It ’ s a visceral and satisfying experience that changes some player ’ s outlook on gear completely . Unfortunately , it ’ s just not practical to crank it up all the time . Whether you ’ re at home , at rehearsal , or at the gig , many scenarios just don ’ t call for a full stack anymore . There ’ s no need to break your back so you can turn everything to 11 when you hit the stage . However , there is an abundance of small amps out there that capture the sonic glory of vacuum tubes without blowing the roof off of venues , or requiring you to gig with a full team of roadies . You , my friend , need a little tube amp . If your significant other asks why you ’ re adding another amplifier to the collection , just read them the following list .
Spare the
Watts : FIVE
Reasons You Need a Pint Sized
Amp
WORDS BY : SAM HILL
There ’ s a lot to love about cranking up your favorite amplifier . Nothing sounds as good as a quality tube amp pushed to its limits , especially when paired with your favorite guitar .
It ’ s a visceral and satisfying experience that changes some player ’ s outlook on gear completely . Unfortunately , it ’ s just not practical to crank it up all the time . Whether you ’ re at home , at rehearsal , or at the gig , many scenarios just don ’ t call for a full stack anymore . There ’ s no need to break your back so you can turn everything to 11 when you hit the stage . However , there is an abundance of small amps out there that capture the sonic glory of vacuum tubes without blowing the roof off of venues , or requiring you to gig with a full team of roadies . You , my friend , need a little tube amp . If your significant other asks why you ’ re adding another amplifier to the collection , just read them the following list .
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