Markman, SS or tube topology doesn't matter -- your ears do (and your pocket). Remember those tube Marshall guitar amps?
IMO, first single out 1-2 recordings you'll use in auditions. My suggestion: 1x Chicago R&B + 1x Soul.
2nd, speakers: capable of giving you bass and lead guitar "grunt" and reproduce harsh vs. mellow sounds (say, vocals). Many contemporary speakers offer this.
3rd, amps: should be fast with reasonable (at least) transient attack, and natural sounding timbres; otherwise you may lose J-Lee playing & stomping at the same time.
Ultimately, go for rythm. I used to listen to R&B on an old Jadis tube -- happily.
Most of all enjoy the music!
Cheers
IMO, first single out 1-2 recordings you'll use in auditions. My suggestion: 1x Chicago R&B + 1x Soul.
2nd, speakers: capable of giving you bass and lead guitar "grunt" and reproduce harsh vs. mellow sounds (say, vocals). Many contemporary speakers offer this.
3rd, amps: should be fast with reasonable (at least) transient attack, and natural sounding timbres; otherwise you may lose J-Lee playing & stomping at the same time.
Ultimately, go for rythm. I used to listen to R&B on an old Jadis tube -- happily.
Most of all enjoy the music!
Cheers