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Post by Sean on Oct 28, 2013 22:41:14 GMT
So, I have three options that i've come up with on what to dive into purchase wise... This will probably be my last big purchase for a while. Ive set aside some money for it because I will soon be paying for gas, car insurance, and all that good stuff. So, heres the list...
1: Partscaster; The one in the thread I made about modding a strat.
2: Improving my Recording Set Up; Buy an interface, mics, yadda yadda.
3: Buy a Fender Blues Junior or Deluxe Reissue; Selling my valveking in the process. It would not be missed. Not that its a bad amp though.
Im kinda between 2 and 3 right now... 3 would be helpful as I could benefit from the blues junior for jazz band at school. On the other hand, 2 would improve my capabilities recording wise. I mean, I can survive on my Yeti till I get the money, but it would be nice...
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Post by Ryan on Oct 28, 2013 23:02:52 GMT
I say.. If you're also looking to A/B your live rig with your Marshall... Get the Blues Jr. or Deluxe RI.
Have you also considered other amps that fall into the Blues Jr. price range or considered getting something used?
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Post by Ryan on Oct 28, 2013 23:14:07 GMT
Alright, I'm going to say some things now that might offend some. As you know.. I'm a tube guy. Have you thought about getting something.. SS? Something dual functional, even.. Alright, alright.. Cut to the chase. Example. You get an amp (albeit a ss one) that you can use for Jazz Band (I was in a Jazz Band in HS) and it comes with recording software. You hook the amp right up to your computer. Oh yeah, and this amp is $330 shipped to your front door. The Mustang series amps.. Heh, they sound really good, actually. For little SS amps. It'll easily cut Jazz Band. It'll let you record. And it won't sound like complete garbage while doing it. EDIT (expect more of these): You can also get a little bit of both. Example. Little 22w tube combo (see, I'm not completely offensive in this post). $380 shipped. About $140 to play with (price difference of Blues JR). You can pick up THIS for $100. Comes with Line 6's "POD Farm" plug-in. Alas, use your Yeti for anything vocal or MIC'd (the Yeti's are actually great MICs) and plug direct in for guitar (or mic it?). EDIT 2: Something Random.. I don't like VOX tube stuff.. But I've heard and liked their hybrid and ss stuff. They do hybrid like no other.. Unlike other companies, they don't offer a tube preamp. They offer a tube power section. 2x12 would probably be a bit too bulky, though. But 30 watts through a 2x12 should be plenty loud enough. EDIT 3: Oh how I like to make people's brains fry by thinking too much. Why should I be ANY different on our forum? Here's a thought I bet you never even turned over.. 1 word and a number. Here's your HINT. But Ryan, It's only a power amp and a 1x12 cab.. That's alright, because you can add THIS to it and you're gonna have a pretty (neat) decent setup. Yeah, bet you didn't expect that one, haha. The ME-70 is a fantastic (I'd put money on it being the BEST MFX pedal you can buy) pedal. Tech 21 is known for producing really ( really) transparent ss amps. EDIT 4: Back to the Mustang amps. If you REALLY want to feel like a bad ass, they make a head version and a 4x12 cab. Both come to $520 new. Not that you would need another 4x12 cab.. But you could stack 2 heads. That always looks cool, lol. |
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Post by Sean on Oct 28, 2013 23:18:37 GMT
I was planning on buying used either way.
I had also checked out the Peavey Delta Blues. However, the only problem I have with that, is that it is a 15 inch speaker. While I like the idea of a big speaker, I don't really want to be taking something that big to school. I think that if I were to get one of these, I would definitely use them both on stage like you said.
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Post by Ryan on Oct 28, 2013 23:23:20 GMT
See my post above yours, and keep your eyes out for edits on the post, I have about 50 more on the way. LOL. Maybe not 50.. But you get the idea. I love budget building and ideas.
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Post by Sean on Oct 28, 2013 23:28:22 GMT
Ah, I don't quite like the idea of "modeling" amps. Every modeling amp i've tried just didn't sound right to me. Its not that I dislike SS, I mean, My Frontman is SS and I love it. As far as the direct USB recording with it, I can use my RP255 for that type of a thing. I don't get the best sounds out of it, but it's decent.
From what I have researched, I should be able to get about $300 for my valveking. I found a delta blues for 400 on eBay. Blues juniors come out to be about just as much.
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Post by Ryan on Oct 28, 2013 23:36:43 GMT
Either did I till I got my hands on (a decade old) Line 6 POD XT Live.. And, holy crap. The Mustang series is about as easy as you get as far as a "modeling" amp goes. All the amp models is other Fender amps.. Which is good. Because why would you want a Fender to sound like a Marshall (That's actually a lie, now that I remember. They model a few different amps as well but the majority are Fender)? LOL. To be completely honest, out of my 3 EDITs and my original post, I like the idea of the Mustang III combo, the best. It also comes with Fender FUSE software (you download it for free) and it makes all the editing, saving, blah blah blah.. Done right on your desktop. The Line 6 POD I have is the same way, and it makes life a LOT easier. I was debating buying the Mustang Floor (they stopped making it [that's a lie too, just noticed everyone has it again, must have been out of stock]) before the Line 6 deal kinda fell into my lap. The pedal was more the less a freebie.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2013 12:09:52 GMT
I'd go with 2, but that is just me.
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Post by Ryan on Nov 6, 2013 18:04:14 GMT
Ever sort your thoughts out Sean?
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Post by Samb1011 on Nov 7, 2013 0:48:45 GMT
That would be a good question. You gotta keep us posted!!
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Post by Sean on Nov 8, 2013 0:39:58 GMT
Yea, sorry guys. I havent been on much recently because i've been very busy. I just turned 16 on Tuesday which means longer hours at work. Plus I had to miss a day to take my mom's dog to the vet hospital. With the classes that Im taking its hard to catch up on work. On top of that, I just got a lady friend  . Anyways, enough of that... I think I am going to switch out the amps. Ill sell the valveking, and buy either a classic 30 or the blues junior. I still havent made up my mind. After that, I think I will not venture into making a guitar. I just don't have the time for such a project at the moment. Instead I will buy either a flying v or an explorer. Im not going to spend too much money on one though. Ill either go epi, or vintage brand. No matter which one I get, I want it to be the tan korina type finish. This way I can return the les paul before I get too attached and just use the LP for gigs. |
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Post by Samb1011 on Nov 8, 2013 4:55:09 GMT
Flying V it is!
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