Last week I put my amp in for a service and realised that if it went down before a gig I'd be screwed. I also need an amp for home so GAS attacks kick in obviously.
I'm a bit short of disposable cash so finance looks likely.
Anyone got feedback on some recent finds?
Cornford Hellcat
Mesa Express 25
Soldano Atomic although single channel makes it home amp only for me.
Friedman Pink Taco is maybe an option but I think I'm after a heavier tone really. Plus single channel makes it home only.
If I was going to get a home only I'd probably just get a Harlequin on fleabay.
Anyhow, does anyone have any thoughts on these or other better options?
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"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
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"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Though it's probably slightly cheaper on the UK store since you normally get ripped a little on the exchange rate when you buy in Euros.
EDIT: I agree with your point about not buying on finance. Unless you get 0% (and even then that's risky if money is tight as it's normally only 0% if you pay it off in time).
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Doubt if it'd outdo a cranked vox, though. Still, nicest drive sound of any amp I've heard, and can do so at low volume. Also like the reverb, very lush and deep.
I like the idea of the hellcat, but I haven't liked the driven sound on the youtube vids. I'd like to try one in the flesh, though, to test it out. I heard that some had issues with the reverb.
I don't like the lower wattage cornfords. They had a couple in a local shop when they first came out. Harlequin and something else. Yuk. [Edit: must have been the Carrera]
Altenatively, if it's a pure backup rig, what about an amp-in-a-box? Plenty of those about. The AC Drive gets a lot of love.
Having done so, I'm surprised @ICBM rates them so highly....
Seriously 5h1te....