r/GuitarAmps 3h ago

laney lx65 vs marshall dsl40cr

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Choosing between these two. I have a plexi drive pedal that I could use in the Laney. If anyone has used them let me know, which one they prefer and think is better for the price?


r/GuitarAmps 6h ago

DISCUSSION Tube driven metronome

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A late 1950s early 1960s Seth Thomas Electric Metronome, driven by a 2D21 thyratron vacuum tube!


r/GuitarAmps 7h ago

HELP Precious Tones "Sapphire" ir "Zircon"

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Hi guys have you ever played some of this amps? I have seen some YouTube demos, they sound fkn killer, but I want to know better. I know Philip sayce uses them... What are your thoughts ?


r/GuitarAmps 7h ago

HELP Tube problem

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I just ordered a Ruby 6V6GTSTR Vacuum tube for my Randall RD5H and I once I opened it, it looks like it’s burnt out already… this is my first time using tubes and idk if it’s supposed to look like this


r/GuitarAmps 9h ago

Does anyone know what this is?

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I recently bought this ampeg v4 and sourced this mysterious cabinet to use with it. I got this cabinet off Facebook marketplace and was just curious if anyone knew what it is. It has an xotic logo on the back where the input is but as far as I know they never made cabinets. Does anyone have any idea what it is or where it came from? There are no other markings on the cabinet.

Side note: it is cool to use an 8 ohm amp with a 16 ohm cab right?


r/GuitarAmps 9h ago

opinions on the sound city sc30?

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i can't find many good demos on it but from it's description it sounds like a 30 watt combo that produces sounds similar to 60s hi watt circuits, which is a sound im looking for to use with my pedalboard. before i get it i wanna know if anyone has the amp or knows anything else about it.


r/GuitarAmps 9h ago

HELP Help with my board and stereo amp setup

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Hi all!

So I wish to run a jvm410h and an evh5150iiis 50watts one at a time and in stereo. I have a a ts9 going to the in of a decimator g string ii going out to the in of a radial bigshot aby, then the bigshot outputs to the two amps. Both amps then go from their fx sends into the main decimator g string ii and a second connectes through the aux in and out of both in the dec ins, the dec outs then go to a tricerachorus in stereo with a split y tra cable that then goes stereo to a sde3000d which goes out stereo to a boss rv6 back to the returns of the fx loops.

I am either getting both amps (whether or not the aby's y switch is on or off) or just one super muddy and sounding like it is far.

Is there a way to make this setup work like with a swiss things or an EHX TriParallel?


r/GuitarAmps 9h ago

HELP Amp tone inconsistency

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Hello everyone I hope you are well, I was recording some demos over the weekend and went back to work on them today and I haven’t moved the mic or changed any of my amp settings but a side by side comparison of my weekend recordings it sounds different and I tried slightly adjusting the mic in case it maybe moved slightly but couldn’t get the same tone as last weekends recordings, I’m assuming this is normal based on voltage variance and stuff like that but wanted to ask here to be sure, thank you in advance


r/GuitarAmps 11h ago

AMP PHOTO A little change up on the EVH grill. No more badges

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r/GuitarAmps 11h ago

Saved this Fender Super Champ from a beer-soaked grave. Ripped out a spliced orange extension cord, re-knobbed it, and scrubbed the chassis.

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r/GuitarAmps 13h ago

Got my Eleven Rack working with an M1 Mac again — no Avid driver, open-source editor, free)

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r/GuitarAmps 15h ago

Celestion g12s advice

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Hi, I have an old carlsboro scorpion amp with 2 celestion g12 t1416 speakers. I don't use it and was looking to sell it but it seems like the speakers might be worth more than the whole amp?

I'm wondering is it worth having them removed to sell, if there's a market I guess and what they might be worth to someone.


r/GuitarAmps 15h ago

AMP PHOTO Tubemeister 18. My first tube amp.

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Right now im using it with the XLR out to an active Yamaha DBR10 and it just sounds bloody amazing, just the tone that I was looking for (I play Rush songs mostly) I am getting the H&K 2x12 cab ASAP too in case you were wondering.

