THE Tube Amp

[rsm]

I agree.

Very pleased with my 1959HW.

 

[Geo]

If I had to own only one amp, that is what it would be.

 

[rsm]

If I had to own only one amp, that is what it would be.

Same here.

 

[thegame]

You need to send it to Marshall for mods

 

[rsm]

You need to send it to Marshall for mods

They got it right the first time.

No mods needed IMO.

This is not a metal amp.

 

[CrystalSky]

A IIC+, right?

 

[thegame]

They got it right the first time.

No mods needed IMO.

This is not a metal amp.

I was endorsing irony, not new iron

 

[stephen sawall]

I have a THD Series One Plexi. It's a 1969 small box clone.
I prefer to use these types of amps without overdrive/boost pedals. There is a few ways I set it up. But the most common is the volume just up to the point if infinite sustain. Then control everything with the guitar volume.

The obvious problem with these amps is if turned up to get the sound it's much louder than a loud drummer. All the ways to fix this are a compromise.

 

[rsm]

A IIC+, right?

That discussion is in another thread.

 

[Geo]

The obvious problem with these amps is if turned up to get the sound it's much louder than a loud drummer. All the ways to fix this are a compromise.

I'm sorry, did you say something?

 

[Techdeth]

I much prefer 70s 2203s but a great amp !

 

[rsm]

I much prefer 70s 2203s but a great amp !

That discussion is in another thread.

 

[Techdeth]

That discussion is in another thread.

I’m just saying . Squishy amp though but fun af

 

[Jack Luminous]

I wouldn't call a 2203 squishy. I would be more inclined to call tighter amps than the 2203 sterile and solid-statish. It's a matter of taste of course, IMHO/YMMV etc.

 

[Geo]

The 2203 was more of a one trick pony, would much prefer a plexi-style amp.

 

[Jdub]

I love mine too! A used half stack popped up locally on CL at an insane price last month, and I could not resist. If I could only keep one amp. For sure, this would be the one.

 

[marvcus]

The more I dug into the tones and players who inspired me, the more I saw the 1959 Plexi, over and over again.

Finally resigned to the good logic of “if you want a Marshall, get a Marshall” and the “it’s great but…” era of amp searching was over.

Had my 1969 1959 Plexi since about 2012 now or so. Longest I have owned any piece gear.

The amazing cleans are the bonus!

 

[VonBonfire]

The amazing cleans are the bonus!

No one ever mentions those! A good plexi has a powerful EQ that nets amazing cleans!!!