On 2/9/2014 3:23 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote:
Thanks for the tips, John.
I don't know that I'd ever get a true-blue Tele "twang" given the pickup
configuration and the difference between the contemporary and original
wide-range humbuckers without using digital effects -- which is one of
the things I really like about the Orange amps. And even using the
effects, it would likely only be a reasonable approximation, I guess.
But, to my ear at least, it gets pretty close as-is -- close enough that
the average joe wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
One of the things I've always liked about Teles is their versatility --
and this one has that in spades. I'm getting some really great crunch in
overdrive that I haven't heard from standard Tele configurations, and a
fair amount of twang when playing the bridge pickup when I pick closer
to the bridge.
I wish I had the money to drop on a more expensive amp -- hell, I'd have
a Marshall double-stack and a full array of stomp boxes if I had the
resources. I may invest in something a little more upscale down the
road, but for the time being, the Orange seems to suit my needs pretty
well. Though, I will be sure to look into the more affordable Fender
amps you mentioned.
The sad fact of the matter is that I'll likely never be good enough a
player to play a gig before an audience that could distinguish between
the sound I'm putting out and that of a standard Tele setup played in
the bridge position. But, if I ever do get that good, maybe I'll be able
to afford one of those Vox amps -- and I'll let you play through it any
time you want. :)
-- Walt
You & me both.
I'll never be a good enough player to be worthy of the instruments I've
accumulated over the years. I'm a good enough strummer to accompany
myself when I sing, and just barely a good enough singer I don't
embarrass my guitar playing. That won't stop me from buying a good
guitar if I can finagle the necessary funds.
I never set out to collect guitars, I just bought the ones I wanted to
play whenever I could.
I've got a 1997 Japanese Telecaster Thinline (not Squire, not re-issue)
& it *will* give you the "twang" if you want it. I've been playing since
1964 & I've had time along the way to accumulate a few amps. I was using
a Vibrolux Reverb (40W 2x10) before I got the Blackstar last year. I've
had issues since my cancer surgery & I wanted something that didn't
require as much effort to lift.
Mostly I play acoustic with friends at coffee houses and only the
occasional electric jam at somebody's house, so I don't need that much
power ... and 1W between 7 - 9 actually gives better tone than 40W
between 1 - 2.
I've gotten to where I don't really lust after the big amp anymore. If I
was going to play anywhere I felt I needed the likes of a full-stack,
I'd expect them to have a sound system & a sound guy who knows how to
mic a 40W 2x10 for best effect.
Currently, I'm thinking about getting a bass. I'm waiting to see whether
I'll have enough surplus funds after paying taxes this year.
... and since I've now finished paying for the Leslie amp/speaker I
bought last summer, I find myself perusing Craigslist for the search
term "Hammond". No bargains good enough to make me consider opening my
wallet, but it doesn't cost anything to look.
On 2/8/2014 3:15 PM, John wrote:
Lately, I really like the Blackstar line of combo amps. I bought a HT-1R
as a travel & practice amp. It's plenty loud even at 1 Watt.
I think both companies (Orange & Blackstar) were founded by former
Marshall techs.
Thing is, I don't think either of them offers the kind of country
"twang" that the Telecaster is really famous for.
If that's what you want, you're probably going to want to find a Fender
amp to go with it. Fender made quite a few 40w tube combo amps over the
years. I like the Vibrolux Reverb myself, but they're getting hard to
find & kind of pricy.
But you can find the Hot Rod Deluxe & Blues Deluxe amps at reasonable
prices. The only drawbacks I'm aware of with them is that some complain
the PC Board design has flimsy mounts for the pots & jacks.
OTOH, my current amplifier "holy grail":
http://www.sanyo-densi.com/dai2/power_amp/vox_ac15tb2.htm
... which are currently somewhat scarcer than hens teeth.
On 2/8/2014 1:13 PM, Walt wrote:
Thank you, Chris!
I'm hoping the 35-watt Orange will do the trick. I was really impressed
with the 20-watt version of it when I played through it at the guitar
shop. Right now, I'm playing through a Behringer -- which is OK, but not
great.
-- Walt
On 2/8/2014 3:15 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote:
Milly looks lovely Walt. With the right amp, she will sound great too.
Chris
On 6 February 2014 00:12, Walt <[email protected]> wrote:
After much waiting and angst-ridden anticipation, my '72 Fender
Telecaster
Thinline Reissue arrived today.
Meet "Millie":
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157640557765545/
Next, the Orange PiX CR35LDX combo amp, which I hope to get next week
when I
finally get paid for the wedding I photographed a couple of weeks ago.
-- Walt
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