LOW COST GUITAR AMP for recording

[RTR]

Hi guys/gals..I want to get you "Low enders" opinion on a nice guitar amp, me being a "low ender" myself I need to spend as less as possible. I will mainly be recording rock/pop..maybe some funk type R&B....I just want something the will sound good clean and distorted...I will be tracking by myself one take at a time if that matters!! I know you get what you pay for but, I cant pay for a bogner..So I would like your opinions and, I appreciate them!! I would like to stay under $500.00, actually I would like to stay under $300.00 if possible.....thanks again!!

[JCRockit]

Originally Posted by RTR

Hi guys/gals..I want to get you "Low enders" opinion on a nice guitar amp, me being a "low ender" myself I need to spend as less as possible. I will mainly be recording rock/pop..maybe some funk type R&B....I just want something the will sound good clean and distorted...I will be tracking by myself one take at a time if that matters!! I know you get what you pay for but, I cant pay for a bogner..So I would like your opinions and, I appreciate them!! I would like to stay under $500.00, actually I would like to stay under $300.00 if possible.....thanks again!!

Buy Fender Super Champ XD Guitar Combo Amp | Hybrid Combo Amps | Musician's Friend

Have had some fun with this amp. amp modeling with tube circuitry. also vox makes cheaper stuff that gets that vox biteing tone pretty easily.

[enroper]

A 70's fender champ is perhaps one of the greatest amps for recording, ever

[Webb]

I would definitely take a look at either an Orange Tiny Terror or an Egnater Rebel. Both are great low-wattage recording amps.

The combo might be out of your price range, but if you already have a speaker cabinet the head version can be had for around $400.

[ThunderShepherd]

not sure if you just need an amp or an amp and speaker cab.

i've recently had fantastic results with an Orange Tiny Terror. you can find those real cheap used. I had it going through an Emperor 4x12 with 70s rola celestion g12m25s though.

you can find a 70s Fender champ used for around $300. then you don't have to worry about speaker cab.

had good luck with 70s Ampeg V4 and a Sovtek mig100h. you can maybe get those for under $500 if you look hard.


who cares about Bogner anyway. I'd only want one so that I could sell it and get something good.

[tiny333]

in a marshall direction

ZVEX AMPS


sounds very good

you can stick a LDC on one


peace

[RTR]

Originally Posted by ThunderShepherd

not sure if you just need an amp or an amp and speaker cab.

i've recently had fantastic results with an Orange Tiny Terror. you can find those real cheap used. I had it going through an Emperor 4x12 with 70s rola celestion g12m25s though.

you can find a 70s Fender champ used for around $300. then you don't have to worry about speaker cab.

had good luck with 70s Ampeg V4 and a Sovtek mig100h. you can maybe get those for under $500 if you look hard.


who cares about Bogner anyway. I'd only want one so that I could sell it and get something good.

Well my father has played all his lfe and he really wanted one so I just figgured that it would be a nice amp..I am a jack of all trades and really just want something that sounds halfway decent when you put a mic in front of it!!!

Does the tiny terror do clean pretty good? My dad has cabs I can get!!

[Iggy Poop]

Orange Tiny Terror! Awesome gain, gorgeous clean.

[lank81]

Fender Champ for sure

[RTR]

I am going to check ALL of these out..thanks guy's!!

[1ManGarageBand]

Hi RTR--

I love my Epiphone Valve Jr. head--it's VERY modifiable. (I see that they're up to $220 now--I understand why.) You can buy ready to drop-in circuit boards set up for "Fenderish", "Marshallized" or "Voxy" for around $100. I installed a big transformer in mine but I understand that the newer models don't need it. Another $50 for decent tubes and you've got a fine recording amp.

Good luck!

[JCRockit]

Orange Amplifiers Tiny Terror 15 Watt Portable Guitar Head in Musical Instrument Head Amplifiers at JR.com


Orange tiny terror demo

[Horking My Lunch]

Egnater is pretty good. I definitely prefer it to the Tiny Terror, which sounds kind of dull to me. There's always ebay, too!

Those Blackheart amps are very affordable as well, but I've only heard a few clips (which weren't bad).

[muddy]

you know, even expensive boo-teek ampz don't cover clean & dirty equally as well, usually heavily favoring one or the other.


ml

[antilog]

My Vox Night Train is very juicy, a good deal IMO.

