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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: everton_fc on December 18, 2006, 10:15:38 AM

Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: everton_fc on December 18, 2006, 10:15:38 AM
I'm currently using a Marshall Silver Jubilee 2x12 combo. Am curious to see what other people are using as I'm kind of interested in getting another amp as I'm not too sure whether the jubille is quite the sound I have in my head. I think the sound in my head is more Boogie as opposed to Marshall...
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: jordan on December 18, 2006, 10:16:01 AM
Rivera R55.
Highly recommended.
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Crazy_Joe on December 18, 2006, 10:39:30 AM
Laney GH50L
Marshall 1936 Cab

Laney are amazing!!!
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Antag on December 18, 2006, 11:08:20 AM
Mesa Recto-verb head (50w) with Mesa 2x12" cab (Vintage 30s)

Mine is one of the early 2-channel ones that had the cr@ppy "fade-in" effect on the channel switching.  I've learned to live with it though, & as I don't play live anymore it's not a particularly big deal.  I love the modern high gain voicing :twisted:
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: indysmith on December 18, 2006, 11:39:05 AM
Marshall JCM800 2x12 combo. Owns every other amp I've ever played hands down. It's a classic, and a great canvas for different overdrive pedals, boosts etc. Covers both vintage and modern sounds depending on what yu put in front of it
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: OD-Black_Fire on December 18, 2006, 11:39:27 AM
B-51 AT-212.  Its awesome but it's too bright and I have the treble nearly down all the way. I need to get that adjusted because I can't crank the amp or mids much at all without it being too scratchy.
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: maliciousteve on December 18, 2006, 11:42:25 AM
Laney VH100R
Marshall 4 x 12

and

Cornford Harlequin
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Twinfan on December 18, 2006, 11:46:32 AM
Early 70's Laney Klipp 60w ( 100w version on the way shortly  :twisted: ) and a Laney GH50L.  Both run at 16ohms though a Marshall JTM 2x12 or 1960A 4x12.  Both cabs are fitted with Celestion V30s.
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: steve on December 18, 2006, 12:41:53 PM
Trace Elliot Speed Twin 100H

2 2x12 custom pine cabs,1 v30 and 1 G12h speaker in each cab.
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Mr Ed on December 18, 2006, 01:12:12 PM
Marshall JCM900 4100 100W head (switched down to 50W) through a Marshall 1936 2x12 cab with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers in.

Sounds heavenly. :)
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Muttley on December 18, 2006, 01:12:29 PM
Marshall JMP1 into a Marhsall 9100 power amp.
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: ToneMonkey on December 18, 2006, 01:51:49 PM
Vox AD30VT.  I'm not good enough to get anything that passers by might hear  :lol:
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: TwilightOdyssey on December 18, 2006, 02:31:28 PM
Splawn Quick Rod
Rivera 4x12
Hiwatt 4x12
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Bird on December 18, 2006, 02:46:20 PM
Peavey Classic 50
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Mr Ed on December 18, 2006, 02:47:17 PM
Quote from: Bird
Peavey Classic 50


Fit!! Combo or head?
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Bird on December 18, 2006, 02:48:51 PM
Quote from: Mr Ed
Quote from: Bird
Peavey Classic 50


Fit!! Combo or head?
2x12 Combo. Right now it runs into the axetrak for recording.  :)
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Dakine on December 18, 2006, 02:50:07 PM
Mesa Boogie RectoVerb Combo

Rivera Knucklehead R

Genz Benz G-Flex 2x12 (v.soon).
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Mr Ed on December 18, 2006, 02:50:59 PM
Quote from: Bird
Quote from: Mr Ed
Quote from: Bird
Peavey Classic 50


Fit!! Combo or head?
2x12 Combo. Right now it runs into the axetrak for recording.  :)


Gooooorgeous amp, good stuff lad.  8)
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: rahnooo on December 18, 2006, 02:57:57 PM
Matamp EL84 Minimat into Matamp 1x12 cab with Celestion Alnico Blue speaker.  Sorted.
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: indysmith on December 18, 2006, 03:08:33 PM
Quote from: rahnooo
Matamp EL84 Minimat into Matamp 1x12 cab with Celestion Alnico Blue speaker.  Sorted.

