Spudmurphy
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It's paid for itself and owes me nothing.
But I honestly think it's one of the better Marshall amps made.
It'll be passed to one of my boys.
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It's paid for itself and owes me nothing.
But I honestly think it's one of the better Marshall amps made.
It'll be passed to one of my boys.
Ricman
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Thanks Spud - Google and Youtube here I come.
Spudmurphy
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There was a big discussion on Petrucci's forum on the F50.
Fellow knucklehead Cudbucket had one.
Jimmyb
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Like Pink Floyd?
Well, I just need to say Hiwatt here then...
Well, I just need to say Hiwatt here then...
roburado
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F-Series Mesas are great. I don't like the Express series as much.
I really like my F-30. Sometimes, I'd say I love it. I think if it were an F-50, I'd love it all the time. There's just something about those 6L6-based F-Series like the F-50 and F-100 that I really like. Who knows? Maybe, it's just the extra power, I don't know. I think the F-30 has a voice that comes very close, though. I'd buy an F-Series ahead of pretty much any Dual Rectifier or Express series amp. I used to think I was going to sell this F-30 when I step up to something "bigger and better" (i.e., Egnater Mod 50 is what I'm hoping to be able to get), but I don't think so anymore.
I really like my F-30. Sometimes, I'd say I love it. I think if it were an F-50, I'd love it all the time. There's just something about those 6L6-based F-Series like the F-50 and F-100 that I really like. Who knows? Maybe, it's just the extra power, I don't know. I think the F-30 has a voice that comes very close, though. I'd buy an F-Series ahead of pretty much any Dual Rectifier or Express series amp. I used to think I was going to sell this F-30 when I step up to something "bigger and better" (i.e., Egnater Mod 50 is what I'm hoping to be able to get), but I don't think so anymore.
Dawg
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From your list, I like the Classic 30 the best. You can often find decent deals on those or a C20 on eBay.
I looked at the C30, but ended up going with a Blues Jr. NOS. My ASS just fell in love with the tone of the upgraded speaker and tubes. Of course, you could do all these mods yourself.
That's just MHO though. I play mostly blues and classic rock, so I don't need much effects to make me happy.
I looked at the C30, but ended up going with a Blues Jr. NOS. My ASS just fell in love with the tone of the upgraded speaker and tubes. Of course, you could do all these mods yourself.
That's just MHO though. I play mostly blues and classic rock, so I don't need much effects to make me happy.
Ricman
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Thanks Dawg Rob and Jim.
I am now considerably more knowledgeable, but no nearer to knowing what I want. "Suck it and see" springs to mind.
Choosing a guitar is soooo much easier!
I am now considerably more knowledgeable, but no nearer to knowing what I want. "Suck it and see" springs to mind.
Choosing a guitar is soooo much easier!
dannymusic
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With eBay and guitar boards everywhere, find some good value in some used amps. try for a rehearsal or 2. Sell the ones you don't care for. If you do it right, you should be fairly close on most deals as far as buying/selling. Usually the kicker with amps is shipping. the ONLY way to find YOUR amp is to use it in YOUR space. I've gone through about 30 amps in the last 4 or 5 years this way. It's the only way. Amp GAS is powerful.
