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[BrettB]

My old Fender transistor combo finally died thi sweek. It was getting pretty emberassing anyway that I kept playing on it.

so it's time to invest in a new one, but I have no fucking idea where to start!
First of all, I don't want to send too much money. About €800/1000 is an absolut maximum, and I hope to stay below it. I also want to have a combo: I have no intention of dragging those bloody cabinets in and out my car for a rehearsel.

I don't play in a band now, but I have plans to start a stonerrock band. I do want to have options for other kinds of music. I like several Marshall drive channels, but I dislike the Marshalls clean, I adore the Fenders hotrod clean (which is pretty much in my price range) but then again I'm afraid the drive won't do it for me when I want play some heavy rock. I have no experience with other brands.

Let's all brainstorm: any alternatives?

[SteveK]

Considering your location, have you tried a Koch Twintone? Very nice 1x12 tube combo, with a nice clean and a killer lead channel. Not sure what the price would be in Euro's though...Dolf's factory is in the Netherlands. Here's a link:

http://www.koch-amps.com/

[BrettB]

Never heared of that. I'll check it out though, thanks!

Any other tips?

[Le Basseur]

Hughes & Kettner might blend those two worlds (clean and distortion) for you,give them a try!
If,after all,you cannot decide,simply choose an amp with a clean sound that fits your taste and try obtaining the desired distorted sound via stompbox or processor.There are tons of these out there,for every taste and pocket!
Good luck,