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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: mia on April 19, 2006, 06:41:29 PM

Title: Hmmm....amps
Post by: mia on April 19, 2006, 06:41:29 PM: Im looking for an amp head with a very clear distortion sound.

More gain and overdrive than tonns of distortion i suppose (although it would be nice to have the possibility of getting some metal tones).

Maybe 2 or 3 channels...one of blues style crunch, one for a nice modern overdrive tone, and for for metal?

Im not realy interested in clean tones as i have another amp for that.

So basically...can u guys make any suggestions??? :P
Title: Hmmm....amps
Post by: TwilightOdyssey on April 19, 2006, 07:08:17 PM: Splawn Quick Rod.

http://splawnguitars.com/amps_products.htm
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Post by: HTH AMPS on April 19, 2006, 07:09:22 PM: Marshall DSL50 ????

:twisted:
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Post by: Jonesy on April 19, 2006, 07:14:19 PM: I hear the new Carvin V3 head is good.

Three channels and the clean channel has a gain knob so youve basicvally got 3 overdrive channels :twisted:
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Post by: maliciousteve on April 19, 2006, 07:15:59 PM: Laney TT100
ENGL Screamer
Carvin V3
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Post by: Johnny Mac on April 19, 2006, 08:18:58 PM: Koch Powertone II
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Post by: indysmith on April 19, 2006, 08:45:27 PM: been checking out that carvin - it actually sounds pretty good for modern tones. Since it's a Carvin it's a pretty good deal aswell 8)
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Post by: DeanS on April 19, 2006, 08:55:48 PM: Cornford Hellcat- check out Guthrie Govan's guitar clinic!!!

http://www.tonemerchants.com/Guthrie_Govan_Clips.htm
Title: Hmmm....amps
Post by: Jonesy on April 19, 2006, 10:19:47 PM: Ye, Carvins are pretty cheap for some reason. I think the head costs about £700???

Mia, What kind of price range are you looking at?
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Post by: mia on April 19, 2006, 10:35:21 PM: something in the range of £400 - £750 I think. Because I need a cab as well.

Thanks for the replies.

The Carvin amp has something called midi. What is this?
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Post by: TwilightOdyssey on April 19, 2006, 10:36:12 PM: Oh. The Splawn is a bit outside of that range.
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Post by: DeanS on April 19, 2006, 10:42:31 PM: yep, so is the Cornford
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Post by: Jonesy on April 19, 2006, 10:42:43 PM: Midi lets you create patches (in the same way as a multi effects i think). So you can store a range of settings and access them easily without having to flip a load of switches and preform a little Irish dance every time you wanna change a setting. I dont no the technical side of it but its a usefull tool if you like multiple settings.

Take a look at the video on the Carvin website, the man with the big hedgehog hair talks about it.
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Post by: Jp. on April 20, 2006, 02:28:43 AM: If Bluesy rock is the vibe then you cant go past a Fender Blues Deville 4x10 combo. Run it through your favourite cab or just fit the speakers to the combo

I just cant rave about this amp enough.

But then again... The marshall DSL50 has already copped a mention and for good reason.
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Post by: Sifu Ben on April 20, 2006, 10:51:59 AM: Yeah, sounds like the Marshall is what you're after.
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Post by: hunter on April 20, 2006, 12:22:49 PM: A Engl Screamer or even Blackmore would be in your range (at least if bought in Germany).

http://www.thomann.de/de/engl_screamer50_e335_gitarrentopteil.htm
http://www.thomann.de/de/engl_blackmore_signature_e650_topteil.htm

That's assuming a GBP course of 1.45€ which is kinda correct....
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Post by: dave_mc on April 20, 2006, 02:04:23 PM: engl screamer.