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Post by chopsfordays on Jun 3, 2005 8:10:41 GMT -5
Just wondering if anybody here has actually seen/played the new amp that Epi has on their website. (http://www.epiphone.com) I'm kind of looking for a tube amp for blues stuff and it seems pretty interesting.
Any insight appreciated. None of the dealers where I live has one.
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Post by CAFeathers on Jun 3, 2005 9:07:46 GMT -5
No, I have not seen one yet, But I want to check one out also.
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Post by sandman on Jun 18, 2005 20:35:06 GMT -5
well..with these coming out...they had some galaxie 10's selling out for $30 more...thats still class A, twice the wattage with 10W and a celestion 10 as opposed to an 8.
worth a look.
thinking about getting another one as backup at that price....$149 for a 10W class A tube with a celestion ain't bad
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Post by mandough on Jul 29, 2005 0:10:02 GMT -5
I tried a Valve Junior in GC yeaterday, and here's what I found...
The cabinet is too big, and the speaker too small over all, but the tone of the power tubes being soaked without crushing the room with volume is cool. The preamp tube in the one I tried was microphonic, and rattled too much, but replacement tubes aren't that expensive.
Here's the best thing, IMO. The speaker isn't hard wired to the transformer, but is set up like the 1/4" speaker out on an amp head. I took it and plugged it into a 4x12 Beringer cab, and even though that's not the best cab to be had, the change in sound was astounding. It went from sounding like a tiny choked little amp, to making the type of tone you'd be proud to put on a record, or take to the stage. It had a bit of preamp distortion, but not any significant amount. The power amp distortion, though, was just amazing !! Total control of the amount just by how hard I picked. I used several guitars, including a couple I either own, or have owned,and I found that the P-90s REALLY make this thing sing. The humbuckers were just a tad more muffled, but the control was the same for both.
Over all, I wouldn't buy it to use by itself, but in partnership with a decent cabinet, you could get into some boutique tone for not much more than a Fender Pro Junior...
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Post by photoweborama on Jul 29, 2005 8:09:31 GMT -5
I played one, but did not care for the sound myself. It was next to the Vox Valvetronix's and it just could not keep up. but that's just a GC test.. YMMV!
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Post by zep on Jul 29, 2005 10:27:49 GMT -5
I found it funny that in the Guitar Player review on the epiphone site, www.epiphone.com/news.asp?NewsID=315, they reccomended a speaker change: "Suffice it to say that with some of the money you save on the Valve Special, you might want to consider a speaker upgrade." I haven't played one yet but I've heard that they're good for the money. |
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Post by goldtopsnopp on Jul 30, 2005 4:34:06 GMT -5
Hmm... You made me wanna try this amp. It should work pretty good with a 1960AV cab (Vintage 30's) right? And it would be good to get some powertube saturation without getting deaf. I tried a Valve Junior in GC yeaterday, and here's what I found... The cabinet is too big, and the speaker too small over all, but the tone of the power tubes being soaked without crushing the room with volume is cool. The preamp tube in the one I tried was microphonic, and rattled too much, but replacement tubes aren't that expensive. Here's the best thing, IMO. The speaker isn't hard wired to the transformer, but is set up like the 1/4" speaker out on an amp head. I took it and plugged it into a 4x12 Beringer cab, and even though that's not the best cab to be had, the change in sound was astounding. It went from sounding like a tiny choked little amp, to making the type of tone you'd be proud to put on a record, or take to the stage. It had a bit of preamp distortion, but not any significant amount. The power amp distortion, though, was just amazing !! Total control of the amount just by how hard I picked. I used several guitars, including a couple I either own, or have owned,and I found that the P-90s REALLY make this thing sing. The humbuckers were just a tad more muffled, but the control was the same for both. Over all, I wouldn't buy it to use by itself, but in partnership with a decent cabinet, you could get into some boutique tone for not much more than a Fender Pro Junior... |
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Post by mandough on Aug 5, 2005 18:17:48 GMT -5
I'd say to go for it. I bought the one I tried in GC, and told the sales manager that I had to get new tubes anyway, as the ones in it were microphonic. He knocked the price down to $90, and I got some new tubes...an EL84 and a 12AT7 (The AX7 was just a bit too buzzy in this circuit) and now it sounds better than it did in the store...smooth until you spank the strings, then watch out ! !
Goldtopsnopp, since you already have the big cabinet, you're set to get one. Just remember to plug into the 4 OHM input. I just know you'll be blown away with the power tube saturation, and for the price, I dare any company to pack more bang for the buck into an amp.
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Post by goldtopsnopp on Aug 6, 2005 5:44:34 GMT -5
Gotta find one then, would be nice with some low-wattage class A sound.
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Post by dmedicff on Jan 16, 2006 11:14:40 GMT -5
I received a Valve Junior for Christmas...my first tube amp. Got it from Guitar Center for 100 bucks. I am well pleased overall. This is a loud little bugger too. Can not be cranked in my house.
I love the simplicity of the thing, an on switch and a volume control. I have my trusty Zoom 505 effect pedal hooked up, and I can get a variety of sounds, now with the tube warmth. I love this amp.
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