Amps, guitars and such..

[Ballah06]

Seeing that Dweb is a place of extensive all-Rover knowledge, random facts/opinions, and undoubtedly colorful characters, here is another question that has nothing to do with Rovers. For those who play (guitar) any experience/feedback on Blackstar amps? Just started playing recently and looking at that brand, since I dig the sound/appearance. Also contemplating whether to go with an electric acoustic (just have an acoustic now), or get an electric. Any opinions, preferrably, those based on experience/knowledge appreciated. atriot:

 

[kennith]

I recently acquired some vintage Fender amps, and they are all in good condition. I was planning to sell them at a later date, but if you want an amp, I've got some to sell. They are not very large. I don't know if they are what you need or not, but I just thought I'd mention it.

Cheers,

Kennith

 

[Ballah06]

I recently acquired some vintage Fender amps, and they are all in good condition. I was planning to sell them at a later date, but if you want an amp, I've got some to sell. They are not very large. I don't know if they are what you need or not, but I just thought I'd mention it.

Cheers,

Kennith

Can you post the models? Looking at acoustic electric amps right now.

 

[kennith]

I'll PM you the details later.

Cheers,

Kennith

 

[jhk07]

I go by Acoustical DrunkTard, no amp needed.

 

[p m]

FWIW, I have a guitar amp left from my nephew - you can have it for the cost of shipping. I've no idea of what it is, but it's pretty honking big.
PM or email me if you want it.

 

[Mongo]

Anything that goes to "11"...cause "10" just ain't load enough

 

[Ballah06]

I go by Acoustical DrunkTard, no amp needed.

Haha, been doing that a few times; I think I can hear the strings groaning, but the Acoustical Drunk Tard mode seems to distort things a bit, hence looking at the acoustic/electric setup.

 

[Paul Grant]

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/wavelength/junior_2.html

I had a pair of Wavelength Cardinal Monoblocks in my audio system for many years. I bought them after I got rid of my Naim Audio four pack. I don't think I ever had a better home system than the Wavelength. If Gordon Rankin's making guitar amps (he calls them guitar engines) I'm sure they're the finest sounding amps money can buy.

 

[jymmiejamz]

It all depends on how much you want to spend, and the sound you're looking for. I have a Dr. Z Maz 18 that I love, but that's a fairly expensive amp.

Also, get an electric.

 

[Disco2Guy]

I've always been a Gibson/Marshall guy, but I also have a 7-string Ibanez UV777. Go electric, and stick with a fixed bridge like a Gibson, or if you want tremolo, a Fender. Floating bridges can be a pita when it comes to changing strings. Getting a full 2 octaves (24 frets) is nice too. The best advice I can offer for a guitar is to really play them. Two of my electrics are Les Paul's. The '79 Custom has an amazing neck and action, while the '88 Standard feels a little bigger and slower. It just goes to show that the same maker can have different feels, and what works for you may not work for others. Fingering on the 7-string is like playing on a table top, it's huge!

If you want a modern amp, I'd go with any decent brand with as few bells and whistles. Use stomp boxes or fx processors for different sounds YOU want. I got my 1960A cabinet used (some band broke up, and was like new, great deal!), but I did get the JCM 900 head new. You can't go wrong with an old tube amp, assuming everything is in decent shape.

 

[bigcheif]

Tube amps rule!

 

[yoface13]

you've just got to play a crap-ton of amps. i know looks and stuff means a lot, but play through a bunch and figure out what you like. find out what your favorite bands play/record with or how they get their sound if that's what your'e going for. when you figure out what you want, don't settle for something that imitates the sounds. i haven't met anyone that likes one of these things yet. they end up limiting you instead of opening you up. yeah, just buy used or save up some sweet cash.

 

[D Chapman]

Seems to me that asking someone else what kind of guitar and amp to buy is like asking someone else what kind of woman to date.

I don't play music. I really wish I could. I've tried to learn and my ADD blocks it. But I listen to a lot of live music. Mainly Bluegrass. Some guys come around who play basically anything, from Johnny to Freebird. But one thing is for sure. You're not Johnny and you're not Lynyrd. You're not even Ketch or Critter. So you have to make the music your own. If an electric acoustic is your style, roll with it. If you want to rock out with your cock out like Ted Nugent, get an electric.

Personally, when I see some dude roll in with a beat to shit tube amp, I get excited because I know it's going to be good. Does not matter what he's playing. The sound it just fucking awesome.

Kind of off-topic, but anyone with Netflix/Amazon Prime, peep Sound City, it's a freebie. Anyone who appreciates music would like this documentary.

 

[yoface13]

Tube amps for the win. I'm not sure what for the win is a reference to... Maybe celebrity tic tac toe?

 

[yoface13]

I've been without Netflix for a couple years now. I've recently been tempted to come back for arrested development season 3.

 

[jymmiejamz]

Asking about solid state/hybrid amps is like asking about spring spacers with otherwise stock suspension.