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Cheap Nice Gig Amp
- Thread starter logdawg2u4u
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Not even close to having enough info to give a meaningful response.
What size venues ?
How many other guitarists ?
What types/size amps are they using ?
Light touch or heavy handed drummer ?
What cabs do you already have ?
What size venues ?
How many other guitarists ?
What types/size amps are they using ?
Light touch or heavy handed drummer ?
What cabs do you already have ?
I got a peavey 410tvx which is only £275 (uk) so quite cheap, built like a brick and you can get any sound out of it, then i just found a used ashdown little giant head off ebay. You will struggle to find a CHEAP rig thats any good, unless someone is giving you a good deal or you are lucky. any used rig of decency will set you back about £500
IMO - I would say to go with:
An amp of your choosing that gives 300-500 watts
A 4X10, or 2X15, or 2X12 cab of your choosing.
Already mentioned above was the GK Backline, and the Peavey 410tvx - both suitable pieces of equipment.
To get the best bang for your buck, I would try buying used either from Craigslist or from the TB classified section. Plenty of great gear available from Peavey, GK, Hartke, Carvin, etc.
Try out all you can at a local music shop, or make the effort to get out to some local shows in your area and see/listen to what others in your genre are playing to get a starting point.
In the end, only you can choose with your ears what sounds good to you.
An amp of your choosing that gives 300-500 watts
A 4X10, or 2X15, or 2X12 cab of your choosing.
Already mentioned above was the GK Backline, and the Peavey 410tvx - both suitable pieces of equipment.
To get the best bang for your buck, I would try buying used either from Craigslist or from the TB classified section. Plenty of great gear available from Peavey, GK, Hartke, Carvin, etc.
Try out all you can at a local music shop, or make the effort to get out to some local shows in your area and see/listen to what others in your genre are playing to get a starting point.
In the end, only you can choose with your ears what sounds good to you.
