The best tube amp for home use??
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- In this episode I show you my opinion about The Best Tube Amp for Home Use. I've been at home for the past 20 days, due to this situation of the Corona Virus, and finally I understood what a lot of you have been asking.
What is the best Tube Amp for Home use?
That's a question with multiple answers because The best tube amp for home use is the one that you enjoy the most playing, and that is different for each of us.
But in this episode I tell you how to set your favorite tube amp, and make it The best tube amp for home use!!
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Thank you for explaining the differences between using an amp at home vs a studio or larger place. I've been watching so many CZcams videos about amps because I'm just starting out and I'm not confident or good enough yet to go to a guitar store to try out different amps. Im learning on a very cheap modeling amp that sounds really bad but it makes noise so I can at least practice. I want a tube amp but I only play at home and need a low watt option. You are the first person I've seen who took the time to explain how compression works or doesn't work at different volume and power levels. I really learned a lot from this video.
I’m really happy it helped. Thanks for letting me know
Maaaaan... you've just opened my eyes, I never dared to use knobs like that, thought it wouldn't make sense, but it just did... Thanks a lot!
That’s great too know! Thanks
The best tube amp for home use... is of course the 100w Plexi-Marshall. No other amp makes the neighbour's happier 😊
I agree 100% . But you have to turn it up! 😂😂😂
gktde9874 Yep, also my 50watt bass man cranked....amps like these need to be shared! Or a fender champ😀
For sure!!! 😂😂😂
Ah ah!!’ A Marshall full Stack. I’ve been thinking of a wet dry wet rig, with two Marshall full stacks and an AC30 as the dry amp.
Only if it set to 11
I love your enthusiasm and generosity, thanks for the tips!
You’re more than working!
Thanks a lot
Really nice advice Budda and very timely with so many of us only playing amps at home these days. Thank you
Thanks. I’m glad it helped.
Thanks mate. Been googling all over for info on using tube amps at home.
Your explanations are far ahead of anyone else.
Thanks a lot. I’m glad it was useful
Great video . I got a tweed blues junior in December for home use. This is the advice I've been searching for.
Great to know that
Good one, mate. Keep'em coming and stay safe. Also, yes on that sound-proofing video.
Cheers
Great to know that. Thanks a lot
Very cool review man. Dig your accent and tone of voice as well as your guitar playing. Thanks for the tips. Rock on!🤘🏼
Thanks a lot. I’m really happy to know that
awesooome!!!!!! these episode will be great
Thanks.
Brilliant way to rephrase the typical question...I like how you explored how to use an amp you like (suggesting regardless of wattage, to an extent) for home use...
Thanks. That’s exactly the idea. Few people understood I was not suggesting the blues junior for home use. It’s more dependent on what you want and how you use it
My dad’s old ‘59 Fender Champ is damn near perfection to my ears. Small but mighty.
It’s a killer amp
I'm rocking a 65 Silvertone my Dad found for me, Its down right now, recapping this baby I love it, breaks up real nice I don't even use any pedals. That Blues Junior sounds nice too.
Thanks. The best amp is the one that you like and feel inspired by!!
SUPER video. This is real great content !
exactly the kind of info on tube amps at home I was looking for. thank you
Great!!!!👍🏻
I've been on the 'good home tone' chase for over a decade. Tried a bit of everything and finally found my favourite to be something I always thought would have been too loud. The orange or15 head paired with a ppc112 cab. Cab sat on top of another cab which helps solve any overbearing bass. Running in 7 watt mode. Volume around 2 or so. Really works for me. Chuck in a reverb on the loop and a decent fuzz/overdrive/boost upfront and its even better.
Great. 15watts with The ability to switch to 7 watts is a great option.
Thanks for sharing
@@glenh2752 yes I have a rocker 15 combo with a greenback, another keeper 👍
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Thanks Budda! This was extremely helpful. I've been using a Mess Boogie Fillmore 50 and Tone King Gremlin in my home studio, but with everyone home these days, I can't use the volumes that I typically go for, especially with the Boogie. This was awesome!
I had the exact same problem! That’s why I did the video.
Thanks for your support
Great vid man. This is pretty much how I use my blues Jr at home. There's a definite sweet spot on the pre at around 7 and then as much master as you can get away with. Around 4 on both the pre and power section gives a lovely dynamic clean too from my experience
Thanks for sharing! Iv appears go by ear, but it’s great to have done stating points!!
