Best Amp - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-29T16:02:10Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/best-amp?groupUrl=thebritsarecoming&commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A3304217&groupId=2592684%3AGroup%3A9610&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI had one of these a while ag…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-03-13:2592684:Comment:33066022019-03-13T17:36:11.726ZSeasick Mickhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/mickyrooney
<p>I had one of these a while ago...Good bit of kit. I have a Vox Pathfinder 15 which is currently my favourite..</p>
<p>I had one of these a while ago...Good bit of kit. I have a Vox Pathfinder 15 which is currently my favourite..</p> I like second hand guitar amp…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-03-13:2592684:Comment:33065252019-03-13T13:21:22.538ZDavid L.https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/DavidLloyd
<p>I like second hand guitar amps from eBay or Facebook market place (FBMP). Due to the weight they are often local collection only which reduces the number interested. This means you can get some great deals.</p>
<p>Current favourite is the Vox Valvetronic AD30VT from FBMP for £40. Numerous effects, a control on the back to reduce output if playing at home late at night. It has a valve preamp circuit running into a solid state circuit. They often turn up on ebay. It is mains power…</p>
<p>I like second hand guitar amps from eBay or Facebook market place (FBMP). Due to the weight they are often local collection only which reduces the number interested. This means you can get some great deals.</p>
<p>Current favourite is the Vox Valvetronic AD30VT from FBMP for £40. Numerous effects, a control on the back to reduce output if playing at home late at night. It has a valve preamp circuit running into a solid state circuit. They often turn up on ebay. It is mains power only.</p>
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<p></p> I love my Roland Microcube...…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-03-13:2592684:Comment:33063382019-03-13T07:43:57.754ZChickenboneJohnhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/ChickenboneJohn
<p>I love my Roland Microcube...but here's a new..and cheaper contender...<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OH6hIkMdUBE?wmode=opaque" allowfullscreen="" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0"></iframe>
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<p>I love my Roland Microcube...but here's a new..and cheaper contender...<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OH6hIkMdUBE?wmode=opaque" allowfullscreen="" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0"></iframe>
</p> Here's the Pignose - we are o…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-03-13:2592684:Comment:33064102019-03-13T07:42:16.088ZChickenboneJohnhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/ChickenboneJohn
<p>Here's the Pignose - we are out of stock but more are on their way as I type...<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/voPs8Z8ieNg?wmode=opaque" allowfullscreen="" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0"></iframe>
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<p>Here's the Pignose - we are out of stock but more are on their way as I type...<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/voPs8Z8ieNg?wmode=opaque" allowfullscreen="" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0"></iframe>
</p> Here's one I made earlier...t…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-03-13:2592684:Comment:33064862019-03-13T07:39:26.965ZChickenboneJohnhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/ChickenboneJohn
<p>Here's one I made earlier...this is Hollowbelly's touring and recording amp.<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/myY95mnB2Zg?wmode=opaque" allowfullscreen="" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0"></iframe>
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<p>Here's one I made earlier...this is Hollowbelly's touring and recording amp.<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/myY95mnB2Zg?wmode=opaque" allowfullscreen="" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0"></iframe>
</p> 100 watts!...That's pretty lo…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-03-09:2592684:Comment:33041592019-03-09T18:19:22.940ZSeasick Mickhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/mickyrooney
<p>100 watts!...That's pretty loud,i would imagine.I have a Peavey bass amp which is 20 watts and I rarely move the volume dial beyond 2....</p>
<p>100 watts!...That's pretty loud,i would imagine.I have a Peavey bass amp which is 20 watts and I rarely move the volume dial beyond 2....</p> Like most of us on here,i'm a…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-03-09:2592684:Comment:33044982019-03-09T18:16:54.898ZSeasick Mickhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/mickyrooney
<p>Like most of us on here,i'm a big Seasick Steve fan,too.I have a Fender tube amp amongst my other amps but a lot of solid state amps are perfectly good for a CBG,they're cheaper,lighter and you don't have to bother with blown tubes,etc….</p>
<p>Like most of us on here,i'm a big Seasick Steve fan,too.I have a Fender tube amp amongst my other amps but a lot of solid state amps are perfectly good for a CBG,they're cheaper,lighter and you don't have to bother with blown tubes,etc….</p> I can vouch for the Vox DA-5.…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-03-09:2592684:Comment:33041552019-03-09T18:11:56.265ZSeasick Mickhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/mickyrooney
<p>I can vouch for the Vox DA-5.If you can get one,you won't be disappointed with it...</p>
<p>I can vouch for the Vox DA-5.If you can get one,you won't be disappointed with it...</p> I have a nifty Vox Vigilante…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-03-09:2592684:Comment:33042382019-03-09T14:41:09.485ZReg Sewardhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/RegSeward
<p>I have a nifty Vox Vigilante I bought new back in the eighties. It goes about 100w as a combo. it has two channels, a decent reverb, and all the usual knobs. I find it rather pleasant on a low setting, but the weight of the thing is ridiculous. To think I used to drag that thing about when I was in a band. Today, the digits hardly lets me pick it up.......!!! A very good amp from a while back, so technology is so well advanced these days, that it almost becomes redundant. It sits here…</p>
<p>I have a nifty Vox Vigilante I bought new back in the eighties. It goes about 100w as a combo. it has two channels, a decent reverb, and all the usual knobs. I find it rather pleasant on a low setting, but the weight of the thing is ridiculous. To think I used to drag that thing about when I was in a band. Today, the digits hardly lets me pick it up.......!!! A very good amp from a while back, so technology is so well advanced these days, that it almost becomes redundant. It sits here gathering dust, ready for a burst of neighbour annoying racket when the mood takes me......!±!!</p> I use a Fender Passport Mini.…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-03-09:2592684:Comment:33042172019-03-09T11:48:32.168ZAlex Rigbyhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/AlexRigby
<p>I use a Fender Passport Mini. Solid state, I think about 5w. One of the deciding factors for me was it has the option for battery power - so great for camping, festivals, camper van travels. Makes a great little home practice amp, and I've even had it mic'ed up when playing at small venues.</p>
<p>If you are thinking of buying, I would recommend the other contenders in this range - Roland Micro Cube, Orange Crush etc, as they all have similar by slightly different specs - for example I do…</p>
<p>I use a Fender Passport Mini. Solid state, I think about 5w. One of the deciding factors for me was it has the option for battery power - so great for camping, festivals, camper van travels. Makes a great little home practice amp, and I've even had it mic'ed up when playing at small venues.</p>
<p>If you are thinking of buying, I would recommend the other contenders in this range - Roland Micro Cube, Orange Crush etc, as they all have similar by slightly different specs - for example I do appreciate the double input and aux input on the fender, I like most of the settings, but tweaking the effects on the fly is somewhat limited (you need to use the laptop interface to really get the most from FX).</p>
<p>I also wish I had been aware of the Vox DA5 before I had bought, as it does look very cool.</p>
<p>As for perfect amp, not really after any commercial stuff, would love to make a valve amp myself - currently dabbling with a low voltage hybrid valve amp design - the preamp stage is really pleasing, just need to get on with the power stage..</p>
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