I suggest you get one with a few built in effects, so you can experiment. I recommend the Line 6 Spider II 15. It's a bit smaller than what you're looking for (15W) but it sounds okay (if a little harshly digital) and with four channels and something like six built-in effects, it'll last you for a while. CK Music sells them for under RM800, I think, so it's affordable, too.

You could also try a Roland Cube.

Bring in the Valvetronix army!

I would pick the Roland Cube 30 over the Spider II any day. The Vox AD30VT is also worth considering. Strictly IMO so give these amps a test and judge.

Otherwise you can save up some more and get the 15-watt Laney LC15 tube-amp combo instead, then applying pedals to shape your sound.

Roland amp is really nice too
But I am not sure about the price.. anyone can confirms the price

btw, can i ask about.... what do you guys think of this Laney amp..

Laney HCM-65R Combos Hardcore

This post has been edited by davidlow7: Oct 14 2005, 10:51 PM

Good point. I don't know why I forgot the Vox Valvetronix series, especially since I own the AD50VT.

AD30VT is a little over-budget, actually, retailing for around RM900, but it's pretty good for a smaller amp. The 15-watt version exists, too.

cube and voxAD series
imo theyr the best practice amps available on the market atm
vox is slightly better because its got all the amp modelling and stuff
cube is a little raw... good cleans decent dist.... all up to you to unleash its potential

HRCs arent really good.. its sounds thin and the dist is very plain
save up for a valveking or a classic 30 if you planning to go tube

15W is enough to practise in a room, enough headroom in clean to play alone, and with overdrive, you can even play along with fellow singer and buddy bassist... but if you intend to play with a bloody drummer or in a bigger/noisier room, then you'll need something with more watts.

Obviously, paying 800rm for a 15W gives you a good sound, whereas paying that price for a 30W or 50W amp gives you more power, but logically less 'quality'. I've seen some cheap amp brands around, such as Kustom or Red-something. Never tried them though...

anyone tried/knows/touched the new peavey valveking? i hv the hots for it...its like..400usd..and all tube combo.. very cool indeed.

my local guitar shop is going to bring a few in next month before christmas

heard nothing but good re on it... hopefully its better than the classic...
almost the same price

how much u bought ur ad50 for?

oh really? what shop izzit?got c-30s too?how much retailing here...?
i guess the vking shld br cheaper than the classics.

AD50 was for RM1200. I was planning to buy the AD30, but the difference in sound quality was so huge, that when my dad heard it he gave me the extra money right away.

Of course, for those who don't have such generous fathers, the AD30 is still a pretty good amp.

eyy guys this year end im getting an epiphone LP and i have some extra bucks to get a stompbox or amp.. my friend lending me his boss mt and ds.. what other stompbox should i get? i like blues and pop rock kinda stuff.. and for my amp... my budget around 700.. wat should i get?

This post has been edited by XCcude: Oct 16 2005, 10:00 PM

For some some bluesey overdrive, try the Ibanez Tube Screamer TS-9 or the Boss Super Overdrive SD-1.

SD-1 is a third of the price of the TS-9, and is slightly edgier. I think Bentley has both for sale, so you can try them side by side there.

and how much is both of them?

SD1's about RM170 while the TS9 is around RM400+. If you want a TS-style pedal, I suggest you try out the Digitech Bad Monkey, it should be around RM150++. I doubt it's available in Malaysia but it shouldn't be a problem to get it in your place.

Of course, do try out the Boss Blues Driver BD-2 and the Marshall Bluesbreaker too, who knows you might like them better than the rest.

Always keep in mind that these pedals sound best on tube amps. So if you're unsure how you amp would take them, borrow them beforehand.

where did u get it??
planning to get a ad50 after SPM

ta mate.. maybe i'll bugger the stompbox and get an amp FIRST .. any recommendations? maybe a practise one for a 5 by 5 meter room...? budget around 700? or less maybe..

i think vox ad series can be found at ck music.

yeah ck. dont get 50 la. jealous. nono..ahem...berat!..arr.. its too heavy.