A warm hello from Paris! Thanks for your videos during this not so great time! Stay safe!
Thanks a lot for sharing. It will all get better!! Stay strong
Very informative & helpful. Thank you!
You’re welcome
Clicked on this because I’m new to Tube Amps and I’ve been trying to figure exactly this out for my Vox AC10C1, which you may know is all Top Boost. What a revelation! Finally I’m hearing the tube breakup people talk about!
Great!!’ I’m really glad it helped!!! Enjoy it
Nice tips/advice. I recently got a ‘79 Fender Champ. It’s more than enough for home use. I like to set the volume much lower than I’d ever play at, then put on a boost pedal to get me to a reasonable volume. The boost gives me a little compression like you said and just adds some sparkle. I think using the boost makes the Champ come alive more than it could by itself at lower volume.
Yes you’re pushing the preamp. It’s as if you have a gain stage in the amp
Thank you Budda for this good advice. Cheers from Canada
Thanks a lot. Cheers from Portugal !!!
Thanks, Buddha, I will try out some of your suggestions. I have a 65 Princeton reissue, and I changed the stock Jensen speaker to a Jensen Vintage Alnico, 10", P10R-F for Fender, 25W, 8Ohm. Unbelievable sounds. But what really made this a super great amp for home use was simply this - I changed the first preamp tube from a 12AX7 to a 12AT7. Easy, affordable mod that gave me more clean headroom at higher volume. I did the same to my Limited Edition Western Noir Blues Deluxe Reissue - tamed it pretty good, and I use it for home practice as well; it has a nice warmer sound now that I can even use for jazz. I tried a 12AY7 as well, but that sucked the tone out of the amp - it wimpers, LOL.
Great tips there! Thanks for sharing
Man, I've been learning a lot from your videos and the "bass tip" is a quite revelation indeed! I really thank you! Regards from São Paulo - Brasil.
Thanks a lot. Grande abraço de Portugal!
@@BuddaGuedes um abração!
Obrigado. Outro
Buddha....Excellent and informative video. I am a beginner looking for my first amp and your video are very helpful.. Thank you!
It makes me really happy to know that. Thanks for your comment
Já agora, estou a adorar o vídeo! Continua o ótimo trabalho, estás a ajudar o pessoal nesta quarentena
Boa! Muito obrigado. A ideia é essa
Great instructional wisdom coming from a master.
Can´t wait, to watch your video about how to treat a room acoustically.
Ok, I can wait now... quarantine has some advantages!
Eh eh. Thanks a lot
I use a Blackstar HT5C as a head running into a 1x12 with a Celestion V-type (bigger cab so it has more bass). I run pedals straight into the clean channel, with an EQ in the signal chain to boost bass even more and it sounds great. It's not the most elegant solution but I find myself just hitting open G chords and admiring how good it sounds, so job done really.
Great idea!!! We have to be smart to get where we want with our tone!
Great tip Budda. Thanks for sharing. Got a lot out of this video. I'm going to try with my Blues Jr.
Thanks a lot. I’m really happy to know that
Informative video. Great job! I use a Traynor YCV20 15 watt amp. It has two channels with volume and gain controls (shared by both channels). It works pretty well as a home amp provided you can give it a little volume. If you need "baby sleeping in the next room" quiet, you have to go with some kind of headphone solution. Good tip on the bass. I'm usually reluctant to dime anything but I'll try it on the bass. Keep the videos coming!
You don’t have to dime the bass. Choose what you like best, but the more the bass, the more the compression! Thanks for the support
Very nice and informative video. Definitely useful information.
Thanks so much mate. I've had the same problem with my HR Deluxe because now I lefte the band so at home it's impossible to play with this amp. The solution for me was to buy a Signal Pad EHX that I put on the loop amp so it runs as a master volumen and so I have all the compression about the preamp, and I can control the volumen master.
A cool video, now I'm trying the up Bass top, it works. Thanks for the video and the advice, you rock.
Greeting from Spain.
You win a new subs.
Thanks a lot for abstaining that. I actually mentioned that in the walrus 385 video. It’s a great way to tame the Hot Rod deluxe.
