Why do we have GAS for different Amps !!!

sweepy

Didn't last long, I have the 100w Fender Supersonic, awesome amp, but as I am now realistically not going to gig anymore I really fancy a good low wattage head, bloody typical. Time to see whats out there I suppose.

ICBM

Don't sell the Supersonic until you find something that sounds as good at low volume. Just because it's 100W doesn't mean it won't sound great turned down.

There is a reason why I still use a Mesa Trem-o-verb even though I only play at home these days.

You're not going to be able to crank up a "low wattage" amp at home anyway - or not unless you're talking about 1W or lower.

bertie

ICBM said:

You're not going to be able to crank up a "low wattage" amp at home anyway - or not unless you're talking about 1W or lower.

you might even need an attenuator with that........... I did with the Blackstar HT1................. its all too mushy anyway.

A big(ger) amp, just warming up, with pedals is a far nicer sound.

sweepy

I know , used to have a Hot Plate with my Mk4 Boogie , they just don't sound right to me, quite like the look of the H&K Grandmeister, have to see what turns up, it might end up going tbh.

fretmeister

I use my Badger 30 and my 5150iii in the house without any drama.

Great amps that sound good at any volume. I don't even bother with the power scaling in the Badger.

sweepy

I probably will end up selling it and getting something like a Mesa TA or H&K Grandmeister, ah well

Phil_aka_Pip

We have GAS for different amps because different amps do different things, and have different capabilities. What's right for a blues gig might not suit a hard rock gig, or playing in church (if that's your bag). Similar reasons to why we GAS for different kinds of guitars.

btw I have a confession to make. I have used the GAS acronym as a verb, despite posts in other threads deprecating precisely that behaviour. I'm not an american, honest.

MattG

maybe just get a smaller supersonic like the 22?

still loud enough for small gigs or could be miced up for bigger if required but small enough to use in the house

sweepy

I fancy a smaller amp head as I have a very sweet custom 4x10 cab and already have a 22w 1x12 valve combo .

The H&K seems a nice bet for recording, but the last time i tried the Mesa TA out I loved it with my 335, oh dear

DrJazzTap

I don't even gig, and yet I still think hmm I fancy a blackface or a Marshall. The Mesa TA does look very attractive though! I guess its just the need to try something different or for a bit of variety every now and then. Hence the reason I have 3-4 guitars, when really one would do :P

57Deluxe

I'd keep hold the SS100... somehow I don't think this will be in fender's catalogue for long. Is a great amp full of tones and interesting tecnology. It's only one downside - just too heavy.

I have the SS60 and I never search for tone at higher volume - it sounds good whatever... is heavy too mind you...

Here is a great vid of a SS60 at max vol!!

sweepy

Well I am in no rush, but it never gets used, when I need an amp I use my Blues Jnr, I do like the idea of the Mesa TA15,

Phil_aka_Pip

I neeed a Blackface Twin for my Rhodes stage piano

Catthan

I think I GAS for amps 'cause I lack skill and musicality in my playing and think that a hip amp will cure that...

meltedbuzzbox

I just want a spanky good clean. Has to be fender for me, and only one amp.

I have no need for multiples, I would jut stick to my favourite.

Pedals can do the rest

and 100w can be played quietly and still sound great

longi

I like buying amps a lot, I just like having them around and I like having different sounds.Modellers, as much fun as they are, just as aren't the same. They don't sound as good and they don't look as good. I like amps like other people like guitars. I only have two amps right now but  would like at least another two. I really would like an MJW Goldstar SS and another small wattage amp of some description.