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Monoprice 15W Tube Amp $234.99 w/ code MP25
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Not the best price ever, but better than $279 I've seen recently. This is my first post.
https://www.monoprice.c
Not the best price ever, but better than $279 I've seen recently. This is my first post.
https://www.monoprice.c
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I would start watching closely and soon. It's pucker time!
[Past performance is no guarantee; but can keep'er interesting.]
Thanks OP.
I'm all for modding; but no mods are needed. Only for special things; but can then limit the amp if un-switchable.
The known way to change this for even more tones and variety is plug-in devices. No mods needed.
I tried a nice V30; but put the 70/80 back in. I would love to play that blue Alnico though. Fine business.
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Ignore the idiot; thats freaking out over having some 60 cycle hum, in his electrically noisy house. LOL. [Did you know? A dryer sheet tapped on the bridge can eliminate static noise in dry weather.] Use two single coils or a humbucker. Shielded guitar cables. Reorientation of wiring away from other electrical devices can reduce hum. Maximum and stacked ultra gain is going to have a little hum. Make sure you home is well grounded [in many ways].
And the CB has a noise gate. Plus just knob to another amp with less noise or turn down the gain slightly.
...Thing to note is this was classically done by the everything including the warmth level from the pickups, + tone pot(s) knob, + a pre amp tube's boost and/or distortion(at higher gain), then certain British EL34(hi), EL84(lo), or American 6L6(hi), 6V6(Lo) power amp tubes for air moving live cabs. And your favorite classic recording was with mic(s) and room responses included. This is how it was done *and* with the way tubes/valves greatly jack up only certain frequencies to extreme voltages then all that classic way together is the PATTERN we are usually after, by new modeling means. This is done with non-tube amplifiers requiring about 2.5 times the power and filtering it back out to now match tube amps. Many are now AB tested to match. Just like some tube amps had tone problems, so do some of the older, first attempts to emulate the classic tube signal chains.
Now all that to say; we don't depend on each part of the chain as much (or have to buy excessive variations), like single coil(if bright ones) vs. a Humbucker (if warm) or which tube type or none; because modern gear can simply dial it in (in various ways) and save it as a preset if not already select-able for you.
But this is not an either/or battle; you will want both (good) old school and (good) new ways. The best of both worlds COMBINED. It's like you choose your base old school chain and knowing how you can more easily alter it's type, just fine with other gear.
BASS guitar however is of course a low range instrument. It's better to buy a bass amp tailored to doing those lower frequencies without soon failing. A mid range regular guitar amp pushed into being a bass amp may fail a lot quicker and may never represent the bass guitar frequencies fully. Horses for courses. You can make it work; but it is not usually better in the long run (for bedroom to stage, both).
Then similar total buying concerns of price per value, portability and weight, not just for practice only, bedroom to stage volumes (even with friends in a garage with a drummer), simple interface, computer/recording options.
And here, when not just recording with headphones then the main speaker component for live can benefit by a 15" bass guitar voiced/designed speaker.
As usual I highly recommend staying away from the expense of practice ONLY amps; because the funds can go to portable combo's that do both practice at low volumes and up to stage volumes BOTH. So you practice on what you play live also. Which also says to avoid stadium only volume gear. This doesn't mean you can't have extra watts for headroom or non-tubes(mixed). It means you don't want to blow your budget on other devices to tame inappropriate gear. Yes backup gear is recommended, if you are getting paid; but that's two and not an amp head and cab farm and every new gadget in duplication. Many here will hate my saying that; but it's no less true. Avoid GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome). It is not easy!
Not only can you save by getting the right gear set for you; but by combining some things (a Combo amp VALUE) and not others like a modern multi FX pedal; which is a VALUABLE compilation itself; but separate from your VALUE power amp combo) and potentially avoiding expensive obsolescence upgrade costs, years later. So everything all in one will likely be cost prohibitive, as will everything separated; but a mix of combo stuff in your total gear set is an AMAZING value. And also offers the maximum tone tweaking flexibility. To cover more songs and/or find your own style. For a tiny fraction. So plan first. Try everything; but leave your 'wallet' at home, at first.
