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PaulD70

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I need some amp advice. My Egnater Renegade has been in the shop a couple times already and is getting wonky again. And my Peavey Delta Blues 115 just isn’t doing it for me any more. I’m looking for a new amp, less than $1000. Something that sounds good clean and can keep up with a band, but not be too big or heavy. My heart is pulling me towards a Reverend Hellhound, because it’s unique. But my head says get a brand new Fender HRD IV because it’s tried and true and new. What’s the wisdom of this crowd say?
 
PaulD70 said:
I need some amp advice. My Egnater Renegade has been in the shop a couple times already and is getting wonky again. And my Peavey Delta Blues 115 just isn’t doing it for me any more. I’m looking for a new amp, less than $1000. Something that sounds good clean and can keep up with a band, but not be too big or heavy. My heart is pulling me towards a Reverend Hellhound, because it’s unique. But my head says get a brand new Fender HRD IV because it’s tried and true and new. What’s the wisdom of this crowd say?
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I have a Hellhound. They are great amps, but hard to find. Otherwise i would recommend a Fender Deluxe Reverb Reissue.
 
You guys are pushing the budget. Two questions-is the DRRI that much better than a HRD? And does 22 W provide enough clean headroom for a band and small outdoor gigs?
 
I’m a deluxe reverb guy but the Hot Rod Deluxe might be the ticket if you only have one amp, it fits your budget and you get most of your Drive sounds from pedals.
 
PaulD70 said:
You guys are pushing the budget. Two questions-is the DRRI that much better than a HRD? And does 22 W provide enough clean headroom for a band and small outdoor gigs?
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I don't know if it's better, just different. You should easily be able to find DRRI used under $1k. I just like the way they sound more than the HRD, but that's just personal preference.
 
The HRD is a good clean amp. I used to gig the first version, but the drive sounds terrible, but if you are using pedals for drive, you should be fine with it. But the question of the 22 watts, it is more than enough for almost any gig. If the gig is too big for a Deluxe Reverb, the venue should be micing the amps and putting them through the PA.
 
If you live anywhere near New York I know where there's an absolutely superb Traynor YCV40WR you can get for a good price...its basically a HRD clone...
 
One consideration is if the venue is out doors or if you aren’t able to have guitar in the monitors. Having a smidge more headroom than a Deluxe is always a positive if it is your only amp.

I also use more efficient speakers in mine so it’s a bit louder too, but I’ve been drowned out on rock gigs before, even with an extension cab.
 
Thanks everyone. I’m not playing any professional gigs, so running through the PA is not always an option. I’m also nowhere near NY. I’m still on the fence. It will probably come down to a snap decision when the Egnater croaks.
 
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