jhc Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 That's good to hear. I'll probably swap my tubes out pretty soon. I've never done it. Is there anything I need to know in order to avoid electrocution, or can I just unplug the amp and get to work? I turned the amp on (ie off of standyby) and unplugged it - left it like that for 5 minutes. I also used latex gloves, but that was mostly to avoid getting finger oil on the tubes - dont know if that's necessary or not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anodyne Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 i use a handkerchief or other cloth when i handle tubes. you CAN use bare hands, but you want to wipe them off really well. as far as the physical aspect, it's like changing a lightbulb, only without threads. super easy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigWheeledWagon Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 For not much over $300, you should be able to find an old Fender Bassman 10. I absolutely love mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
petemoss Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 For not much over $300, you should be able to find an old Fender Bassman 10. I absolutely love mine. anybody have any opinions on a Fender RocPro 1000? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 older Fender Pro Junior models. i have one, and its brilliant. and if it's good enough for nels cline's recordings, then it's certainly one of the better amps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anodyne Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 anybody have any opinions on a Fender RocPro 1000?they sound AWESOME at low volume, but the solid state power section breaks up weirdly and sounds harsh at high volumes. it's an overpriced practice amp if you wanted it for a band situation. i almost bought one once, but once i took it to the "loud room", it was weak. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socbret Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Check out the Peavey Deltablues 210. I've had it for a few years and really like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a.miller Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I have a Fender Blues Resissue that is great. All tube, 40 watts (too loud?) and a spiffy looking tweed cover. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stereocure Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 i have a peavey classic 30. probably the only thing i'd preferr over it is the classic 50.. and ac-15's and 30's. but i love my peavey to death. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alastor The Great Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 The pro jr is an absolutely lovely amp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pecan_Pie Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 The pro jr is an absolutely lovely amp. And Extremely bright and not to my taste. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alastor The Great Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Picky, picky. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pecan_Pie Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Picky, picky. And you're not?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danelectro Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Save your money and buy the Epiphone Valve Junior. At $99 it sounds freakin' killer and you'll have enough left over to buy a few nifty boutique stomp boxes to put in front of it. This amp is unreal for the money. You can also mod it fairly easy. That or get the Traynor YCV40. It is powerful but it sounds really good at low volumes. The overdrive is more like a clean boost, perfect for cutting through and it gets a great classic tube tone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhc Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Save your money and buy the Epiphone Valve Junior. At $99 it sounds freakin' killer and you'll have enough left over to buy a few nifty boutique stomp boxes to put in front of it. This amp is unreal for the money. You can also mod it fairly easy. That or get the Traynor YCV40. It is powerful but it sounds really good at low volumes. The overdrive is more like a clean boost, perfect for cutting through and it gets a great classic tube tone. I've seen one guy's rig which is two Valve Jr heads and matching Epi Tiggerman Cabinets in stereo. 5 watts isn't much in a 1x8 combo, but two of them pushing two 4x12 cabs moves a lot of air! Oh yeah, total cost for the amps and cabs was That said, I'm happy with the Traynor and and it's a lot less crap to move around Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danelectro Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I love my YCV40 so I know what you mean . I actually haven't had much time to break in my Valve Junior but I plan to get rowdy with it this coming weekend Speaking of pushing air, has anyone seen or actually played the ZVex Nano. At .5W, yep it's whopping 1/2 watt, this little amp kicks serious ass. I saw a demo video of a guy running one through a 4x12 cab. It was freakin' loud and had god like tone. This little guy here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I have an Epiphone Valve Junior Combo. One 8" speaker, one volume knob, no more, no less. And it's the sweetest 5W I've ever played with, for a practice amp, that is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I have an Epiphone Valve Junior Combo. One 8" speaker, one volume knob, no more, no less. And it's the sweetest 5W I've ever played with, for a practice amp, that is. I tried one of those at my local guitar shop. Plugged a Tele into it, LOVED it! But my amp is this one: Peavy Delta Blues 115.It's 30 watts and a single 15" speaker. Plenty loud (that 15" cone can push a lot of air), with a really punchy low end response. I scoop out the EQ on it and it sounds so, so sweet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I have an Epiphone Valve Junior Combo. One 8" speaker, one volume knob, no more, no less. And it's the sweetest 5W I've ever played with, for a practice amp, that is. I have the head and cabinet version of the Valve Junior. 10" speaker. It really comes alive with an echo pedal. It's currently being used as an amp for a Rhodes piano, and serves that role extremely well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmacomber68w Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I'm going to need to try one of these bad boys! http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Valve-Senior-20W-1x12-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=620579 http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Valve-Senior-20W-Guitar-Amp-Head?sku=620578 http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Valve-Junior-Hot-Rod-5W-Tube-Guitar-Amp-Head?sku=620577 that 5w hot rod looks interesting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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