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http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/117410/fender-hrd-blues-master-volume-module#latest
which allows you to consider a hot rod deluxe or a blues deluxe even for home use. Both amps are great for cleans and this little device turned my blues deluxe from a tyrant in the home to a really useable amp with little to no impact on tone. It also means that should you need to gig or whatever you've got the facility. Weight may be a factor though?
Another small amp that I've heard good things about, but no personal experience, is the Backstar HT-1. No doubt I'll be put right by someone but I seem to read, and hear friends say, they are good.
My own personal view is that if a medium sized amp is good enough it will sound good at any volume - even at really low volume. My Tone King Imperial (20w) sounds sublime clean even at very low volumes and so I just use that now for all purposes. (Hence the sale of the Champ/Rift Tweed 5). The more modern Imperials come with an attenuator I think, but mine doesn't.
For what it does, it is about as good as it gets.
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Agree, most big amps sound very good at low volumes. I have the Fender Supersonic 100w twin and it is a big beast of 90lbs or so maybe not a bedroom players amp unless you have huge rooms LOL If he can get away with the bulk then the bigger the better haha I also have an Engl 100w head that I use at low volumes with a Jettenuator at home which also is surprisingly sweet at low volumes too. But neither are portable that's for sure. Budget and size restrictions would be useful to assist further
Budget Wise, I am fairly flexible (up to 2K) but size wise, it needs to be a compact combo ..or a Kemper.
Very versatile, and sounds cracking at home volumes either clean or dirty.
If you are near Stirling, you are welcome to pop over and have a shot on mine.
The amp is called 'Dexter' and the company 'Thornton Amps'.
Cheers,
Adam
P.S. DrBob, of tFB, has one, and could probably give you more info.
and no .. I doubt I d use the kempers bells and whistles. It’s more about having 4-5 very good different sounds available in box that takes almost zero space...plus the whole idea of this machine that sucks the souls out of amps is really nice .
I did play one once and was pretty impressive but that is always the case with new “toys” that come out and will continue to do so.
I think i need to visit visit a couple of shops this weekend..