what brand amp??

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Which brand name amp is genereally most prefered with players?

  • Marsahll

    Votes: 10 14.1%

  • Fender

    Votes: 13 18.3%

  • Vox

    Votes: 8 11.3%

  • Orange

    Votes: 8 11.3%

  • Crate

    Votes: 1 1.4%

  • Line 6

    Votes: 1 1.4%

  • Peavey

    Votes: 6 8.5%

  • Randall

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Ampeg

    Votes: 1 1.4%

  • Palomino

    Votes: 1 1.4%

  • Epiphone

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Other(please specify)

    Votes: 22 31.0%
  • Total voters
    71
  • Poll closed .
liv_rong

liv_rong

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Which, in your opinion, makes the best sounding amps? This is not a question so I can buy what is best, I already know what I like and I know that its all about your playing and what you can do to make YOUR tone.

I am simply trying to show the guy I work with a point. He has this idea that a certain brand is generally considered "the best". But I tend to disagree with this certain brand, and I know others do as well. I can not say the brand because this would compromise this poll hahaha.

I know this is a stupid ass thread, but be honest. If you could choose, money aside, what brand name would you choose?
 
liv_rong said:
I know this is a stupid ass thread, but be honest. If you could choose, money aside, what brand name would you choose?
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Matters what I'm using the amp for and if vintage amps are fair game.
 
In numbers, I think a lot of American pros, semi-pros and amateurs use Fender amps. There are so many models; I think every guitar player has had or still has a Fender amp in his/her arsenal.
 
I voted Other, because Mesa Boogie wasn't in the list. My main amp right now is a B-52 (AT212 combo) which I bought in an attempt to get the "poor man's Mesa Boogie" sound. So far, I'm thrilled with the amp, but if money were no object (i.e. if I weren't spending so much on other studio gear!) I'd have a Mesa or two.

I also have a couple of vintage tube "baby" amps from the 60's--10, 15 watts and one knob: volume. Those are great for clean to a bluesy break-up...
 
Voted Mesa as well. I'm on my third (a Rectoverb combo, previously I owned a Rocket-44, and I still own a Nomad 45 though I think I'm about to sell it), and I've played countless Mesas over the years. Barring the Express which at least has a nice clean even if the gain channel is pretty forgettable, I haven't played a single one that hasn't at the very least left me thinking, "It may not be for me, but for such-and-such this amp would slay."

I won't say anything dumb like "I'll never play anything else," but at this point if I go shopping for a new amp I'll be starting, and probably finishing, with Mesa.
 
right now I'm saving for an orange, but if money were really no object I'd probably have this guy build me something.
 
I used to be a Marshall man through and through until I tried Tech 21. Their Trademark 60 is fab and I probably wouldn't swap it for anything else
 
I voted "other."

It doesn't matter what anybody says, really. It's subjective, like chocolate or vanilla ice cream.

Unless of course, you have the divine insight to know that it's really chocolate ice cream that's best. And Dr. Z amps. :D;)
 
Well..i didnt see the money aside, so i went line 6..for versitility all in one package...but i'd probably go mesa or orange..
 
I voted Peavey only 'cause I have two of 'em - a TransTube 258 EFX, and a Classic 50/212. I also have a Line 6 Guitar POD 2.0 and Bass POD, as well as a Fender AmpCan, a Vox T-25 bass combo, Squier BP-15 bass combo and a Radio Shack brand 10W solid state guitar combo. I'm fairly covered, amp wise, whether I'm playing guitar or bass, but I'm starting to think about something with a bit more umph, as far as bass goes.

I've tried Fender Twin, Fender Hot Rod DeVille 410, Fender Bassman 410, Peavey Classic 50/412 Vox AC15 and Vox AC30, and I like 'em all, really. Every one has something unique that I like, but unfortunately I'm not wealthy enough (yet) to start collecting 'em.

Matt
 
Vox, Matchless, and Trainwreck as far as vintage goes.

Peavey, Mesa, and Orange, for modern stuff.
 
I voted but in reality I only have the amps I have through either good luck or accident. None were choices made as in I'll have my ideal amp. I bought as good as I could when I could and as a result have a cute toy, a strange & problematic machine and, finally, a traditional beast.
Now if I had the wherewithall to aquire my druther...
 
All brands of amps sound great in certain situations. Some are more common in certain styles of music than others. I don't think any amp is perfect for everything. Anyway I voted for Fender because I think almost everyone has (or has had) one of some model, and I use one most of the time.
 
Unsprung said:
I've tried Fender Twin, Fender Hot Rod DeVille 410, Fender Bassman 410, Peavey Classic 50/412 Vox AC15 and Vox AC30, and I like 'em all, really. Every one has something unique that I like, but unfortunately I'm not wealthy enough (yet) to start collecting 'em.

Matt
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Actually, I like Matt's answer best.

"The Best" amp is having all of them. ;)

I want the versatility of a POD but with the real hardware. :D:D
 
All brands of amps sound great in certain situations. Some are more common in certain styles of music than others. I don't think any amp is perfect for everything.
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I totally agree with this statement. No one amp is the best.:)
 
With 'no money limit' as a consideration I would own a Dumble. I actually played through one at a store several years ago. It wasnt for sale but would have been over 10K if it was.

Smooth is a word I'll never use for any other amp again after that.

For realitys' sake either a VHT Bulldog or a Carr Hammerhead for a small amp and for the big stuff ya gotta go with Bogner Uberschall.
 
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