Tube vs. Solid State = Charcoal vs. Gas?

[kilgoja]

i'm a tube amp/charcoal guy.

to me simple is better. less messing around and more just having fun which is why you play music and why you barbecue to begin with.

 

[Major Softie]

I bet less than 3% of any of us make real BBQ...which is slow cooked in a covered smoker for at least 18 hours. Dry rubbed ribs. St. Louis style (meatier than babyback) with sauce strictly on the side for dipping. Dont you DARE put sauce on my nice dry rubbed ribs!

You are correct, of course, sir. We are really talking about "grilling." The fact that the device we use for grilling is a "Barbeque Grill" greatly confuses the issue.

I'm mostly vegan these days, and I hate to cook with either gas or charcoal. But I do likes me some tube amps!

You have NOT had great vegan/vegetarian until you've had my grilled portobello caps.

 

[Pilgrim]

There is no real difference, it's just what you like. I've played tube and SS, and the difference is Tylenol vs. Generic. Pick what you like.

 

[Major Softie]

There is no real difference

SACRILEGE!

 

[JimmyM]

You have NOT had great vegan/vegetarian until you've had my grilled portobello caps.

Sounds good! Send some down!

 

[jmattbassplaya]

There is no real difference, it's just what you like. I've played tube and SS, and the difference is Tylenol vs. Generic. Pick what you like.

+1

I have loved and hated amps from every camp (tube, SS, and hybrid). None of them are significantly different or better than any other (though tubes do smell the best ).

 

[3star2nr]

Very good comparison.

Tube is definately charcoal ss is definately gas.

Both will cook your food and feed you, and in both cases drunk people can't tell the diofference

 

[JOE EDO]

VR served up with paper and oil caps in the preamp and a Heyboer OT .... you can just see the oozing juicy bass tones coming out of her...been simmering all day too. Who wants some???

 

[Major Softie]

...and in both cases drunk people can't tell the difference

Now THAT is true wisdom.

 

[SactoBass]

There is no real difference

LMAO!!

 

[SactoBass]

VR served up with paper and oil caps in the preamp and a Heyboer OT .... you can just see the oozing juicy bass tones coming out of her...been simmering all day too. Who wants some???

That's one of the best pics ever posted on TB!

Well played, good sir!

(and if anyone wants to convince themselves that their wizbang 5-pound solid state amp sounds as good as the SVT in that pic, well, all I can think of to say to them is, "good luck with that!")

EDIT: of course, when it comes time to load in or load out, I envy those who have 5-pound amps!

 

[Bert Slide]

 

[FretNoMore]

I eat all meals at McDonalds and use a guitar amp.

 

[JOE EDO]

I eat all meals at McDonalds and use a guitar amp.

I'm sure you get the Happy Meal with apple slices too...

 

[JOE EDO]

That's one of the best pics ever posted on TB!

Well played, good sir!

(and if anyone wants to convince themselves that their wizbang 5-pound solid state amp sounds as good as the SVT in that pic, well, all I can think of to say to them is, "good luck with that!")

Why thank you. I was going to use the 73 SVT in that picture but it's in the smoker

 

[SactoBass]

Why thank you. I was going to use the 73 SVT in that picture but it's in the smoker

LOL!! Perfect!

You sure know how to throw a toneful bar-be-que!

 

[B-string]

But that BBQ is gas????

 

[jmattbassplaya]

But that BBQ is gas????

Yeah, that's not BBQ

 

[sevdog]

A great chef can make a better, tastier meal on an electric stovetop than most can with excellent ingredients and a gourmet kitchen.

 

[Stone Soup]

I'm voting for quality ingredients, the skill of the cook, and how hungry I am.

For the win.