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Whilst I love my Helix I miss having an amp that I can simply plug into and play when the opportunity arises. I'm currently skint, but when funds are recharged this is probably what I'd like to buy next.
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I know Princetons get good press. Any other good 'bang for buck' recommendations?
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Spent 3.5k on keyboards this year, so its on hold for a few months - but thats what makes my smile the most.
I just sold mine to go back to a digital setup, but if I were to go back to pedals this is the amp I would buy. They can be picked up for around £300 secondhand, which is nothing considering they sound like an amp costing 2/3 times as much.
They are big size wise but that translates to a big sound, but they are also relatively lightweight for a valve amp thanks to the birch ply cabinet.
They seem to be under the radar and overlooked by many, but I would recommend checking them out.
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Ok I have a shortlist developing which are all similarly priced:
Blackstar Artist 15
Origin 20
AC15
Blues Cube
Princeton (more expensive)
With a similar budget and objectives as you, in January I got a Brunetti Singleman 16 and I absolutely love it. Wonderful, Fendery cleans are the base tone, but plenty of tweakability through different voicings, eq and power scaling.
I like Princetons when other people play them, but never got on with them when I've tried. But every time I've plugged into a DRRI I'm in heaven
I occasionally think about upgrading my PRRI to a DRRI (or more likely a hand wired version from a UK builder).
I think Deluxe Reverbs sound bigger and also better cranked.
But Princeton's have better trem and sound sweeter at many of the volumes I play, so the only answer is probably both!
Saying that I have a 5E3 on the way and would like a JC40 as well, you can never have too many plug-and-play options!