Amps, amps and more amps... - Suggestions...there are too ma

[carlos seo]

Since February I'm looking for a new amp and I've found many different models that are viable for me. After some hard time comparing them (tone, portability, reliability, etc), I think I've found the ones for me:

- Line 6 Flextone II XL
- Fender CyberTwin 2x65W
- Marshall AVT275
- Laney TF320

Why did I chose these? Well, here are the reasons:

- More portable than tube amps -- require less care on transport.
- Sound great and they're comparable to tube amps.
- 2x12" configuration and good sound power.
- I play only small gigs, so I don't need a Marshall stack.
- They aren't rare and very expansive, so I don't need to worry about a theft (what would happen if I lose a 5150? )
- Decent clean channel (I go through pedals).
- I can afford them.

Now, I must pick only one of these. So, help me, please!
Thanks!

[MD]

Just one advice - do not buy Flextone II XL - if you choose Flextone (which is great after all - I use one and I am very happy) buy Flextone II Plus. You will pay less and you can always add external cab to it if you really need it and it will sound much better than two very close spaced speakers in II XL.

But, honestly speaking my choice would be a Flextone II Head .

[carlos seo]

Well... as I need at least 2x12" for my sound, I think Flextone XL will be a good choice. And the prices are very similar here in Brazil, so it's not viable to get a Flextone II

[bob oakman]

I have tried many different amps in my life. I like Legacy best, but some people hate my tone. Know what I mean? What sounds good to you may sound bad to me and visa versa. It is so hard to judge which has best tone not having heard your playing. I think I’ll just advise that you get the amp that is the most versatile within the different levels of gain you want.

I am impressed by the Line 6 products, but don’t like them for the real high gain stuff. I must admit that they are the easiest to use. You don’t need a rack full of external FX and stomp boxes. For my old ears there is something missing though. Admittedly, I spent a lot of time and finally got my Legacy sounding like a Line6. :biggrin: It would have been easier to buy a Flextone, but I would be missing that little punch I get from a real tube amp.

I am not able to explain this well. I’ll stop now.

[carlos seo]

Yes, Bob, I know tone is very personal matter. I don't want people to tell me "take this one because it's the best for me", I just want some opinions of people who have already played through this gear, its characteristics, what situations it suits /it doesn't suit well, etc.

My tone, no matter what gear I play trhough, has a clean sound like EVH (like "Can't Stop Loving You" clean parts )and a dirty tone like Satch's (some people say my tone is identical to Satch's when I play "Summer Song", but I know it's just similar -- I'm not that good!).

I've always played through Fender amps, some Marshalls and rarely, Mesa/Boogies. In all situations, I've sounded almost the same. It proves that tone is in the fingers! (Although quality gear helps you to get there too!)

So, I wanna know what of those amps I've mentioned before is the most adequate for me. I want an amp that has a good clean tone and liquid distortion for most situations.

Thanks!