That works really well - I've done that with a 410 60W Hot Rod using a volume pot in the effects loop for years. You can also use a mild OD pedal in front of the amp (in conjunction with the volume pot) and bring the level way down so that you can start to drive the power tubes as well! Works just as well with a cheap tubescreamer clone too. Good luck!
Thank you Buda I just moved from a big room to pratice, into a travel trailer and was worried it would be too loud for the neighbors. Love my blues Jr.
That intro! Cool as! You should have 195K subs! Great channel Budda 🙏
Thanks a lot James
Great video! Totally agree: the best tube amp for home use is the one you like to use! My current favorite is the 5W Champ clone that I built myself last year. Great tone and wonderfully simple with only a volume control. I use it with volume on 3 or 4, using a Broadcast and a SL Drive for boost/saturation and a Caverns 2 for reverb and delay. No complains from the neighbors! 😉
I have to play that amp!!
I've really wanted to do that myself. Those old champ circuits sounds so good.
It’s a great idea
That sounds like it would make a gnarly harmonica amp!
I have that amp too- built by Gries. 5W Champ. Handwired. Sounds great.
Super Happy with my 65 Fender Princeton Reverb Reissue. Also love the Mesa Rectoverb 25, Carr, Suhr. I like playing Spanky-Clean - with pedals for drive.
Those are all great amps. Thanks
This is exactly why I bought a Fender Bassbreaker 007. Class A, 7 watts, works really well with pedals, sounds awesome at low volume, and compresses reasonably well at low volume. It’s therefore perfect for recording. I fact on all of my recordings, the Bassbreaker is indistinguishable from larger amps.
Great to know that. Thanks
a guy with a great ear... and wisdom, obrigado Budda!
Thanks a lot
Use a lot of pedals, and was never happy with the 1-5 watt amps; this is some sage advice on how to tame those 15 watters for home use.Use my Super Champ X2, Ampeg GVT 15(whacked with a Color Box , up front), and (original version, modded) Blues Jr., just like this, sometimes wet/dry.In my environment at home, I know if I need the ear plugs, it's too loud.Once again, brother, you know your stuff.Best rigs on the net.
Those are some great amps! Thanks a lot!
I use a Swart Night Light attenuator at home with my Princeton Reverb. Works really well for playing at low volume. My Tone King Gremlin has a built in attenuator which also works great.
Both really great amps!!! Thanks for sharing
Amazing video. Thank you!!
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Thanks Budda, you're such a great player and communicator...!! I'm in love with marshall dsl 1 watt, very nice and tubey sound, clean channel with enough headroom to play dinamically, and a drive channel to play some ac/dc. It's amazing for the money. Headphones and lots of hours of playing. Please Budda, I would love you to make a review of this amp. I'd really appreciate it. Take care and regards from Madrid.
I’ll try to get my hands on one. Stay safe in Madrid and I hope to meet you soon when I go there.
very helpful video. thank you!
You’re welcome
Great idea , thank you !
You’re welcome
Fender Greta is a sweet low volume tube/valve amp! Two watts of tweedy sounds for under two bills! Got mine for $99USD. Although I use a Pro Junior also but have to have a TS or OD1 to tame volume and get the dirt! Either amp cranked and TS volume low or low amp and push with the TS volume! Excellent video! Billie Jean rock on!!!
Thanks for sharing
Great video. I have searched many years for a good home amp. Three suggestions : Engl Rockmaster 20 (built in attenuator), Marshall Origin 20 (selectable to 0,3 watt) or any tube amp with a Wampler Plexidrive (Its very amp like even at low volume) 😊
Thanks
The way I do it (30W Blackstar Artist 2x12) is that I do the master vol at 1/2, then I do normally bass at 1/4, treb and mid at 1/2-is and finally low gain, lots of volume. However, I can live an entire life on the clean channel and how notes ring out, so it may or may not work for you. No matter what I put through it sound so clean, so pristine. No pedals, no nothin - guitar, cable, amp - that is it. Love the vid, tho!!!!
Great. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the vid. A video on treating the room would be great! I've been saying for years I need to fix up the basement to absorb more sound.
Great to know that. I will do something on it.
Hello Budda.
Great show, as usual.
At home, I use two great sounding and different small amps, a Vox Pathfinder 15R and a Lazy J20.
Both very nice at low volumes. Of course, the Lazy J20 can go very loud.
