Author Topic: 3 Channel Guitar Amp with Boost (Read 9907 times)

everton_fc · « **on:** August 21, 2006, 07:08:16 PM »

Looking for 3 channel guitar amp, similar to a Marshall TSL but ideally with a "boost" option on amp/footswitch so I can boost whatever channel I'm playuing through.

Anyone got any suggestions?

Thanks

CaffeineJunkie · « **Reply #1 on:** August 21, 2006, 07:13:02 PM »

get a boost pedal

(and you might want to avoid the TSLs and DSLs)

everton_fc · « **Reply #2 on:** August 21, 2006, 07:15:50 PM »

OK...

A) why avoid DSL / TSL?

B) what dual channel amp would you suggest?

CaffeineJunkie · « **Reply #3 on:** August 21, 2006, 07:16:55 PM »

i've heard a lot of bad stuff about them

what type of music do you play????

everton_fc · « **Reply #4 on:** August 21, 2006, 07:20:31 PM »

Anything from chilled little wing esque stuff right through to maiden/metallica and anything else in between like U2 type stuff.

I just want to get rid of aload of my kit, strip back to just an guitar, wah-wah and amp... not going to be gigging as much in the future so want to to have less kit, and ideally let my amp be responsible for the range of overdrives availalble and rely less on pedals etc etc

CaffeineJunkie · « **Reply #5 on:** August 21, 2006, 07:23:29 PM »

well...

if you can find one, a good JCM900 (ie SL-X version, the dual reverb one has buzzy overdrive apparently), or a JCM800 would probably do the trick

either that or a plexi head, but that probably wouldn't get you into metallica area without a decent pedal in front of it

_tom_ · « **Reply #6 on:** August 21, 2006, 07:30:46 PM »

Quote from: CaffeineJunkie

well...

if you can find one, a good JCM900 (ie SL-X version, the dual reverb one has buzzy overdrive apparently), or a JCM800 would probably do the trick

either that or a plexi head, but that probably wouldn't get you into metallica area without a decent pedal in front of it

Yep, the dual reverb 900 is cr@p.

Engl seem pretty versatile, as do Koch, but they are pretty expensive I think.

downfader · « **Reply #7 on:** August 21, 2006, 07:32:32 PM »

Theres nothing wrong with TSL/DSLs! :?

Mesa and Peavy are great makes to have a look at! The Peavy 5150 head is a superb stalwart of rock and metal

everton_fc · « **Reply #8 on:** August 21, 2006, 07:39:12 PM »

yeah i was under the impression a TSL would be a good workhorse, especially if I'm not going to gigging that often - what experience do others have of Marshall TSL amps? Do they sound good? Are they reliable?

Keep posting suggestions... cheers!

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #9 on:** August 21, 2006, 07:40:31 PM »

Check out the Splawn Quick Rod!
Ultimate hot-rodded Marshall tone, with solo boost for all channels.

dave_mc · « **Reply #10 on:** August 21, 2006, 09:32:28 PM »

^ or if you're in the UK, and don't have the cash for the quick rod, the laney tt would be worth a look (if by boost, you mean dual master volumes).

hunter · « **Reply #11 on:** August 21, 2006, 10:29:16 PM »

What's the budget for this investment?

Which style of music is preferred? How clean do you need it? How heavy do you need it?

Are you looking for 3 very different channels or 3 channels that are of similar type tone just different gain structure?

Which wattage is needed/preferred? Looking for a low-watter or an amp with muscle?

Head or Combo?

Reverb needed?

Will you need to use the effects loop? Parallel or Serial?

JJretroTONEGOD · « **Reply #12 on:** August 21, 2006, 10:47:38 PM »

save up and get a mesa boogie! if you want amp overdrive and distrotion out of this world. It's the best option I think, some of them even have 5 channels each with it's own boost on/ff AND reverb switches all controlled via one pedal board/switcher. they're also extremley quiet, no hum at all. amazing!

JJretroTONEGOD · « **Reply #13 on:** August 21, 2006, 10:50:47 PM »

why not get a Mesa Boogie Mark IV? If you have the money money money (unlike me) then get it! ( I would ) PRECIOUS TONE, ahhhh.

Andy Lindsay · « **Reply #14 on:** August 21, 2006, 10:57:03 PM »

I'm selling my Engl Savage 120. 4 Channel with boost on each of 'em. £899.

Author Topic: 3 Channel Guitar Amp with Boost (Read 9907 times)

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