drdoom8793
THAT guy at Chick-fil-A
Hey guys! After much thought, I have decided to give up my Peavey Triple X Head and Cab in favor of something a bit smaller and more apartment friendly. While I love this amp, I am not (nor have I ever) playing gigs that require 120 watts or a 4/12 cab, not to mention it simply doesn't work for practicing in an apartment. So I've been looking at passing this along in favor of a smaller amp.
I play mostly blues and rock but can get into some heavier rock/what might be considered metal. I would prefer something with 2 channels as I usually like to use the amp's gain for the heavier stuff and I use a Fulltone OCD for lighter gain. Also, I've never been a big fan of Marshall or Orange but I'm open to suggestions. My price range will depend on what I can get out of the Peavey but will probably be up to about $750. The amps I have been considering are:
Blackstar HT Club 40
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/HTCLUB40C
I've used this amp a few times for demos at the dreaded GC and it sounds pretty nice to my ears! It would be enough for playing a small gig but not be too loud to use in my apartment. My only concern is that it's on the higher end of my budget for a new amp.
Peavey Valveking II
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ValveKIIC50
Pretty much the same story as the Blackstar. I've tried it a few times. I don't like it quite as much as the Blackstar but it's a bit cheaper.
VHT Special 12/20
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ampl...12w-20w-1x12-hand-wired-tube-guitar-combo-amp
A friend of mine has a VHT right now and highly recommends their amps, however, I've never had the chance to try one. This one isn't quite as stout wattage wise as the other two and unfortunately, I'd be buying based purely off what I've seen and heard online as no store near me carries these (that I know of).
Are there any other amps that I should be looking at? Does anyone have any experience with these? Any assistance/guidance is appreciated!
I play mostly blues and rock but can get into some heavier rock/what might be considered metal. I would prefer something with 2 channels as I usually like to use the amp's gain for the heavier stuff and I use a Fulltone OCD for lighter gain. Also, I've never been a big fan of Marshall or Orange but I'm open to suggestions. My price range will depend on what I can get out of the Peavey but will probably be up to about $750. The amps I have been considering are:
Blackstar HT Club 40
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/HTCLUB40C
I've used this amp a few times for demos at the dreaded GC and it sounds pretty nice to my ears! It would be enough for playing a small gig but not be too loud to use in my apartment. My only concern is that it's on the higher end of my budget for a new amp.
Peavey Valveking II
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ValveKIIC50
Pretty much the same story as the Blackstar. I've tried it a few times. I don't like it quite as much as the Blackstar but it's a bit cheaper.
VHT Special 12/20
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ampl...12w-20w-1x12-hand-wired-tube-guitar-combo-amp
A friend of mine has a VHT right now and highly recommends their amps, however, I've never had the chance to try one. This one isn't quite as stout wattage wise as the other two and unfortunately, I'd be buying based purely off what I've seen and heard online as no store near me carries these (that I know of).
Are there any other amps that I should be looking at? Does anyone have any experience with these? Any assistance/guidance is appreciated!