r/GuitarAmps

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3D printers are fun.

A couple of days ago I tried in a shop an AC30C2 with greenbacks that I really, really liked the crunch of and I think it would fill a missing sonic space in my studio (I have a Deluxe Reverb, a JC120 and a PRS archon Classic). It was also very nicely priced but I don’t have the space for it.
AC15 are affordable (even if no one wants to ship them, how to blame them…), are they my best option? I heard the Blue version on videos that sounds warmer to my ears, but not sure if the price difference is worth it.
Other options? A small head with a 1x12 can could also be an option.
This would be for studio use only.

Finally decided to acquire one again after regrettably selling about 10 yrs ago. It’s better than I remembered!

OD1 Orange is pretty incredible.

Marshall DSL40CR

LOVE it

Mind the mess lol

Hi all,

First time buying a tube amp, I went with a Vox AC10 for home use. After about 6 months, the amp started to make white noise when on. I tried different outlets, cables, guitars, etc. and the issue remains. I have done some research and it seems the Internet is saying it's either the power tubes or filter caps? I want to try swapping out the tubes first before I explore the filter caps. I apparently need EL84's.

My questions are:

- where do Canadians get their tubes? I'm not sure about ordering from the Tube Store or Tube Depot as they are in USD and shipping is expensive. It looks to be about $60 USD for a pair. Long and McQuade would apparently be $60 CAD for JJ's if they ever get them in, but I don't have one in my town and the closest one is 2.5 hours away. Amazon has them for $78 CAD right now, or $67 for EHX.

- I think I'm leaning towards Amazon, unless someone knows of a better site? Can I trust Amazon?

- should I replace my 12AX7 pre amp tube as well?

I'm not in a hurry, so I don't mind waiting if it gets me a better deal.

Thanks! 🙏

Probably the coolest amp I’ve ever seen. Rumor has it that this amp would blow up its own speakers if dimed. 85 watts, 4x 5881 power tubes, 2x12” Jensen speakers and massive clean headroom. This one has had some mods but returned to original spec. Sticker is $19995, but it looks like they’ll let it go for a cool $16,500.

I would be so scared to plug into this. 😂

I still can't believe this actually happened. I walked into a local thrift store here in the Netherlands and saw this spray-painted white head sitting in the corner with a €150 price tag. At first glance, I figured it was just a beat-up 90s reissue. Took it to the car, looked closer at the JTM printed directly on the plexi panel and the serial number, and my jaw dropped.

The outside has seen some things. Some absolute genius decided to spray paint the original black tolex white. The logo is also missing.

But the guts oh my oh my..

Original Drake 784-128 transformer, full of mustard caps.

The fix with the modern cap and the terminal block is.. special..

I'm taking the amp to a tech near me (Marble Amps in the Netherlands) to repair and restore and sell it on to someone that'll appreciate it as it's supposed to be appreciated. I'm more of a hardrock/metal player.

UPDATE:

I don't feel comfortable sitting on a museum piece amp. Therefore I'm selling it. I originally thought, when I bought it, that it was a 90s reissue, I would've kept that, obviously. But this thing is too much for me. And of course I'm selling it for more than 150 euros, are you kidding me.

Two Rock Studio Overdrive

Got this guy new in 1993. Been with me through good times and bad. Always sounds great. It is wonderful for playing around the house and a monster when plugged into a 4x12!

I just picked up this Epiphone valve junior combo for super cheap. It has a sticker that says “powered by voodoo labs” and has definitely been modded as it has a Jensen mod speaker instead of the stock eminence. I looked on the voodoo amps website and they don’t list Epiphone as one of the amps they mod. I really don’t like the look of the sticker and am hoping a previous owner just stuck it there. I’d like to remove it but don’t want to takeaway any kind of service or modification record.

I already had the cab, so I figured it’d be pretty hard to go wrong with a matching THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY WATT head. Am I shouting? I accidentally on purpose turned the master volume above halfway and now I’m deaf.

Channel 2 definitely has that JCM DNA. More gain than most people would ever need.

I am not most people. I play sludge/doom. This halfstack is louder than any halfstack I’ve ever been in a room with. Ungodly amounts of gain, low end, and a surprisingly complex set of controls to make sure you cut in a mix while staying filthy. No, I will not be using the “scoop” switch.

I don’t have a sound sample of the amp, but you’ll hear me playing songs from heavylean.bandcamp.com all over upstate New York in the months and years to come. Opening for Haunt at No Fun on June 21st and will be rocking this setup.

Wear ear plugs.

A very brief demo of my rig that I posted yesterday. These are the primary tones I use but I can easily get a wider variety with some tweaking.

Landed this Ac30 C2 with Greenbacks and 1 year old tubes for 350$ recently in Nashville. I love Ac30’s. This is my second and will never get sold away. What a steal.

The wall is coming together, just need some lighting for the dark corner lol. Only things not pictured are a peavey classic 30, vypyr 60w tube, pag 60, Randall rg1503, and a bugera v22 that are in a closet with my “extra” 14 or so guitars 😭 does GAS ever stop?

Nothing mini about the TONE AND VOLUME LEVELS. with this.

So STOKED for the weekend.

My best friend made both cabinet and enclosure. He is just as skilled, as he is generous.

Wait, I lied. JCM 800 module in the top Syn 1. Carry on.