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« on: September 18, 2005, 10:55:24 PM »
I really need a new amp, my Ashdown sucks...

I can only really get one after I have got my Jackson SL-3 so if anyone has any suggestions, it'd be greatly appreciated.  Gotta be a head and 4x12

I want the early Racer X Tone, think Fire of Rock by them and you are there :)

Oh yeah, and I can't go much over £400 for a head (even tho Matamps are so very tempting!) and I know that my options are limited but its all I can afford!

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« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2005, 12:07:55 PM »
Try for a Lee Jackson Ampeg - I've spotted them on fleabay for about £400. Also JCM800s/JMP 2203/2204 heads are to be had at that price!
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« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2005, 12:50:21 PM »
I know where there is a Lee Jackson Ampeg, but it's a 1x12 combo with 6550's and 6x Sovtek 12AX7WC in. It's at http://www.electromusic.co.uk/.

Great shop IMO (I would say that though, I'm always in there!) with a really good range of gear. Bit far from Kettering though unfortunately.
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« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2005, 01:58:05 PM »
+1 Electro are great!

They've usually got some BKP demo guitars too!
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« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2005, 05:34:43 PM »
hmm, 400 head will be a fairly cheap halfstack IMO. you'd get better tone if you spent that money on a combo.
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« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2005, 05:39:03 PM »
Fire of Rock from Technical Difficulties = early Racer X? :/


I'd guess he used a Laney head for that.. I know he was using a Laney head+ 2x12 for the Superheroes album, I think it was the GH100L.  I wouldn't be surprised if it was the same setup for Technical Difficulties though I don't know for definite.


I can't say much for their build quality/reliability myself as I don't own one nor know anyone who does.
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« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2005, 05:41:01 PM »
i really recommend the laney heads, they score highly in the "bang for the buck" factor. i have a lc30 (smaller tube combo) and in that price range it's hard to beat.
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« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2005, 05:50:06 PM »
Gilbert also endorses Lee Jackson amps as well as Laney!
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« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2005, 06:38:21 PM »
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Gilbert also endorses Lee Jackson amps as well as Laney!


That I didn't know.. but looking at the site it looks like he was using them in his Mr Big days, and I'm not really a Mr Big fan.


He did use a Lee Jackson modded marshall for the first two Racer X albums from what I've gathered.
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« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2005, 11:01:52 PM »
Right, Im completely $%&#ed on what I wanna get, but it has to compete with my other guitarists DSL.

I only need one channel as i plan on getting a HBE Big D anyway, the laneys and marshall are very tempting, shame cabs are a $%&#ing bomb!

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« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2005, 02:21:23 AM »
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Gilbert also endorses Lee Jackson amps as well as Laney!


I have an old Lee jackson Metaltronix/perfect connection valve preamp going spare, that hasn't been used in years...
it is a 110V version but will run fine with a £20 adapter plug/transformer

Gimme a call if it is of any use

Other than that get a Marshall or an Engl
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« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2005, 09:56:53 AM »
bucketshred, sell your ashdown on ebay, mine had loooooooooads of views and emails about it, they seem to be rare on ebay..
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« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2005, 10:40:40 AM »
It's tempting but I've been offered to swap my Ashdown for a JTM60 and Behringer cab...

I've got three plans for now....

1) Swap my ashdown for a custom made 4x12 and Marshall VS8008, then buy Jon's Metaltronix preamp (got any soundclips mate?)...

2) Swap my ashdown for the jtm60 and behringer cab, sell the head and part ex the cab for said custom made 4x12, save for a bit and then buy an 800...

3) Sell my ashdown on fleabay and then buy a half decent combo...

Thing is, I know that all I want is an 800, it's just finding the easiest route there!

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« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2005, 10:50:54 AM »
If you want a JCM800 then you'll not be happy intil you get one - stick with the Ashdown and  save up!
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« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2005, 10:52:55 AM »
Aye but there is also saving up for a new Jackson, new pickup for the Jackson and a HBE Big D.

Anyone want a Whammy Pedal?

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