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12-21-2012, 10:33 PM
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Hey folks,
I want to have your opinion on what's the best vintage sounding tube amp on the market these days.
I have an all Aguilar rig that sounds great but can't cope the vintage tube vibe that I miss on certain gigs.
So I'm looking for something to pair with my two DB 210 that can give the vintage rock tone.
Took a brief look at the Fender 100T but haven't tried it out yet.
Any other good choices?
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12-21-2012, 10:34 PM
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12-21-2012, 10:35 PM
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12-21-2012, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by nysbob  Easy answer - V4B. | V4B is coming back!
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12-21-2012, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by JimmyM V4B is coming back! | Do you know if it is going to be part of the Heritage line - or more affordable..?
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12-21-2012, 10:59 PM
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12-21-2012, 11:01 PM
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12-21-2012, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by bass_steak Hey folks,
I want to have your opinion on what's the best vintage sounding tube amp on the market these days.
I have an all Aguilar rig that sounds great but can't cope the vintage tube vibe that I miss on certain gigs.
So I'm looking for something to pair with my two DB 210 that can give the vintage rock tone.
Took a brief look at the Fender 100T but haven't tried it out yet.
Any other good choices?
Thanks and happy holidays!!! | I think you mean Best Reissue tube amp. "Best NOS tube amp" would be finding a never used 1972 V4B or other vintage piece in its original factory packaging sitting in a warehouse somewhere.
"NOS" means New Old Stock. |
12-21-2012, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JimmyM V4B is coming back! | Any idea on when it's gonna hit the street? |
12-21-2012, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by edbass
I think you mean Best Reissue tube amp. "Best NOS tube amp" would be finding a never used 1972 V4B or other vintage piece in its original factory packaging sitting in a warehouse somewhere.
"NOS" means New Old Stock.
| You're right. I meant something new, based on vintage product.
I thought NOS meant New thing based on Old Stock. Lol |
12-22-2012, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by bass_steak Any idea on when it's gonna hit the street? | No idea whatsoever, bro.
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12-22-2012, 12:36 AM
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You will never look back
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12-22-2012, 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by JimmyM I don't want to spoil the surprise, but from what I've been told, it's going to be a little bit of both | The comeback of a 100W tube Ampeg is great news. |
12-22-2012, 04:28 AM
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12-22-2012, 06:40 AM
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12-22-2012, 06:59 AM
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12-22-2012, 10:12 AM
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The Reeves is utterly splendid but I am also rather impressed with Taystee's Custom Matamp 200. 
Same mil spec hand wired quality but its made in Yorkshire Lad!
Smooth as John Smiths bitter t' amp is, thou knows!.  |
12-22-2012, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by georgestrings | I'm sure Reeves amps are worth every penny. But the price is quite steep for me right now. |
12-22-2012, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by bass_steak I'm sure Reeves amps are worth every penny. But the price is quite steep for me right now. | Traynor is your best bet then, I should think its best value for money where you are anyway.  | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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