Author Topic: Recommend a practice amp (Read 2565 times)

ilÿti · « **on:** October 01, 2007, 05:45:55 AM »

I thought you gearheads might have a recommendation on a good, cheap, low-volume amp for practice.

Solid state is fine, and it doesn't need to have rediculous gain levels. Two channels (footswitch isn't necesary), effects loop is prefered, but what's most important is that it sounds decent at low volumes. Not much higher than 100 bucks (£50) used, but if possible less than that.

To extend the theme of this thread, it'd be okay for you to just say what amp you use for practice and what you like and don't like about it.

Cheers.

Mr Ed · « **Reply #1 on:** October 01, 2007, 06:47:23 AM »

£50? :o

Head down to Cash Converters.

kevincurtis · « **Reply #2 on:** October 01, 2007, 08:30:52 AM »

I had a Tech 21 Trademark 10 (discontinued now) which is a great small amp and had a decent speaker simulator for going into a desk, you might get one of those for around £60 on ebay...

Elliot · « **Reply #3 on:** October 01, 2007, 08:46:55 AM »

Pocket Pod and PC speakers for that!

ailean · « **Reply #4 on:** October 01, 2007, 09:01:11 AM »

Roland Microcube, reatils around £80, seen them in my local shop used for £40.

Peavey Rage 258 for around the same money has a nice clean channel, but I'd buy the Microcube first.

MartinS · « **Reply #5 on:** October 01, 2007, 09:08:16 AM »

A friend of mine has a Microcube and says it's great.

sgmypod · « **Reply #6 on:** October 01, 2007, 09:33:29 AM »

harley benton..on thomman ga5 or something like that mini valve amp

MDV · « **Reply #7 on:** October 01, 2007, 11:30:58 AM »

Microcube would be top of my list, by a long, long way.

Orkestra · « **Reply #8 on:** October 01, 2007, 11:35:28 AM »

I recommend this... perfect for bedroom use.

MartinS · « **Reply #9 on:** October 01, 2007, 11:39:20 AM »

Not in those trousers.

dave_mc · « **Reply #10 on:** October 01, 2007, 11:53:52 AM »

my thoughts exactly! :lol:

back to the original question, the microcube is good fun, but possibly more geared towards heavier styles...

Elliot · « **Reply #11 on:** October 01, 2007, 12:38:44 PM »

The Microcube or the Vox DA5 are both excellent practice amps - I think the Vox has the edge though.

Orkestra · « **Reply #12 on:** October 01, 2007, 01:34:53 PM »

Quote from: MartinS

Not in those trousers.

yeah... you want them tighter yeah?

Mr Ed · « **Reply #13 on:** October 01, 2007, 01:56:19 PM »

My practise amp, for the record - Line6 Toneport UX2. Perfection.

Sollophonic · « **Reply #14 on:** October 01, 2007, 09:40:14 PM »

My approach is one of these small valve combos, sure I have a Valve Jnr, but Thomann in germany are doing the Harley Benton clone of the Epi amp, both the head and the combo, for £60! Out of the box, they are pretty good, but modded, they are awesome. They also sound great with pedals.

The other advantage is that they are also very loud, and will easily keep up with a drummer for the odd jam too. I have known people gig with them too.

Just my penn'orth