Author Topic: Overdrive thread that turned into amp thread =P (Read 23894 times)

Twinfan · « **Reply #45 on:** October 02, 2006, 10:39:48 PM »

I use mine with V30s and G12-75Ts. Sounds good to me...

Twinfan · « **Reply #46 on:** October 02, 2006, 10:43:53 PM »

Quote from: _tom_

Edit - HOLY MOTHER OF TONE! Check out this clip I just found from HC of the GH50L into a cornford cab (I think) http://www.5150uk.com/clips/Addicted.mp3

This has pretty much decided it for me I think, alas this thread is pointless again :harp:

Yep, that sounds a bit like my Mule equipped GS-1 into my GH50L into my Marshall 2x12 with V30s. Well the rhythm stuff does, I can't play licks like that so I wouldn't know! The V30s have a pronounced midrange hump which comes out well on that clip, and I'm guesing the GH has a fair amount of mid dialled in too ;)

_tom_ · « **Reply #47 on:** October 02, 2006, 11:12:13 PM »

Nice :D So excited about this amp now, and its still almost 2 months till my birthday :lol:

Hopefully I can save enough for a half decent cab beforehand so I dont have to wait ages to use the bloody thing (doubt dad will want to buy an expensive cab aswell even if it is my 18th :P)

What are the main differences between the V30 cab and G12-75t? I've found that the Marshall 1936 is pretty cheap and has the G12-75ts which you recommended http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/1936-2x12-cabinet/293

dave_mc · « **Reply #48 on:** October 02, 2006, 11:28:45 PM »

the g1275t tends to sound a bit, er, shitee. IMO. the vintage 30 has a big mid hump thingy going on (which you may or may not get on with), and while pretty versatile, has quite a definite modern slant. Kind of like the engl of the speaker world- it's versatile, but there's no real denying that it's designed with modern tones in mind, but'll do the other tones pretty well.

In my opinion, of course. twin likes his g12t-75 (whatever the name is!), and he's probably right.

:drink:

_tom_ · « **Reply #49 on:** October 02, 2006, 11:31:52 PM »

Yeah I just heard fps_deans clips comparing the G12M-75's to the Classic Leads (not V30s but still) and the G12M seem so thin.. anyone know what cab comes stock with some Classic Lead speakers?

dave_mc · « **Reply #50 on:** October 03, 2006, 12:03:32 PM »

^ i think one of the laney tt combos has a classic lead speaker. you'd need to check the laney website, though, because if I remember correctly, the 100 watt version has different speakers to the 50 watter...

_tom_ · « **Reply #51 on:** October 03, 2006, 12:13:18 PM »

The Laney cab that is supposed to go with the GH50L has Celestion 70/80 which after reading a bit on HC people seem to say its a poor mans Classic Lead, but its brighter..

I'm watching a Marshall 1936 2x12 on ebay at the minute which has dthe G12-75T's in it which Twinfan uses and seems to like the tone. This is just as hard as finding an amp in the first place :lol:

Edit - just found a pair of 60w 8 ohm V30s on ebay that may go for a good price.. Would buying these and finding a cheap enclosure be a bad idea because of the enclosure material.. or how hard would it be to even make an enclosure?

Twinfan · « **Reply #52 on:** October 03, 2006, 12:21:19 PM »

G12-75Ts are fine for what they are - a clear, neutral speaker that can handle large volumes. I prefer that so I can dial in my own tone. Different speakers wioll colour your tone to an extent, as will cabs, but you can dial frequencies in/out using your amp or a simple EQ pedal.

I wouldn't get too hung up on speakers to be honest. I'd get a good amp that suits you, and a reasonable 2x12. You can always change the cab/speakers at a later date if you feel the need.

_tom_ · « **Reply #53 on:** October 03, 2006, 12:32:21 PM »

Fair enough. I'll keep my eyes on the 1936 cab with G1275s in it. Could always get an EQ for the fx loop if need be.

rahnooo · « **Reply #54 on:** October 03, 2006, 01:42:51 PM »

If you know what speaker you want, why not give the boys at matamp a call and ask them to build you a cab with that speaker? It has to be a better option than buying a lesser speaker and using eq to dial in the tones you want? Especially if you want this amp so you're not compromising on your idea sound anymore...

*Rahnooo*

_tom_ · « **Reply #55 on:** October 03, 2006, 02:51:39 PM »

Well I looked at Matamp cabs but they are too expensive for me right now.

Phoned up PMT and Music Market and they're both gonna try getting a GH50L for me to try out :D

_tom_ · « **Reply #56 on:** October 05, 2006, 02:54:35 PM »

Found this cab that may go for cheap on ebay, what do you reckon?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&item=190036384102&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

The recording of it sounds fine to me, nothing scooped or particularly bad like I thought the G12-75t may sound.. The main thing thats bothering me is the weight (are 4x12s usually around 80lbs?! my combo is about 40lbs and heavy enough :lol: ) and the grille/carpet covering. How hard would the grille and covering be to replace with some black tolex and a silver grille?

Theres also this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/250W-USA-Made-Custom-2X12-w-Legend-Eminence-speakers_W0QQitemZ260037439583QQihZ016QQcategoryZ10171QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Would need to add a grille as its fugly, but any idea what the Eminence speakers sound like?

Cheers

gingataff · « **Reply #57 on:** October 05, 2006, 03:40:13 PM »

Tom, that clip makes me want one too, I love Paul Gilbert and although the original was using ADA rack gear the guy with the laney sounds good too (a little fuzzy perhaps though). I've got an old Laney combo at home that needs some TLC, I wonder if I could get it to sing like that?

dave_mc · « **Reply #58 on:** October 05, 2006, 03:58:23 PM »

Quote from: _tom_

Theres also this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/250W-USA-Made-Custom-2X12-w-Legend-Eminence-speakers_W0QQitemZ260037439583QQihZ016QQcategoryZ10171QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Would need to add a grille as its fugly, but any idea what the Eminence speakers sound like?

Cheers

eminence speakers are pretty good. I haven't tried those exact ones, but yeah, i think they're of a similar quality to the standard celestions- and are USA made, as opposed to chinese for the (majority of the) celestions.

_tom_ · « **Reply #59 on:** October 05, 2006, 05:51:57 PM »

Cool. The only thing that slightly bothers me about Eminence is that I never hear about em being used with Marshalls or similar, its allways Celestion I hear about. Plus the special design Eminence in my HRDx is really bright/trebbly, I know its a totally different model but that was my first impression of Eminence speakers :lol: