Hi,
I'm looking for a small combo amp, all-tube (or hybrid, I'm open minded) and low wattage (15/20 W, 30 max), for playing at home and for small gigs with or without PA system (and with a deaf drummer, you know what I mean
...)
I play metal (death/thrash).
I can't test all the models, so I need your advices, please !
My specifications :
- easily portable without breaking my back, that's very important !!!
- playable easily at low volumes, for example with a power soak to achieve a reasonably good tone, or if it's not possible, with a line out for headphones or whatever (and I know a good 100 w amp can be playable at low volumes, but that's not the point...)
- a FX loop would be a plus,
- not to much expensive (used, about 400-500 euros/USD max)
I envisage to change the speaker if necessary, to gain for efficiency.
My gear :
- Schecter Blackjack tuned to A#
- Maxon OD808,
- ISP G-string decimator,
- MXR 10 band eq
What about my list ?
- ENGL Gigmaster 15 W,
- HK Tubemeister 18 W,
- Laboga the beast 15 W (but no FX loop, argh...),
- Laney Tony Iommi Signature 15W
More powerfull :
- Laboga the beast combo 30 plus
- Laney Ironheart 30W
- Blackstar HT-20
I have only tested the ENGL with my gear, sounds not too bad !
Any advice/suggestion ?
Thanx !
I'm looking for a small combo amp, all-tube (or hybrid, I'm open minded) and low wattage (15/20 W, 30 max), for playing at home and for small gigs with or without PA system (and with a deaf drummer, you know what I mean
I play metal (death/thrash).
I can't test all the models, so I need your advices, please !
My specifications :
- easily portable without breaking my back, that's very important !!!
- playable easily at low volumes, for example with a power soak to achieve a reasonably good tone, or if it's not possible, with a line out for headphones or whatever (and I know a good 100 w amp can be playable at low volumes, but that's not the point...)
- a FX loop would be a plus,
- not to much expensive (used, about 400-500 euros/USD max)
I envisage to change the speaker if necessary, to gain for efficiency.
My gear :
- Schecter Blackjack tuned to A#
- Maxon OD808,
- ISP G-string decimator,
- MXR 10 band eq
What about my list ?
- ENGL Gigmaster 15 W,
- HK Tubemeister 18 W,
- Laboga the beast 15 W (but no FX loop, argh...),
- Laney Tony Iommi Signature 15W
More powerfull :
- Laboga the beast combo 30 plus
- Laney Ironheart 30W
- Blackstar HT-20
I have only tested the ENGL with my gear, sounds not too bad !
Any advice/suggestion ?
Thanx !