jmacomber68w Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 so today I got the chance to play around with the new tube amps by crate, while I am by no means an amp guru, I think for under 300 you cant do much better for a 15w class a tube amp, the reverb sucked though, but Im probably gonna pick one up as my first tube amp, I recomend if your in any guitar shop that carries them give em a try, you might be surprised Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a.miller Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 If you can plunk down a $100 more, you'll be much, much happier with a Fender Pro Jr. Just sayin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmacomber68w Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 If you can plunk down a $100 more, you'll be much, much happier with a Fender Pro Jr. Just sayin. ahh that has been in the back of my mind! i am going to do a little more playing around before i make up my mind Quote Link to post Share on other sites
In a little rowboat Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 If you can plunk down a $100 more, you'll be much, much happier with a Fender Pro Jr. Just sayin. Plus one on that advice.... j Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oceanman Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Not bad amps. I played a Casino through a 15 watt crate and I thought it sounded nice. Get them to come down on the price. Or get a Fender, only brand I trust. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted Acres Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 do the fender thing, it'll be worth the bit of extra bucks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigWheeledWagon Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Add one more vote for Fender. I've yet to have a bad experience with a Fender amp. Hell, even their lowest priced tube amp has met with my approval -- I got a little 5 watt Champ for recording only, and it has yielded some amazing tones without having to shake the entire house. If you don't want to lay down the extra cash to get the Pro Jr., and you're only looking for an amp for practice and recording, I'd recommend the Champ. If you're looking for something to play out with, the Pro Jr. would be a good choice and well worth the extra money, but then again, you might want more than 15W. Another option would be to look around for an old used Fender amp -- my first tube amp was an old Fender Bassman Ten combo, and I managed to come by it for less than $300. Sure, it was a bit beat-up looking, but it gave it character, and it sounded great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
In a little rowboat Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 my first tube amp was an old Fender Bassman Ten combo, and I managed to come by it for less than $300. Sure, it was a bit beat-up looking, but it gave it character, and it sounded great. Oh man cooool j Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmacomber68w Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 well, going to guitar center monday, I will play everything and probably make up my mind there, based on the prices off their site i could go with a 15w crate for 279, fender pro junior for 379, or the dream case....fender blues junior for 479, choices choices choices Quote Link to post Share on other sites
In a little rowboat Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Think the blues junior is the best entry level tube amp out there right now...ive owned two, they are worth it.. j Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmacomber68w Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 well, I was planning on going to get a fender pro junior tomorow, and I ran into this vid randomly orange 5w (also a 15w) combo tube amp, I have no clue when they come out or the cost, if they are within my price range I would love to try one before buying the fender just to cover my bases Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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