sounds like a damn tasty setup - one of those simple, but gorgeous sounds that I could play for hours i expect...
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: screamingdaisy on December 18, 2006, 04:49:32 PM
Orange AD30 2x12 on top of an Orange 4x12

and an Orange Rocker 30 for smaller stuff.
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: DeanS on December 18, 2006, 05:08:14 PM
Marshall JMP
Cornford Harlequin
Zvex Nano
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: scottsoldano on December 18, 2006, 05:09:16 PM
I am currently using a Diezel Einstien 50w head into 2 x Marshall 4X12's with greenbacks in the top and v30s in bottom.
Also have a Soldano Decatone 100w but think the Diezel creams it in every way.
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Ratrod on December 18, 2006, 05:24:52 PM
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe.

Modded Epiphone Valve Junior.
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Skybone on December 18, 2006, 05:38:24 PM
Matamp 1224mkII 4x12 for rehearsals, 1x12 at home.

JCM800 4104 2x12 combo (for sale).
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Kepu on December 18, 2006, 05:51:09 PM
unfortunately, I only got Roland Cube 30, but the cleans are surprisingly awesome tho!

I'm looking to buy a used Peavey 5150/6505 combo next summer
and I'm dreaming of a original Fender Twin Reverb from the 60's :P
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: BloodMountain on December 18, 2006, 05:58:17 PM
im using a Marshall MG250DFX. doesn't impress me much.
i will sell it in late 2007 and buy a Laney GH50L and get a random 2x12 cab with Vintage 30s >=)
metalllll    \m/
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Philly Q on December 18, 2006, 06:08:51 PM
Quote from: jordan
Rivera R55.
Highly recommended.

Snap.  But mine is badly in need of an overhaul.
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: MDV on December 18, 2006, 06:50:49 PM
Engl Screamer Combo (looks like its going to be going through a framus 2x12 soon)

Marshall TSL 602 w/ jjs

Roland cube 30 for practice (so, most of the time)
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: 38thBeatle on December 18, 2006, 07:02:03 PM
Laney VC30 2x 10 (jensens) combo.
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: nfe on December 18, 2006, 07:17:34 PM
Mesa Triple Rectifier -> Recto 2x12
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: HTH AMPS on December 18, 2006, 09:12:53 PM
Been using a Randall Titan head into a slant Marshall 4x12 with greyback bass-cone G12Ms in the top and some HH V30-type speakers in the bottom.

Got a '76 Superbass coming tomorrow so I'll be using that for the foreseeable future with some pedals to juice-up the front end.

 :twisted:
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: blue on December 18, 2006, 10:17:45 PM
Genz-Benz El Diablo 60c,  

sometimes still use my old Laney TF400 hybrid combo,

Zvex Nano head, through one or other of the combo's speakers.

over christmas, will be using my wee sister's Roland Micro-cube.  remarkable little thing!!
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: CJ on December 18, 2006, 10:54:28 PM
Marshall 3203 artist and 1965a cab.
Fender super 60 for cleans.
as good as any setup out there for half the price.
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: stuckin93 on December 18, 2006, 11:20:08 PM
Immaculate '76 Marshall JMP 50 into a really really battered '78 Marshall 4X12 with 25W greenbacks in it. there's a picture of it somewhere abouts on this forum.

Also got a Marshall MS-2  in Red which major kicks arse!!!    :twisted:

 :band5:

found the thread

http://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6342&start=15&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: _tom_ on December 18, 2006, 11:21:20 PM
Laney GH50L into a 2x12 with one G12H and one Eminence Legend 121 (which will eventually be replaced with a V30). Best amp I've played so far.
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Brow on December 18, 2006, 11:38:17 PM
Orange AD30 single channel 30w head
Marshall late 80s JCM800 2210 100w head
Marshall JTM60 1x12 combo (mainly used as a 1x12 cab until I can get an Orange 1x12)
Marshall 1936 2x12 cab with stock 75w Celestions
1970s Orange 4x12 cab with 2 Celestion 25w Greenbacks and 2 25w McKenzies
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: stuckin93 on December 18, 2006, 11:40:21 PM
Quote from: Brow
Orange AD30 single channel 30w head
Marshall late 80s JCM800 2210 100w head
Marshall JTM60 1x12 combo (mainly used as a 1x12 cab until I can get an Orange 1x12)
Marshall 1936 2x12 cab with stock 75w Celestions
1970s Orange 4x12 cab with 2 Celestion 25w Greenbacks and 2 25w McKenzies


nice load of gear!!   :twisted:
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Brow on December 18, 2006, 11:41:32 PM
Quote from: stuckin93

nice load of gear!!   :twisted:


