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Conference napalm::guitar

Title:	GUITARnotes - Where Every Note has Emotion
Notice:	Discussion of the finer stringed instruments
Moderator:	KDX200::COOPER

Created:	Thu Aug 14 1986
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	3280
Total number of notes:	61432

1501.0. "There must be a God" by LEMAN::SIMMONS (the mad eskimo) Mon Oct 02 1989 15:59

    I am a novice as far as electric guitars are concerned but have
    played acoustic guitars on and off (no pun intended) for about 
    15 years. I now play regularly with a few friends in DEC Geneva, 
    and recently decided to invest in an electric guitar to add some 
    'colour' to some of our favourite numbers.
    
    Budgets being what they are, I had decided on a cheap Squire 
    (imitation Fender) which I thought would be about the right type 
    of guitar for a novice to start on. Then low and behold....
    
    I just won a Charvel 3 in a competition organised in by a local
    cigarette company (funny thing is, I stopped smoking 3 weeks ago).
    
    The guitar is obviously much better than the type of instrument
    I would have considered buying but I am now putting my savings 
    into a better amplifier. And that's where I am a little lost :
    
    I am looking for an amp which will "do justice" to the guitar without
    ruining me. Ie : I am prepared to sacrifice watts for quality. This 
    means I guess buying a "practice amp".
    
    - what kind of power output is normal in this category of amp ?
    - are there recognised "good brands" in this category or is it 
      just a matter of taste.
    - what kind of price range can I expect to have to pay for a good 
      practice amp (if bought in the US).
    
    I live in Switzerland and the prices are probably higher here than
    in the country of manufacture. However I am travelling to the UK
    at the end of the month and assume that the models sold in the US
    are also available in England, and hopefully at comparable prices.
    
    I would certainly appreciate the opinions of the experts to help
    me through the amp-jungle.
    
    PS: If anyone in the UK is listening in. I would appreciate info
    on good stores to go visit while I am in London.
        
    Thanks
      Richard

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
1501.1		VLNVAX::ALECLAIRE		`Mon Oct 02 1989 16:25`	5
	Sometimes I regret not getting a small Marshall combo with like a 12" speaker. They come in Tube or Transistor, and there's so many in the world repair and parts shouldn't be a problem, maybe except in Siberia. But No, I saw a wasted 100 watt Marshall head, and liked it's looks, and there I went!
1501.2	1AND 2AND...............	SALEM::PARKER		`Mon Oct 02 1989 17:28`	6
	re' RICHARD SIMMONS? But anyway try 1 of those little 12w s.s. marshall stacks. For around $300.00 you cant beat the sound. dave
1501.3		ASAHI::COOPER	Scouting...The great adventure	`Mon Oct 02 1989 17:59`	5
	I second the Marshall Microstack recomendation. They rock. $300 well spent. jc
1501.4		ASAHI::SCARY	Pretty neat username, huh ?	`Tue Oct 03 1989 03:15`	5
	A GK would be a nice practice amp too .... shut up Coop ! Scary
1501.5	I'm not who you think	LEMAN::SIMMONS	the mad eskimo	`Tue Oct 03 1989 06:31`	12
	re .2 ....yep that's my name. I hereby rebaptize myself to Rick to avoid confusion with the other more famous Richard Simmons... Rick sounds better for a guitarist. Ciao Rick PS: By the way thanks for the info on the Marshall amp. I'll try to find one over this side of the pond.
1501.6	The Micro rocks	MARKER::BUCKLEY	Snake status - 22 inches and growing	`Tue Oct 03 1989 12:25`	3
	I 3rd the Microstack recommendation, however, I believe you should be able to scoop one for less than $300.00...that is a little steep price-wise!
1501.7		ASAHI::COOPER	Scouting...The great adventure	`Tue Oct 03 1989 12:51`	9
	True. they can be had for as little as $250. Jerry, fear not dude. I won't rave about what you think of GK's deep down... One nit though, GK's are a little on the expensive side for practice... ...Of course you can gig with a GK and have plenty of nut. jc (MHO)
1501.8		MARKER::BUCKLEY	Snake status - 22 inches and growing	`Tue Oct 03 1989 12:57`	1
	You can get Micros for around $225. if ya look
1501.9	GK	CSC32::G_HOUSE	Back to the front	`Wed Oct 04 1989 20:42`	3
	I've seen 250MLs going for about $200 around here... gh (Co. Springs, CO USA)
1501.10	Charing Cross Road	BAHTAT::BELL	SWAS Leeds 845 2214	`Wed Oct 18 1989 10:24`	7
	If you're in London have a look around Charing Cross Road, (nearest tube station Tottenham Court Road ), there are quite a few stores around there you could try. Also have a look in UK_MUSICIANS (KP7 Will add note) as a lot of the UK guys in London and Reading input to that file and might give you a better price guide. Richard Bell
1501.11	go-micro	MPGS::RJPELLETIER		`Fri Oct 20 1989 07:34`	5
	I have a Microstack and I bought it for $250.00 'bout a 1'n 1/2 years ago as a pratice amp and agree that its a great choice. Rj