New Amp Suggestions

John Harmon · Post by **John Harmon** » 6 Feb 2025 6:36 am

Morning all, little background. Have 2 steels I enjoy an SX 8 string and a Remington D8, most playing is practice and a jam session once a week. I now use a Fender Acoustasonic 40 and it does ok. If I turn it up, but when I do it makes a bit of noise(rainfall sound). I would like a new amp, 50-60 watts, and stay around $400 or less if possible. I do like Sweetwater to work with so that would be a plus. Just want something that sounds good with my steels, any suggestions? And thanks ahead of time. John

Ken Metcalf · Post by **Ken Metcalf** » 6 Feb 2025 7:22 am

With SweetWater I would recommend Fender Tonemaster.
There are many others but not with financing.
I am sure others will chime in with more suggestions.

John Harmon · Post by **John Harmon** » 6 Feb 2025 7:44 am

Thanks Ken will look at that. Anyone ever tried a Laney? They have interesting one but slightly over budget. John

Ken Metcalf · Post by **Ken Metcalf** » 6 Feb 2025 9:45 am

You want a good amount of clean headroom.

Bobby Martin · Post by **Bobby Martin** » 12 Feb 2025 6:50 am

Hey John, if your budget is under $400.00, consider the Fender Champion 40. Light weight, multiple effects, gets plenty loud. I replaced the Chinese speaker with a Jensen, sounds great for rehearsals and low volume gigs. Available from Amazon.

Robert Parent · Post by **Robert Parent** » 12 Feb 2025 8:30 am

Check this one out as it gets good reviews:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... -amplifier

There is also a 50W version for a few dollars less.

Robert