Three amps fit me perfectly - decided to move on from the 4th

[HowieJams]

That's what it's about Mr. Howie...........finding an amp that inspires you to play! And you won't know until you play them in person.

Exactly, the Victory definitely does that as do the Soldanos, but for some reason the Friedman while it sounds good does not do that for me?

 

[rsm]

EL84 = Vox AC15, AC30.

IMO

 

[Speeddemon]

I just can't accept EL84 powered amps, as EL34 is what I much prefer. I've wanted to try the JEL50 (which is the same preamp as the JEL20), but after reading your comments and others, it sounds like it might not have the liquid feel I like. The Jose does have a very good liquid feel for leads, and the rhythm tone is even better (huge sound). Not a super high gain amp, but maybe something to consider.

Wouldn't a Bogner 3534 35W or 50W (new version with the added toggle switches) be something for you then?
Euge ('El Caballo Verta') did a nice video on it, as did Michael Nielsen.
Pretty thick and smooth, with still a bit of that Marshally core sound.

 

[BABMusic]

Wouldn't a Bogner 3534 35W or 50W (new version with the added toggle switches) be something for you then?
Euge ('El Caballo Verta') did a nice video on it, as did Michael Nielsen.
Pretty thick and smooth, with still a bit of that Marshally core sound.

Absolutely. I have Bogner on the list of amps I would love to try. I love lower wattage EL34 amps in general. The Ecstasy or the Snorkler seem like something I might love.