[RTR]

Originally Posted by muddy

you know, even expensive boo-teek ampz don't cover clean & dirty equally as well, usually heavily favoring one or the other.


ml

YA I know..but I am not looking for HEAVY thrash type distortion..just a little classic rock dirt and a nice clean tone!! I am looking at all of the ones mentioned here, so thanks everyone..keep them coming if you have opinions..I am digging the price on the fender super champ...


I DO HAVE..a Peavey classic 30 and one of those line 6 spider ll...the peavey ain't that bad but I let my dad take it ..plus I'm a broke ass gearslut and just want something new thats cheap but awesome to play with

[JCRockit]

Originally Posted by RTR

YA I know..but I am not looking for HEAVY thrash type distortion..just a little classic rock dirt and a nice clean tone!! I am looking at all of the ones mentiond here, so thanks everyone..keep them coming if you have opinions..I am digging the price on the fender super champ...

the super champ is the swiss army knife option for sure. emulates all kinds of tones and its pretty warm and versatile. also comes with effects nice package for the money.

[RTR]

Originally Posted by JCRockit

the super champ is the swiss army knife option for sure. emulates all kinds of tones and its pretty warm and versatile. also comes with effects nice package for the money.

Ya thats what I have been reading, I found some reviews on it and for the most part everyone seems to like it!! I will not be gigging with it, just laying down tracks in PT!!

[JCRockit]

YouTube - Fender Super Champ XD - PT2 review Don Anderson


super champ demo

[JCRockit]

Originally Posted by RTR

Ya thats what I have been reading, I found some reviews on it and for the most part everyone seems to like it!! I will not be gigging with it, just laying down tracks in PT!!

Ive never gigged with it but I can tell you it has suprising PUNCH and gain if you need it > I wouldnt hesitate using it for a club.

[RTR]

Originally Posted by JCRockit

YouTube - Fender Super Champ XD - PT2 review Don Anderson


super champ demo

Thanks a lot man....

[JCRockit]

YouTube - Fender Super Champ XD review of Voice settings

[cyncastic]

I love my Egnater Rebel 20 for this. I also just picked up the Vox AC4TVH, haven't put in too many hours with it yet, but from what I am hearing so far It's damn nice. It comes in a combo too if you do not already have a cabinet.

[audiostout]

To save costs I've switched to a Gretsch g5222 practice amp as it's all tube and reacts lovely to guitar dynamics. To deal with the speaker issue I had a buddy install a speaker out to my Vox Night train cab which has a green back. I love the tone, and use distortion pedals for the over drive. Great sound.

Got everything for less than $430.

[RTR]

Originally Posted by audiostout

To save costs I've switched to a Gretsch g5222 practice amp as it's all tube and reacts lovely to guitar dynamics. To deal with the speaker issue I had a buddy install a speaker out to my Vox Night train cab which has a green back. I love the tone, and use distortion pedals for the over drive. Great sound.

Got everything for less than $430.

WOW..looks cool

[RTR]

Originally Posted by cyncastic

I love my Egnater Rebel 20 for this. I also just picked up the Vox AC4TVH, haven't put in too many hours with it yet, but from what I am hearing so far It's damn nice. It comes in a combo too if you do not already have a cabinet.

That VOX sounds real good ..BUT..it does have the "VOX" sound to it..I just wounder if that would work for every song I do..I am going to have to go to my local guitar center "BRO" and hear it!

[KeithMoonwannabe]

My votes go out to the following four amps:
1. Vox AC4TV combo or head and a good cab (I use the cab and I'm planning to order an Orange 1x12" cabinet with an Eminence Red Fang speaker)
2. Orange AD5 Combo
3. Fender Champ (silver or blackface)
4. Blackstar HT5

[KeithMoonwannabe]

Originally Posted by RTR

That VOX sounds real good ..BUT..it does have the "VOX" sound to it..I just wounder if that would work for every song I do..I am going to have to go to my local guitar center "BRO" and hear it!

It does have "Vox" qualities but if you roll back the tone it can actually get pretty thick almost like a Marshall. Thus far I've found it to be highly versatile.

[lettenmusic]

Laney AOR 3012

..if you can find one.

[cyncastic]

Originally Posted by KeithMoonwannabe

It does have "Vox" qualities but if you roll back the tone it can actually get pretty thick almost like a Marshall. Thus far I've found it to be highly versatile.

Agreed! The tone knob really effects the overall sound a bit more than I had anticipated. Also it takes to pedals nicely. A couple of OD's and you're set.