100W tube amps that are raw, open and uncompressed?

[rsm]

That thread on tying up a rig with a wizard got me thinking: what are some 100W tube amps that are raw, open and uncompressed?

Besides a Plexi SLP...what amp would you add to the list?

Also hoping my Ceriatone custom build AC-100 based on the OS/167 schematic (Volume, Treble, Bass; no master) will be as raw, open and uncompressed as the vintage Vox originals.

 

[dead-pan]

I'll cover my head and say Krank.

5150
Rockerverb
Rectifiers
Dover, maybe

Difference for me is the Wizard doesn't need a boost for my tastes.

 

[RaceU4her]

fender deluxe 2x12

 

[Racerxrated]

Wizard, HiWatt, VHT Deliverance 60/120....the 60 more so IMO, and when you crank it, it'll make a 2203 blush. The 120 feels a bit more compressed.

 

[cragginshrd]

Slo 100 all day long - more raw than wizard and my 1979 JMP but it's pretty much a one trick pony, although the lo input can get a great clean with varying levels of break up.

 

[harddriver]

Hiwatt , Demeter, Fender Twin. Sound City, Fender Showman, 60/70's Laneys

 

[rsm]

fender deluxe 2x12

I would have thought Fender Super Twin?

 

[skoora]

Hiwatt , Demeter, Fender Twin. Sound City, Fender Showman, 60/70's Laneys

Yeah, I would go for all of these (not Demeter, as I don’t know there amps). So many good pedals that could transform these amps into monsters.

 

[TheGreatGreen]

Rectos are surprisingly uncompressed for how much gain they have available.

 

[gbsmusic]

SLO 100 absolutely perfect! Greatest amp ever built in my opinion! Got to play it Loud though.

 

[braintheory]

Most of them have already been mentioned, but Naylor’s are also more on the open side

 

[cragginshrd]

I forgot tp mention I have a Headfirst Alta inbound and anticipate it being he best of every Marshall -raw and pissed!

 

[Geo]

Fender Bassman

 

[Devin]

Sound City Master Lead 100

 

[Racerxrated]

Most of them have already been mentioned, but Naylor’s are also more on the open side

They have that hard to figure out open-yet somewhat compressed thing...like, raw and smooth at the same time. Unique for sure.

 

[tallcoolone]

I’ve never had a Wizard but not many amps can hang with an old Hiwatt or Marshall as far as being raw and uncompressed. I’ve had a couple Roccafortes that did. Not sure that Rectos, Naylors, 5150s, Rockerverbs or SLOs are even in the same stratosphere—I’ve owned almost all of those multiple times and have the SLO right here. Incredible amp but raw and uncompressed is not what I’d call it—esp compared to an old Marshall or Hiwatt

 

[stephen sawall]

Most amps that don't have a master volume.

 

[John4021]

Wizard VC.

My ears are still ringing years later

 

[NorCal_Val]

Bogner Helios 100
On the “hot” input, 70s mode.
With a 4x12 cab, loaded with Greenbacks, you can get super close to EVH’s live tone/feel.

 

[Dale B]

JCM 800 2203