I would love to play that Lazy J. Thanks for sharing
Budda Guedes it would be a great opportunity to meet you ;) abraço
It will be my pleasure! Grande abraço
You are the man. This subject, for me, it’s a constante fight...i have a Marshall class 5, a laney lionheart 5w, a fender 60,s champ anda a vox pathfinder but I always have the same problem: to much volume...so I ended up moving for a digital solution that I am learning to use now: line 6 Elix LT and a line 6 power cab. But your way of deal withe the problem of use an tube amp at home open some doors. How I never think about that way. Thanks a lot buddy
Treat it Andé list is know the results
Budda Guedes what you mean?
Ah ah! I meant test it and let us know the results!! Autocorrect wrong
Peavey Classic 30 facing the wall with a blanket over the front and it sounds great and the mids are less laser beam focused. Gives a lovely diffuse sound. Also using a compressor in the fx loop as a master volume.
The compressor on the Fx loop is a great idea too
Nice video - you are right: the best amp for you is the one that inspires you the most. For me, right now, I am finding the blackface Fender sound does it. I have a large room for my home studio. 12-foot ceiling, carpeted floor. I have a Princeton Reverb reissue that I have in a Mojo Tone pine cabinet with a Weber 10F150, next to a Deluxe Reverb Reissue and a Twin Reverb Reissue, both also with Weber speakers. Since the room is large, I can play each around 4-5 without it being deafening. Of the three, the Princeton has the best compression, the Twin is the cleanest (duh!), but the Deluxe is a nice intermediate clean with some breakup. I have nice pedals but very seldom use them. Just a little spring reverb and, occasionally, amp tremolo. Never seem to get tired of these amps. I play mostly my American strats, but I also play my Les Paul and Jazzmaster. Quite a variety of sounds!
Those amps are for life. You can’t ever get tired of it. My message is exactly that. Look for inspiration and happiness!
Thanks for sharing
This is such a good analysis of why I have such trouble dialing in a tone. I have the usual suburban two-car garage with the herd of rabbits, and the guitar shack on the farm with the herd of elephants, I am working to raise up the horsepower, but if I brighten the rooms a bit maybe I will get the right balance.
Great! Let me know the results
Since I don't need volume, a BOSS eBand JS-10 is perfect... Just PERFECT.
I also got a DrZ Maz18 NR and a set of pedals but rarely use in home... Too good and too loud. With the eBand, I can fully focus on my practicing with ease. It even has band to jam.
Very nice video you have here. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing your approach!
The best amp is the one that you like! Is what makes you enjoy playing!
Hi Budda thx a lot for this ! I also have a blues junior, and I also agree on everything you say in the video. Also I wanted to ask you if you use the fat switch of the amp to get more compression, or you just play with volume/master (and bass) to get this tone at a lower volume and leave the fat swtich off?
Thanks Buddha. Really very interesting information. I try immediately with my Vox AC15! Actually, I already use it with the master volume low and the volume higher, but until now I also kept the bass down. I try to raise them! And sorry for my terrible English.
Perfect English! Thanks a lot for your comment
Thumbs up! I wish I could speak more than one language!
That 's what I use a Blues Jr. Mine has a cannabis rex speaker. Love this amp. I also gig with it. But also not a tube amp to practice with. I love my Boss Katana as well.
I’ll have to play a boss Katana someday!!
Thanks, Great Video!!
You’re welcome
this is a great vid!!! i know people who swear on 50+watt amps that can´t be properly turned up even at a gig... i have a Blackheart Handsome devil, 15/7w, and a Blackstar 20w. i mostly use the Blackheart in 7w with some overdrive in front of it. works like a charm.
I’m loving small amps more and more
You are the man budda!
Thanks a lot
Oi Budda!
Cara! Demais esse vídeo!
Comprei um Fender Blues Junior IV a uns dois meses.
Uso ele 90% das vezes em casa.
Já gostava muito desse Amp!
Agora, depois aprender com as suas dicas, gosto ainda mais do meu Blues Junior. Perfeito pra minha casa e meus pequenos ensaios.
Obrigado Budda, pelas sempre excelente explicaçōes.
Saudaçōes cariocas
Rio de Janeiro - Brasil
Grande abraço!
Muito obrigado e um grande abraço.