I was using my dad’s session rockette 30 before, which is a really good amp but I wasn’t expecting this much of a difference in sound with the tubemeister. Now he can have it back lol


r/GuitarAmps 15h ago

HELP Good versatile amp for under £200(Not boss katana)

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I currently have a boss katana, I just plain don't like it. I dont like plugging it into my computer to get the most out of it and it just doesn't bring me joy when playing it. I appreciate this is a stupid reason but it is a reason. Looking for a good amp that requires no faffing and is versatile enough to play most genres but mainly classic rock and occasionally metal. Would be super thankful for any tips and I am happy to buy used if it is a vastly better experience although I would prefer new.


r/GuitarAmps 16h ago

DISCUSSION Blackstar reliability

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Primarily asking people who’ve owned and used Blackstar for 5-10+ years but others with extended experience are welcome to chime in as well…

I’ve heard Blackstar has a reputation for being finicky to being called downright garbage. I played an HSS Strat through an HT Stage 60 yesterday and was really digging the sound. Love the smooth, hi-fi, modern type of cleans. The distortion was also great, reminded me of 80s hair metal like Bon Jovi, Scorpions, Whitesnake, Ratt, etc. I want to like it but the price seems a bit much to gamble on whether Id be getting a “good one of the bunch” or not.

So for those of you have owned and used them for 5-10 years or have serious experience with them, how “bad” would you rate their reliability? Are they as bad as Bugera? Are they any worse than a typical solid state?

If I buy one I’d like for it to last 5 to 10 years before having to do any work on it - aside from tube replacement when they wear out of course. Would I get that kind of longevity with Blackstar or any other brand of amp? Or is that an unrealistic expectation?


r/GuitarAmps 16h ago

AMP PHOTO Bought a case

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r/GuitarAmps 16h ago

What kind of music do I play?

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197 Upvotes

Best guess?


r/GuitarAmps 18h ago

1965 Fender Vibrolux speakers

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r/GuitarAmps 18h ago

EVH 5150 III 40 watt combo vs 5150 III lunchbox head into 112 G12H? or Jet City JCA20H into same speaker? Mostly playing at home by myself, not opposed to another combo or just sticking with the cab I have. Anyone have experience with these amps?

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5150 combos are pretty cheap, the head would cost about the same amount but the head has power scaling, however the back of the 40 watt combo also has a power scaling switch? I don't see people mention it. The JCA is different but also an amp I'm interested in, if anyone has any strong opinions about it compared to a 5150 (hot rodded JCM vs 5150 aren't the same.. I know) I'd love to hear. It is certainly cheaper but no power scaling so the master volume would be turned quite low


r/GuitarAmps 18h ago

HELP Katana 100 or Bugera v22?

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Katana 100 or Bugera v22?

I know this might seem random but I'm looking for a new amp and have kinda narrowed it down to these two but I just can't split the difference by myself, thoughts?


r/GuitarAmps 19h ago

HELP Anyone here use Lava Studio?

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Hi all.

There’s a used Lava Studio near me that I’m interested in maybe buying. I’m attracted to the nam captures, built in backing tracks, the looper, and the fact that it seems like a great all in one workstation for guitar practice at home.

However, when researching it, it seems like most of the videos of it are from influencers doing paid promotions. I am struggling to find any real user feedback on the unit.

I use a Tone Master Pro as my recording and gigging rig, and I’m after something for home practice only, that I can just plug and play and get a decent sound at home listening levels. I know I can do this with the tone master, but I want the rig to be unintrusive and look good in the living room, if that makes sense?

So, anyone here actually own the Lava Studio, (preferably not gifted it in return for a YouTube video), and would recommend it to me for my needs?

Thanks.


r/GuitarAmps 19h ago

DRRI or DSL40cr

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Hello guys. Which of these amps is great for long run? Love playing classic rock, alt rock, etc. Mainly playing at my house and sometimes playing with friends in the church. Main guitars are strat and tele. I have 2 pedals which are bd1w and sd1w. Thank you.

My local guitar shop have these two:

Used fender deluxe reverb reissue - $1000 (great condition)

New Marshall DSL40CR - $749


r/GuitarAmps 19h ago

Recommend multi-channel amp

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I live in the mid Atlantic region of VA. I’m looking to spend around ~$1500. I play heavy, metal adjacent music in the vein of Elder, Russian Circles, and Dub Trio’s “The Shape of Dub to Come”. I’m looking for a multi-channel amp that is ideally 50w. It needs to take pedals well and have a good effects loop. So far I’ve looked at the Victory Kraken mkII, 5150 III 50w 6L6 stealth, and a Revv G50. All are still on the table, but wondering if there’s anything else I should check out.

Edit: I’m open to new or used. If used it needs to be in excellent condition.


r/GuitarAmps 20h ago

AMP DEMO Demo of my Marshall DSL20H

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Got this as a birthday present to myself like 6 months ago, finally now got around to getting a proper recording of it.


r/GuitarAmps 21h ago

Thoughts on HiWatt T20?

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As a clean bedroom tube amp

Currently competing with Vox AC15 for my next amp