frankb Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Hi, I have been playing about a year and basically just a bedroom guitarist. I currently own a MIM strat with a Fender Frontman 25R amp. I am getting a bit bored and was looking around and was thinking about upgrading my amp to the VOX Valvetronix amp as it sounds like it has a great sound and a lot of options from what I read. I would try to sell my current amp for $100-120 to offset the cost of a 15watt Vox (saw $200 on Musicicans Friend). Basically, I'm just asking whether its worth the trouble to go through. Also, since I am obviously a Jimmy Page fan, I have been really wanting to grab an epiphone Les Paul to mess around on and just check things like craigslist periodically. I recently noticed this ad http://columbus.craigslist.org/msg/1062300839.html and was wondering what you guys thought about it (I know its hard without hearing it) Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyPageZoSo56 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Get this: http://www.zzounds.com/item--MSHMGSTACK1 That's what i have. Great sounds amp; lots of power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmsofAtlas Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Hi, I have been playing about a year and basically just a bedroom guitarist. I currently own a MIM strat with a Fender Frontman 25R amp. I am getting a bit bored and was looking around and was thinking about upgrading my amp to the VOX Valvetronix amp as it sounds like it has a great sound and a lot of options from what I read. I would try to sell my current amp for $100-120 to offset the cost of a 15watt Vox (saw $200 on Musicicans Friend). Basically, I'm just asking whether its worth the trouble to go through. Also, since I am obviously a Jimmy Page fan, I have been really wanting to grab an epiphone Les Paul to mess around on and just check things like craigslist periodically. I recently noticed this ad http://columbus.craigslist.org/msg/1062300839.html and was wondering what you guys thought about it (I know its hard without hearing it) Thanks in advance. Why get another beginner amp? If you just hate playin through the Fender, trade it. If you are wanting to upgrade your amp to somethin that sounds better, you would be better off saving a bit more money and goin the tube amp route. Don't bother lookin at the Marshall mg's. They aren't really that great and there are ALOT of better amps for the money. Also.......... budget? what are you really lookin for in an amp? is it just for practice? gigging? jamming with buddies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankb Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 I don't hate my current amp, I just wanted something with a bit more diversity and after looking through some websites, I saw the vox amp and it seemed like a good idea. Budget-wise I am not looking for anything more than roughly $250. I plan on trading in/selling the Frontman if I do get a new one though. Also, it will mostly just be for bedroom use/jamming with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles Last Stand Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 If you have the money, go for a decent Marshall valve combo. Epiphones are good, but I recommend fitting a Gibson BurstBucker pickup in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofear89 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 well,what kind of music do you play? if you like to play blues or something like this ,I think dont buy an amp., buy this : Boss blues driver pedal...When you use it, you gonna realize that you wont need an improved amp... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankb Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 I do play mostly blues/rock so one of those pedals probably wouldve been a good idea. I ended up scrapping both of those ideas though and ended up buying a line 6 podxt last night. I've been wanting to record a bit so it gives me that option, while also a lot of toys to play around with. I know its not the real thing, but I got it very cheap off craigslist, so we'll see how it goes when I pick it up. Actually sold my amp anyways and will just play with headphones/speakers for the near future since its usually just by myself. Thanks for the input though guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danelectro Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 The Pod was the way to go, lots of versatility. I use my Line 6 stuff more than anything. When I had several hand wired boutique amps, I used my Line 6 stuff more than anything. I'm down to one amp and rarely use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoso2112 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 If you have the money, go for a decent Marshall valve combo. Epiphones are good, but I recommend fitting a Gibson BurstBucker pickup in it. Burstbuckers=Worstbuckers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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