Guitar Combo Ideas

[agreatheight]

OK, so I have been playing guitar in addition to bass for a few years and I am looking to switch up my gear. Simple reason is I love the sound of a friend's guitar rig - a Matchless Lightning 15. It sounds incredible, but it very expensive, $2000+. Class A, all tube, 15 watts, 2x12. From what I understand, it is based on the venerable Vox AC 15 / 30 amps. Now, those are expensive as well, $1600 for a 30 watt 2x12, $900 for a 15 watt 1x12. Is there anything else out there I can look into that'll sound close but not cost more than $700? I would ideally prefer a 15 watt 2x12, class A, all tube.

Thanks!

[Tony G]

Hmmmm....seems to me like you should ask a bunch of guitar players instead of a bunch of bass players!

[vindy500]

nah you need a marshall or mesa boogie 4x12 staxor dude!

[EunosFD]

Vox is apparently closing out the AC30CC 1-12 amps due to poor sales so they can be found in the $699 area right now. Some of them came with the Wharfdale speakers and others can be had with the better Neo (neodymium magnet) speaker. More info here:

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/sho...d.php?t=195790

So, you might be able to find one locally for that price (GC , MF, or Sam Ash; depending on your locale)...or a great vendor Nitrotone who posts over on The Gear Page has them for that price too:

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/sho...d.php?t=195956

http://www.nitro-tone.com/index.asp?...ROD&ProdID=145

Hope this helps some...


Edited to add:

Oh, I almost forgot. You might also want to look into the Laney LC30/LC15amps. They're Laney's take on the AC30/AC15 and come in 2-10, 1-12, and 2-12 versions & supposedly very, very nice and a great price. You may have to dig around a bit to find one though, but there are usually a bunch up on eBay (new & used) & it should fit right in your price range too.

A bit more expensive, but in the boutique realm is the Valvetronics Hayseed. It's their Vox based amp and for a boutique amp they're very reasonably priced, but probably a bit more (new) than you're looking to pay. So, keep an eye out for a used one.

[mvw356]

Laney makes good and cheap valve amps, check them out. i think the are all class A

[agreatheight]

Originally Posted by EunosFD

Vox is apparently closing out the AC30CC 1-12 amps due to poor sales so they can be found in the $699 area right now. Some of them came with the Wharfdale speakers and others can be had with the better Neo (neodymium magnet) speaker. More info here:

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/sho...d.php?t=195790

So, you might be able to find one locally for that price (GC , MF, or Sam Ash; depending on your locale)...or a great vendor Nitrotone who posts over on The Gear Page has them for that price too:

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/sho...d.php?t=195956

http://www.nitro-tone.com/index.asp?...ROD&ProdID=145

Hope this helps some...


Edited to add:

Oh, I almost forgot. You might also want to look into the Laney LC30/LC15amps. They're Laney's take on the AC30/AC15 and come in 2-10, 1-12, and 2-12 versions & supposedly very, very nice and a great price. You may have to dig around a bit to find one though, but there are usually a bunch up on eBay (new & used) & it should fit right in your price range too.

A bit more expensive, but in the boutique realm is the Valvetronics Hayseed. It's their Vox based amp and for a boutique amp they're very reasonably priced, but probably a bit more (new) than you're looking to pay. So, keep an eye out for a used one.

Thanks, the AC30 with the Neo-dogs looks like the ticket to me!! At $699 I think it's gonna be perfect! Thanks!

[EunosFD]

No problemmo! I'm a HUGE Vox fan and although I haven't tried one of the newer CC's yet I've heard nothing but good things about them so hopefully it'll fit the bill for ya. Good luck.

[studentaccount1]

a used Reverend amplifier would do that pretty well.

[agreatheight]

OK, crap - the Vox AC30CC1 1x12s with the NeoDogs all seem to be gone. Does anyone have an idea of where I can locate one? I tried MF, Sweetwater, AMS, ZZounds and all are out. I sent an email to Nitrotone but haven't heard anything about it yet. Anyone know where some might be hiding out?

Thanks!