The MP 15W tube combo needs to go on sale around $200 again. It needs at least the Cube Baby $35 multi FX for a total or under $240 SLICK deal. But many will go for the all in one Katana 100 Mk II and more FX. Even though it may become much more dated (less valued not and feasible if component fails) at around 3 + years. Not fragile; but not as future proof either.
So I'd say Monoprice dropped the ball; unless they just can't make enough. And many people are still suffering myths about tubes vs. "solid state". A mix of tubes and non-tube gear is best.
I'm ever learning; but it seems the new idea, "you don't need an amp" is misleading....
#1 Acoustic is great; but has it's limits, even if acoustic/electric. And why not add or buy the connection. Then it needs an amp. I recommend one that does electric and acoustic, for slick value. And note: I've found real acoustic sounding settings on the MP 15W combo(alone)! You don't need an Acoustic button, switch or menu. So I can play the sound of an acoustic on my Strat. I don't really NEED a plain acoustic; but they are great. This can help with saving for better gear and not collecting.
#2 I've said combine just certain things and not others to get the best value gear set; that does nearly everything! And reduces the constant temptation to change gear for more, more, more. I get it; the stuff is candy. The grass being always greener will not help you. You still got to mow it. And no gear is perfect.
#3 NOT a fan of practice only amps, so not a fan of two many duplicate pieces of gear either. Just a back up, MAYBE. Don't use backup needs as an excuse. It's just this idea; that it's better to practice on different equipment is flawed. You may need to liquidate (so losses) practice only *and* practice impossible gear. It's 2023. Generally target bedroom to stage volume gear; that does both well. You already have a smart phone(etc..) and headphones to only practice with.
#4 This idea of modern (which is fine); but having now replaced traditional is flawed. At least wholly. It comes down to this... Sooner or later you need to forego the headphones and use some kinda speaker and power for them. And speaking about slick value (here at Slick Deals) then one gear set that plays out form bedroom to stage with a drummer. Even just a jam with friends. One could record and never play live; but come on. Even a one man band thing needs some live speakers. Everything can't be virtual. I'm all for the computer stuff; but I like to be able to leave the computer OFF too.
#5 Interfaces: The industry is grasping for the most sensible user interface. While there's room for preference then did you know a menu screen is optional. At least on the best gear. Good old fashioned knobs are difficult to beat. And setup clean (for example) you can still have your presets. But why does making your presets have to lost down the rabbit hole? The best interface lets you tweak knobs and hold down a button, done. Even editing a preset to multiply it's use as if channel or pedal effect switching. Again with a button and just the knobs. Knob control is HIGHLY underrated. And even with presets one NEEDS to understand what the knobs are actually doing and their different ranges per gear, or emulated amp. LCD's will break. And knobs become less dated, ironically. Choose your UI poison carefully.
#5 "Ah, Upgrades" -Neo. Anything with software has firmware and need proper support. At any time your ownership (of what YOU bought) can and probably will be thrown into question *if* even the FIRMWARE (too) is not OPEN SOURCE, *and* with a growing community of users to add to it. Anything with fees *or* ads, including ANY kind of sign in should be sorely avoided. Sell that crap now; while you can. This can be an argument for going (somewhat) "old school"; I say to mix tubes and non-tubes, not that they all have to be in the chain at once, all the time. Therefore watch out, with the non-tube gear and it's firmware and software apps too. DO NOT reward CLOSED firmware. Just don't buy it! If the enthusiast community can't fork it, then forget it! This includes free shared, compatible IR's, etc... For using a computer (for practice) then see Linuxmint.com *WITH* Mate(on FAST computers). And you do NOT have to delete Windows. YOU are missing the best of both worlds. Including massive, free guitar software, with free, always improving faster upgrading. I mean why the heck not try it? STOP wasting your cash. But you will have to set latency setting and it's probably best for practice. It does give you effects any one gear set you may have, doesn't include. So you can get you grove on with the weirdest, less common FX, or maybe just looping. And record with Linux, free! Free virtual drums, synths, pedals etc...
