Amp advice needed

[BEACHBUM]

I'm thinking of ordering one of these but can't try it out first. Anybody have one or play one?

http://www.guitarcenter.com/VHT-Special-6-6W-Hand-Wired-Tube-Guitar-Amp-Head-H73578-i1884890.gc

 

[PunkKitty]

I have one. Great amp that sounds much louder than 6 watts. I replaced the speaker with a Jensen alnico and it sounds great. But the stock speaker is good. See if you can find a used one to save a few $$.

EDIT: Here's a used Ultra head. The Ultra has reverb. http://www.guitarcenter.com/VHT-Use...d-Tube-Guitar-Combo-Amp-111203953-i4372275.gc

 

[micwalt]

I had one for a minute, but I sent it back. It had a lot of great sounds, but I couldn't get the brootalz out of it without it shaking the fucking house. That thing is LOUD!
I got a Superchamp instead--love it!

 

[Chad]

I had one of those and the 20 watt one. Both good sounding amps.

 

[xStonr]

Good amp for the $$. I have an Ultra head and run it through a 2x12.

 

[BEACHBUM]

Thanks to all for the info. It seems these are getting rave reviews and for the $'s I don't see how I can go wrong. The only other thing I'm wondering about before I order is the noise level. Are these reasonably quiet?

I've already got a set of JJ tubes for replacements, three speaker options (Eminence C-Rex, Texas Heat or Celestion Neo) and an open or closed back cab to choose from so I'm good to go with that part of it.

 

[Psychotronic]

LOUD. Mike's right. Sounds great, though.

 

[angry tele]

ha quiet! no.

 

[BEACHBUM]

Loud is good but what I'm asking about is hiss, hum or pop.

 

[Chad]

Loud is good but what I'm asking about is hiss, hum or pop.

I don't remember either of the ones I had being noisy.

 

[BEACHBUM]

I don't remember either of the ones I had being noisy.

Good to hear. Thanks.

 

[BEACHBUM]

Just placed the order. I'll post back when it gets here.

 

[profgalen]

I have the Ultra6 combo. Mine has no reverb. I had a Special 6 combo. Both good amps. I just didn't need both. Sound great with a 12" speaker. Not noisy.


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[Grant Gross]

I have the Special 6 Ultra, with a built-in attenuator. Cool little amp, especially when you replace the stock Chinese tubes.