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I respect the Bandit, but I don't really dig the Peavey solid state tone controls -- never could dial in the warm I was looking for. I get along better with the classic 30.
I look forward to your review of the Mambo combo.
I might be gassing for one . . . not an explosive case of fart gas mind you . . .
but the euro to $$ exchange rate isn't too bad these days . . .
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06-02-2015 10:24 PM
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the bandit's tone controls are fine. They are in the right places unlike most of the "jazz" amps!
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That is an amp I am ashamed to admit I have never played through. I am going to have to try and make it a point to give one a swing when I come across it.
Originally Posted by jzucker
the bandit's tone controls are fine. They are in the right places unlike most of the "jazz" amps!
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the one with the red stripe is the good one. BUT...It's heavy and doesn't have a good jazz tone at gig volumes with a loud drummer...Just sayin'... Originally Posted by barrymclark
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No worries. Never known a light Peavey... and I only play at home now. No gig volumes ever. Originally Posted by jzucker
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So that's a funny thing...The peavey's "strength" is that it's a SS amp and you don't have to fuss around with tubes going bad. But...It still doesn't sound as good as a tube amp so for playing at home I think I'd rather have a tube amp than the peavey! Originally Posted by barrymclark
No worries. Never known a light Peavey... and I only play at home now. No gig volumes ever.
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Fair point. Since moving the amp isn't honestly a regular issue, weight really isn't that much of a factor. Tone certainly is. There are days that it really want what tube amps offer (broad generalization of course) and other days I want my SS amp. Just what moves me at the moment. Originally Posted by jzucker
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barry, you might think about something like the genz benz shuttle 6. I think I paid $300 or so for it. With a reverb pedal it sounds as good or better than any jazz head out there though it's treble control is not in the right place for guitar. However, even with that issue, it sounds as good or better than most of the usual suspects.
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I have a Music Man 112RP 65 from the '80s.
It's a very warm amp. Bought it from a friend and am very happy with it.
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I followed Barry's example and recently scored a Roland Cube 80GX. Now my solid state jazz amp needs have been met.
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Yeah...I can't ever see parting with my Cube 80x. It will take catastrophic failure... like can't be fixed even at crazy cost. Originally Posted by Gitfiddler
I went to my amp tech (a friend going back to when we both in primary school) awhile back and he knew I loved my Cube so he told me of a recent story. A regular client of his brought in his baby... a Cube 80x like mine. Out of all the amps my buddy KNEW he had (because he worked on them) THIS was his baby. The transformers went on it. So...
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he did the reasonable thing and spent $300+ having Merc Mags wind up some custom ones for it. haha.
I gotta say... I'd probably do the same thing. Make sense financially? NO WAY. But I would truly mourn it not being in my house. Well... as much as you can mourn an amp versus how you might mourn a family member (bi- or quadrupedal).
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Hey everyone! So I live in New York, and I'm looking for a portable yet gig-able amp. I'm currently playing a D'Aquisto New Yorker and a Godin Montreal Premier. I'm currently using a Roland AC-60, which sounds decent enough but is also pretty big and heavy for the subway. Here's a few amps I've considered:
AER Compact 60 (Probably ebay because $$$)
DV Mark Little Jazz
Phil Jones Cub II (has anyone played one of these? They look cool!)
Polytune Mighty Brute (the newer tiny one)
Any other suggestions? I've tried a lunchbox, but didn't like it at all. Size and weight is my main consideration (after sound of course). Thoughts?
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You might be sick of Roland but the Roland Cube 30 is very light (around 10kg) and has plenty of volume for small shows. I don't even get mine up to 1/2 way on the volume knob before it gets too loud. I find, with some reverb and chorus dialed in on the JC-120 clean sound, it generates a really beautiful Jazzy but pure tone. The EQ is really powerful too. It's really easy to get on and off public transport with it.
Last edited by wildschwein; 08-16-2015 at 02:16 AM.
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I own a AER Compact 60 and find it great for urban gigs where I have to walk quite a few blocks. It is a superb amp.
I tried a first generation Phil Jones Cub and was very underwhelmed.
Polytones are no longer made so parts may be hard to get, epecially the speaker. The AER is a more versatile amp in any case..
Hope that helps.
Cheers,
Marc
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I would avoid newer polytones. Try to find an older diamond tolex one. There is nothing in there so no problems with repairs. Any 4 ohm speaker will work. If you can find a baby brute (8") that's as small and loud as your going to get. Sounds great to.
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Mambo 8 Wedge
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Quilter "Aviator 8."
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I've tried the Quilters, and while they sound good, they're a little big. I'm really trying to stay in the 15 pound range. That's why the AER is so appealing. I'm often taking the subway or the bus to gigs, so portability is of the essence.
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Mambo 8 Wedge, its the best small size option.
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It sure would be cool of Mambo got a US distributor!
It would also be cool if Quilter put together a smaller, jazz/clean oriented amp.
I'd have to get one of each
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I have the Mambo 8 wedge too. Very small, very light. Poweful and great sound for it's size. Of course not a Twin Reverb - but then what is. Originally Posted by Jack
I also have an AI head with a Redstone 10 cabinet and a Sansamp Paradriver DI. It's more versatile than the Mambo - can be pushed in more directions - but the Mambo has that typical classic jazz sound and it's the one I use to grab when leaving the house. The amp in one hand, the guitar case in the other and the cables and whatever in a small backpack.
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Yes, it truly is tiny. I carry my Mambo 8 Wedge in this bag: Tote | Filson Originally Posted by DavidLove26
...along with literally everything else for a gig except my guitar.
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25 years ago, I did all of my jazz gigs with a Polytone Baby Brute. I don't think that I have ever exceeded the tone of a Gibson archtop into a Baby Brute, in any venue. Equaled? Yes, but not exceeded.
These days, I play my jazz gigs with small Fender amps. If I were in the market for a grab and go jazz amp (too many amps, as is), I'd go with an Evans combo. However, a small Mambo or a Henriksen would be fine for me, too. Something to cover the Polytone slot.
I do all of my own amp repairs, so I actually would be perfectly happy if I still gigged with one of my Polytones. I can see though why others would be hesitant to buy one for a full-time gigging amp--especially when there are so many good choices out there, these days.
[Correction: I still do some gigs with a Polytone Mini Brute III, which I also use for bass. Mostly, though, it's a small Fender amp.]
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@coolvinny: Did you find your Mambo 8 Wedge in Canada? Also, I know it's apples and oranges, buthow does it compare to your SeQuel, other than size?
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I found a JazzKat Acoustikat for only $440 and change on Ebay, and it only weighs about 17lbs., and has enough power to use in a mid-size auditorium, which I did about 20 times.
It's more versatile than the AER Compact amp, because it can be used for archtop jazz and solid body rock, and can even get a good flat top acoustic sound on my Parker P-44, when I use the piezo.
Now all I need is a safe gig bag for my 16 in. archtop, cause the friggin' guitar and case are heavier than my JazzKat!!
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