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Join Date: May 2003
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SuperBaby vs. Univalve vs. Gibson GA-5 vs. Mini Cat
I've got bad amp GAS! I'm seriously thinking about getting a small, high-quality amp for home playing and home recording. So I'm interested in any input folks might have about the following amps:
Gibson GA-5--I imagine this one is pretty good. But, I haven't had a chance to play one, and I can't find anyone who stocks them around here (Ann Arbor, MI). I'm very curious about this amp, but I'm wondering if an amp with no tone knob would do the trick for me?
Univalve--I hear these are great. I haven't had a chance to try one. These seem like the most deluxe option, with the most controls, and of course I'd have to get a cabinet to hear the thing.
Superbaby--These look really cool, but I haven't had a chance to try one. Any owners out there? Again, limited controls, but it looks like high-quality to me.
Bad Cat Mini Cat--I tried one of these at a guitar show over the weekend, and I was very impressed. Really, really nice sound at a manageable volume. Also extremely portable. I was ready to jump on this, but I thought I ought to learn a little bit about the rest of the small amp/semi-booteek martket before I plunged.
Any thoughts or opinions on these amps are welcome. Any other suggestions in this range?