jeremy_crockett's Amp Rig
Monoprice speaker upgrade complete! The Jensen C12K really smoothed the highs.
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~$330
Monoprice Stage Right 15-Watt Tube Amp
Avg price: $329.99
Budget-Friendly Valve Amplifier That Sounds Great
As a hobbyist, home player who is primarily a bassist, I do not need a Marshall Stack, but I wanted the valve sound and modeling amps just cannot recreate that tone.
I have used Monoprice gear in the past and have been happy with its quality; still, I did not quite trust the online "buzz" regarding this amplifier. That said, when I found a used one listed for $150, I decided to give it a try.
Most players should be satisfied with the sound right out of the box. Celestion makes great speakers and though the Seventy 80 is their "entry-level" speaker, it is excellent.
The OEM tubes were not great and there were some "microphonics" when I would play. So I went with Electro-Harmonics and am extremely happy with the results. Additionally, I put in a Jensen C12K speaker to tame the highs.
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