(Part 3) Best products from r/GuitarAmps

There are tons of reasons, it could be bad grounding in the amp somewhere, it could be capacitors or tubes gone microphonic, etc, (Not sure if it's tube or solid state). Do you have a good power filter on the amp and pedals? I don't know what is the best out there, but I have a furman like this: https://www.amazon.com/Furman-SS6B-Plug-Surge-Protector/dp/B0002D017M/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1475258359&sr=8-3&keywords=furman+power+conditioner that I like. that may be all you need, but I'd suggest at least looking to replace your tubes also, see if one is microphonic (You can also test this by getting a pencil and gently tapping hte tubes to see if you get weird noises in the tube when you do it. There are a few good videos on the internet showing microphonic tube testing.

Mojotone, Weber, BYOC, Ceriatone, Marsh, TubeDeopt, Allen Amps, Mod Kits DIY, BrownNote, Mission Amps, Trinity Amps, Triode.

More information would be helpful. What style of amp are you looking at? What type of music will you be playing through it. What type of cabinet, speakers and tubes did you buy? Where are you located? How handy are you with a soldering iron? Have you ever built an amp before?

If you are a noobie, I'd suggest you get the Dave Hunter book "Guitar Amplifier Handbook - Understanding Tube Amplifiers and Getting Great Sounds". Super useful.

I did as you suggested with the single battery powered pedal in the loop, and it seemed to get rid of the hum. I then plugged the pedal back into the original pedal chain in the FX loop and the power conditioner and lifted the ground as that video described (I put a 3 prong to 2 prong adapter in between the power supply and the power conditioner) but there was still hum when I did that. If I buy an isolation transformer, like this where would you recommend putting in in the loop? Before or after the pedals?

I use these: Whitmor Supreme 4-Tier Shelving with Adjustable Shelves and Leveling Feet Chrome https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007MHD1K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_iRqVAbMB5FT87

My thoughts also... I would feel selling a car to get a bicycle in return.

I checked the micro-terror... sounds loud for an appartment...?

Would studio monitor sound nice? Just play through POD XT through the monitor (will I have delay issue?)

If not, this nano amp looks tempting: http://www.amazon.com/BIYANG-VT-1H-MICRO-COMPACT-POWERFUL/dp/B00RLH5ZGO

It'ss fairly common for a Chinese factory to make off-brand versions of the same amps they are contracted to build. But they will have different cosmetics.

So while it seems pretty unlikely a company will make a OR15 knockoff, it is very possible that factory that makes the actual OR15 might use the same guts in other amps for other markets. I think the most notable version of this lately is the Laney Cub 12R and Monoprice 15-watt amp. They are the same inside the chassis.

If you live in a fairly major population center, you can use kijiji to find a nice little amp for a good price, if you're willing to be patient and strike quickly when you find one.

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Or you can look at a VHT from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.ca/VHT-AV-SP1-6-Special-Combo-Amplifier/dp/B003V5WI24

I have the head version of this amp, and I think it's great. Stock output tube was shit, but that happens with most cheaper tube amps.

Fuck I really wish the multimeter wasn't broken right now. I do know for a fact all of the speakers are 75 watts though, so I'm not too afraid. For the speaker cable, something like this is what's used?

Pick up one of these (depending on which style you want)

VOX AP2MT amPlug Metal G2 Guitar Headphone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NAU1N0I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.j-ZBb25KZXQ3

and a good pair of headphones

There are a million pedals to choose from. The Joyo Ultimate Drive is a good place to start. Maybe also a tube screamer or tube screamer clone.

I have the same guitar and also ooking for recommendations myself for a good shoegaze amp. The JC-120 looks great and so does the Fender Twin Reverb, but I really can't afford either. I would prefer a tube amp personally. I stumbled across this Monoprice Stage Righ 15wt, but I'm a little skeptical about the quality for the price, and I have no idea how well it handles pedals. Anyhow, here is a link... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016JDJE9E/ref=ox_sc_act_title_10?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Got the bar light on Amazon!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010H2WUTE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is most likely the problem. I have the combo version and it does this in my living room. Older house where there are a few circuits for the whole place. Dimmer switches, anything with a motor, etc can add interference to a circuit. Try a different room. I recently got a few power conditioners to help eliminate the noise. Not a surge protector strip, a power conditioner. Amazon has some that aren't crazy priced ($55. Furman Power Conditioner, Silver... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009GI65Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share)

If you want to build it, how about this: https://www.amazon.com/INSMA-TDA7492P-Bluetooth-Amplifier-Amplifiers/dp/B01KFYUVVS and a pair of full range speakers (car stereo speakers perhaps?) built into a custom cab?

I would try it first after the pedals and before the FX loop return.

I would recommend the Ebtech, it's cheaper than the Palmer and it's got two channels so you could isolate before and after the pedals if need be. They would both do the job though.

this one?

https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-611815-Amplifier-Celestion-Speaker/dp/B016JDJE9Ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF20Ed2RvXY

anybody know what the circuit is based on? Blues Jr?

By the way, get the guitar grimoire green book. It helped me.
The Guitar Grimoire: The Exercise Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/0825835658/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hzu2CbQSMXP45

Do it and don't look back.

https://smile.amazon.com/Blackstar-HTCLUB40C-Amplifier-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B01M1I2JP4/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1485040887&sr=1-1&keywords=blackstar+refurbished

I've used this table to stack two combo amps: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006D50RO/