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Clap Trap

Clap Trap

Jan 27, 2015
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I'm planning to buy my first amp, I will use it for practicing and recording (and for gigs if I will be lucky enough to play in a band), the money is an issue so I want the "best for the buck"...Here are a few I was considering to buy but I'm open to any suggestions in this price range:
TC Electronic TH450
TC Electronic BH500
Aguilar TH500
Kustom KBX500/800

Please help me to make the right decision, thanks guys ;)
 
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Kustom tbx500 is around 350$ , TH500 600$ (i will need to push it hard at this price ) and the TC are about 450$ ...(I need to add +300 for shipping and taxes as I live in Israel) you think that aguilar is over TC in quality, versatility and sound?
 
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Clap Trap said:
I'm planning to buy my first amp, I will use it for practicing and recording (and for gigs if I will be lucky enough to play in a band), the money is an issue so I want the "best for the buck"...Here are a few I was considering to buy but I'm open to any suggestions in this price range:
TC Electronic TH450
TC Electronic BH500
Aguilar TH500
Kustom KBX500/800

Please help me to make the right decision, thanks guys ;)
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Were I in your shoes, I would never ask such a question without first clarifying/specifying my purchase criteria, i.e. features, functions, tone profile...as well as price range. How can you be sure you're getting the right advice unless you first do that?

MM
 
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Mystic Michael said:
Were I in your shoes, I would never ask such a question without first clarifying/specifying my purchase criteria, i.e. features, functions, tone profile...as well as price range. How can you be sure you're getting the right advice unless you first do that?

MM
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Is my first Amp so I dont't have any previous experience but my criteria is to get an amp with a great full tone, growl and dynamic and also tone versatility , as price range I would prefer something between 300-500$ price range and of course I would like to get the best option in this price range :)
How about Ampeg PF500 or GK MB500, are they worthy to consider ?
 
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Clap Trap said:
Is my first Amp so I dont't have any previous experience but my criteria is to get an amp with a great full tone, growl and dynamic and also tone versatility , as price range I would prefer something between 300-500$ price range and of course I would like to get the best option in this price range :)
How about Ampeg PF500 or GK MB500, are they worthy to consider ?
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The GK series is reputed to be reliable. They both sound good and represent their brand well in tone.
 
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Clap Trap said:
It seems that out from this amps the Ampeg has the best price, I think I will go with that :)
Thanks alot guys ;)
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If you are looking at the ampeg, I would look towards the PF-800 over the PF-500. My PF-500 was rock solid, but there were more than a few reports of failure. The GK MB series had their fair share of failures when then first came out as well. The PF-800 has had almost no reports of failure.
 

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