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FFTT · 21st December 2009

There are so many variables between signal chain, guitars, player's style and attack,
I understand the frustration, but sometimes home made clips are all that exist.

Many of these truly fine new amps are builder direct only, so you won't see some in stores. Others like Two Rock, Bruno, 65 Amps, /13, Carol Anne, Category 5, Pure 64,
Louis Electric, Matchless, Bad Cat etc. are only going to be found in higher end specialty shops. Check their sites for a list of dealers.
At least in New York you have plenty of stores to choose from.

There are also several annual amp expos that are drawing larger and larger
groups of builders and potential buyers.

Sometimes you just have to grab your favorite guitar and go check out a whole
bunch of amps, just to get your bearings.

21st December 2009	#22
FFTT Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2005 Location: A stoned throw from ground zero Posts: 5,757	There are so many variables between signal chain, guitars, player's style and attack, I understand the frustration, but sometimes home made clips are all that exist. Many of these truly fine new amps are builder direct only, so you won't see some in stores. Others like Two Rock, Bruno, 65 Amps, /13, Carol Anne, Category 5, Pure 64, Louis Electric, Matchless, Bad Cat etc. are only going to be found in higher end specialty shops. Check their sites for a list of dealers. At least in New York you have plenty of stores to choose from. There are also several annual amp expos that are drawing larger and larger groups of builders and potential buyers. Sometimes you just have to grab your favorite guitar and go check out a whole bunch of amps, just to get your bearings. __________________ Don't look at me in that tone of voice Put music in your heart and heart in your music