The Watering Hole

I think I'm in luv...LOL

http://www.swartamps.com/swart_super_spacetone_30_order.htm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=ShEkC9xkPOo

Nice amp

My buddy just got two of them...man is he excited, he waited a long time for them to be made.

$2500... what is the world coming to.  I'm glad I am getting into DIY because that is ludicrous pricing...

charger — Oct 03, 2011$2500... what is the world coming to.  I'm glad I am getting into DIY because that is ludicrous pricing...

I went out and tried some Dr Z amps a few years back when I was on an amp hunt. Two grand for an 18 watt 1-10 combo amp. It sounded good but was far too bright for my taste my $499 (When I bought it) Hot Rod Deluxe sounds far better to me.

On my local craigslist, $2500 buys a Bogner XTC head... $1400 buys a Bogner Shiva.  

I might be crazy here but man, these amps seem really friggin expensive for what they are.  

Yeah, but comparing used prices to new prices is a little apples and oranges.   :D

That said, I wouldn't mind a $1400 Shiva.   ;)  

desertbluesman — Oct 03, 2011[quote author=charger link=1317505908/0#3 date=1317663051]$2500... what is the world coming to.  I'm glad I am getting into DIY because that is ludicrous pricing...

I went out and tried some Dr Z amps a few years back when I was on an amp hunt. Two grand for an 18 watt 1-10 combo amp. It sounded good but was far too bright for my taste my $499 (When I bought it) Hot Rod Deluxe sounds far better to me.


Not my experience.
Play a HRD side by side with the DrZ amps in the store, I think you'll change your mind.  ;)
Nothing wrong with a HRD, it's a great gigging amp and takes pedals very well, but crank up a DrZ and it's magical.

I agree with Charger on the XTC head for $2500, personally I'd take that over a DrZ or Swart.