Combo Amp for Jazz Guitar

**JazzNote** · 10-20-2022, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by v281

+1 for the Mambo. I’ve got the 10” Mambo wedge and the Henriksen Bud.
While the Bud is a great amp, the Mambo is the one getting the playing time.
Did I mention it’s only 18lbs and 400w?
Jon Snaw’s web site: Mambo Amp

I have got both, a 8" Mambo and a 10" Mambo, but prefer the 8". It's noticably lighter and sounds a little tighter than the 10".

**jorgemg1984** · 10-20-2022, 05:08 PM

I don't think Jon still produces the 8 version.

**burchyk** · 10-20-2022, 05:25 PM

For hollow bodies I've used various Fenders, JC120, bass amps, a Polytone and a DV Mark Jazz 12 briefly.

Current favourite is Mambo 10" wedge through an open Zilla 2x10" with Celestion G10 Vintage.

**JazzNote** · 10-20-2022, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by jorgemg1984

I don't think Jon still produces the 8 version.

It's still listed on his website. I just remember that he also had a 12" version but stopped it a while ago ......

**jorgemg1984** · 10-20-2022, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by JazzNote

It's still listed on his website. I just remember that he also had a 12" version but stopped it a while ago ......

You're right! My bad...

**v281** · 10-22-2022, 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by JazzNote

I have got both, a 8" Mambo and a 10" Mambo, but prefer the 8". It's noticably lighter and sounds a little tighter than the 10".

I believe you and would love to add one of those to my collection if an opportunity to do so comes up :-)

**Spook410** · 10-22-2022, 04:53 PM

I'm not sure we are currently in a 'you get what you pay for' market. Some of the cheap stuff is pretty good in the electronics and guitar markets. Thing is, might not apply to speakers or cabinets where it's all about the materials and it's a small enough niche that automation hasn't had a lot of impact. This might exclude some of the value Asian makers.

So.. what happens if you leverage the highly valued dollar and buy something priced in euro/pound/yen?

Finally.. not a combo but have you tried a speaker IR through your main rig? I was kind of shocked how good it sounded running through a Redstone 1X12. That and pretty entertaining tech.