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Offline Northern Sunn

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Sunn SL160 - Any Good?
« on: August 01, 2013, 09:29:41 pm »
Hey,

Wondering if this is a good amp to buy as a practice amp. Someone around me is selling one in pristine condition for $200. I LOVE the Sunn sound and I'm wondering if this would be a low wattage alternative to my Beta Lead. What's the sound like?
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Offline george

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Re: Sunn SL160 - Any Good?
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2013, 05:01:06 pm »
The closest thing to a Beta series amp in a small combo package is the Alpha series - 112R/P/etc. Same preamp design as a Beta with a reverb option. Usually much less $$.
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Offline Northern Sunn

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Re: Sunn SL160 - Any Good?
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2013, 08:11:56 am »
I've been looking for an Alpha in good condition since forever. No luck.

I bought this amp, it's in excellent contition. No footswitch, though. Anyone make a replacement? Or any other ideas?
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Offline Northern Sunn

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Re: Sunn SL160 - Any Good?
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2013, 09:34:25 am »
I checked the footswitch jack, and a 1/4 fits perfectly. I inserted an effect into there and hit the switch - it turned on without a problem.

I'm wondering if a generic footswitch like this would work:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FOOTSWITCH-FOOT-SWITCH-FITS-MARSHALL-1-4-DOUBLE-BUTTON-GUITAR-BASS-AMPLIFIERS-/350829316797?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51af0e8abd

No LED's, but what the hell.
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