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April 15th, 2011 | 
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We pit four of our best selling tube amps against one another in this video demo. This review features the Vox AC4TV, Fender Superchamp XD, Marshall Class 5 and Blackstar HT5. Which one do you like best?
For more info on these 4 amps, visit http://www.andertons.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=amcvideo&utm_campaign=4Dc3E4OxKWI
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The build continues with installation of 1/2 watt resistors
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One example of a repaired and modded tube type guitar amplifier.
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The build continues with wiring the power transformer.
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Tags: amplifiers, construction, decware, DIY, electronics, gadget, SET, Triode, Tube, zen | 
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The Rivera Venus 5 Tube Amplifier is one of the newest offerings from Rivera Amps. This Class A 50watt offering is a truly versatile package that sits comfortably between the popular Venus 3 and Venus 6 Amplifiers. This channel switching, 6L6 powered 1×12 Combo performs brilliantly, with a wide tonal range coming through the Celestion twelve inch speaker. The amp has plenty of clean headroom as well as harmonically rich overdrive with boost, and Class A touch sensitivity. The included footswitch makes switching channels a breeze and also controls the lush accutronics reverb. There is plenty of volume for live applications and it will record clearly at low volume with help from the vintage/modern switch that takes your wattage from 50 to 15. This amp also features an active effects loop with send and return level controls, extension speaker output, and many other easily accessible back panel functions. With classic styling and solid construction, the Venus 5 amplifier from Rivera Amps truly is boutique within reach. If you have any questions about this amp or any Rivera amps, please call toll free 888.528.9703 or email Sound Pure today.
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I’ve been wanting to build a tube amp for a while. I had discussed this with a good friend of mine, Kevin Shaw (from Shaw Amps) and we figured it would be fun to design an amp together.
This is the result… a brownface meets blackface deluxe type of circuit. Very beefy, takes pedals well, and extremely tweakable.
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Thats what I see everywhere, Anytime someone has a non tube amp people are always. Oh thats junk, Thats crap. Tube amp or nothing !!!! and so on.
I have a modeling effects amplifier, I like it and its very good sounding.
But still has a digital tone and I am not 100% happy with it. I play a Jackson Rhoads with 2 Seymour Duncan Humbuckers, And I play mostly old school metal.
Anyways i’ve been looking for a new amp, My dad had a Marshall stack all tube when I was a kid,I just started playing back then and I don’t even remember what it sounded like though.
What about budget tube amps such as this – http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Peavey-ValveKing-112-Combo-Amp?sku=481442
Lastly, Are effects processors such as the line 6 pod live worth looking into ?
As you can see, I’m not asking one direct question.
If someone could break down the facts from personal experience
that would be awesome !
Hello Sean,
it all depends on what sound you want to obtain. There are players who actually prefer the slightly "digitalized" tone of a solid state or hybrid amplifier. If you want your sound to be more natural / vintage / classic, though, you’ll end up getting an all-tube amp.
If you can’t remember the tube sound, nothing’s holding you back: you can simply go to a local music store and check out some of the all-tube amps, play a little through them and see if you enjoy the sound.
Also, you should look for an amp that has some more channels (Rhythm guitar or Crunch) or more controls, so that you can modify your sound and give it personality straight from the amp if you want that.
The wattage problem is no problem at all if you also get a power attenuator: basically, what this accessory does it load your tubes 100% – so that you can enjoy the best of your tone without having to blast the volume to the maximum. I have the THD Hotplate 16-Ohm version and I’m really satisfied with it. You can get it for about 329$:
http://www.zzounds.com/item–THDHP
As for effects processors, my favorite’s always been TC Electronics G-Major. You have to try some models out, see what sounds best for you and that’s what you’ll have to buy, in the end. A guitarist’s instinct is never mistaken when it comes to tone 
Good luck and inspiration!
The build continues with completion of the AC circuits
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Tags: amplifiers, construction, decware, DIY, electronics, gadget, SET, Triode, Tube, zen |
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The build continues with more ground buss
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Peavey Valveking 100 Head and Valveking Slanted Cab
Playing with a Fender Texas Fat Strat which is an awesome guitar that they don’t make anymore 
I use no effects whatsoever it is straight from the guitar into the amp. I do however use the Peavey Remote Switch (Foot Switch) to switch between the clean and lead channels and to toggle the boost volume and/or gain (boost), all of those features are found on the amp though.
This video is basically meant to give people a good idea of the ValveKing Amplifier and Cab.
I have done a lot of research to find what would be the best half-stack I could buy for the money. My conclusion was that the Peavey Valveking 100 was the best fit for me.
This amp is VERY loud, and Very Versatile.
I have it on less then 1 volume in this video and it was still so loud earplugs would probably be a good idea.
Keep in mind that a tube amps distortion does not generally sound good until pushed to a very high volume. I still feel this amp sounds good on low volumes and can be used as a practice amp. But I know it would sound even more amazing at high volumes!
I also considered buying a Bugera 6262, and a B-52 AT which I have heard great things about both, but I also heard those amps are VERY UNRELIABLE. They are built with cheap parts apparently and can break down at any moment.
Peavey Amps have the reputation of being extremely durable, they pretty much last forever. I still have a used Peavey Bandit 75 which was made in the 1980’s and it still works fine.
Overall, I am very happy with this amp, and I hope this video helps people make a choice when considering buying a new amp. Peavey products are an incredible value for the money in my opinion.
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