#6 Don't forget gain and boost stacking in your buying decisions. If you think just about your basic guitar chain then you could waste a lot of money trying to get the high gain tone you sometimes want with gear having many embedded gain stages, to get you there. Combining two or three pieces of slick (combo themselves) gear is far and away the slicker value deal. You may need more gain; but at some point it's more than enough (for any Metal riff) and probably better to back it off a bit. Boost, not gain is part of the program here too. These are mainly stacked pre amps; but then incorporate the power amp, like when live. Today you capture all this by including cab IR(s) and/or mic(s). But also; how does it sound live?
#7 There is NO way to make individual pedals the better value. Multi FX unit have changed things....
#8 Be careful to add up total costs including all FX(etc), like a full set of modeling ones inside a combo, for example and against the cost of your targeted Multi FX + unit without the need for FX in a combo amp.
#9 The best values are in a combo amp, being cab, select 12" guitar voiced speaker (like it's real IR) including pre amp and power amp also. Plus the great value of a budget Multi FX unit. So with one total gear set (not necessarily every single thing in one) then you are choosing all your FX, either inside or outside of your value combo, included or not. See? I know you may have a bunch of single pedals; but it doesn't change the point.(#7)
All that is why either a Katana 100 MK II vs the MP SR 15W tube combo + some BUDGET multi FX unit/pedal are the slickest choices so far. Not that there aren't many more options and combination possibilities.
#10 So THAT means you might want to keep the cost of you multi FX pedal down ($35 to $250?), else just get a Katana 100 and deal with it's own set of pros and cons(weight, obsolescence/firmware/support/limited manual control). So this does not mean the Katana wins. It means it may be a better value than an EXPENSIVE multi pedal. But don't forget the additional high cost of a Katana foot controller; that a multi FX pedal already has.
#11 Admitting; there is about $80 difference(Maybe $200 with floor pedal controller); with the MP combo then that's tough for the absolute most full featured Multi FX pedal add on. But the new Cube Baby fits at $35. It might be way more than you need, or not. It's not just a feature list alone. Then maybe a Mooer $100 pedal new. Maybe NUX (haven't tested). But a popular level is about $250 (Valvetron?) for a deluxe mid sized multi. Yet my point is; that may be over the limit (for you or not) compared to what's in the Katana. And you may want to answer Boss(Roland's) price fixing by at least waiting for a much lower price. New or used.
#12 Used may or may not change that game. If you can get the multi FX + that you want, for under about $100 to $200(with pedal controller)
Please don't take this as if Katana automatically wins then; like most feature chart folks will do. I prefer the MP and Cube Baby. You may want to replace the CB with a Mooer or similar that has an expression pedal included. Maybe a separate used pedal in less expensive. But don't forget, if there is about 1 thing missing; that the Katana does include then you MIGHT be able to get it for around $20 used in separated unit. Add it up. The point is that MIGHT be better for you needs and a total slick deal gear set.
#13 Remember the Katana has no expression pedal, or any pedal, without added cost and a bunch of costs. So don't psyche yourself out about just the "all in one" Katana's combo's price. All what in one? Nothing does everything.
#14 Getting the right pieces of your total gear set, in partial combos *is* the way to save with much advantage, usually; but also do not forget: If you can do the atypical and get something separate for LESS, then this will of course make any changes(there) less expensive, in the years to come. So buy for what lasts; but keep your options open where you can. Change happens. And you know this stuff is not food and water. If we reject the closed stuff and just sometimes buy nothing; then we will get better choices, at better prices.
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ETA: 10/8/2023 as they posted; but at what price?
Crystal Ball engaged [I don't know, an estimate just for fun to see how badly I miss it, LOL]...
If we have a mini recession it might be $59.99! AKA $60 again. And if not yet then probably $75, or maybe $68 again. We'll see in two weeks. They will probably start with $80, then seasonal sales to $69.99. Just guessing.
I hope you got one, or will; *if* you need an acoustic. Maybe the Harley Benton is better, maybe not and $70+$83 shipping to the US kills that. FYI. Nothing else better found.
Maybe the AMP is the next killer sale!