FAO guitar playing TEFers

[Samdy Gray]

I've decided I'm getting an Epiphone G400 (fitted neck, the only SG replica licensed by Gibson). Had a play on one earlier and feels and sounds nice, albeit through their 100w show amp. Bargain price as well.

So I'm after recommendations for a practice amp. Looking to spend £60 max really.

I've seen a 15w Marshall amp and also a 15w Behringer amp which has quite good reviews.

Any advice welcome.

[Simon Pieman]

I want the line 50 spider but I haven't got round to buying it yet. I think they have one in Holmes if you need a listen though.

[genf_stfc]

for amps, I got one of these given to me

http://www.marshallamps.com/product.asp?productCode=Kerry%20King%20MG10KK

As a practice amp its superb, in fact i haven't even turned it up past half way yet.  For such a little thing its bleeding loud and there is a huge range of sounds - the clean chanel has a really nice round sound to it and you can do all sorts with the overdrive and tone settings.  I even reckon if you were playing a pub or something you could get away sticking a mic in front of it and through the PA, without needing to hump anything bigger around. The 15W version would probably be even better

i also quite like the slayer link...

[Samdy Gray]

I've gone with the Behringer.

Hopefully should have it all by Tuesday  

[Samdy Gray]

Balls, it's not stock.

Looks like a Marshall instead then.

[Mexicano Rojo]

get the marshall, far better.

[Red81]

Sam. If you can afford it, consider a 25 or 30W amp at least. I had a 15W Marshall for my first amp and I have to say they absolutely suck. No reverb and only one channel. I would skip it if you can mate, maybe even take the £60, save up a bit longer or buy a 2nd hand one. I had a 25W Fender and it ruled. Did many a gig with it and used it in a studio too. I still regret ever selling that amp.

[Sussex]

Sam. If you can afford it, consider a 25 or 30W amp at least. I had a 15W Marshall for my first amp and I have to say they absolutely suck. No reverb and only one channel. I would skip it if you can mate, maybe even take the £60, save up a bit longer or buy a 2nd hand one. I had a 25W Fender and it ruled. Did many a gig with it and used it in a studio too. I still regret ever selling that amp.

Fuck me. He's alive!  

[Batch]

Acoustic is where it's at !

[flammableBen]

Learn the clarinet.

[flammableBen]

I just made up a new chord. Only joking. Have picked up my guitar for the first time in ages though. Good times. It's amazing what your fingers remember.

[redbullzeye]

Sam, I would get the Fender practise amp but its a bit more than 60 quid

[Red81]

Sam. If you can afford it, consider a 25 or 30W amp at least. I had a 15W Marshall for my first amp and I have to say they absolutely suck. No reverb and only one channel. I would skip it if you can mate, maybe even take the £60, save up a bit longer or buy a 2nd hand one. I had a 25W Fender and it ruled. Did many a gig with it and used it in a studio too. I still regret ever selling that amp.

Fuck me. He's alive!  

Hello Sussex. Yes I am. Hope you are well?

[Samdy Gray]

I've gone with the Marshall 15w. It's actually 2-channel and has reverb .

It'll suit me for now whilst I'm getting used to the electric guitar and just playing in my spare room.

I'll get something bigger in future if/when I need it.

If it turns out to be really shit I can always send it back.

[Red81]

I've gone with the Marshall 15w. It's actually 2-channel and has reverb .

It'll suit me for now whilst I'm getting used to the electric guitar and just playing in my spare room.

I'll get something bigger in future if/when I need it.

If it turns out to be really shit I can always send it back.

Ah no, that sounds like it'll be alright. Reverb is a must when you're starting out. Hides your imperfections. They've obviously upped the spec since I had mine. Late 98 model i think. Was shocking. Anyway, hope it's alright mate.