What kind of amp would you recommend?

[ducktrapper]

On this page the Gem is still listed (with prices for Canada and US), while on the right side of the page, a more powerful Heatseeker and Skyraider are listed as discontinued...Hmmm...

http://www.mackamps.com/products-Mack-Amps

However, when you click on the Gem you get "page not found".

[Mikeymac]

However, when you click on the Gem you get "page not found".

I've e-mailed Don at Mack Amps to find out whether the Gem is still available, and if the price on the website ($408.59 USD) is correct. I'll let you know if I hear anything back.

[ducktrapper]

I've e-mailed Don at Mack Amps to find out whether the Gem is still available, and if the price on the website ($408.59 USD) is correct. I'll let you know if I hear anything back.

I'd phone him. I talked to him several times when I ordered mine and he was very helpful. Nice guy. He might be able to throw one together for you. When I discovered that he was only offering head and cab models and I hesitated, he offered to put together a combo amp for me. When I decided to buy both the Gem and Heatseeker, the head and cab combination made more sense. You never know what kind of parts are hanging around the shop, however.  

[Mikeymac]

Tried to call and got his answering machine, so I e-mailed. He got back to me (via e-mail) within an hour - they're no longer making the Gem. 

[ducktrapper]

Tried to call and got his answering machine, so I e-mailed. He got back to me (via e-mail) within an hour - they're no longer making the Gem.  

C'est domage. I'm glad I got one when I did. I'd still phone him and talk to him about it if interested. Who knows? He might be able to point you at someone who has an extra one. 

[JOYCEfromNS]

C'est domage. I'm glad I got one when I did. I'd still phone him and talk to him about it if interested. Who knows? He might be able to point you at someone who has an extra one. 

Not getting mine 

[ducktrapper]

Not getting mine  

I thought I remembered correctly that you had Macks, Andrew.  Looks a lot like my house. 

Still happy with them?

[JOYCEfromNS]

I thought I remembered correctly that you had Macks, Andrew.  Looks a lot like my house. 

Still happy with them?

Very much so. Top shelf IMO, for far from top shelf pricing. Something like our guitars 

[Crocefan4life]

I use a Fender Blues Jr. 15W when I play small gigs. Its a mid 1990's model. I love tube amps and this one isn't too heavy. It's 25 lbs. I play a PRS S2 Mira at my gigs.

I recently bought a Yamaha THR5a Acoustic Amp. A lunchbox amp and weighs 4.5 lbs. Has microphone modeling feature that's very unique.  I use it at home and in Church with my Larrivee D-09.

The acoustic modeling is reviewed in this video. I like how the amp blends the electronic signal from the pickup and the modeled mic sound. Gives a unique sound.
https://youtu.be/i56OQ8-fXG8

[Mikeymac]

I recently bought a Yamaha THR5a Acoustic Amp. A lunchbox amp and weighs 4.5 lbs. Has microphone modeling feature that's very unique.  I use it at home and in Church with my Larrivee D-09.

The acoustic modeling is reviewed in this video. I like how the amp blends the electronic signal from the pickup and the modeled mic sound. Gives a unique sound.

https://youtu.be/i56OQ8-fXG8

That probably deserves its own thread in the main forum...

[dlsteel]

fender princeton reverb

[headsup]

play every amp you're interested in, and then some.
 buy the one that class to YOU.

advice from others on matters like these (strings, pick=ups as well) is a waste of time.

try them all, close your eyes, and listen,
 then listen to your gut.
 buy that one.

simple.

[eded]

play every amp you're interested in, and then some.
 buy the one that class to YOU.

advice from others on matters like these (strings, pick=ups as well) is a waste of time.

try them all, close your eyes, and listen,
 then listen to your gut.
 buy that one.

simple.

Yeah, this.

[ST]

Hi Crocefan4life,

Yamaha THR5A

I use a Fender Blues Jr. 15W when I play small gigs. Its a mid 1990's model. I love tube amps and this one isn't too heavy. It's 25 lbs. I play a PRS S2 Mira at my gigs.

I recently bought a Yamaha THR5a Acoustic Amp. A lunchbox amp and weighs 4.5 lbs. Has microphone modeling feature that's very unique.  I use it at home and in Church with my Larrivee D-09.

The acoustic modeling is reviewed in this video. I like how the amp blends the electronic signal from the pickup and the modeled mic sound. Gives a unique sound.
https://youtu.be/i56OQ8-fXG8