Amp choice

FST · 05-30-2009, 06:06 PM

I'm thinking adding a combo amp, something in the 18-22w range, class AB or maybe A, with 1-10" and 1-12" in a tweed- or brown/blackface-style cab. Something to use in the occasional bar band for 40-somethings who play music for fun and have good day jobs. I like both tweed and blackface tone, play mostly strats but occasionally an SG, and am looking for the best of both worlds. I keep landing on the webpages for Allen Amps and Collins Amplification. I know that Allen has a great reputation on the web, but haven't seen much discussion about Collins [who's built amps are priced similarly to Allen's kits].
Any suggestions or alternatives?
Cheers, ST

Bill M · 06-04-2009, 04:11 AM

I have 1st hand experience with collins and the kensington is a killer amp. Built like a brick S@#T house.

FST · 06-20-2009, 02:05 AM

Bill - Thanks for the opinion on Collins Amps.
Since I've gotten so many responses here, any suggestions where I should post my question for a more opinionated audience?
Thanks, ST

05-30-2009, 06:06 PM	#1
FST Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2	Amp choice - Allen, Collins or ? I'm thinking adding a combo amp, something in the 18-22w range, class AB or maybe A, with 1-10" and 1-12" in a tweed- or brown/blackface-style cab. Something to use in the occasional bar band for 40-somethings who play music for fun and have good day jobs. I like both tweed and blackface tone, play mostly strats but occasionally an SG, and am looking for the best of both worlds. I keep landing on the webpages for Allen Amps and Collins Amplification. I know that Allen has a great reputation on the web, but haven't seen much discussion about Collins [who's built amps are priced similarly to Allen's kits]. Any suggestions or alternatives? Cheers, ST

06-04-2009, 04:11 AM	#2
Bill M Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 57	I have 1st hand experience with collins and the kensington is a killer amp. Built like a brick S@#T house. __________________ Bill Megela Electric City Pickups

06-20-2009, 02:05 AM	#3
FST Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2	Thanks Bill Bill - Thanks for the opinion on Collins Amps. Since I've gotten so many responses here, any suggestions where I should post my question for a more opinionated audience? Thanks, ST

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