Best TUBE Combo Amps

If you are a tone purist and don’t like what modern modelling amps have to offer then look no further than the true sound of a Tube amp! these sound incredible and are a great platform for effects pedals!

Here are my Top 3 Recommendations!

Vox AC30 C2

  • 3 Preamp tubes 12AX7 (ECC83)

  • 4 Power amp tubes EL84

  • Power: 30 W

  • 2x 12" Celestion G12M Greenback speakers

  • 4 Inputs high and low (top boost and normal)

  • Controls for normal volume, top boost volume, treble, bass, reverb effect tone, level, tremolo speed & depth, tone cut, master volume

  • Rear side: 2 Outputs for external speakers (extension and external)

  • FX send and FX return

  • Impedance selector switch 8/16 Ohm

  • Foot switch socket (tremolo and reverb)

  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 702 x 265 x 556 mm

  • Weight: 32.2 kg

  • Optional foot switch (198735 LEAD FOOT FS-2)

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Marshall DSL40CR

  • Reissue series - authentic DSL sound

  • Power: 40W

  • 2 footswitchable channels with classic gain and ultra gain

  • Assembly: 12" Celestion V Type loudspeaker

  • Preamp tubes: 4 x ECC83

  • Power tubes: 2 x EL34

  • Independent volume and gain controls for both channels

  • Clean and Crunch Modes in the Classic Gain Channel

  • Lead 1 and Lead 2 modes in the Ultra Gain channel

  • Classic sound control with bass, middle and treble

  • Presence control

  • Tone-shift circuit

  • Variable resonance control

  • Pentode- / triode switch

  • Digital reverb independent for each channel

  • Speaker outputs: 2 x 16 ohms, 1 x 8 ohms and 1 x 16 ohms

  • Includes double footswitch (channel selection and reverb on / off)

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Fender Blues Junior IV

  • Hot rod series

  • 1 Channel

  • Power: 15W

  • Speakers: 1x 12" Celestion A-Type

  • Tubes: 3x 12AX7 and 2x EL84

  • 1 Jack input

  • Controls: Reverb, Master, Middle, Bass, Treble, FAT Switch, Volume

  • Chicken Head Style Buttons

  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 40.8 x 45.72 x 23.31 cm

  • Weight: 14.3 kg

  • Design: Black textured vinyl and slightly aged silver-coloured front grille fabric

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Tube amps are the perfect platform for guitar effect pedals/stomp boxes! Take a look at the most popular effects pedals for guitar!

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