While the Matchless Spitfire is generally considered the King of Amps (Amp of Kings?), other varieties do have their merits. Notably, the Sovtek Mig 50 has been known to produce a pleasing squeal, while the Trace Elliot Velocette does a decent Matchless impersonation. Other noted brands include:
- Vox (but only pre 1970)
- Fender (ditto)
- Marshall (likewise)
- Gibson (I see a theme appearing here…)
- Mesa Boogie (sometimes)
Brands with which the discerning tone aficionado would do well to avoid association include:
- Line 6
- Korg
- Anything digital
- Anything solid-state that isn’t part of the Roland JC series
Other amps you should buy
- Fender Blackface Deluxe
- Fender Blackface Twin Reverb
- Original Vox AC30 Top Boost
- Dumble Overdrive Special
- Original Marshall JTM45
- Matchless DC-30
— Greg
- All of you should totally buy an Epiphone Valve Junior! For the price, you will be amazed. — Fraser
See Also: Brown/Bier Theorem of Tonal Quality