Thanks  :twisted:
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: snipesace on December 19, 2006, 12:00:22 AM
Mesa boogie dual rec
4x12 boogie recto cab
4x12 boogie half back cab (the older style with metal gril)
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: cjpmmd on December 19, 2006, 06:08:36 AM
Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 50 into one 4x12 cabinet, stock whatever-they-are speakers.
(2) 20-watt Crate Vintage Clubs with 1x10 in each
horrible-looking old Polytone Mini-Brute II for clean/jazzy sounds now and again

still regretting the poverty-mandated sale years ago of my old Laney AOR Pro-Tube 100w head with original cabinet (4x12 Fanes) --- weighed 16 tons and loud enough to wither crops when cranked but man what a sound!

cjpm
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: adamzap on December 19, 2006, 07:19:40 AM
Crate XT65R  :oops:  :wink:
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: JamesHealey on December 19, 2006, 08:27:55 AM
Splawn Competition
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: gwEm on December 19, 2006, 09:25:18 AM
Marshall JMP50 Master Volume head
Hughes and Kettner cream machine

Trace Elliot 2x12 with G12H30 Anniversary and V30 (a very well designed cab)

Marshall 1912 cab (increasingly not being used)
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: maxingwell on December 19, 2006, 12:23:05 PM
Marshall JMP1 currently through an old valvestate power amp with a zoom 9050 processor in the fx loop. All into a standard marshall 1960B 4x12.
Also now use a podxt to record with.

Don't really play with a band enough to justify getting a valve power amp but since I played my jmp1 through a TSL head cranked up I am more tempted to get one!  :twisted:
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Sifu Ben on December 19, 2006, 04:28:58 PM
Ashdown FA60 2X12 (one of the original English made ones)
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Johnny Mac on December 19, 2006, 07:50:16 PM
Koch Powertone II (120w) with Koch 4x12 Cab and a Koch Loadbox II  :twisted:
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Elliot on December 19, 2006, 08:57:39 PM
Fender Tweed Blues Jnr with Jensen C12N and BillM mods
Session Rockette 30 with an old Eminence - mosfets rulez boyz
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Tricalibur on December 19, 2006, 09:13:48 PM
DHA Custom Fatguts (Hells Yes) > Marshall MG100DFX(not as bad as you think) > MG412S(loud as piss and im not complaining)
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: BloodMountain on December 19, 2006, 10:26:41 PM
^ really? i find my MG250DFX mushy as hell! and the onboard distortion is extremely weak... its like taking zakk wyldes marshall sound, removing its balls, and making it incredibly weak. its a bit horrible. it also lacks in low end.

EDIT: it sounds good with a distortion or multieffects pedal into it on the clean channel, but it still isnt right... it is lacking something vital, which i can't put my foot on. it is present in Opeth's distorted sound though, which is why i like it so much.
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Neemo on December 19, 2006, 10:32:00 PM
Peavey Rockmaster -> VHT 2/90/2 -> Bogner Uberkab = balls that shake the earth I tell you!
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Tricalibur on December 20, 2006, 12:44:24 AM
Quote from: BLOODMOUNTAIN
^ really? i find my MG250DFX mushy as hell! and the onboard distortion is extremely weak... its like taking zakk wyldes marshall sound, removing its balls, and making it incredibly weak. its a bit horrible. it also lacks in low end.

EDIT: it sounds good with a distortion or multieffects pedal into it on the clean channel, but it still isnt right... it is lacking something vital, which i can't put my foot on. it is present in Opeth's distorted sound though, which is why i like it so much.

well its just my opinion of course but Ive got a killer recording of me rocin out with My MG on max vol and it pretty much fills a 500 seat auditorium like it was nothing. I tune down to C# and C though so that helps to retain bottom end. PLus the clean channel is nice for effects like distortion n' such. Just cause its solid state doesnt mean it sucks. Its a perfectly well designed amp.
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: sehnsucht on December 20, 2006, 06:43:07 AM
newbie here. i've been lurking for a while and finally got my sets of BK pups - a set of Nailbombs, a set of Rebell Yells and a set of Irish tours. The pups will go into an ESP Custom Viper, ESP Custom Ganesa and Fender Custom Shop Strat, respectively. My other guitars include a PRS Custom 24, a Guild S-100, a 1974 Gibson SG, a Guild Bluesbird, an Ibanez George Benson GB-20, a Heritage ES-335. I have a couple of fender basses - a 1978 PBass and  Custom Jazzbass I made myself.

