Alster Posted July 24, 2010 Author Share Posted July 24, 2010 So I just got a new guitar from a friend (he bougt it then just gave up trying to learn it) and I'm looking for a new amp. I can't decide between these 5 though…In order of cost:White Horse GT212 120W - http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/White-Horse-GT212-120W-DSP-Guitar-Amp/9X7Fender Vibro Champ XD - http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Fender-Vibro-Champ-XD-5-Watt-Class-A-Combo/9M8Laney PRISM P65 - http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Laney-PRISM-P65-Combo-Guitar-Amp/BMQ (I don't know why but I kind of like this).White Horse 60W Tube Guitar Amp +4x8 Cab - http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/White-Horse-60W-Tube-Guitar-Amp-and4x8-Cab/8A8 (Really like this).Fender Frontman 212R - http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Fender-Frontman-212R-Amplifier-with-Reverb/9MI (Also really like this).So Eclipse, what shall I get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akselj Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Most of them looks good, but DON'T buy the Vibro Champ.Two reasons; it has XD in it's name (that's not a good sign ;D) and it's only 5 watts. That's nothing. You need 30 - 50 watt for good sound qualityI have the Frontman. Great amp. The sound is way higher than you'll ever need, and if you configure it right it has an amazing overdrive effect.I recommend you go to a local music store and try some of them. Also, what guitar is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSo Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Yeah im also curious what guitar it is.Also, if your gonna use it to play at home.. it hardly matters to much which you buy.. I'd buy a marshall tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akselj Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 @ZoSo:> Also, if your gonna use it to play at home.. it hardly matters to much which you buy..Still, you wouldn't want a 5 watt amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSo Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 @Aksel:> @ZoSo:> > > Also, if your gonna use it to play at home.. it hardly matters to much which you buy..> > Still, you wouldn't want a 5 watt amp.Yeah i know.. Figure i wouldnt point that out, since you allready did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pryex Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Don't get any of those.Buy a 50w Marshall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akselj Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 @pryex:> Don't get any of those.Why not, really? The Frontman is a great amp, and I'm sure some of the others are quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert_camus Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 It all depends on playing style and what you need the amp for. For example if your into rocky distorted overdriven kinda stuff then Marshall are ok however marshall clean channels suck! Conversly Fender clean channels are amazing whilst they lack in distorted tones!Also in regards to what the amp is for then if it's needed for gigging then you want to be looking at at least 60w (solid-state) and 40w (all-tube) however if its purely for practising and thats all its gonna be then splash out on a tastey low wattage tube amp e.g small vox or orange amp (in my opinion of course).As a guitarist for nearly 6 years heres my opinion on each amp:White Horse 120W - Never actually seen this amp before looks kind of cool, big output but to me just a standard run of the mill budget big amp.Laney - Always had a soft spot for Laney amps but HATED this range, in my opinion avoid but thats just me, im not a fan of gimmicky electronic extras.Fender Vibro Champ - You've picked an exact amp i was talking about in the practice range mentioned above. The vibro champ has that beautiful Fender clean tone for blues, jazz, indie, twangy melodic music coupled with a pretty decent distortion (all be it not the best). Serious consideration if looking for practice only no gigging.Fender Frontman - Actually was about to buy this amp not so long ago. Very nice to play, miles better than other amps i've seen in this price range until I found my beloved amp :P Definately worth a look will be perfect for gigging nice clean tones and a pretty average overdrive.White Hourse 60w stack - I like this I really do, nice amount of power and its a tube amp. Tube amps are brilliant they will last longer than you do! However nice this is though White Horse seem to be a brand of "gear4music" and I don't have any idea of the quality of the products. But I like his, seriously consider although carrying a stack around is a pain :PAnd thats sort of sums it up, in my opinion if its gigging you want the amp for go for the 60w tube stack or the fender frontman. But if its just for a small practice amp go for the vibro champ or find a similar vox or orange amp or an old laney tube amp too!Also I have an Ashdown Fallen Angel 40W all-tube amp, they're not in production anymore but if you can find one buy it! I got mine for £200 when they were easily worth £300-£400 and are somewhat similar range to the frontman and white horse 120w except mine has beautiful tone, clean and dirty. Seriously find one :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braiton Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 To resume everything: If you are just starting out get the Frontman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert_camus Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 @Braiton:> To resume everything: If you are just starting out get the Frontman.I disagree, countless new guitarists purchase an amp just for the sake of it and then when they find they can play 6 moths down the line they want a new amp already!Take your time, choose wisely, think of an amp as a long term thing not just "I'm new to guitar playing i'll get a noob friendly amp and change next year" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devogen Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Just STFU and buy a Marshall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alster Posted July 24, 2010 Author Share Posted July 24, 2010 I'm torn between the 60W White Horse Tube and the Fender Frontman now.And as for the guitar it's a Fender Strat from the late 90s or something. If I can find my camera I'll take a picture.@albert_camus:> I disagree, countless new guitarists purchase an amp just for the sake of it and then when they find they can play 6 moths down the line they want a new amp already!> > Take your time, choose wisely, think of an amp as a long term thing not just "I'm new to guitar playing I'll get a noob friendly amp and change next year"I can play by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert_camus Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Marshall's suck end of.And if you got a Fender strat then you MUST buy it a greate amp. Please don;t waste the guitar :PGet it one of these[http://www.dv247.com/guitars/fender-65-twin-reverb-guitar-amp-combo–34768](http://www.dv247.com/guitars/fender-65-twin-reverb-guitar-amp-combo--34768) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alster Posted July 24, 2010 Author Share Posted July 24, 2010 @albert_camus:> Marshall's suck end of.> > And if you got a Fender strat then you MUST buy it a greate amp. Please don;t waste the guitar :P> > Get it one of these> > [http://www.dv247.com/guitars/fender-65-twin-reverb-guitar-amp-combo–34768](http://www.dv247.com/guitars/fender-65-twin-reverb-guitar-amp-combo--34768)That's a little over budget… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummerpete Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Go to your local music shop, ask to try a few amps and talk to one of the employees and ask them about amps and tell them what you play… etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braiton Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Get a Frontman and combine it with a Zoom G2 (they're cheap).Contrary to popular belief, Marshalls suck most of the times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devogen Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 My experience from owning pretty much every single item on this page over the past odd 25 years is..Buy a Marshall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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