I have 2 low wattage tube amps for home use: a VHT Special 6 Ultra combo (1/2 watt to 6 watts) and a 1 watt Blackstar HT-1R using the clean channel in light crunch gain, it has a headphones/recording out jack too. They are both great with pedals. I upgraded the tubes and speakers in both amps. What you say about compression is important. To me that makes it sound tubey and bluesy. With the S6U I can use the ultra input and ultra gain knob or volume knob as a pseudo master.
Compression will make it sound apparently louder
Great feel and tone brother 👍🏻
Thanks a lot
Marshall DSL 15 running at 7w. Perfect.
Before that it was a Blackstar HT-5R into an extension can, making 2x12". Also great, but the Marshall has more of a tube tone (5 tubes as opposed to 2) - it works better for me for cleans, though the HT-5R is a great home amp, too. I guess I'm more just into the slightly compressed Marshall clean channel than the Blackstar clean channel. The Blackstar dirty channel is great for home. Very easy to control. Perfect power level. Sounded very good.
Overall, the Blackstar was a little thinner sounding than the Marshall.
If I bought a second amp as a spare, I might choose a DSL-5.
I also use various overdrive pedals and sometimes a compressor to get the tone I want at the low volume.
A cheap overdrive that is the most tube sounding I've heard is the Joyo Sweet Baby. I use it more than my TS9 Tube Screamer now. It just sounds more like a cranked amp to me.
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My dad just got one of those 5-watt Ibanez amps with a built-in Tube Screamer. He’s having so much fun with it. Nice creamy distortion at low volumes. They’re around 3-400 bucks on Reverb, and it’s a really good investment. Not too bad for recording either
These are 15W for the smaller and the bigger one 30W.
Yes, please consider video on soundproofing a room, like your studio. Great channel!
Will do so. Thanks
I finally got an old deluxe reverb. I love it
I’ve just got one too
Really enjoyed your video very useful info
P I’m really happy with that
@@BuddaGuedes I'm selling my 30 w valve amp as its way too loud for my practice room,so really helped me your vid
Thanks for the informative demonstration, Mr. Guedes! Do you know what volume you were playing at there? I currently have the situation that my 5 W tube combo is a bit too loud for home use.
Thanks. I can’t remember the volume I was playing but it wasn’t too loud.
That is some fantastic tone
Thank you
Great advice. I use a Vox AC10C1. I've always had Fender amps so wanted to explore something else.
That’s always a great thing to do. Thanks for sharing
Great video!!
Thank you
I learned a great trick on That Pedal Show. Put a compressor pedal at the end of your chain to simulate how the amp would compress. Works pretty good with mild compression, especially if the comp has a blend knob. The drive pedals feed into the compressor which most people would consider to be the wrong way!
Yeah, I’ve also talked about it in this episode. It’s not the same feeling but some people might even prefer it!
oh sorry, I watched the whole thing, didn't catch the part where you said that
No worries. Thanks a lot
@lastralla Hello, would you mind if you are so kind to tell me the chapter of "That Pedal Show" where they put the compressor at the end of the chain? I don't remember seeing him seen. Interesting because I have the Blues Junior 3 in a block of flats, and at most I can only put it at 1'5-2 of Master Volume Still Loud in a flat sorry for my neighbours . I usually have the amp in the place where I play, I also have my pedal board full of good pedals. But what I'm using, due to the neighbors, is a cheap practice amp: a Mustang I (v2), Digital (DSP) 20w, 8 "Speaker, which I can't put too loud or connect to the computer via USB-Audio. Since it can be used as an audio interface and I listen to it through the computer speakers or at night I use it with AKG headphones. The fact is that I prefer the valves a thousand times for quality and for the response of the dynamic range of the single coil pickups. Would you recommend me to take advantage of the amp, the "Two Notes Torpedo"? Any affordable model of this brand that allows me to take advantage of the valves, even if I have to listen to them by monitors to have a controlled volume, since the celestion speaker v30, 12 ", 8 Ohms, that it mounts produces a lot of volume to the minimum that I can put it which is 1'5-2.
What could you recommend me colleague? Thanks in advance.
Good video. Some amps "get along" better with certain guitars more so than with others. And, just because one Tele, Strat, LP sounds great with a particular amp does not necessarily mean that other Teles, Strats and LPs will.
That’s it!! And the player is also a very important aspect of all of this
Love my Fargen Dusl Classic and Fargen Blackbird 30 both with 2x12 cabinets in stereo. In a 10x10 bedroom
I don’t know those amps!! I’ll have a look
I’m so jealous of your playing/ tone/ technique!
