Opinions on 3-channel tube heads

[dave_mc]

[Well, the Bogner Shiva clean channel is like a tonal orgasm for me. I tried that amp and I loved it! Every time I hear someone playing on the shiva clean channgel, it makes me very happy!

Yeah, the SE is pretty expensive, but most of the amps with the features I am looking for are. Hell, I thought I had an expensive amp with the Triamp, and then I came across the mesa boogie Roadking  :lol:

my feeling is you're probably going to have to compromise on some of the tones... i haven't played any amps which do every tone amazingly well. I've played versatile super-amps where no tone is worse than "good", but still an amp dedicated to that one tone would do it better.

so, er, yeah. my advice is to try everything, and be brutally honest about how much you play of each style, what is a necessity and what, while nice to have, could be compromised on...

:)

[Nolly]

Thought about a Framus Dragon?

[Dennis]

I get the feeling that you are actually after a Marshall drive tone, as this will give you the tight Iced Earth kinda rhythm tone and with a tube screamer that searing lead feel.

Maybe I should give that a go too! I must say that I have played through a TSL quite a while ago, but I didn't like it at all.
But I also read that the DSL should be better than the TSL, so it's worth a try!

my feeling is you're probably going to have to compromise on some of the tones...

Yeah, I think you are right, but that doesn't stop me from finding the holy grail....yet  :)

[Johnny Mac]

Be patriotic and support your local Koch.  :D  The Powertone II has two master volumes. Plus 3 speaker damping options and is half the price of a Herbert so you could get a full stack and jump off it.

[dave_mc]

^ johnny, i'd strike italy off your holiday list this year, you aren't allowed to touch your koch in public there any more, according to some court case.

my feeling is you're probably going to have to compromise on some of the tones...

Yeah, I think you are right, but that doesn't stop me from finding the holy grail....yet  :)

true! just because i couldn't find one that does everything (though my engl is close, but there are definitely tones it doesn't do as well as amps aimed at those tones specifically), doesn't mean you won't find an amp which'll do all the tones you want/need. :)

[Scott674]

...tight Iced Earth kinda rhythm tone and with a tube screamer that searing lead feel...

Hunter, you just summed up my... style? sound?  That's pretty close to what I said to Tim when I emailed him on what pickups I should get. (CS, IT, Nail for my RG).  I think I may have to look into your amp recommendation myself!  It sounds fantastic.

[Scott674]

...tight Iced Earth kinda rhythm tone and with a tube screamer that searing lead feel...

Hunter, you just summed up my... style? sound?  That's pretty close to what I said to Tim when I emailed him on what pickups I should get. (CS, IT, Nail for my RG).  I think I may have to look into your amp recommendation myself!  It sounds fantastic.

How are the cleans on a DSL?

[TomW]

I agree with Hunter a DSL or Vintage Modern would be a good choice, as long as you get a pedal to put in front of it.

How are the cleans on a DSL?

I like the clean tones I can get with my dsl, however I'm not really an expert with clean tones as i hardly ever use cleans.
Heres a clip with the clean channel in the left speaker.
http://www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11094

[Scott674]

Sorry about the double post... before I noticed it there was a reply, so I can't delete it...  

I like the tone there though... Very nice clip.

[Adam.M]

Say, just checked out HC and spotted this new amp.

http://news.harmony-central.com/Newp/2008/Kustom-Double-Cross-All-Tube-Amp.html

I have no idea what Kustom amplifiers are like but this sure does sound interesting...

But i'm not sure it has a clean channel.

[hunter]

Say, just checked out HC and spotted this new amp.

http://news.harmony-central.com/Newp/2008/Kustom-Double-Cross-All-Tube-Amp.html

I have no idea what Kustom amplifiers are like but this sure does sound interesting...

But i'm not sure it has a clean channel.

Just wondering if the fancy looks need to compensate for weak tones ...

[Adam.M]

Say, just checked out HC and spotted this new amp.

http://news.harmony-central.com/Newp/2008/Kustom-Double-Cross-All-Tube-Amp.html

I have no idea what Kustom amplifiers are like but this sure does sound interesting...

But i'm not sure it has a clean channel.

Just wondering if the fancy looks need to compensate for weak tones ...

Probably, though too many great amps are butt ugly!

[Slarty]

Try a Bruentti if you can find one.  

I have the XL R Evo II which has three channels.  The clean is awesome and chimey but never harsh, even at maximum gain it just doesn't want to break up too much.  The other two channels (boost and lead) are awesome too.  Its a just an all round awesome amp, not over complicated like some deizel and bogner amps.

Try one and you'll like it :)

[Pale Rider]

I haven't read the whole thread so maybe my suggestions are already there, but anyway...

Maybe the Cameron CCM-100 is another option: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QYNk30aycM&feature=related



Actually I like these: VHT UL, Engl Powerball, Framus Cobra, Cameron CCM-100, with the VHT being the best by far.

[horsehead]

What about the Hughes & Kettner Tri-amp? From my little knowledge of playing one it sounds lovely