best country amp??

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 27 Dec 2004 4:44 pm

OK, now that we've beat the "best country guitar" issue into the ground, what's the all-time, mass produced-or-boutique, 210, 100, or 22 watt, solid-state-or-tube BEST amp for country music?No ifs, ands, or buts!
The guitar thread has modded Teles, rewound pickups, whammy bars, "B" benders----none of that allowed here! Just the BEST amp for country music!
BTW, I vote for my DeLuxe Reverb with an EVM12-L in it.

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 27 Dec 2004 5:20 pm

Why that's easy. Fender Twin.

Jim Phelps · Post by **Jim Phelps** » 27 Dec 2004 5:32 pm

Ditto. (w/JBLs)

[This message was edited by Jim Phelps on 27 December 2004 at 05:33 PM.]

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 27 Dec 2004 5:49 pm

A 1970 Silver-face Twin> Blackfaced with a JBL K-130 in it.
Ricky

Mike Kowalik · Post by **Mike Kowalik** » 27 Dec 2004 5:55 pm

I kinda like a 70's Fender Pro Reverb.

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 27 Dec 2004 6:07 pm

Fender Twin for sure!

Bill Hatcher · Post by **Bill Hatcher** » 27 Dec 2004 6:20 pm

Super Reverb. More twang than a twin.

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 27 Dec 2004 7:14 pm

He said Twin. Actually I agree that a Super Reverb also kicks serious butt. Both are classic.

Rick McDuffie · Post by **Rick McDuffie** » 27 Dec 2004 8:00 pm

My '64 2X10 Vibrolux sounds pretty dang good.

Richard Bass · Post by **Richard Bass** » 27 Dec 2004 8:19 pm

Two Peavey Specials worked great for me.
Richard

Dan Sawyer · Post by **Dan Sawyer** » 28 Dec 2004 12:53 am

Are we talkin' guitar amp or steel amp?

Alvin Blaine · Post by **Alvin Blaine** » 28 Dec 2004 12:56 am

Any Fender tube amp from the late 40's till the mid 70's.Especially ones with JBL speakers and NOS American made tubes.

Jussi Huhtakangas · Post by **Jussi Huhtakangas** » 28 Dec 2004 12:59 am

Hmm, before voicing my opinion, let me check what some of my all time favorite musicians have used on some of my all time favorite recordings:
- Merle Travis: Standel
- Chet Atkins: Standel
- Joe Maphis: Standel
- Buddy Emmons: Standel
- Roy Lanham: Standel
- Buddy Charleton: Standel
- Leon Rhodes: Standel
- Speedy West: Standel
- Norman Hamlet: Standel
- Bob White: Standel
- Bobby Garrett: Standel
- Larry Collins: Standel
- Marian Hall: Standel
- Pete Drake: Standel
- Reggie Young: Standel
- Pee Wee Whitewing: Standel
- Paul Yandell: Standel
- Joaquin Murphy: Standel
- Hank Thompson: Standel

.. yup, works for me too

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Alvin Blaine · Post by **Alvin Blaine** » 28 Dec 2004 3:50 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Hmm, before voicing my opinion, let me check what some of my all time favorite musicians have used on some of my all time favorite recordings:
- Merle Travis: Standel
- Chet Atkins: Standel
- Joe Maphis: Standel
- Buddy Emmons: Standel
- Roy Lanham: Standel
- Buddy Charleton: Standel
- Leon Rhodes: Standel
- Speedy West: Standel
- Norman Hamlet: Standel
- Bob White: Standel
- Bobby Garrett: Standel
- Larry Collins: Standel
- Marian Hall: Standel
- Pete Drake: Standel
- Reggie Young: Standel
- Pee Wee Whitewing: Standel
- Paul Yandell: Standel
- Joaquin Murphy: Standel
- Hank Thompson: Standel

.. yup, works for me too <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

An old Standel with a D-130 would work for me also, except for the fact that I'm a poor country picker.
I would have to sell my whole room of Fender amps to buy one Standel amp.

Per Berner · Post by **Per Berner** » 28 Dec 2004 3:54 am

The Fender Twin, with JBL speakers.
Takes two people to carry, constantly humming, noisy, hot, needs new tubes and expensive serviceing way too often - yes, but the sound is almost worth it. Wish I'd kept mine.

On second thought, the Roland JC-120A is even better. Its clean sounds are sweeter than the Twin's and it's light, sturdy, maintenance free and totally reliable. Wish I'd kept that one too...

Shaan Shirazi · Post by **Shaan Shirazi** » 28 Dec 2004 6:49 am

What song is it that states "sometimes you just gotta hear a Telecaster through a Vibrolux on 10?" Whoever it is has the right idea IMHO except for maybe the on 10 part

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The Pickin' Paniolo

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 28 Dec 2004 6:51 am

Music-Man for me - my 410-130 is my very favourite guitar amp!

RR

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 28 Dec 2004 10:10 am

Ya got me. Your right. I forgot about Standel.

Dave Van Allen · Post by **Dave Van Allen** » 28 Dec 2004 10:57 am

Shaan;

"Memphis in the Meantime" by John Hiatt...and the line ends "Vibrolux turned UP to 10"

I'm partial to a Twin myself, although I used my Vibrolux for 20 some years as my primary steel combo amp... and seldom used it past 7

Alvin- nice picture, man! are those all your'n??

<img height=320 width=445 src="http://www.dvanet.net/pix/thefamily.jpg">
My Fender family Foto ... okay there's a Gibson in there too...

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Jerry Hayes R.I.P. · Post by **Jerry Hayes R.I.P.** » 28 Dec 2004 11:32 am

I use my Fender Hot Rod DeVille 2-12 with my Tele and I don't think I could get a better sound. It's got plenty of power so if you're outside somewhere and you're not miked it'll still kick. A twin would be my next pick but they weight too much. Those small low wattage tube amps with 1-12 are OK if you're miked in a large venue but if you're not they just won't cut it....JH

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Livin' in the Past and Future with a 12 string Mooney Universal tuning.

Vernon Hester · Post by **Vernon Hester** » 28 Dec 2004 12:18 pm

70's Fender Pro with 15"JBL.
Session 500 updated IC's.
Each has its own tone and together,nice.
Vern

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 28 Dec 2004 1:20 pm

I now use a Peavey Nashville 112 and it gives my GFI a great sound. Brett, Emmons S-10, Morrell lapsteel, GFI Ultra D-10

Sam White R.I.P. · Post by **Sam White R.I.P.** » 28 Dec 2004 1:37 pm

I just went from a Nashville 400 to a new Nashville 112 and it has more spice than the 400 did. It is one Ass Kicking little Amp.Thank you Mike Brown, Peavey, and My good Freind Bobbe Seymour for a great Deal and a great Amp.
Sam White
2004 Emmons LaGrande III
2004 Peavey Nashville 112
ProFex II
Izzy Plus
WOW WHAT A SOUND

Wayne Morgan · Post by **Wayne Morgan** » 28 Dec 2004 3:32 pm

What are you trying to say Jessi ??

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 28 Dec 2004 4:12 pm

A blackface Twin Reverb always worked for me!