How Much Wattage Do I Need?

I need an new amp one thats loud enough for a gig i dont know what to buy though i don't know if i should get a stack or a nice combo amp and i dont know how much wattage i need I'd also like to know what some good quality amps that you might suggest trying but also not too expensive.


thanks

All you need is 50 watt's if you get a tube amp. Even the 50 watt's is rediculously loud! A 2x12 combo or a head and a 2x12 cabinet would be sufficient also. I've got a Peavey Classic 50 2x12 combo, that is loud enough for any gig you could throw at it.

I agree with PRSPlaya. I've played several gigs and a 50 watt tube would be more than enough. I used to play a 100W Solid State and would play at like 2. Most gigs mic you up anyhow.

It all depends.
If you're playing through a PA, the smaller your amp, the better.
If not, a 50 watt tube amp should definitely do the trick.

[font=trebuchet ms]I've got a 120 Watt Ampeg VT-22 that I rarely use 'cause I can't turn it up past 2.

I've got a 60 Watt Ampeg VT-40 that I can use 'cause it has a Master Volume that let's me turn it down enough to avoid hurtin' anyone.

For jams I usually use a 10 Watt Ampeg G-18 (transistor!) amp 'cause it sounds amazingly good without blowing out the windows.

First, you gotta get great [u]tone[/u].
Then you can worry about whether you're loud enough.[/font]

what kind of wattage would a solid state need to be as loud as a 50 Watt tube amp?

[font=trebuchet ms]A good rule-of-thumb is about 3:1, so something on the order of 150 Watts.[/font]

But, you could easily get away with a 65watt solid state amp.
I played many gigs on a Marshall Avt50(when my Laney was in the shop for repairs). The Marshall was not as loud as my 50watt tube Laney, but that is not a bad thing, as with my Laney I never really turned up past three or four.

If I were you I would look hard at the Line6 SpiderII 1x12 or even 2x12, either that, or look into a Peavey Classic30 of Classic50.

You will obviously need to determine the amount which you are willing and able to spend, then see what you are able to get with that...

If this is the first big amp you are buying, a stack is overkill...they are a mission to carry around and generally not needed...but they are awesome to have and they just look so stylish, dont they?

I would go with a small(30watt-50watt) tube combo amp if I were you...but shop around!

I'm thinking about a Randall RM50B its a 5o Watt Tube Amp with removable modules heres is the website that shows it for those who don't know what it its http://www.randallamplifiers.com/products/amplifiers/mts/mtscombos.asp

Tell me what you think about it or anything important that i should know about it if you know anything about it

thanks

Keeping in mind that tubes just cut right through everything. I use a 100 watt Ultimate Chorus (solid) with a buddy who had a 40 watt Vibrolux (tube) and he BURRIED me!

I only play tubes now as a result :p



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ok now i don't know i think im gonna get a line 6 spider II 210 thats a 2 X 10 and i can get it for $499 canadian 570 with tax its 120 watts i tried it out and i fell in love with it the sound is so good, some things i wont use but what i will use is worth what i'd be paying but would it be enough for a small gig?