Author Topic: Hmmm....amps (Read 6590 times)

mia · « **on:** April 19, 2006, 06:41:29 PM »

Im looking for an amp head with a very clear distortion sound.

More gain and overdrive than tonns of distortion i suppose (although it would be nice to have the possibility of getting some metal tones).

Maybe 2 or 3 channels...one of blues style crunch, one for a nice modern overdrive tone, and for for metal?

Im not realy interested in clean tones as i have another amp for that.

So basically...can u guys make any suggestions??? :P

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #1 on:** April 19, 2006, 07:08:17 PM »

Splawn Quick Rod.

http://splawnguitars.com/amps_products.htm

HTH AMPS · « **Reply #2 on:** April 19, 2006, 07:09:22 PM »

Marshall DSL50 ????

:twisted:

Jonesy · « **Reply #3 on:** April 19, 2006, 07:14:19 PM »

I hear the new Carvin V3 head is good.

Three channels and the clean channel has a gain knob so youve basicvally got 3 overdrive channels :twisted:

maliciousteve · « **Reply #4 on:** April 19, 2006, 07:15:59 PM »

Laney TT100
ENGL Screamer
Carvin V3

Johnny Mac · « **Reply #5 on:** April 19, 2006, 08:18:58 PM »

Koch Powertone II

indysmith · « **Reply #6 on:** April 19, 2006, 08:45:27 PM »

been checking out that carvin - it actually sounds pretty good for modern tones. Since it's a Carvin it's a pretty good deal aswell 8)

DeanS · « **Reply #7 on:** April 19, 2006, 08:55:48 PM »

Cornford Hellcat- check out Guthrie Govan's guitar clinic!!!

http://www.tonemerchants.com/Guthrie_Govan_Clips.htm

Jonesy · « **Reply #8 on:** April 19, 2006, 10:19:47 PM »

Ye, Carvins are pretty cheap for some reason. I think the head costs about £700???

Mia, What kind of price range are you looking at?

mia · « **Reply #9 on:** April 19, 2006, 10:35:21 PM »

something in the range of £400 - £750 I think. Because I need a cab as well.

Thanks for the replies.

The Carvin amp has something called midi. What is this?

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #10 on:** April 19, 2006, 10:36:12 PM »

Oh. The Splawn is a bit outside of that range.

DeanS · « **Reply #11 on:** April 19, 2006, 10:42:31 PM »

yep, so is the Cornford

Jonesy · « **Reply #12 on:** April 19, 2006, 10:42:43 PM »

Midi lets you create patches (in the same way as a multi effects i think). So you can store a range of settings and access them easily without having to flip a load of switches and preform a little Irish dance every time you wanna change a setting. I dont no the technical side of it but its a usefull tool if you like multiple settings.

Take a look at the video on the Carvin website, the man with the big hedgehog hair talks about it.

Jp. · « **Reply #13 on:** April 20, 2006, 02:28:43 AM »

If Bluesy rock is the vibe then you cant go past a Fender Blues Deville 4x10 combo. Run it through your favourite cab or just fit the speakers to the combo

I just cant rave about this amp enough.

But then again... The marshall DSL50 has already copped a mention and for good reason.

Sifu Ben · « **Reply #14 on:** April 20, 2006, 10:51:59 AM »

Yeah, sounds like the Marshall is what you're after.

Author Topic: Hmmm....amps (Read 6590 times)

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