Good used amps in NYC

Jothabass · #1 07-13-2011, 11:38 AM

I live in Costa Rica, and I'll be on NJ/NY on september, and I want to buy a (maybe used) good amp, kind of Epifani UL902, a Aguilar or something like that... There's any place you can recommend me, with good prices and stock??

Actually I'm using a pair of Bergs that I love, and I want to maximize the sound of my Elrick 5st...

Thank you guys, and please excuse my poor english!!!

bassgod0dmw · #2 07-13-2011, 12:02 PM

Well, there's always the Epifani and Aguilar shops, but they more than likely only going to have new stuff...and I'm not even sure they have actual stores.

You've also got:
30th Street Guitars
Rudy's
Sam Ash
Guitar Center Union Square
Ludlow Guitars
Umanov Guitars
Rivington Guitars

Finding a particular used amp in stock at a store is often a needle in a haystack. Stock changes every day of the week. Then paying a good price for it would be another major concern. I saw a very used GK 800RB at a local shop (shall remain nameless) the other day going for $800. You can get a brand new one for less than that...

Alper Yilmaz · #3 07-13-2011, 03:38 PM

Main Drag Music on the corner of Wythe and South 1st in Williamburg, Brooklyn carries interesting used gear at times. A bit on the pricy side, but you can negotiate and it is definitely worth checking.

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Originally Posted by Jothabass

I live in Costa Rica, and I'll be on NJ/NY on september, and I want to buy a (maybe used) good amp, kind of Epifani UL902, a Aguilar or something like that... There's any place you can recommend me, with good prices and stock??

Actually I'm using a pair of Bergs that I love, and I want to maximize the sound of my Elrick 5st...

Thank you guys, and please excuse my poor english!!!

**SVE** · #4 07-13-2011, 03:41 PM

Alpert I've heard about Main Drag, from what I heard it has some pretty nice gear, OP should check it out(I need to as well). Also check out Ludlow Guitars on 172 Ludlow street; i've been there and they have some Aguilar cabinets and such. Also, Ludlow has a massive selection of boutique pedals, if your into that.

Jothabass · #5 07-13-2011, 04:36 PM

Thank you so much!!! I'm doin' a list with all the places you mentioned, and I'm planning to visit as much as I can... It's my first time in NYC and I'm searching all in a map!!!

JBNeedsBeer · #6 07-14-2011, 10:12 AM

These guys are in central nj and their prices are a little high. Not too difficult to get to from NYC

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eastcoasteddie · #7 07-14-2011, 11:59 AM

Main Drag is my local shop. As far as used bass amps, they'll usually have some Fender Bassman amps and things. I know they had a Mesa 400+, an SVT 4-Pro, Ashdowns and a few others here & there....but they definitely do NOT have Epiphani's, Bergs or Aggies....!

EDIT: they do have one Epi cab:
Main Drag Music

They actually updated their site to be more informative and show more pictured of used gear:
http://www.maindragmusic.com/madness...orsalelist.php

LOTS of vintage ampeg and fender stuff, most likely because the hipster musicians in the area are all about vintage equipment and vintage look. I think they only 'new' gear Main drag sells is Orange....with a vintage vibe....