Amps we dont talk about in public.

[Brian Krashpad]

Didn't see any Sovtek mentions either. My main band main amp head for the past 20 years has been a Sovtek Tube Midget (MiG50H). I just dime the gain and put the volume on 6 or 7, and that's all I need. Single channel, no effects.

 

[Brian Krashpad]

Don't spill in it. Just sayin.

Not to worry. I'm in a local facebook group called "Gear 'N Beer." As soon as the photo was taken the Scotch ale was whisked away, and even any condensation on the tolex was wiped up.

 

[Brian Krashpad]

Finally, there have been a few passing mentions of Peavey, mostly those old indestructible solid states that were seemingly in every garage or warehouse space (someone also mentioned the tube Windsor, I believe).

Kinda surprised I didn't see the EVH inspired models, 5150/6505; or the Satriani JSX. I don't have experience with them as they're pretty high-gain amps, but I picked up a few years ago a Triple XXX 40W combo (I've read that the Triple XXX range was a further modification to the Satriani, but don't know near enough about amps to know if that is accurate). At any rate, it's a cool amp, three channels (clean, crunch, ultra). Picked up used for peanuts.

 

[Jethro Rocker]

Finally, there have been a few passing mentions of Peavey, mostly those old indestructible solid states that were seemingly in every garage or warehouse space (someone also mentioned the tube Windsor, I believe).

Kinda surprised I didn't see the EVH inspired models, 5150/6505; or the Satriani JSX. I don't have experience with them as they're pretty high-gain amps, but I picked up a few years ago a Triple XXX 40W combo (I've read that the Triple XXX range was a further modification to the Satriani, but don't know near enough about amps to know if that is accurate). At any rate, it's a cool amp, three channels (clean, crunch, ultra). Picked up used for peanuts.

Like the porter too. I always think of 5150 etc as mainstream.
I have a 6505 MH amd 6505+ combo too.

 

[Riffraff]

'71 Traynor YBA-1

Simple is best, Telecaster straight in. Who needs freakin' pedals?!

Two old school AC/DC riffs because this amp nails that tone.

 

[Trelwheen]

This is my shameful secret

For all-out metal djent-chug-mayem-thumpity-thump it's pretty righteous. Paired with a cranked NMV tube amp in stereo it's really great. Bought it new to keep at our jam room in 2001

 

[ricksdisconnected]

I always think of 5150 etc as mainstream.

they very much are and often talked about on here too.

 

[Edgar Frog]

I guess my Fender Mustang I v1 I have is a perfect candidate for this thread I didn't mention before. The factory presets are pretty much junk on them but once tweaked with the fuse program they can sound pretty darn good. I programed several nice clean, several classic low gain/crunch and several classic high gain settings back when these things 1st came out never hooked it up to the computer since.

Also turned off all the cab sims and ditched the FRFR speaker for a Celestion Eight 15 back then as well which made it sound much more like a real amp. I also made a footswitch out of a 1 gang flanged electrical box and galvanised blank cover, spare switch, 1/4 jack,rubber feet and some auto pinstriping for some 80's flair. It's definitely an amp I never talk about in public/forums.

 

[AlvisX]

Just a few











I dont really like the crate at the top, but I got it for 40 bucks and it had a G 12 100 in it ....

 

[Riffraff]

The unspeakable side of the closet.

 

[ricksdisconnected]

Alvis whats in the bag? and damn i forgot about those Pacers too.

 

[AlvisX]

Alvis whats in the bag? and damn i forgot about those Pacers too.

MIJ Guyatone or somethin . I kinda tweaked it in a Tweed direction .The recycled linen bag makes a great see thru amp cover ...

 

[ricksdisconnected]

that thing sounds sweet. bet it makes a good harp amp too.
is that you playing? your channel?

 

[Riffraff]

MIJ Guyatone or somethin . I kinda tweaked it in a Tweed direction .The recycled linen bag makes a great see thru amp cover ...

I remember seeing that amp in another thread sometime ago. No doubt about it, it's one of those rare finds. That's a really nice sounding amp Alvin.
I dig the dice controls too. They definitely fit it's surprisingly ballsy personality.

The little Danelectro DM10 in my closet gets a bit like that when run wide open through an extension cab. I love the little wolf in sheep's clothing amps from days gone by.

 

[Seum]

Blackstar Artisan 15 Combo
The most revealing and least expensive amp I have (other amps: Marshall, Soldano, Mesa-Boogie, Fender, Ceriatone). It lets you know what your guitar and playing ability really sounds like.

 

[Gunner64]

 

[CKCinMass]

Sound City 50 Plus

Pretty interesting amp with an active tone stack. Mine sounded decent with a Tube Screamer in front.

https://www.marshallforum.com/media/img_0089.9083/

Still for Sale if anyone is interested.

 

[Douglasu]

lets talk amps. no marshalls, no friedman, no boogie, no kits, no orange or vox,
none of the popular amps we normally talk about.
what amps do you have and love that we just normally dont talk about or consider?
i know this could get embarrassing for some of us but hell some of us might find
something new to look at too.

My first tube amp was a crate vintage club 50 with 3 10 inch speakers and it was every bit a first rate amp! Louder than a 747.... And awesome overdrive channel, weight of 84 pounds and rattled all the downstairs windows on 1!! Lol ..... And there in, lied the problem and I hear it's making it's way thru the used market to this day!

 

[Comfort Cove]

Seymour Duncan Convertibles!! I have two of these.
120 watts, scalable power, 5 preamp module slots you can do anything with (22 spare modules), buffered effects loop, dual rectifier options, speaker damping . . . so much has been copied from SD's designs.
Greatest non-Marshall non-Vox ever made.

Also . . .
Dr. Z Stangray, best clean tone I've ever used.
Doctor Z Maz Senior, 38 watt 2x12 combo
Dr. Z Maz Junior, 18 watt usually into a 2x10 cab
Dr. Z Galaxie, hotrodded 40 watt tweed Fender Twin, into a 4x10

Gibson GA19T Falcon from 1961
Magnatone/Titano with the stereo doppler effect Tremolo.

 

[gsgtrman]

I have a little Victory mid-'60's solid state that I use as a test amp on my bench. 6" speaker, one knob that is a volume and the on/off switch. That little thing makes me smile every time I plug into it. I once daisy chained it with my Vintage Modern to do a low-rent Brian May imitation, that was fun.