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Amp reviews
So you've saved some cash and you're ready to buy your first gear, where do you start? Our resident music guru, Stu Heydon, will help you get up to speed on prices, quality, and options of the latest introductory gear.
Fender Bullet
Fender Bullet Description:
The Fender Bullet Reverb is the perfect amp to compliment your Fender Stratocaster or Epiphone Special, which are Stu's picks for starter guitars. The amp includes reverb, distortion, and a classic Fender tone. The warranty of 5 years is one of the better warranties in the business. This amp will rock, no matter what style of music you play.
Specifications:
Model: 022-6706-049
Watts: 15
Speaker Size: 8 inch
Reverb: Yes
Warranty: 5 Year Limited
List Price: $199
Street Price: $125 - $150
Epiphone
Epiphone Description:
Epiphone amplifiers have a good warranty and you'll need it. The quality and sound of these amps is very poor. Epiphone has great value in their line of guitars, but their amplifiers are not worth buying. Sorry, same old story, you get what you pay for in amplifiers.
Specifications:
Model: EP-800
Watts: 15
Speaker Size: 8 inch
Reverb: No
Warranty: 5 Year Limited
List Price: $139
Street Price: $90 - $115
Peavey Rage
Peavey Rage Description:
The Peavy Rage 158 is as good as any starter amp available in this price range. It has all the features of the other amps, and can be purchased with or without reverb. Peavy amps can sound like a Marshall or have the cleaner Fender sound which makes them capable of amplifying all styles of music.
Specifications:
Model: Rage 158
Watts: 15
Speaker Size: 8 inch
Reverb: No
Warranty: 3 Year Limited
List Price: $149
Street Price: $100 - $125
Danelectro
Danelectro Description:
The Danelectro Nifty Fifty has a distorted 1950's sound. The quality and warranty of this amp is not up to the standards of the competition. This amp has fewer features and a very limited tone. However, for the price, what can you expect? The dirty sound of this amp makes it an ideal amp for blues harmonica players.
Specifications:
Model: Nifty Fifty
Watts: 10
Speaker Size: 8 inch
Reverb: No
Warranty: 2 Year Limited
List Price: $149
Street Price: $100 - $125
Marshall
Marshall Description:
Marshall amps are suited for people looking for a heavier rock or metal sound. The gain in Marshall amps is suited to those over driven tones. The Marshall MG15R CD is a great starter amp that allows you to plug in your CD or mp3 player to play along with. Marshall amps have a 1 year limited warranty, far below competitive amps. But they still rock!
Specifications:
Model: G15R CD
Watts: 15
Speaker Size: 8 inch
Reverb: Yes
Warranty: 1 Year Limited
List Price: $179
Street Price: $125 - $150
Squier Champ
Squier Champ Description:
The Squier line of starter guitars and amp are the best value in the business. However, the Squier amplifiers are not in the same leauge as their guitars. You get what you pay for, so if you can, buy a Fender amp - it's worth it. The Squier Champ is a bare bones amplifier that is included in Squier's Strat Pak, but is also sold seperately.
Specifications:
Model: 023-3001-00
Watts: 15
Speaker Size: 8 inch
Reverb: No
Warranty: 1 Year Limited
List Price: $79.99
Street Price: $50 - $75

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