2007-01-16 08:06:54 · 15 answers · asked by its_hackett 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Quid = 1 English Pound Sterling
Bit of local slang there - Where are you all from!
2007-01-16 08:15:16 · update #1
marshall are the best...have a look on e-bay......
to gavagai, a quid is a pound.....he has £250....
2007-01-16 08:13:31 · answer #1 · answered by chris w. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what are you going to be using it for?
If you're in a band check with their gear first... I'd recommend getting a marshall quad box and head unit. you can't really go wrong with that, and you don't get the pretentious indie-**** stigma of using an orange or similar... That would be more than 250 quid though.. You might be able to pick something up second hand, but be really carefull. Also, older head units weigh a tonne! i have a 60's fender valve head unit that i can't actually lift on my own... :S
If you are just after a practise amp, get a little 10watt fender or something. There's NO POINT buying an expensive amp if it's not big enough to gig. All you do is piss off everyone you live with. You'd be better off buying a little cheap one now and saving a bit more.... cheap guitars (to a degree) are fine, but cheap amps/head units are BAD.
hope that helps?
2007-01-16 22:19:10 · answer #2 · answered by nat g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what quid's convert to in US currency - but being that you are probably already in England, I would go with a Vox - they have a whole series of amps out right now that look the same, but have different power/speaker options. My friend bought one for about $200 U.S., and it has a 30 watt amp (surprisingly loud for 30 solid state watts), a 10" speaker, metal grille, and a whole slew of built in effects and amp simulators.
Otherwise hit pawn shops - take your guitar, and try out some. I found my pride and joy - a '67 Ampeg Gemini 1 (1x12 30w tube combo with reverb and vibrato) for only $160 dollars at a pawn shop. I played it for years without any problems, and when the transformer finally died, I paid a guy to rebuild it with all new capacitors, tubes, and transformers, and I was only out about $300.
2007-01-16 16:13:40 · answer #3 · answered by superfunkmasta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the style of Epiphone Les Paul. Never buy one before you play it, each one feels different. If you go with Epiphone guitars, don't get the cheaper ones. The more money you spend the better quality they usually are. Everyone has Les Paul, go with 335! They are pretty cool, a friend of mine plays one, I play drums.
2007-01-16 16:15:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Line 6 Spider, Vox AD50VT. Both good modelling amps, but if you want to hear your guitar & not hide behind mega effects, you should be able to pick up a Fender Blues Junior for your dosh. 15 watts of pure valve power!
2007-01-16 17:19:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Marshall MG50DFX which sounds pretty good with my Ep Les Paul. Think it was around the £200 mark.
Whatever you buy though, make sure you try one before you buy or you might end up disappointed.
2007-01-16 16:14:13 · answer #6 · answered by R Stoofaloh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for £250 squids, I personally recommend getting a decent second hand one.....I just got a Marshall valvestate 8080 offa the cash convertors website (including delivery) for £84.00...and its GREAT!!
dont go for a new vox for the same money...korg have sodded them about too much...they are not REAL voxes these days!
2007-01-19 15:04:48 · answer #7 · answered by Steve h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fender
2007-01-18 09:36:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's a "quid"?
Is it related to a squid? And if so, what does that have to do with buying amplifiers?
2007-01-16 16:10:37 · answer #9 · answered by Gavagai 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marshall valvestate 8080 combo on ebay second hand less than £150.00. You'll have to screw your window frames down on "5".
2007-01-16 16:24:51 · answer #10 · answered by Siany babe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