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If you were looking for the best Guitar/amp combination for playing old classics what would you choose? Looking for clean, warm mellow tone and an amp for home use (not to heavy). Something like a Peerless Cremona or Monarch? Polytone or Peavey Classic? Would appreciate any suggestions. Less money is always good.
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09-16-2016 11:51 AM
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L5 and a vibrolux , not cheap tho , soz
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Best combination is very subjective as it varies with taste. Some like tubes, some prefer solid states, some like carved instruments some prefer laminated (and not just for feedback resistance).
For home use usually the weight it not as relevant as if you carry around for gigs but wattage and speaker sensitivity might be if you need low volume and still headroom.
As far as I am concerned I could not be happier with my Tal and PRRI but there will be as much combo suggestions as there are people...
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My combo is an L5-Studio and a Polytone Mini-Brute. Not as expensive as you may think, and solid pro sound.
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Hi,
A distinction must be made between tube and SS combos, as well as price range.
In the tube arena, I have recently acquired a Rivera 55/15 Jazz Suprema that melds wonderfully with all of my arch tops, particularly my L5's (CES double PUPs and Wes) as well as Tal Farlow, but does a great job with Collings Eastside and City Limits Jazz, and so on. It is capable of producing a range of ear pleasing tones, as well as the classic warm, buttery smooth jazz tones that many of us older players are accustomed to.
I do not have a SS combo but, rather, an AI Clarus and Buscarino Chameleon setup that works well with the aforementioned arch tops. However, there are many SS combos, as well as tube amps on the market that also do a great job, and I am sure that some of the other forum members will chime in in that regard.
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An ES-175 and Polytone are a classic combo. If you're a tube guy, you might prefer a Princeton or a Deluxe.
I'm in love with my combo of the Ibby JSM-10 and the Dr. Z Maz 18. Completely different sound, but what a sound!
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What's the preferred alternate to a Polytone from among amps that are in current production? Henriksen? Mambo? Quilter?
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Es175 and Polytone baby brute for me
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ES 175 and original 15" vibroverb
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A nice "cheap" combination that works for me:
Eastman 603 with Vintage Vibe's CC
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TI flatwound
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Peavey Classic 30
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L7 through AI Clarus/Reazer's Edge is my current #1 set up.
Very satisfying. Makes me feel very spoiled.
On the less expensive side, I could get by just fine with my Ibanez AF105f-nt through DV Mark Little Jazz,
or my Epiphone ES175 Premium through Roland Microcube. Much more economical, but still toneful set ups.
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The Rivera Jazz Suprema sounds like it could be great.
The George Benson Twin Reverb is top of my current wish list for tube amps.
I have a Henriksen which is an awesome, but not so cheap solid state amp.
I have a Deluxe Reverb reissue that is also nice, reasonably priced for a tube amp, but still not cheap.
The best budget amp I have encountered recently is my Fender Mustang III v2. It is a digital modeling amp that runs about $329.
The Mustang III has become my main practice amp. I keep it hooked up to the computer so that I can play with different settings and then save them. Beats having to remember what my settings where on those occasions when I'm really happy with my tone.
The Mustang also delivers decent rock and blues tones.
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Es165 (with Classic 57) and Polytone Mega-Brute. Great for home use and also adequate for most gigs.
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IMO the new Henriksen is a tough act to follow in a SS amp.
Originally Posted by BigDaddyLoveHandles
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I think for cheap, one can get a good sound through a godin 5th avenue and a Roland cube. I got my godin used at a pawn shop 6 years ago and bought my orange Roland cube used for cheap. With some adjusting of volume and tone knobs, one can get a nice classic sound. Lots of affordable options out there.
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You'll know it when you hear it, and if you're really LISTENING and honest with yourself, it won't have anything to do with suggestions made to you or cost. It's much more complicated than you might think, and if there were one actual correct answer, "guitars amps and gizmos" would not be on the forum.
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Yeah. It helps to try to rid yourself of brand snobbery too. I absolutely love my Acoustic Lead 60 amp, and I certainly was not expecting to. It was the cheapest of all the amps I tried that day, but it was also the best sounding. Originally Posted by whiskey02
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For old classic jazz, I want a P90 and a small/medium sized tube amp.
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ES175 with Clarus/RE Stealth 10
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Oh, are you just saying that because you own one? Originally Posted by vinnyv1k
Okay, but you'd be right too! Not the same amp as the previous Henriksen I owned.
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Vinny ,
I haven't tried the new Henriksen so it's hard to draw comparisons,
but I have the old model 112 ER, and it's OK but it cannot compare
with a Mambo Combo ( which is also considerably less expensive)
I have had both for approx 3 years. It is a pity that you don't have
the opportunity to try one , knowing your likes I would be
surprised if you did not appreciate it. The difficulty is that there
is no dealership on the US ,or anywhere else for that matter. Jon
Shaw, the maker and designer (in collaboration with one of our
members) only sells direct. IMHO it is the best small SS amp
available and good vfm. I would certainly buy another if or when
It becomes necessary. btw I think your Wesmo en route from
Wildwood is a stunning guitar. This time lucky I hope. Their
transport and packing arrangements sound unequalled.
Best,
Alan
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I don't think anyone would turn away a good 175 and an all tube super reverb if cost were not an issue.
For home use it can weigh as much as a horse, I don't care.
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Alan, I would love to try the Mambo. I have no experience with one. Got the new L5 yesterday. A sweetie !
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Hard to choose best ... have to vote for P90s (Heritage H525) through an EC Tremolux tweed amp.
MD
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Originally Posted by BigDaddyLoveHandles
I have just responded to Vinny regarding IMO the best small SS amp .The Mambo, which is
based on the Polytone,but more reliable, has a far better EQ and overall tone as a Jazz Amp
I have a 112ER Henriksen.( my least used amp.) However for home use the Fender Twin 65
15" Custom has few equals and matches with virtually any guitar. It is a tad heavy tho'
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