LSC
507 posts
Oct 02, 2013
5:35 PM
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Other than a HarpGear, Kalamazoo or Champ what would be your recommendation as the very best low wattage tube combo?. Curious if there is a consensus.
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6SN7
374 posts
Oct 02, 2013
5:50 PM
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Consensus, here? Bahahahaha!
The very best low watt (12 watts)....I got a 1958 Fender Tweed Deluxe.
It's the BEST.
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rbeetsme
1370 posts
Oct 02, 2013
6:16 PM
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Valco model 51 circuit is hard to beat. Supro Spectator and Comet models are still fairly priced. I have a 1X8 Kendrick Champ clone that I'd never sell, little pricey though.
Last Edited by rbeetsme on Oct 02, 2013 6:17 PM
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528hemi
409 posts
Oct 02, 2013
6:21 PM
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How about a premier 50 early 60's with a 7591? Like it better then the zoo with a weber 8 inch. Nice lows and loud..although with the 7591 it might be 10 watts?
It is about the same size as a zoo.
Have not owned a Valco comet but they sure sound nice.
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Last Edited by 528hemi on Oct 02, 2013 6:22 PM
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Rick Davis
2486 posts
Oct 02, 2013
7:44 PM
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Mission Delta Sonic 15.
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Rick Davis
2487 posts
Oct 02, 2013
7:47 PM
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The Premier Twin 8 with the 7591 is awesome.
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Last Edited by Rick Davis on Oct 02, 2013 7:51 PM
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LSC
508 posts
Oct 02, 2013
8:30 PM
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@ Rick- Is that the stock tube for the Twin 8? Would you happen to know how Premier compares technically and/or subjectively to a Valco Bantam or such?
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shbamac
381 posts
Oct 02, 2013
9:15 PM
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Second the Valco circuit or most early Valco circuits. First videos are reporductions based right off the Valco circuits by Vintage47amps. I would love to hear Nick playing one of these...
I would avoid the Bantams.
Not only are they good for harp and electric guitar they are good for acoustic guitar...
Last Edited by shbamac on Oct 02, 2013 9:19 PM
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6SN7
375 posts
Oct 02, 2013
9:39 PM
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I picked up a god deal on a used Vintage 47 Supro Comet 10. It's an awesome 5 watter, great for rehearsals. I did a small bar date recently where I ran it in tandem it with my Deluxe. It's a solid built amp and very reliable.
Last Edited by 6SN7 on Oct 02, 2013 9:44 PM
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Rick Davis
2492 posts
Oct 03, 2013
10:24 AM
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LSC, the 7591 was the stock tube in the Twin 8 I had, which I believe was a 1962 model. If you go to Schematic Heaven you can see the Twin 8 came with everything from 7591 to 6V6 to 6L6.
The Premier Twin 8 amp and other amps built in NYC by Multivox were pretty flexible on their parts sourcing.
I was talking to Bruce Collins about my Twin 8 amp a couple days ago (he did work on it) and he said something like, "Yeah, that was grindy little bitch." Indeed it was. I miss it.
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rogonzab
393 posts
Oct 03, 2013
10:29 AM
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A fender champ?
I have a SF champ and it soud very good, perfect for recording, but useless for giging.
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Tuckster
1359 posts
Oct 03, 2013
10:44 AM
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There is a excellent local harp/guitar duo. The harp player plays through an old beat up 5 watt Lectrolab. That amp is killer. Very loud for 5W and great tone.
Last Edited by Tuckster on Oct 03, 2013 10:49 AM
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Rick Davis
2493 posts
Oct 03, 2013
10:59 AM
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Ronnie playing his Supro
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LSC
510 posts
Oct 03, 2013
5:03 PM
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There doesn't seem to be any audio on the Ronnie vid.
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HawkeyeKane
2088 posts
Oct 03, 2013
5:18 PM
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I can hear it LSC
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LSC
512 posts
Oct 04, 2013
11:02 AM
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How very odd. I have no problem with any of the posted vids but this one.
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Rick Davis
2495 posts
Oct 04, 2013
11:08 AM
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LSC, make sure the volume is up in the lower left corner of the video image, next to the little speaker icon. Hover your mouse over the video to bring up the bar under the video.
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