Recommendation, please

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I'm selling a few of my amps off in favor of buying just one good combo amp. (No, I'm not selling the Legacy, just some other stuff.) I need a good recommendation on a giggable, 1x12, all tube amp, for under a grand. It's mostly going to be for blues gigs. I have a Boss multi-effects, so it doesn't need 3 channels, or even reverb. I just want tons of great tone, and a lot of volume.
 
Yeah, the Deluxe Reverb is hard to beat for this kind of thing. If you need more volume, used Twins are often cheaper as they weigh a ton and are too loud for mortals.
 
Tiltsta said:
Yeah, the Deluxe Reverb is hard to beat for this kind of thing. If you need more volume, used Twins are often cheaper as they weigh a ton and are too loud for mortals.
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There's other options, too, like the Peavey Classic series, Fender Hot Rods, or the old Crate Vintage Club series. Since you're using effects, I'd check out a Peavey 6505 1x12 combo. The rhythm channel on those is pretty sweet for bluesy stuff. When I was running a 5150-II (6505+) for a while, the rhythm channel reminded me A LOT of my old '66 Fender Dual Showman head (run through the same cab). You can pick up the 6505 combo relatively cheap, too.
 
^^ All good choices. The peavey classic series also have the benefit of a great distortion channel if you want to skip the fx. The same would be true for the 5150/6505, if you go for high gain. Excellent suggestions. I see those 6505's going used for not a ton of cash.
 
Agree with what the others have suggested: Fender Deluxe Reverb or Peavey Classic 30. You can often find the Classic 30 used for approx. $300 (well below your budget). that leaves lots of $$ for more guitars.
 
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Not a fan of the DRRI.

I love my MESA Express 5:25 1x12. PLENTY loud, and w/the 2 GREAT channels with completely separate EQ's, reverb and contour I don't need dirt pedals, ever. Used can be found in the $700 range. The new + model is like $1300 I think.

Absolutely the best sounding amp I've owned.
 
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