Friday, 28 March 2025

You Really Need To Get A Valve Amp...

My guitar-playing friend says that at some stage I really must get a valve amp, and I know he's thinking Fender. It's on my "things to vastly over-think" list.

Okay, so, which one should I get? Cue watching endless Guitar Tube videos comparing this and that.



(And that's just one of a zillion)

Wrong question. Better question: what benefit am I looking for or expecting? Is it realistic?

I mean, I've damn near tamed the Katana with the HX Effects. It does a really good impersonation of a valve amp clean tone. What more do I want?

I want edge-of-breakup! I want to sound like Tony "Bruno" Rey or John Roggio on their Saraya albums.



(Pouts. Folds arms defiantly.)

(Soothing but condescending tone) That's only for the Big Boys who can record and play at 100+ dBC. Now have a wash and change into your pajamas. Don't do that. It is not the end of the world. No. Life is not empty and meaningless. Don't be silly. Have you done your homework?

(Stamps foot.)

If I can't have that, I don't want one!

(Runs away to cry in secret.)

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