Guitarists

[Clm128]

Hey y'all
Been looking for quite some time now to get myself a new amp, been playing 2 years now mostly blues and classic rock (have an accustic for everything else). I've checked out a few models ( Definatly wanna go all tube) and have narrowed it down to the peavey classic 30 and a Marshall class 5. My price is around 700 tops. I was just wondering if anyone has one of these two amps and can speak on there behalf or if there's anything else in the price range I should be looking at ( even used) ? I've read alot of reviews but I wanna know people around here have to say. Good or bad

Thanks

 

[T-Sci]

Ive been playing and collecting guitars since 1988 and have been in numerous bands. Ive had many tube Marshall amps, and while they do sound awesome especially for harder stuff, they are expensive, can be tempermental and can be pricey to repair. Ive also owned several Peavey amps includin one of their older 5150 models. Dollar for dollar I would put a good Peavey tube amp up against a Marshall any day. I prefer the slightly warmer tone of the Peavey Delta blues 1/15 over the classic 30 model, and they are both 649.99 brand new. Also in that range is the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe amp, which has three channels and a great sound. Blackstar amps are also very good and there are tube combos in that price range, but they may be a bit more metal than you would like. If you buy a Marshall, buy used so you will get more amp for the money, but for the under 700.00 budget, Peavey or Fender will put you in a better blues amp. Best of luck and happy hunting!

 

[Clm128]

Thanks man, I do like the fender too I but I worry for the overdrive and I'm not sure how it will handle a pedal? Plus one thing about the peavey is its quality. Can't beat it made in USA and 5 year bumper to bumper warranty unlike the cheaper fenders and marshals that are meade over seas. The class 5 is made in the uk which is part of the reason it's being considered but I think your right about buying a used marshall. So many choices I wish money wasn't an option!

What's your rig now?

 

[T-Sci]

Ive got several guitars, a bass and an acoustic, but my main sound right now is a 1990 ESP George Lynch Kamikaze through a 1997 Crate 120 watt Blue Voodoo tube head and a single 4 x 12 cab loaded with celestion speakers. It sounds like 1988, big hair and spandex all in a box. Sadly I dont play out much anymore so its rarely turned up past "2" these days....

 

[Clm128]

That's bad ass, does it have a single coil up front? And how do you like the crate. Havnt given them much consideration they just don't appeal to my ear, Atleast there entry lvl valves. Right now I got a ibanez sa120 which isn't bad for an all around guitar, now I need an amp for the same. Unfortunatly I don't have the money right now for multiple guitars and amps 🙁.... Some day

 

[kwildoctr]

Ive been playing and collecting guitars since 1988 and have been in numerous bands. Ive had many tube Marshall amps, and while they do sound awesome especially for harder stuff, they are expensive, can be tempermental and can be pricey to repair. Ive also owned several Peavey amps includin one of their older 5150 models. Dollar for dollar I would put a good Peavey tube amp up against a Marshall any day. I prefer the slightly warmer tone of the Peavey Delta blues 1/15 over the classic 30 model, and they are both 649.99 brand new. Also in that range is the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe amp, which has three channels and a great sound. Blackstar amps are also very good and there are tube combos in that price range, but they may be a bit more metal than you would like. If you buy a Marshall, buy used so you will get more amp for the money, but for the under 700.00 budget, Peavey or Fender will put you in a better blues amp. Best of luck and happy hunting!

Yep, I agree. I was going to respond to this thread but my answer's pretty much already here.

Having said that, Hot Rod Deluxes can be exceptional amps, if you're willing to take your time and play a bunch until you find one of the really good ones. I had one that was a fire-breathing dragon until it needed to be repaired, after which, it became just another Hot Rod Deluxe. (I sold it and went with a '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue)

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