Cheap 50 watt heads

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Currently thinking about the peavey triumph or the crate blue Voodoo any other ideas I'd like a 2 channel if possible
 
How cheap? Is shared EQ ok? Need reverb or effects loop?

I second the vote for JCA50H.
 
I can't find a crate stealth for the price I'm shooting for and I'd like a 2 channel ish one and an effects loop if possible. The lany is a great amp my friend has one it's a little on the pricey side from what I've seen. I'm thinking 150 to about 350 price wise.
 
That's really a low price you're after. Unless you're open to used amps then most of your options will probably be less reliable amps.
 
oldmtlhed":gs9zy9sa said:
CRATE Stealth 50.
Killer for metal.
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I'll second this. I've had a bunch, between the 50w and 100w both head and combos, and they are actually a 3 channel amp that has a great clean and killer loop. Takes boosts well too. I used to find them CHEAP and flip them on ebay. But I did gig with one once and sounded damn good, price notwithstanding. 75-400 bucks.
Katana is nice too.
 
I'm all about the used market not going to buy new although gc has a jca 50 for 318 new
 
Randall Diavlo RD45 is pretty cool, much better than the 100 watt version, very versatile despite being fronted as a strictly metal amp
 
Jet City Amelia.

Controls and functions like a Cornford MK50H II (2 channels, separate EQ, overdrive switch on top of gain, 2 master volumes) but costs only $500, or less if you pay attention to promo sales.
 
Marshall JCM 900 SLX 50 watt, 2 master volumes and a loop.
 
Gallien Krueger 250RL (not ML). Fits in a briefcase, can be found for under $200 and will blow your house down.
 
sahlomonic":2hw5susz said:
Jet City Amelia.

Controls and functions like a Cornford MK50H II (2 channels, separate EQ, overdrive switch on top of gain, 2 master volumes) but costs only $500, or less if you pay attention to promo sales.
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I was going to post this as well. Also an Ampeg VL502, or an old Traynor.
 
Racerxrated":3otmaazp said:
oldmtlhed":3otmaazp said:
CRATE Stealth 50.
Killer for metal.
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I'll second this. I've had a bunch, between the 50w and 100w both head and combos, and they are actually a 3 channel amp that has a great clean and killer loop. Takes boosts well too. I used to find them CHEAP and flip them on ebay. But I did gig with one once and sounded damn good, price notwithstanding. 75-400 bucks.
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Truth. These are great amps, but they like to be cranked to get into the sweet-spot.
Which is why I stopped using mine at home. It's just too loud.
I had the combo version, but I took the chassis out of it, and threw the cab/speaker in the dumpster.
I made a custom head box for it. Black carpet covering, handle on top, rubber feet on the bottom,
aluminum treadplate on the front like a Recto, and a plexiglass window so you can see the tubes.
It has a shelf in the back to store cables and pedals.
It's goofy looking, because it's too big. I should take a picture of it. You guys would laugh.
It's in the closet right now. I want to re-CAP it later down the road. When I am in the mood to
do a project like that.
In the meantime..... KATANA HEAD is incoming! ( Should be here friday. )
 
For that price range you might check out the Peavey XXL. It's solid state but has tons of great tones and a loop.
 
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