Need help with a new amp

thomaspg70 · 11-30-2006, 04:05 PM

I say check out a classic 30 or a fender hot rod deluxe. You can get a Classic 30 for 300 on Ebay. Then if you wanna buy another guitar you can save a little more money.

**Rainer.** · 11-30-2006, 04:26 PM

There are a bunch of users on here which have owned Traynors, particularly PianoMan, Casey, and Hopeful.

On changing tubes: If you can change a lightbulb, you can change a tube. They're basically the same thing anyway. All you do is pull the old tube out of it's socket, and push the new tube in. Since tubes only go in one way, it's pretty hard to mess up.

sinigang619 · 11-30-2006, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by thomaspg70

I say check out a classic 30 or a fender hot rod deluxe. You can get a Classic 30 for 300 on Ebay. Then if you wanna buy another guitar you can save a little more money.

Should I worry about the amp getting damaged while being shipped?

Steve Lowe · 11-30-2006, 04:36 PM

I bought my Classic 30 on Ebay - was shipped without issue from GA to CO, for about $25 FWIW.

sinigang619 · 11-30-2006, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainer.

There are a bunch of users on here which have owned Traynors, particularly PianoMan, Casey, and Hopeful.

On changing tubes: If you can change a lightbulb, you can change a tube. They're basically the same thing anyway. All you do is pull the old tube out of it's socket, and push the new tube in. Since tubes only go in one way, it's pretty hard to mess up.

Awesome, thanks. I'm not sure if I'm gonna get a chance to take a look at the amp or not. I told the guy that I wanted to come take a look at the amp but he said it's first come first serve and someone's going to check it out before me. He said he'll call me though if the guy passes on the amp. I've been doing more research online and it really does sound like a great amp for an awesome price.

**Rainer.** · 11-30-2006, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sinigang619

Should I worry about the amp getting damaged while being shipped?

I'd really reccomend getting an amp in person via Craigslist, so you won't have to bother with shipping issues, but most amps usually can get to their destination fine, just request that the tubes be removed and packed seperately if you decide to eBay it.

sinigang619 · 11-30-2006, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainer.

I'd really reccomend getting an amp in person via Craigslist, so you won't have to bother with shipping issues, but most amps usually can get to their destination fine, just request that the tubes be removed and packed seperately if you decide to eBay it.

Good idea. I'm not in a rush so if I don't find one I like locally I'll check ebay.

**thesteve** · 11-30-2006, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sinigang619

Good idea. I'm not in a rush so if I don't find one I like locally I'll check ebay.

another "trick" I like to do is to perform eBay searches but limit them to within 50 miles of my ZIP code. If I find something I'm interested in, I'll send the seller and message and see if they'll take a local pickup instead of shipping it across the county.

**Rainer.** · 11-30-2006, 07:37 PM

Just remember that GAS + Craigslist is a scary thing.

sinigang619 · 12-02-2006, 06:26 PM

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I guess I'm still shopping. He probably sold the amp because he didn't call me. On with the quest for the magical amp!

Do you guys think this is a good deal? http://cgi.ebay.com/TRAYNOR-CUSTOM-V...QQcmdZViewItem

If I use the "Buy It Now" feature then shipping is free. It sounds like a good deal for what they say is a "brand new" amp. I know Hopeful loves the YCV50.

**thesteve** · 12-02-2006, 06:43 PM

you'll save about $125 off of the new price from musiciansfriend.com/Guitar Center.

I'm a little confused with the seller though...the item is BIN only (no bidding) and gives a shipping price of $45, yet the listing says (as you noted) free shipping with BIN. I would contact the seller and find out which one it really is.

sinigang619 · 12-02-2006, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by thesteve

you'll save about $125 off of the new price from musiciansfriend.com/Guitar Center.

I'm a little confused with the seller though...the item is BIN only (no bidding) and gives a shipping price of $45, yet the listing says (as you noted) free shipping with BIN. I would contact the seller and find out which one it really is.

Haha. Good point. I messaged him to find out. One thing... I checked musiciansfriend.com and didn't see the YCV50 though. I actually didn't find any Traynor amps on sale there at all. Am I searching for the wrong thing? Nevermind. I found it on musicians friend. Sorry, I'm slow...