I'm looking for an amp that will help me to learn to play the blues. Would this be a good option to get BB King type tones please?
1992111
In my opinion, yes. I've played a ES-335 and a Telecaster through this amp and could dial it in to get some sweet liquid sound. Used a slide and that sounded good too. As long as you don't peg the gain and volume, it will stay pretty clean. You'll like the power soak switch for practice too.
1992112
The key is in your fingers, but I would say that with a Les Paul style axe set for the bridge pup, and the amp set with not too much gain, I can get some BB tone. Again, gear helps, but it's your mojo that's important. (But I do like this amp.)
1678512
No this will not give you more bass!!!Save your money money!I have tried two pre amps with this unit.I purchased this amp to be a back up amp,and i have let it break in with my bryston and my usp-1pre amp.Just buy a polk audio or a martin logan sub woofer.I bought the martin logan for 129.00 great sub for the price...
2172303
Well I'm just hooked up to the typical base line boss amp. I'd go with that one. I've been running it for at least 6 months now.
283819
Yes, the footswitch comes with the amp, and, regardless what many people say, unless you're planing on jumping on it, it's very reliable. And I would definitely buy this over the fender blues junior (never heard the blues deluxe though) first of all for the price tag. However, they are not identically sounding. My advice, after a year with the amp is to go and get it. So far it has served more than well, the sound is amazing (maybe the drive channel is not what you'll need but the clean is killer and it interacts with effects very well), it has an effects loop, two modes: triode and pentode, and has not shown an even slight sign of failure so far, god forbid. But, be warned, the older ones (with the blue jewel lamp) might be those that are unreliable, mine is from the newer series (with the orange jewel light) and is doing geeat so far).
1148794
I returned mine because of the sound quality - small tinny sound and had a buzz sound. For a more versatile amp look at the Roland cube street which has 2 inputs ¼"/XLR combo for hi quality mics and a ¼' for the guitar or another mic and has an array of settings on each channel. And it is battery operated also which makes it very handy for quick setups and practice. Check it out on YouTube.
2111950
This amp sounds great but for heavier stuff (like Metallica) you'll want to get a distortion pedal. Most of the stuff I play is rock, blues, and some country - this amp is perfect for what I use it for. The built in effects are pretty ok but if you want reverb and, say, chorus then you're outta luck since you can only use one at a time. Mostly just play it with some overdrive and reverb. For a little practice amp this thing screams. Crank up the gain and the volume and you're sure to piss off your neighbors. If you need it louder for a gig, stick a mic in front of it and plug it in to the PA.
1049195
Simply put, it dosent. The fender is a nice shelf nicknack to look at, and it's ok with headphones to, but its sound is pretty lacking. The Orange would be a real practice amp. Of any real micro amp to consider I would spend a little more and get a vox mini 3. Just this past year I had the chance to help run sound for Peter Furler, he used one live mic'd with a Sennheiser e609 playing his Gretch White Falcon and it sounded amazing!
1335302
I personally have not tried a pedal as I use it for a practice amp, but I don't see a reason why not. I use a modeling amp (Peavey, although Fender, Line 6 etc make very good products) that I can tweak very easily to get the sound I desire. If you are serious about your progress I would advise paying a little more and buy one of them before buying pedals which are limited in their scope of use.
2572
It has a low end driver and their is no workable treb,midBass setting,it says it has but unless you have video combined I see no way of adjusting it for your low end db setting.I would say "NO" dont waste your money save up a extra $100 and buy a harke or if your on a tight budget a fender 40 or 60 watt bass amp will give you better results,you can mic a small amp for small gigs or basement bands.
560441
Everybody seem to think that virtual amplification is less. In my opinion if you spend the time you'll get what you need with this unit. Its the best bang for the buck and easier to use. The tone of the V amp 3 is much better than its predecessors. It actually does a great job of articulating your playing being what it is. Its still not a tube amp but only a super tone snob could tell. You can do anything with it. Get a FCB1010 to go with it and look into a Ureaka E prom upgrade. I'm a thirty year veteran of guitar, bass, and a live sound man doing local circuit. you wont be sorry at a third the cost of line 6. Everybody seem to think that virtual amplification is less. In my opinion if you spend the time you'll get what you need with this unit. Its the best bang for the buck and easier to use. The tone of the V amp 3 is much better than its predecessors. It actually does a great job of articulating your playing being what it is. Its still not a tube amp but only a super tone snob could tell. You can do anything with it. Get a FCB1010 to go with it and look into a Ureaka E prom upgrade. I'm a thirty year veteran of guitar, bass, and a live sound man doing local circuit. you wont be sorry at a... » Read More Everybody seem to think that virtual amplification is less. In my opinion if you spend the time you'll get what you need with this unit. Its the best bang for the buck and easier to use. The tone of the V amp 3 is much better than its predecessors. It actually does a great job of articulating your playing being what it is. Its still not a tube amp but only a super tone snob could tell. You can do anything with it. Get a FCB1010 to go with it and look into a Ureaka E prom upgrade. I'm a thirty year veteran of guitar, bass, and a live sound man doing local circuit. you wont be sorry at a third the cost of line 6. « Show Less
1965103
This amp probably works well with any genre of playing considering that it takes pedals so well. I'm not surprised.
671171
Hi William,The BD-2 is a killer blues and rock overdrive. The clipping is natural with exceptional harmonics. IMO it's much better than newer generation of Tube Screamers and all the rest! You can dial-in any amount of saturation and overdrive. The tone control is very good and easily matches your amps tonal characteristics. This pedal makes a good amp great! My favorite stage pedal, Boss quality and reasonably priced.
728086
It sounds great for the price. Compared to most $99 practice amps, this one is way more versatile, and has some decent tones. Its versatility is fun to play with too.
629340
amp is only for bass and it's great. clear and good looking. hope this helps.
800301
Not sure I understand the question, but here is a data point or two. The 70s Fender is a good rock/metal guitar as far as I am concerned. It is not the best blues guitar. For getting the blues sound I would go with the '54 or '57 Fender. I like combining those two with a Vox or Fender Mustang. Classic series 70s is the only Fender Stratocaster with that particular "look" (wood grain body and maple neck)
1835787
Bro I'll be 100% honest it's a good amp but it's for sure not pushin 3000 amps. It hits hard but it has it's limit and will shut off if pushed too hard...one you have it set and equalized right it's a solid amp I have 2 bridged subs on it and it works perfect. Out of the 4 mths I've had it, it's only overheated once and shut off maybe 3 times because I turned it past it's limit lol but overall it's pretty good man iwould suggest it for a good sound for sure!
629341
This is a Bass Amplifier and pretty much made for a Bass, will it work with a 6 string of course but you may not get the sound you want. Peavey makes a multi purpose Amp that may be what your looking for.