Which of these amps is the best?

Question

Here are 3 I'm looking at:

-Marshall MG30DFX
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Marshall-MG30DFX-Combo-?sku=483188

-Peavy Envoy 110
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Peavey-Envoy-110-Guitar-Amplifier-with-TransTube-Technology?sku=481333

-Vox Valvetronics AD30VT
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Vox-Valvetronix-AD30VT-30W-Guitar-Combo?sku=481959




NOTE: the guitar i am planning on getting is an Epiphone Les Paul Standard (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Les-Paul-Standard-Electric-Guitar?sku=518341) if it helps at all

















ALSO: feel free to recommend an amp.. the price range i'm looking at is under $300


THANKS

Answer 1

The only way to decide is to try out each of these amps actually using the guitar that you are also interested in. People may say this one or that one is best, but ultimately deciding on the tone that suits you best can only be discerned by your ear. Good luck in finding the sound that you are looking for--you will surely know it when you hear it, and you will be glad that you took the time and made the effort to find it.

Answer 2

Yes with everything try before you buy, with both guitar and amp. I have an Epi LP standard with the Vox AD30VT.

I think you'll find the Vox is the best. The Vox "Marshall" sound is better than the Marshall MG sound. The AD30VT blew up on me on first play - not good, power problem. But don't let that put you off getting one I just got a dud. Some I know have one are lasting a good 4 years. The AD30VT comes with a 1 year manufacturer warranty I think but check that out. The AD30VT has a few disadvantages: It has no CD/line in. There is only possible for 2 pre-stored settings, so you can only switch between a max. of 3 effects (2 pre-stored, and 1 manual). The knobs on it are very loose and cheap plastic. It's easy for the knobs to be bumped and lose your settings. (So you need to get a pen and mark a line on it where you had your settings at. ) There is no easy direct access to the pre-amp valve at the back even though you can see it through the grill. Would have been nice to have a small back panel you can screw off to replace the valve if it blows. Ok they're the bads IMO.

The good is it has the best sounds for a modelling amp in its range and it is quite powerful - will do good for practice alone or in small gig. It has great noise-cancellation , it's not noisy at all. You will be able to do a lot more with the Vox AD30VT than the other ones because of all the effects and amps it models. You can change everything to get it just how you want it.

I recommend also taking a look at the Zoom fire 36:
http://www.zzounds.com/item--ZOMFIRE36M
- comes in two models, a 36 and 36 M. The 36M comes with little microphones at front of the speakers for more realistic recording sounds.

Another good one to check out is the Roland cube 60's or cube 30's. I forget if it was this one or another Roland one (it was about 30 Watt), with it it had practice beats and tunes and stuff you can play along or solo to for practice

Answer 3

My first instincts are always to shy away from modeling or effects included amps - all those chips and if one thing goes down, you lose the whole amp. Having said that, Marshall would be #1, followed by Peavey. Those two are probably going to be close to a similar sound , but VOX is kinda a different tone animal , as VOX is known for. Just try them all out at a shop near you and sort it all out.

Answer 4

While a Marshall fan, I would go with the VOX in this case. The valvtronix is great amp. Very versatile with good tone. Low end Marshalls are only Marshalls by name.

Answer 5

the marshall for sure its good for starting out. Vox are good amps but if you want a good vox amp youll need to spend at least 1000 dollars on one peavey im not a big fan of go with the marshall for sure

Answer 6

go for the marshall definately. if ur willing to add a bit more money i think u might even be able to get a Line 6 Spider... VERY sweet amp!

Answer 7

I'd go with the Marshall.

Peavy would be my 2nd choice

good luck

Answer 8

well, i didnt look at your choices that much cuz i already kno the answer, the VOXX man.... it is the BOMB!!!! Get the Valvatronix for maximum rockage!!!!