New Amp
- ratfinkdan
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New Amp
I have to admit I'm a bit of a gear slut, I'm always checking out different guitars and amps and pedals. Anyway a couple of weeks ago I got a tech 21
Trademark 30 amp, 30 watts, 10 inch speaker, a really nice sounding reverb and a speaker simulated xlr direct out so you can run it to a PA or a recorder.
The lay out is like their sans amp pedal but in an amp. I'm really liking the tones I'm getting out of this, very nice clean tones and I was able to dial in a very nice slightly overdriven tone that has a really nice singing quality to it. It's not a tube amp but it dose have that tube tone and feel to it, don't think its loud enough to play with a drummer but its great for playing around in the house or recording with. Really having a lot of fun with this amp. I'll post some clips later. Dan
Trademark 30 amp, 30 watts, 10 inch speaker, a really nice sounding reverb and a speaker simulated xlr direct out so you can run it to a PA or a recorder.
The lay out is like their sans amp pedal but in an amp. I'm really liking the tones I'm getting out of this, very nice clean tones and I was able to dial in a very nice slightly overdriven tone that has a really nice singing quality to it. It's not a tube amp but it dose have that tube tone and feel to it, don't think its loud enough to play with a drummer but its great for playing around in the house or recording with. Really having a lot of fun with this amp. I'll post some clips later. Dan
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Re: New Amp
Allways fun with new toys.
Re: New Amp
For some reason I always thought those were too expensive for what they are (not loud enough). It's been a loooong time I tried one, but always felt they were sturdy, good quality unlike some of the competition, though. The cleans, I think, were not as tube like as I wanted. I had a Behringer copy (sans reverb) called GM110, that sounded great. Too bad they don't make those anymore, and I think they had reliability issues (mine didn't).
Now that I am looking for a low-priced and light amp for a coming "jazz" gig, I am looking at "Cub 10" or "Cube 40XL". Both like 1/2 of the TM30. The TM30 I could choose if it was 2nd hand and good price.
Now that I am looking for a low-priced and light amp for a coming "jazz" gig, I am looking at "Cub 10" or "Cube 40XL". Both like 1/2 of the TM30. The TM30 I could choose if it was 2nd hand and good price.
- 2WheelsOfBlues
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Re: New Amp
new stuff always motivate in playing
And always nice to find out hou and what
Congrates with it
And always nice to find out hou and what
Congrates with it
play guitar like the wind, mysterious but definitely present....
- VikingBlues
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Re: New Amp
I hadn't heard of this amp - looked it up and I see it's made by the SansAmp pedal guys - I've been very impressed with what I've heard of those pedals.
So I've had a trawl round the internet - there's some demos and soundbytes out there that make me think you've made a good choice for home playing and recording.
Look forward to hearing some clips from you at some point. Congrats on your purchase.
So I've had a trawl round the internet - there's some demos and soundbytes out there that make me think you've made a good choice for home playing and recording.
Look forward to hearing some clips from you at some point. Congrats on your purchase.
An improv a day keeps the demons at bay!
- ratfinkdan
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Re: New Amp
Thanks guys, Yeah tech 21 makes good stuff, I had a tradmark 60 years ago and always liked it, should have kept it but you know how that goes.I bought this one from zounds online and it was a blem so it was marked down about a $100 and I really can't see the blem so it was a good deal. Yeah new toys are always fun! Dan
- DeaconBlues
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Re: New Amp
Tech21 makes good stuff. I've owned a few of their pedals and a Trademark 10 amp. I've always thought their amp sims sounded very tube like for SS. I'd like to have a Trademark 60 amp. Never messed with the TM30, though.
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- Blackhorse
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Re: New Amp
Congrats on the new gear!
I love the sound of a good valve amp, but they are not very practical for home use, so a solid-state amp that sounds good for what you want it to do, at reasonable volumes, is a great find!
I love the sound of a good valve amp, but they are not very practical for home use, so a solid-state amp that sounds good for what you want it to do, at reasonable volumes, is a great find!