Ok, so i've currently got a rack setup (ADA MP-1s), a JCM900, and a VH100R... however, i've got my eye on a Tiny Terror or a Little Rock at the moment. Unfortunately, i've been forbidden from spending a little of my savings (for a good reason, a Ba in Recording Arts won't pay for itself!), so something has to go to fund it. I'm going to keep the rack, as it is pretty versatile, and the MP1s are something I see as investments as well as good pieces of gear.
So it's down the JCM900, and the VH100R. I really can't decide between either of the amps- it's been in the balance for about 7 or 8 months now, and i still can't come to a decision.
The JCM900 is a classic amp, and no matter what I dial in, there's always a good sound coming out of it. The downside is that it is only a single channel amp with switchable volume, so there's no clean channel for me.
The VH100R is more versatile, with all the channels/switchable gains, and the FX loop options. Much better clarity than the JCM900, but it is quite hard to dial in a decent tone- a lot of the time it is too fizzy and just lacks something. The amp is bar-steward-heavy too, much more than the JCM900 (admittedly it is only 50w).
Help me decide! The main style of music that i play is doom, kinda Electric Wizard and The River sound. Occasionally i'll play some tech-DM too, but not so much. Both amps can cover both sounds, but the JCM900 slightly better doom sound and the Laney better for DM.
Cheers fellas,
Oli