I've had a few amps over the years but these are the ones I have been using for the last few, in the studio and live. From the top: Mesa Boogie Mark IV, Mesa Boogie DC-5, Diezel VH4, Mesa Boogie Trem-o-Verb 100W head. I usually triamp live but I track eack one separately when I record. Thanks for letting me share.

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/miclumayag/My-ampsJPEG.jpg)
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Post by: Crazy_Joe on December 20, 2006, 10:46:20 AM
^  :o  :o  :o

Give me on of those Mesa's pleaseeeeeeeee
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: maxingwell on December 20, 2006, 01:14:50 PM
Quote from: Crazy_Joe
^   :o  :o  :o  

Give me on of those Mesa's pleaseeeeeeeee


Just what I was thinking. Surely that is too many amps for one person to own?!  :lol:
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: sehnsucht on December 20, 2006, 03:34:28 PM
Not quite overkill but they do all serve their purpose in the studio or in live gigs. IN fact, this batch of amps is the smallest I've ever gotten my collection to which is nice because I can get every tone I need for projects from them. I borrow amps I don't have as needed. I used to have several other amps but eventually sold them. They included a Soldano SLO100, a Randall RG100H (Dimebag Darrel's Pantera-era amps before he switched to Kranks), Marshall JCM 900, Marshall JCM 2000, VHT Pitbull. All of them were nice but as I played them, I wanted a more consolidated rig because they just took up too much space and som of the amps were not as versatile as I wanted them to be. Oh well...at least they all went to good homes:)
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: everton_fc on December 20, 2006, 05:55:40 PM
If my Mrs saw all those amps in our spare room I'd be divorced instantly. No trial separation, straight divorce. Shedding £200 on BKP's was bad enough for her!
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Simon D on December 20, 2006, 06:12:48 PM
Currently using a Laney TF300 120 watt combo. Does all I need for now, although a Mesa Boogie Road King head and cab would be the order of the day if my lottery numbers came up.
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: sehnsucht on December 20, 2006, 07:08:46 PM
Quote from: everton_fc
If my Mrs saw all those amps in our spare room I'd be divorced instantly. No trial separation, straight divorce. Shedding £200 on BKP's was bad enough for her!


Dang, mate, I can feel your pain. Fortunately, I am not married and refuse to take cr@p from anyone I date about the things I do about music. I've been playing music for as long as I can remember so I can validate my music gear because it actually gets use. This was a point of argument with my ex-gf who had problems with my gear, my DJing, and the argument that I could do with one guitar or amp. Maybe. I always found it odd how she couldn't ever explain why she had 40 pairs of shoes in her closet. 4 amps versus 40 shoes - there wasn't much argument there:)

At least you got yourself some BKP's right? Hopefully the 'ol gal will warm up to em and say,"Ohh..you need to get more of these kickin' pickups!"
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: HTH AMPS on December 20, 2006, 11:27:25 PM
Quote from: sehnsucht

Dang, mate, I can feel your pain. Fortunately, I am not married and refuse to take cr@p from anyone I date about the things I do about music. I've been playing music for as long as I can remember so I can validate my music gear because it actually gets use. This was a point of argument with my ex-gf who had problems with my gear, my DJing, and the argument that I could do with one guitar or amp. Maybe. I always found it odd how she couldn't ever explain why she had 40 pairs of shoes in her closet. 4 amps versus 40 shoes - there wasn't much argument there:)


heh, same here - I'm constantly bewildered at mates that let girlfriends dictate how much guitar gear they have.  It's different if you're married as the cash-pot is shared, but I'm still not the kind of bloke to be dictated to.

 :twisted:
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: nfe on December 21, 2006, 01:04:12 AM
My response has always been...