Oh. Thanks a lot.
Thank Man New Subscriber here ,yeah i learn a lot today from you about the BJ i will try your settings on my living room thanks
Thanks for sharing!!
For home I'm using a little vox 4 watt with only a gain, master, bass, & treble knob but it's super finicky so I had to learn the hard way the bass absolutely has to be cranked, treble mostly scooped, I keep treble around 2 with my tele & I can get it sounding pretty good after spending quite some time tweaking my pedal board but then some days it sounds completely different & unacceptable to me & i have to start all over & I just can't figure why its been so frustrating. I think i just need a new amp since I'm also always fighting to get rid of that "vox chime" and a new fender HR pro Jr will get rid of it for good. Man, Good tone at home is definitely a complicated battle. I enjoyed your video & found it very helpful. Thank you Subbed and liked
Thank you so much
Good tips. I have a Peavey Classic 30 II which is too loud. I recently purchased an Orange Crush Mini. It isn't tube, but it has a wide range of tones at lower volumes and it costs less than most pedals. I added the small Orange cab for a little extra tone.
Great. Whatever inspires you! The classic 30 is a great amp indeed on the clean channel. But it’s loud as hell!!!
Thanks for sharing
@@BuddaGuedes Yeah, I love to use the clean channel on the Peavey Classic also. You rock! Stay healthy.
Thanks a lot!!!
I use a yamaha thr10 or a vox ac10c1 with a power attenuator. Thank for your video budda and take care of yourself. Cheers from France...
Hey there my friend! Hope you are ok! Which one of those two amps do you prefer?
Thanks
Allright! Boas dicas. Descobri o canal à pouco tempo, boa onda, bons conselhos, e grandes sons! Moro num apartamento com isolamento fraco, tinha um Deluxe Reverb Reissue 65 e fazia precisamente isso de aumentar o bass para dar o feel de ter o amp mais crankado, resultava bem e conseguia curtir a volumes porreiros para a vizinhança, mas parecia-me criminoso um DR nunca cantar acima dos 1,5 de volume então resolvi experimentar algo diferente e comprei o Jazz Chorus mais pequeno JC22 (15W+15W) e meto-lhe um Tumnus (clone do klon) na frente a dar boost de volume e só um toque ou dois de drive para excitar aqueles médios e comprimir um pouco... Nunca pensei que fosse soar tão bem, para casa fiquei fã deste setupzinho. Muito dinâmico ao rasgar mais forte, limpa bem com volume. A técnica de puxar o bass neste amp é que não funciona de todo como no DR, o gajo não tem valvulas e simplesmente não comprime. Na realidade a nível de volumes devo andar em níveis muito semelhantes, mas talvez pelas colunas mais pequenas sinto que movimenta menos ar e mete menos vibrações no soalho e paredes.
Força!
Boas obrigado por partilhares. Esses amps são altamente!!!
I've been using an original Laney Lionheart for a decade now. And as it sits in a corner I have - although my room is treated - put an additional bass trap behind it just to tighten up the low end a little bit.
Great!! Treatment is key to low volume at home
Hey Budda - great vid! What model speaker did you use for the Blues Junior rebuild?
It’s a wgs et65. You can watch the episode where I tried various speakers and ended up choosing this. Here’s the link czcams.com/video/BODXqQXvypg/video.html
I use the Laney Lionheart 5 Studio. Great amp for home use and at the same time for recording.
And super beautiful!!!
Great Tip! Great Lesson ... i end up realizing that i kinda did this ... but not knowing why ... just by trying to move and listen to the knobs ... now i know why by doing so it sounded better, and kinda worked, now i all made sense! i guess now i understand ... Great great ! Thank so much by making it clear for me ... top!
...one question ... the "master Volume" in that Fender amp is the same thing of as the "Gain" knob on a Vox Ac10 ?! right ...
thanks ... Obrigado
Rui
No! The volume is gain and the master is volume.
Thanks
Best amp for home use and ‘my’ room I found was the Cornford Carrra.
Primarily a recording amp.
Harlequin is even simpler.
I owned heap’s of amp’s, vintage tweeds, 60’s Vox.
One that really stood out was a 60’s AC15 with a Nocaster.
Nice video Sir.
