Fender Champion 20 1x8" 20-watt Combo Amp for Bulletini
Hey Greg, hope all is well. Looks like I'll be ordering a Bulletini this week but I need an amp to go along with it. I understand you recommend the Laney Cub but that's north of $350, more than I want to spend on my first amp. I was thinking of the Fender Champion 20 1x8" 20-watt Combo Amp, which Sweetwater sells for about $130. Any thoughts on this?
I trust Dave's opinion. But keep this in perspective - definitely a beginner amp and not in the same league tonally as some more expensive amps. If you've only got $100 and just want to play around at home - go for it.
Yeah, for me it's only a starter amp. Right now, I'm a bit torn between it and the Fender Mustang. I know Dave is down on that one, though.
The decision is only yours. All I can tell you is that I've regretted almost every decision where I've gone too cheap. If you can't get good tone you'll likely blame the amp (with some justification) - but that will defer your understanding how vital the role your own technique is. /Greg
I ended up buying a Roland Micro Cube instead. I did this because of its small size and because it'll run on batteries. I'll post a review of it and the Bulletini later this week. BTW, I'm ver pleased with the Bulletini. Its small, sturdy and melodious. I do agree, though, that its worth the extra money to get the one with the volume control. I use it way more than I though I would. Thanks for your help.
That's great, Ace
I'm glad you like the Bulletini! I look forward to your review. Cheers!
Don't know if you saw it, but I posted a review of the Bulletini, the Roland, and the Sony phones in the gear forum. Just fyi.
HI, AceI didn't know but I would love to see it. Which "gear forum"? Finding old post on FB can be tought - can you give me a URL?(Click on the time stamp below your name on a post to go to that post - then copy the URL - or right click that time stamp and copy the URL.)Cheers
I posted on this site's gear forum. Here's the link: https://www.bluesharmonica.com/review_roland_microcube_sony7506_phones_a...
AceVentura:
Check out David's review of the Champion 20 here: https://www.bluesharmonica.com/amp_reviews
He calls it a "Great starter amp—the whole package for a very low price."
Settings for Bulletini in the pdf review here:
https://www.bluesharmonica.com/sites/bluesharmonica.com/files/amp_review_-_fender_champion_20_0.pdf
David's videos include
Small – Fender Champion 20, Specs (1x8” at $99)
Small – Fender Champion 20, Mics
Small – Fender Champion 20, Recording
Small – Fender Champion 20, Review