EVH5445 Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 I can't decided between the Peavey Windsor studio and the Marshall Haze combo. I take it they're both better then my Shity line 6 . . . .
EVH5445 Posted April 19, 2009 Author Posted April 19, 2009 I'd save up and buy a real amp. Just sayin'...... as long as it isn't a line six!
Californiaman Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 Murph knows what he's talking about. He and KSG use those Mesa Amplifiers. If you've played one, you know what I'm talking about.
djroge1 Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 Now wait a moment. I've played Mesa's and I do love my Mesa V-Twin pre-amp pedal but overall Mesa's aren't for me. I say find a sound you like and that you can make your own and save up for that amp.
Californiaman Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 Try some Fender Amplifiers out. The '57 Deluxe is a very responsive amp with a classic tone. Also, if you can find one, the Gibson GA-5 is a cool little 5 watt tube amp.
:oilpit: Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 I don't like Peavy amps in general, with the exception of the 5150, that thing screams. The Haze is gonna have digital effects, which generally suck. I am gonna +1 to Murph
deepblue Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 I'd save up and buy a real amp. Just sayin'...... I agree and ill tell you why. In the end youll get a sound thats lacking if you buy low end. Save....if it takes you half a year then so be it. Youll get quality and you wont have to wonder why you arent getting that tone you hear in your head. Save...be patient.
Thundergod Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 I agree with Murph and the others, no sense in spending money in an amp that will be only 50% of what you want when you already have a 30% kind of amp. Save for the "above 75%" amp, you'll not regret it. In the meantime, the 30% will do as much as any 50% would.
Mr. Robot Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 An Australian company called Ulbrick are making a big name in amps. They have just released a little 5 watt valve amp which I am told is similar to the Gibson GA5. I have not tried one yet - they are just as expensive - but here is a taste: http://www.ulbricksound.com/
GuitarJunkie Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 I guess I'll be the first to ask... What kind of sound are you looking for? Blues, metal, country? Who's tone would you say is the closest to what you're looking for? Are you looking to jam/gig or will this just be for your bedroom? A little info would help us help you.
Californiaman Posted April 20, 2009 Posted April 20, 2009 I guess I'll be the first to ask... What kind of sound are you looking for? Blues' date=' metal, country? Who's tone would you say is the closest to what you're looking for? Are you looking to jam/gig or will this just be for your bedroom? A little info would help us help you.[/quote'] +1=d>
EVH5445 Posted April 20, 2009 Author Posted April 20, 2009 I guess I'll be the first to ask... What kind of sound are you looking for? Blues' date=' metal, country? Who's tone would you say is the closest to what you're looking for? Are you looking to jam/gig or will this just be for your bedroom? A little info would help us help you.[/quote'] I like to play a lot of stuff from hard rock to metal to some oldies.
MikeRom Posted April 20, 2009 Posted April 20, 2009 Pretty good price difference between them but I'm diggin' the Marshall. And if the effects suck, so what. Don't use 'em. I bet it sounds great.
rocketman Posted April 20, 2009 Posted April 20, 2009 as long as it isn't a line six! I've owned a bunch and have played a bunch more. These days I'm sticking with my Line 6 Vetta II. All the aforementioned amps are good but none have the versatility of the Vetta II. I'll give up a little in tone (you don't give up a lot honestly) to get versatility...
EVH5445 Posted April 20, 2009 Author Posted April 20, 2009 Pretty good price difference between them but I'm diggin' the Marshall. And if the effects suck' date=' so what. Don't use 'em. I bet it sounds great. [/quote'] I wasn't planing on using them anyway
Murph Posted April 20, 2009 Posted April 20, 2009 Now wait a moment. I've played Mesa's and I do love my Mesa V-Twin pre-amp pedal but overall Mesa's aren't for me. I say find a sound you like and that you can make your own and save up for that amp. I wasn't suggesting a Mesa (although I do) but meant to buy a quality rig. A Chinese Peavey is the bottom of the bucket. I'm not familar with the Marshall. Best of luck.
charlie brown Posted April 20, 2009 Posted April 20, 2009 Fender Deluxe Reverb, Super Reverb or Twin Reverb! "Blackface" originals, if you can afford them. Otherwise, the reissues are decent. Marshall Plexi, 1/2 stack would be my next choice...actually, it's kind of a "toss up," as I love all those amps! Vox AC-30 is another great amp. Bit different tonal pallet, but great..none the less. CB
EVH5445 Posted April 25, 2009 Author Posted April 25, 2009 I'd save up and buy a real amp. Just sayin'...... such as? :P
Thundergod Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 I've owned a bunch and have played a bunch more. These days I'm sticking with my Line 6 Vetta II. All the aforementioned amps are good but none have the versatility of the Vetta II. I'll give up a little in tone (you don't give up a lot honestly) to get versatility... I played with a guy that owns one of the old Vetta heads this week... sounded prety good, he has had it for years and so he knows how to dial great tones (most people dont give them things a fair chance, say a couple of months of trail and error... they just return them as soon as they can). The truth is, most people wont even notice (not the audience, not the others in your band, even soome guitar players wont notice the difference). And when you record it gets digitalized anyway.
Thundergod Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 such as? :P I bet you he was going to say mesa
KSG_Standard Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 What's your budget? Do you ever plan on playing "live" with it? Quality tube amps cost $$$...
vagabond Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 What's your budget? Do you ever plan on playing "live" with it? Quality tube amps cost $$$... This is what I'm finding to be the real determining factor when giving advice to people on which amp to get. If you aren't going to play live, then that really knocks out like... any tube amp above 15 or 30 watts since if you do get anything much larger you aren't going to be able to crank the power tubes to really get the tube amp tone anyway. If you're a bedroom player, look for a 5 or 15 watt tube amp like the GA5 or the Blues Jr. However, since you play mostly hard rock and metal, you might not like either of those. And as always, play before you buy. Your ear will give you the best advice you've ever heard.
Californiaman Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 Fender Super Champ XD Might be something to look at.
Thundergod Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 For metal you should consider a solid state amp, solid state amps will give you consistent metal distortion regardless of you playing them at 1 or at 10.
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