i was kinda questioning the idea of a dist. pedal with a high gain amp!
any other reccommendations for the same prcie range? im stumped :?
Many, many folks run dist/OD pedals with all sorts of amps, whether high or low gain. You can get a lot more flexibility that way.
Also, are you aware of the volume level you need to play something like a GH50 at, before it will start to sound really good ?
One benefit of keeping your base amp tone pretty clean and getting dist from pedals is that it generally sounds pretty good at any volume.
You really need to think about what levels of drive you are going to need. If all you play is fairly full on distortion, then using the drive from a single channel highish gain amp (like the GH50L) will do you fine. If you enjoy different flavours and levels of distortions then a clean amp tone with pedals will suit you very well.
But remember - there are several ways to get great tone. Anyone who tells you otherwise is, unfortunately, wrong.
The problem for the relatively inexperienced is that there are so many choices out there, it is difficult to know where to start sometimes.
For a relatively low-budget clean amp/pedals rig, the Fender HOt rod series of amps are quite popular. ALthough any amp that can give a nice clean tone, up to a good volume without breaking up too much would probably be fine. Even the GH50L may be able to do it. I've not played one, but I have heard that it has a nice clean tone.
OK moominking, what is your budget for amp (+pedals). I'm sure a load of us would love to give you some suggestions.
You said earlier about geting a GH50L and a 2x12 cab. New, thats going to run to £600. For that money, I'd seriously look at a Fender Hot rod deluxe or Blues Deluxe (IMO, the blues deluxe is better), plus some pedals. The Blackstars are great. Also consider an MI Audio crunch box (high gain pedal) and a Marshall guvnor pedal for low-mid gain more vintagy sounding OD. You would then have a killer clean tone, some great drive tones and it would be way more flexible than the Laney rig.
it seems for the moment that you need to keep your options open, as you are a reasonably inexperienced guitarist and still searching for your tone.
If you are not keen on a clean amp plus pedals rig, then also consider the Peavey Classic 30 or 50 amps. These are great budget tube amps, and pretty well made. The 30 has a good tone and plenty of drive itself, and could also take pedals well. It may not be loud enough, however, if you play really loud with a very loud drummer.
The Marshall DSL50 is also a good lower budget amp. Two channels and pretty flexible in terms of being able to do modern and old-school type sounds. they have been out of production for a few months while Marshall sort out regulation compliance issues but are due out again in Nov.
Have you played a Vox AC30. They have a certain vibe you may love, although need to be played LOUD, to get the best out of their drive. They also take pedals awesomely. Can get LOUD as hell.
There you go, just a few ideas for the weekend !
Alan