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I'm not super familiar with Sunn amps, but what I do know is that they are loud and have very unique distortion. I also know people really like them for doom metal. If you're into that, you could check out a Sovtek Mig 60, 100 or 100H. They're also super loud, but based on the Marshall Plexi. Honestly, with tube amps, as long as you don't drop the damn things, they'll be just fine. Older amps need to be upkept just like a car. Good power tubes last 3-4 years and good pre amp tubes last 4-5 years. Electrolytic capacitors last 10-15 years (in my case, 36 years). The fortunate thing with SS amps is obviously that you don't have so many parts that wear out, but even they can be problematic over time. Do you run pedals with your rig?

Check out a Fender Bassman 50, 70, 100 or 135. The 70 and 135 are made with ultra-linear power transformers and they apparently sound a little sterile. My experience with a Bassman 70 didn't make me feel that way. I have a Bassman 100 that I absolutely love. You can pick them up for around $500-$600, but you'll want to make sure it's been serviced. Mine is almost all original from 1979 and I have to replace the electrolytic capacitors in it because if they go bad, I could end up having some major issues in the future. They're all great, loud amps. Lots of clean headroom and perfect for pedal platforms. I can get mine down to bedroom levels very easily and still sound good. It idles quieter than any other amp I've ever heard. I prefer head + cab because it's a little easier to carry around. Some of those Fender combos are ridiculously heavy.

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Don't do it. Finding a sextet of matched power tubes would not be a fun time and they're prone to having issues. Plus 180W is too loud for just about anything.

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I don't want to let go of Silverstein, Into it. Over it., Turnover, AGBPOL or Dads. A few other things I may be resistant to let go of. https://deadformat.net/collection/nicholasc2013 If you want to buy it all, let's make a deal. Make me an offer.

I have owned some pretty good sounding white vinyl. There's two records that I own in white that seem to have reasonably excessive surface noise, but I've never tried another variant to prove if the white vinyl was the issue.

If anyone wants my sub copy, hmu. It should be here early next week.

Yes because black isn't a color that trendy hipster vynil kids like.

One or two of the Moose Blood pressings were really small though, like 500 units I think? Still blows me away how fast they sell out.

^You realize that what you posted is exactly what I said?

I bought one of those, but I sold it because I never wanted to play it due to potentially ruining it frightened me.

I remember a post saying both would be, but then they went back on that and said only Somewhere at the Bottom would be pressed on purple forever.

Fuck that is dope.

I like how this new song blends the more emo side of Pentimento on Inside the Sea with their more pop-punk sound on the EP, S/T and split with Young English. I probably will not order this 7", but I am stoked for the new album.

I don't really like Snowing.......................................................................................... *awaits death*

Can we form a VC Dads internet cover band inspired by using the tab books? I think it would be a positive experience for some of us.

What was the date on that tumblr post?

Nice. I love the screenprinted poster. I framed mine.

Well...uh... I am pretty stoked on the tab book. They're made to order which is neat, so it should always be available unlike the other one. Link: http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/940530

I'm betting the postcard record song will be Local Language.

I was also stoked, then I saw the price. Not a huge fan of the Anchor cover, either.