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Budda, this video was really interesting and very informative. You make an excellent point about acoustics and home use which I didn't consider before. I came across your video whilst trying to figure out what valve amp to buy for home use. I have just had my fender strat refurbed and haven't played it for 10 years! I have neighbours and also a baby so I'm looking for an amp which will sound good and won't get me into trouble! :) The style of blues you play is what I love. Any tips on which amps I should consider?? I was thinking something in the 5watt range or less. Also, what are your thoughts about 1 watt tube amps. I've seen mixed reviews about those. Thanks. Keep up the awesome vids.
I think 5 watts would be a great thing for home use. A blues junior em is a good option. The Peavey Classic 30 is also good. Blackstar, Laney lionheart
Hi Budda! Do you have a clue how to make the Marshall Class 5 home use friendly? It is still too loud for me when I want to get in the overdriven zone. Do you have any tip? Thanks a lot. Love your channel!
There’s almost nothing you can do unless using pedals for overdrive
HX Stomp with nice cab IR (from Celestion for instance). Same sound at home, during rehearsal, on stage, on the radio, in the studio...
It’s an option if you’re ok with menus and programming. Not really the thing for me, but it’s a great option for sure.
I really love my setup so far,.. I have 2 small amps. The Fender Super Champ XD and The VoxT20. Also I have the Big Shot ABY pedal and the foot switch for the fender. I can’t wait to get the foot switch for the Vox. I have been experimenting with the sound effects of both amps on at the same time your advice about the bass was perfect incredible feel and sound that I’ve created with your suggestion about using more base thank you so much can you do a test run with a box and a fender if you have them??
I’ve done Vox and fender together in many videos. I just don’t have those amps you own
Well... blues jr for me too. And I use it as you showed it. But! ) it’s too loud so I bought a Champ clone and now my kid can sleep well enough and I can play whenever I want.
Btw we all are different and I always tend to move Mids up and Bass down.
Great to know that
I have a question that is a bit off topic: what are those things you have on the footswitches of your polytune mini and ditto looper?
It’s a mooer candy footswitch. I use it to make it easier to step on the pedal
Great video! Been struggling with this exact thing. My Laney Cub 12 has a 1 watt setting but it’s just missing something. On the 15 watt it sounds great but too loud at home. My Peavey Classic 30 is just to loud no matter what at home. Going to try out your suggestions.
I’m sure you can get somewhere great with any of those two!!!
Hey Thanks for that. I love my Blues Jr. but I do have a question. Doesn’t that Tone master have a power and Attenuator ?
Yes it does. I don’t like the way it sounds though!
Hi Budda! Just another simple but important information, for this setup to work the fat switch must be ON all the time, if turned OFF the amp gets almoust no drive at all and sounds very thin.
Thanks for the input, but I actually don’t like the fat switch with this setup. Unless I want the amp to overdrive!!!
Great video My friend,Marshall origin 20,Fender blues junior,vox ac 15 or ac30
All great amps. Thanks a lot
Budda your a genius..........I think for bedroom use attenuation is a good thing, I'm looking at the tone master twin. I hear good things about the twin.
For the real editions I prefer the Deluxe to the twin, and I BV was looking for a small light yet powerful amp. So the deluxe is a no brainier for me.
Thanks for your support
Hey Budda, hope your keeping safe, after watching all your videos I bought a pro junior which I use everywhere, like you say I turn the tone down at home. How do I arrange an online guitar session with you? All the best from the UK
Hey there. I’m staying home too in this troubled times.
For the guitar lessons just send me a message on Facebook or instagram só I can give you the details.
Thanks
You talk a lot about your Class 5. :)
Bought one to play home... not a good decision.
I try to set it low volume, but it begs to be cranked up.
Any advice on playing home volume on it, since it has no Master Volume knob?
After that I bought a Valve Junior combo (volume knob only) , it's too loud past 8-9 oclock.
Would an EQ pedal do something for it?
I lower the volume on the guitar so I can use them both but I still feel like I can't get what I look for in a tube amp at home (apartment) use volume levels.
They both feel kind of dull a low volume.
I really regret selling my cube 30x for home playing purpuse.
You will have to drive the front of the amp. Try setting the eq at max. If it’s too bright cut a little of the treble. If it’s not enough use any kind of boost pedal you’ve got. The eq pedal will do because it has volume. You’ll need to make the amp compress at a low volume.