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HDJ
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HDJ
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10/08/2004 7:15 pm
Tube amps are the way to go in my opinion also.....I'm a Marshall fan as well, but I like a few of the Mesa's (definately not the rectifiers, but that's just my opinion). One thing you need to consider about tube amps is that you have to crank them loud to get the full tone out of it. If you have sound restrictions and can't be loud, a solid state amp may be more suited for you, or get a marshall power brake for a tube amp, it allows you to turn up your amp, then turn down the volume so your getting the full tone of the tubes without deafening the neighbors.

Here's a brief summary of tube amps vs. solid state amps.

[U]Tube amps:[/U]
Expensive
Sound better (opinion, the sound is warmer and fuller)
You have to crank them to get the full tone (unless your using a distortion pedal.
The tubes will need to be replaced and the amp re-biased every year or so.

[U]Solid State amps:[/U]
Cheaper
More reliable (tubes can die on you)
Same tone no matter what the volume is.
No parts to replace (like tubes)
Poor sound (opinion, they all sound to shrilly and hollow, if that makes sense)

I had a Solid State amp when I was beginner, and then discovered tubes. Even though I prefer tube amps, a solid state amp probably would be better for a beginner because of price and reliability.
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