Miracle Man clip with Randall head...

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I love the tone of this clip how it is! nice and authorative, fat and jucy, and Dark at the same time. How much did the randall amp cost? It looks very well made!

cheers man, I wanted something in the Ballpark of Pepper Keenan's tone on the Down albums mixed with the tight, detailed bass end that Dime had.  I think I have it nailed now too.  You'll never guess what speakers I'm using either  

The Randall cost me £320 but I think they were more like £800 brand new.  It's built like a f'in brick too, heavier than a 100w JMP Marshall.

Randall have released a 'new & improved' version called the T2 (i.e. Titan II) with a valve preamp but keeping the tranny output stage.  I'm keen to try one but there's only a handfull of places in the entire country that actually stock any Randall gear (argh!!!).  

 :twisted:

[OD-Black_Fire]

That clip is perfect evidence that solid state amps can kick just as much ass as tube amps.

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That clip is perfect evidence that solid state amps can kick just as much ass as tube amps.

I'd say MORE ass in this case - 300w of brute power is nothing to be sniffed at.  We tried my amp in a big rehearsal studio into a 300w Marshall 4x12 and were begging for mercy by the time the master was on 4.  

Bear in mind that I will happily play a 100w plexi flat out and it's bearable - this Randall is just a f'in maniac.

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Heavier Than Hell... what do you think of the CRATE GX series?
i owned a 15,30,AND A 80 watts amp.
and i really Liked It. for metal and clean sounds.
but it seems that everybody bashes crate amps.
whats your opinion on these amps!?
Hails
JP

[chrisola]

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sweet. sounds great 8)

I need another guitar to put a MM in ;)

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Heavier Than Hell... what do you think of the CRATE GX series?
i owned a 15,30,AND A 80 watts amp.
and i really Liked It. for metal and clean sounds.
but it seems that everybody bashes crate amps.
whats your opinion on these amps!?
Hails
JP

Hey JP, I've never really played much Crate stuff past a tinny practice combo with an 8" speaker that my mate used to have when we first started playing back in the late 80's.  It was pretty dreadfull.

I remember the clips you did with your Crate amp - that tone was very good as far as I remember.

I'm sure the newer stuff is pretty decent, most are these days.  I've been impressed by recent Peavey tranny gear too and even the little Marshall practice combos.

I think what Randall has above any of the other manufacturers making tranny gear is that they're made VERY, VERY well and are not just 'budget' or 'starter' amps till you save up to buy a big valve amp.  Randall caters to a specific market and nails it perfectly.

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[chrisola]

Crate VC50. Old local shop near me had a blonde one, that thing SANG.

It was awesome, fond memories of the shop guy playing Crazy Train on it with his 86 (I think) Kramer Stagemaster Deluxe which he'd owned from new, and it was in MINT condition.. the Crate made anything sound good, and good stuff sound awesome... dont get me started on the black LP 25/50th Anniversary.. who said you needed EMGs for Zakk Wylde squeals ;)

Never managed to find a similar VC50, only the newer versions and they are few and far between.


The Randall sounds like a less focused ENGL Fireball... pretty similar but the ENGL was alot 'tighter' and slightly warmer.. although not as loud! I think the Randall might have more gain aswell... nice amps i almost bought one of the switchale tube ones but i thought 'hmm GAS will strike with all the options available' :lol:

I did have a Dime Combo Randall, one of the camo cheapy ones, was one of the better practice amps... face melting gain!  :twisted:

[JamesHealey]

awww holy shite man, so much for my clip sounding heavy..

Love the sound of that amplifier I know what i'll be getting if i need a metal tone ever lol..