forum thread Posted by TattyBear | Staff • 2d ago
Jul 7, 2025 7:11 PM
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forum thread Posted by TattyBear | Staff • 2d ago
Jul 7, 2025 7:11 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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