At the moment ive got a vox ac15 handwired and i love the sound. Now that I've added master volume and power scaling, I can get nice chime in the bedroom which only gets better on stage. It's loads nicer that The ac15c1 I used to have (could be the speaker, or the transformer, I dunno). The things that aren't ideal about the amp:
- the weight (50lb) and size. I've got a lot of narrow stairs to schlep up and and down
- no reverb (effects loop would probably do)
Any suggestions as to what might float my boat? Something that sounds good in the bedroom and small gigs - 15w is usually enough
Production models or custom builders considered. Budget up to £1000.
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Think you'd regret it if you sell it!
Got a Keeley Caverns to sort the reverb issue.
Can’t recommend anything light though as I’ve not tried enough small amps
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Or at the other end of the scale, look for a used Badcat Cub 15R. They're not lighter than your AC15 but decent master volume and good reverb. Or get a head and a lightweight cab to split the load into 2 trips, maybe?
Can't help you with the weight issue though - although Pure Gym have no joining fee at the moment....!
When I saw the two volume controls, I assumed one would be for the EL84 channel and one for the 6V6. That, to me, would make more sense and would presumably (?) have been possible. That way, you could effectively create the sound of two distinct and differently powered amps.
Now THAT would tempt me....
I've got a boss reverb, the results of which with this amp I was never too impressed with. I'll give it another go.
But really, guys, there's been a distinct lack of people trying to tempt me with shiny expensive boutique amps. You disappoint me ;-)
If you can afford it and find one, I would suggest a Matchless Lightning Reverb. I can't remember exactly how much they weigh, but the one I played was by far the lightest Matchless I've ever lifted, and also easily the most Voxy-sounding.
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