Topic: Probably this question is asked, about the quality & specs of an amp
Years ago buying a guitar and an amp wasn't that complicated as today.
- GIBSON CHOICE = Standard, Custom, and an SG
- FENDER CHOICE = Stratocaster and Telecaster
I am going back in time 30 years and here in EUROPE.
No Zakk Wyldes, Slash, only these brands.
MY ALZHEIMER causes probably some other fine guitars, and fascinated by a real Fender or Gibson, what a dream. No $$$ so my first was a Yamaha Acoustic FG 300
But my dream was to own a Gibson, and thanks to a friend working as boss at the customs I got my very first Gibson LP Studio.
The same guy was responsible for my first amp, a Marshall Valvestate 100W.
Later, having more money, I was able to buy a dream amp (MY dream amp) a Fender Cybertwin 130W (2x65W) a real monster, also a hybrid one, tubes and digital. See picture
And 7 years ago an acoustic Marshall 100W and tubes.
MY QUESTION IS, ONLY ABOUT A COMBO:
- Which amp is better: a valve amp or a tube amp?
- The Cybertwin has both, a tube pre-amp, and an amazing piece of art. I compared it several times with classic Fender amps (Twin, Bassman...) and there was no difference in sound.
- today, thanks to Line 6, there are a lot of modelling amps, but
- what about the good old TUBE AMP? Is there a revival?
- There are a lot of pro's and con's concerning both types of amps, so I will be a happy man if I get answers, from guitar players who perform, or who have a home studio.
- MY GUITAR PLAYS EVERY STYLE = BLUES, ROCK, METAL, so I NEED TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY IT.
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