Author Topic: yet another stupid sambo post. (Read 12461 times)

sambo · « **on:** January 17, 2006, 04:49:27 PM »

ok so i've written about 3 posts on the simms-watts head alone and im starting to annoy MYSELF with the amount of shite im writing. anyway, forgive im only young (14).

so here's my latest dilemna (if that's how you spell it). i've seen an old marshall master lead combo for £99 second hand. now at the moment i have a crate gt65 which cost me about £170 brand new. what are the marshalls like and are they an improvement on the crate or not? also my other option is to buy the more expensive (i think it's more expensive, no one's replied to my 3rd simms-watts post- I NEED HELP WITH THAT!!!) simm-watts head that needs all the valves replacing. so what's best value for money- simms-watts head with blown valves (no idea yet)
marshall master lead combo (£99 used)
my current crate gt65 lol. (bought for £170 ish)

Kilby · « **Reply #1 on:** January 17, 2006, 06:48:58 PM »

I did a search for Marshall Lead Combo is it the model listed here ?

http://www.drtube.com/marshall

The 5010 model
The reason I ask is that when I searched I found a mixture of of solid state and valve items.

If it's the solid state I would personally say don't bother having been bitten (in the early / mid 80s) with with name brand transistor based amps (in my case Vox).

Even something like a Marshall AVT model (which everybody complains about) will probably be considerably better than an 80 / 90s transistor jobbie (unless you like transisor amps).

What sound/tone, wattage and price range have you in mind ?

If you want a general sort of solid state amp that dosn't use digital modelling try the Tech 21 amps theyre not bad

http://www.tech21nyc.com

sambo · « **Reply #2 on:** January 17, 2006, 07:01:25 PM »

nope not that model you mentioned. looks a lot older, definately a transistor one. it's a 2x12 but 100 watts and it's not a head- those three characteristics rule it out of any of the master lead solid states on that site. weird?!

heres the link to the one i found:

http://www.coda-music.com/Secondhand%20Amps/masterlead.jpg

well i dont have a lot of money and was mainly looking for a second hand amp. i just want a change from my crate gt65, preferably something with a more vintage sound- hence the reason for looking at old amps like that battered marshall. also if possible i was looking for a valve amp (which is unlikely in my budget). i could get between £150-£250 by selling some stuff and that would be my maz really. wattage isn't really an issue at all- at the moment all i need is enough for band practices.

38thBeatle · « **Reply #3 on:** January 17, 2006, 07:09:00 PM »

I'd suggest you be careful buying an old amp if you are on a tight budget and if you are not experienced at sorting out dodgy amps. It is a false economy if you end up having to have a tech sort it out for you. I am sorry if I am stating the obvious but I'd save up a bit more if I were you and get yourself something that you can use and get used to and maybe learn how it works. You may not be satisfied with the Crate but you have tons of time to go on an amp quest.

sambo · « **Reply #4 on:** January 17, 2006, 07:12:45 PM »

spose your right. see this what i'm always told "save up" and i know it's the best thing to do but it's so tedious when you have no income that you can save up. i mean it ends up being like a yearly thing where i get all my christmas (and birthday) money and just start building from there but it's so ANNOYING!!!! anyway. thanks for the advice- i know your right lol saving up is the sensible thing to do.

indysmith · « **Reply #5 on:** January 17, 2006, 07:13:26 PM »

dont do it
- save for a decent valve amp :?
-that will not be as good as ur crate i dont think

sambo · « **Reply #6 on:** January 17, 2006, 07:14:22 PM »

ok thanks everyone i think that's pretty much decided- the marshall shall not be bought.

indysmith · « **Reply #7 on:** January 17, 2006, 07:19:31 PM »

dont do it
- save for a decent valve amp :?
-that will not be as good as ur crate i dont think

sambo · « **Reply #8 on:** January 17, 2006, 07:30:57 PM »

ok thanks everyone that's pretty much decided- the marshall shall not be bought.

indysmith · « **Reply #9 on:** January 17, 2006, 07:34:07 PM »

LOL - sorry i didnt mean to post twice - my internet had a mental :P at least it really drilled the point home huh?

sambo · « **Reply #10 on:** January 17, 2006, 07:38:43 PM »

ahah that made me post twice--- thats a classic. i was thinking- "im sure ive already said this?! maybe it didnt work last time" ahahah

Kilby · « **Reply #11 on:** January 17, 2006, 07:43:12 PM »

The other option you could go for if you want some additional marshall style tone on a low budget is to go for a Behinger VTone thing which is about 35 quid.

It seems like so many Behinger items to bear a remarkable similarity to a Tech 21 design, and is an analogue modeller

Set your amp on clean, your bass, mid and treble to the centre notch position and off you go.

If you want cheaper and you have some soldering experience try the designs here http://www.runoffgroove.com/

The Eighteen, Supereaux, and Uno are nice and the Thunder Chief is supposed to be fun too.

Rob...

indysmith · « **Reply #12 on:** January 17, 2006, 09:26:53 PM »

my friend has a behringer, and her controls are mounted on matchsticks. they snap if yu turn them too hard.
no. just NO.

indysmith · « **Reply #13 on:** January 17, 2006, 09:27:18 PM »

my friend has a behringer, and her controls are mounted on matchsticks. they snap if yu turn them too hard.
no. just NO.

sambo · « **Reply #14 on:** January 17, 2006, 09:31:19 PM »

haha you stupid double poster!!! your gonna seriously fry my brain if you keep doing that indy!!!!

anyway, back to the point of the post!

so your friend has a behringer, and the message you are trying to get across is that they're complete shite???