Re: [Harp-L] best small tube amp?

"Mike Rogers" <bullfrog9@xxxxxxx> · Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:34:39 -0400

I use a Kalamazoo, that I purchased from Gregg Heumann.  Only 5 wts.  I mic 
it through our P.A.  Really great tone.  Gregg restores them.  Well worth 
it, and not too expensive.
Bullfrog

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Hicks" <dscotthicks@xxxxxxxxxxx>

To: "harp-l" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>

Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 10:49 AM

Subject: RE: [Harp-L] best small tube amp?

I think that depends on your price range. There are lots of harp-specific 
tube amps out there in low-wattage versions but they tend to be pricey. I've 
played with the VHT Special 6 and it's all it's cracked up to be on this 
forum. Very solid tone right out of the box, and reasonably priced. I passed 
on it, though, because I have an early-to-mid-60s Supro 16T that is 
absolutely awesome at about 4 watts. I haven't found anything in a small 
wattage amp that I like better.
Scott
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:34:34 +0100
From: mrp00bah@xxxxxxxxxxx
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Harp-L] best small tube amp?
Hi all,

my apologies to ask another 'best amp' question! But you know how us harp 
players are obsessed with the topic :-)
I'm planning to buy a small tube amp for blues playing. This will be used 
for gigging in small to medium sized venues, so it doesn't need to be too 
loud. I want the distortion to come in at as low a volume as possible.

An added bonus would be a good clean channel as well, but I can live with 
just a blues sound.
I'm considering the Fender Pro Junior.
Any other suggestions / advice most appreciated.
PS. purchasing in the UK