Which ampli should I buy?

the_mechanic

Ok guys, I am struggling. 
I'll move to Denmark and I'll need an amplifier (head) BUT i have no clues about it.
I want versatility but I don't need super crystal clean. The keyword is: PORTABLE. And valves, of course.
Lunchbox dimensions would be perfect.
I use fuzzes, delay, ods, a friedman BE-OD and chorus.
Thanks for help

Kinioo

Marshall Class 5......

simonk

There are no valves in it but there’s not much more portable than a little Quilter head. I’ve never turned my 101 Reverb on and bemoaned the lack of valves... it sounds great and takes pedals extremely well.

the_mechanic

How's the Mesa Mini Rectifier?

nick79

Very good, i love mine. Definitely scores with portability, it's tiny. I find it versatile, and through a good cab with efficient speakers it's easily loud enough for a noisy rock band. 

the_mechanic

nick79 said:

Very good, i love mine. Definitely scores with portability, it's tiny. I find it versatile, and through a good cab with efficient speakers it's easily loud enough for a noisy rock band. 

Thanks! Which kind of music do you play? Which pedals you use with it?

nick79

I play in a rock covers band but we do quite varied stuff, so i need everything from good cleans to Metallica type crunch. The only pedals i use are a Tubescreamer just to cut through the band mix if i need it, a Chorus, and an EQ pedal in the loop for volume boost for solos.
I don't use anything for overdrive/distortion, don't need to - The Mini Rec does it all!

the_mechanic

OK guys, I am so doubtful.
I select two amps: the MESA and the Brunetti Singleman head. The Singleman is a 50/15/2 W head Fender-style amp.

Now, i really like the Mesa Modern Hi-Gain sound but I am not convinced about the clean.

Now the thing is my playing goes from John Mayer to Devin Townsend, I really need a versatile situation.

On one hand I am in love with the clean of the Singleman but on the other hand I fear the distortion ONLY with pedals, which is why I would choose Mesa instead.

What should I do?

ICBM

I would get a Rectoverb 25 not a Mini Rectifier. The reverb adds a lot to the clean sound.

OK it's not quite as small as the Mini Rec because it has a wooden sleeve rather than a metal cover, but it's still very portable.

cbilly22

simonk said:

There are no valves in it but there’s not much more portable than a little Quilter head. I’ve never turned my 101 Reverb on and bemoaned the lack of valves... it sounds great and takes pedals extremely well.

Thanks @simonk , that post may have just cost me the price of one lol.
Been thinking along Quilter lines for a bit. What cab do you generally use it with.

Apologies to OP for thread hijack.

lukedlb

If you're still in Italy, why not try the gurus amp? I'm curious too. 

lukedlb

How many members read Denmark Street instead of Denmark?

lukedlb

Or if you're in Bologna, you should try my Kelly. 

lukedlb

Or buy one in Denmark?

simonk

cbilly22 said:

simonk said:

There are no valves in it but there’s not much more portable than a little Quilter head. I’ve never turned my 101 Reverb on and bemoaned the lack of valves... it sounds great and takes pedals extremely well.

Thanks @simonk , that post may have just cost me the price of one lol.
Been thinking along Quilter lines for a bit. What cab do you generally use it with.

Apologies to OP for thread hijack.

@cbilly22 I usually use a Matrix NL212 with the V30 flavour neo speakers... a 2x12 that weighs 12Kg. Cab in one hand, guitar case in the other and the Quilter in a backpack with an FX8. We did a few outdoor festival type gigs this year using that rig and it always sounded fab, and only one trip in from the car.

RandallFlagg

Victory Sheriff 22?

nick79

Cleans on the Mini Rec/Rectoverb 25 are very good, and very versatile. It does the Mesa high gain thing very well but they also put a lot of thought into the clean channel - Try one if you can, you will be surprised i think. 

grungebob

If the rectoverb 25 is as good as my rectoverb 50w single rec then I’d go for that. The cleans are very good , mine has a pushed switch to add some grit and the gain channel on mine has vintage and modern voicing, I prefer the modern which is handy as the switch stopped working last year. 

the_mechanic

lukedlb said:

If you're still in Italy, why not try the gurus amp? I'm curious too. 

Man I played them a couple of times and the spark didn't happen

lukedlb said:

Or if you're in Bologna, you should try my Kelly. 

No, unfortunately I'm not
Buying in Denmark would be a good options but I need an amplifier!

RandallFlagg said:

Victory Sheriff 22?

Too plexi

nick79 said:

Cleans on the Mini Rec/Rectoverb 25 are very good, and very versatile. It does the Mesa high gain thing very well but they also put a lot of thought into the clean channel - Try one if you can, you will be surprised i think. 

I don't have the time right now but of course I will!
The thing is, the cleans of the Brunetti are more dynamic and open. I really like it!

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