It just occurred to me lately, after all these years I've been playing, the only amps I've bought I got out of necessity rather than conscious choice. So now I feel it’s time to go and get what I want as opposed to what’s immediately available. I’ve been interested in the older Marshall DBS system for a minute now since they seem to be quite favorably spoken of on here, have a great tone, and typically go for a very reasonable after market price, plus I just like Marshall in general. The one thing stopping me, however, is the weight. They are by no means lightweight. And since I would get one with gigging in mind, I really don’t want to be hauling something that heavy around, more than likely on my own. Which leads me to my question: Would any of the more lightweight Class D amps (Tone Hammer, Little Mark III, Magellan, DG Microtubes, etc.) get the same tone as the DBS, or which of them at least gets the closest?
I’m making weight the main priority here, so lightweight and easily transportable is the most important aspect to me. Tone would be second. After that would be budget, which I’d prefer to spend a little as possible, but I would say there is no budget as this is not an immediate need and I would have time to save up for it. As for power, really as long as it’s gig worthy I don’t have a preference. I was sort of thinking something with 500w and a DI output since I’m not anticipating playing anywhere I would need more power and not be able to plug in via the DI.
Thank you for your help!
I’m making weight the main priority here, so lightweight and easily transportable is the most important aspect to me. Tone would be second. After that would be budget, which I’d prefer to spend a little as possible, but I would say there is no budget as this is not an immediate need and I would have time to save up for it. As for power, really as long as it’s gig worthy I don’t have a preference. I was sort of thinking something with 500w and a DI output since I’m not anticipating playing anywhere I would need more power and not be able to plug in via the DI.
Thank you for your help!
