forum threadTattyBear | Staff posted Jul 07, 2025 07:11 PM
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forum threadTattyBear | Staff posted Jul 07, 2025 07:11 PM
Stage Right by Monoprice 5-Watt, 1x8 Guitar Combo Tube Amplifier with Celestion Speaker $149.99 + Free Shipping
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As a fellow bedroom hack, i get a ton more enjoyment from the 12" speaker played loudly. I have the luxury of neighbors who haven't complained (yet) about my noise. And if you think you might ever play live with drums, the 15w can keep up. So it's better and more versatile.
The 8 inch is pretty great and makes the lovely tube sounds at a lower volume, but I can tell it's coming from a smaller speaker so it sounds, smaller, not quite as robust or deep. Some people prefer the sound and behavior of smaller speakers, so YMMV. Maybe look for some comparisons on YouTube or at a local guitar center type place.
Unless you are very serious about your pedals, I think using them without the fx loop is just fine.
No reverb tank.
No FX loop connections (for riff looper, different mods etc..).
No EQ. No dice.
No metal or heavy rock the way it's meant to be
Not the best tube circuit. That matters more than the tube types.
Price not that great.
We need the 15W 12" combo at $200 to $215 on sale again. You would get all the above; that way. For just $50 to $65 more.
12" speaker matters. It's your FR filter. 12ax7 pre amp sound matters. EL84 matters. The VOX like circuit matters (component values and order), the cabinet matters (sufficient for portability with the 15W, OK sound). The 70/80 speaker is a bargain for you, and not bad, like some say. It works well in the MP 15W combo and is easy to replace. 25lbs. If you want full metal tone the traditional way was a tube screamer pedal up front; but a multi pedal/unit can do also and save a lot. Plus modernize a classic tube amp.
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NO! I do not work for MP. I have found them to be honest and they will make up for any mistakes, like shipper damage. And they did credit back the difference, if you missed the absolute best deal. [best deals that last, like 2 seconds, LOL]. Within your return window option.
Oh beware. they do play this game of a % off; that sometime is off of the lowest price and other time the lowest sale price already includes the % off already. Be sure to compare the "drive out" price with shipping. Then of course; slick ways to save more, apart from MP. Like Visa credits or something.
Suggestion: Set your price in stone and don't buy over that. Never on emotion. We have many other great gear deals out there. I prefer saving up instead of buying any "practice" amps (but I like under 25W to 15W amps. The sweet spot for volume; when with tubes. Depending on if it does bedroom volume to and stage volume well. Loudness, whatever. 20 to 100db. With the MP 15W the will be like 0.8, and fine on the Volume knob to start (bedroom level hair ROCK, and metal boast with a pedal-multi!). Of course, clean (low gain, high Volume knob) guitar too. With enough clean headroom for stage or against live drums. Not stadium clean; but horses for course.
And [uh humm] we only need one set, and maybe a backup right? Not a barn full; but you know who you are, if you're a "collector". We'll start a support group. LOL. G.A.S.
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