007, 12:34:08 PM »

I've tried the King Street too - better than the Marshall :D

Ratrod · « **Reply #4 on:** April 18, 2007, 12:37:52 PM »

How about a Fender Custom Vibrolux Revereb?

I've heard great things about this amp. I'm interested in one myself.

Ted · « **Reply #5 on:** April 18, 2007, 12:38:51 PM »

Here's mine. I love it.

horsehead · « **Reply #6 on:** April 18, 2007, 01:53:24 PM »

Though these guys are starting to sway me towards the matamp, the other option is the Cornford Hellcat or MK50, both beautiful amps to play

CUBE · « **Reply #7 on:** April 18, 2007, 02:08:06 PM »

have you tried the Fuchs ods50?

rahnooo · « **Reply #8 on:** April 18, 2007, 02:14:49 PM »

Quote from: Ted

Here's mine. I love it.

Ahhh I thought it was you Ted. Nice to see another matamp forumite on these here boards :)

I know the Kingstreet has been mentionned by a few people, but what about a 1224 as well? Single channel, smooth sounding overdrive, full sounding, lets the guitar shine through? Ticks all of those boxes in my book.

*Rahnooo*

_tom_ · « **Reply #9 on:** April 18, 2007, 02:19:23 PM »

Matamp would be good, but probably quite expensive?

If you like british tones, a Laney would be good. I believe Laney have more low mid than your typical Marshall, so could perhaps give you more of a deeper sound. With 6L6's in it, I imagine the sound would have more bottom end and grit, I've not tried them - I may at some point though.

Ted · « **Reply #10 on:** April 18, 2007, 02:23:23 PM »

Hey Rahnoo - Tis true, but I've never played the 1224, but can thoroughly recommend the KS.

Ted · « **Reply #11 on:** April 18, 2007, 02:26:39 PM »

Quote from: _tom_

Matamp would be good, but probably quite expensive?

If you like british tones, a Laney would be good. I believe Laney have more low mid than your typical Marshall, so could perhaps give you more of a deeper sound. With 6L6's in it, I imagine the sound would have more bottom end and grit, I've not tried them - I may at some point though.

Worth every penny tom. And its hand-built in this country.

I know very little about Laney, other than Tony Iommi uses one :roll: . Not sure where they're made either, this was important to me.

everton_fc · « **Reply #12 on:** April 18, 2007, 02:45:21 PM »

I've been looking at Hiwatt's on the net today - like the look and sound of a Hiwatt Custom 50 head - anyone tried these?

hunter · « **Reply #13 on:** April 18, 2007, 03:24:51 PM »

Single channel, full sounding, overdrive:

-Dr Z
-Bogner Metropolis
-Bogner Duende
-Plexi reissue or replica (ceriatone seems to be good)

>1 channels:
-Fuchs ODS => VERY expensive but awesome
-Bogner Shiva (between vintage and modern tones)
and many more ...

If I could afford it, I'd get a Bogner Duende or a Fuchs ODS

indysmith · « **Reply #14 on:** April 18, 2007, 03:27:03 PM »

a GREAT amp that i don't think I've ever seen anyone on this forum even mention is a Fender Bassman - very full, thick, crunchy, 4x10 (not 4x12 but nearly).