"this gear all makes me money. Do you not want your holidays and presents?"
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: 38thBeatle on December 21, 2006, 07:27:49 AM
I agree with nfe.Over the years I am definately more than "quids in" and my gear, whatever it happens to be at any time, has paid for itself many times over. Fortunately Mrs 38th is very encouraging to the extent that she is still trying to get me to fork out on a Resonator.
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: octavio_amzer on December 21, 2006, 07:47:46 AM
Mesa Mark IIC+


and I'm waiting for a custom made amplifier  8)
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: everton_fc on December 21, 2006, 08:30:39 AM
Guess the reason I started this thread is I'm considering buying or swapping my Silver Jubilee for a different amp - I dont think it's quite the sound I'm after - dont get me wrong I love a Marshall roar, especially the Silver Jubilee / JCM800 series, but every time I hear say a Mesa I'm like - that's the sound I want!

Main reson I'm keeping the Jubilee is that they are becoming collectable... but I'm definatley considering a swap / new purchase - so finding what everyone else uses is great. Loads of variety on this thread! Keep 'em coming... my ebay searches have gone on meltdown since this thread opened...
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: BloodMountain on December 21, 2006, 03:56:07 PM
i have the same feeling towards marshalls as you - it sounds pretty cool, but its not perfect. but when i hear a Laney, my mouth waters.
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: guitarslinger on December 22, 2006, 03:48:51 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/guitarslinger213/amps/PC150140.jpg)
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: BloodMountain on December 22, 2006, 10:11:56 AM
wow nice gear... but why do you need a rack that big?
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: Jappse on December 22, 2006, 10:35:39 AM
Ive gotten a hold of a Genz Benz from arizona, USA. Usable for all kinds of music. Even had Jazz players playing on it, with their jaws dropping to their feet.

100W, four El34`s, 3 12 AX7, It has absolutely EVERYTHING your heart desires.

http://www.genzbenz.com/?fa=detail&mid=1403&sid=416&cid=91
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: BloodMountain on December 22, 2006, 11:13:15 AM
wow those videos for the genz benz blew me away!
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: guitarslinger on December 22, 2006, 02:32:29 PM
Quote from: BLOODMOUNTAIN
wow nice gear... but why do you need a rack that big?


Why not??? :P  :D  :D  :D

I record 100% more than I play live.  I'm an insurance salesman.  I don't move my gear very often.
Title: ahhhgghh!
Post by: mikeitup on December 22, 2006, 08:23:39 PM
Just using a Korg AX3000G at the mo. (sounds okish straight into the desk)

My plans are to get a Laney GH50L and 2 x 12 just after xmas!!!
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: PhilKing on December 22, 2006, 11:56:37 PM
Silver Jubilee 1x12 50 with Celestion Sidewinder and 1x12 Ear Candy extension cab (also with Sidewinder).  I find the Silver Jubilee is very speaker intolerant, the Sidewinders really bring out the tone.

Fender Princeton II with Tone Tubby Alnico Hempcone
Fender Blackface Princeton Reverb

Lots of John McIntyre amps, Bluesbreaker, Studio 205, SP3 Prince O'Wails and the Lexicon Signature 284, to say nothing of the ones still at his place.

Mini Mat with 1x12 cab with Heritage G12M

Custom 5/8 watt amp which is just waiting for an EarCandy 2x10 cab.

Avatar 2x12 with Eminence Tonespotters and lots of other speaker cabs.

Trace Elliott BLX for bass
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: sgmypod on December 23, 2006, 11:56:20 AM
Atomic amp(is a valve front end without it's own voice for my podxt)
http://www.atomicamps.com/products.html
Title: What amp are you currently using?
Post by: JJretroTONEGOD on December 23, 2006, 01:57:05 PM
I use a Vox VR30 amp, it's a great sounding combo with a huge amount of BALLS, and I've not even modded it yet. It's a hybrid solid state/valve amp, and it's the best amp I've ever heard for £100. period.

I used to own a Fender Blonde Deluxe limited edition with a 12 inch Jensen C12N that sounded amazing! I should have kept it, but I owed my dad some cash. I shouldn't have sold it, still regret it to this day. It was beautifull.

In an ideal world I'd own an Orange AD5, the new Vox AC15 (with variable outputs), Dr Z, Hiwatt, Matchless, or a Mesa Boogie Mk III.  I like the sound of vintage amps, especially low watt vintage amps.

For any of these amps you are looking at 4 figure sum, which I cant afford right now. I love Vox, Mesa boogies, Orange and Matchless amps over any others.