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Suggestions for Amps with a Naturally ‘Darker Tone’, please

Discussion in 'Amp Input - Normal or Bright' started by kdines, Jun 20, 2021.

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  1. StratUp

    StratUp Senior Stratmaster

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    Just throwing this out there... might be more of a speaker question i.e. maybe you need speaker(s) without top end. That would depend on whether you really want "darker" vs. "not bright".
     
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  2. dante1963

    dante1963 Senior Stratmaster Silver Member

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    An early Marshall like the JTM45 would be good. Also, swapping the speakers in any amp you might have with an Eminence Cannabis Rex will definitely warm up your tone.
     
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  3. kdines

    kdines Strat-Talker

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    Good questions and I should have been more specific. I prefer head and cab (as I can keep the head by me for aimless fiddling) and I’m good for pedals (hahaha.....although there can always be room for one more!). I’m a Strat player 99% of the time. Used is always an option. Thanks!
     
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  4. surfnturf

    surfnturf Strat-O-Master

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    Get (or try) a Bassbreaker. Without the bright switch on they're definitely on the dark side (but not muffled).

    Strats sound amazing through these amps.
     
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  5. Bern1

    Bern1 Strat-Talker

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    Marshall JTM 45 or clone with no bright cap. It even tames a Strat.
     
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    rrben29 Senior Stratmaster

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    This... had the pro version and that thing was DARK or BRIGHT with no in between... had to get an eq pedal to tame it right. Also has a 15 in speaker so you won't be lacking in the bass end.
     
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    tanta07 Senior Stratmaster

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    You can get the switch into an in-between position, but yeah, still not as versatile as a tone knob.
     
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  8. T Bone Slort

    T Bone Slort "Was you ever bit by a dead bee?" Silver Member

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    I walked away.
     
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    Bladesg Funk Meister Silver Member

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    Supro Black Magick
     
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    JTM45 or Orange OR50
     
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    If you only need 3 watts... Silvertone 1451. Takes pedals pretty well.
     
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  12. kdines

    kdines Strat-Talker

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    I’m really appreciative of everybody’s posts and suggestions. Definitely looking forward to trying my brother’s Bassbreaker 15 late next week - assuming I am successful in my daring mission to travel to the UK.
     
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