Author Topic: Overdrive thread that turned into amp thread =P (Read 24579 times)

downfader · « **Reply #30 on:** October 02, 2006, 04:05:01 PM »

Quote from: Twinfan

Tom - the GH50L is Marshall-y but it's not a Marshall. It's not as "mushed" a sound, it's clearer and more defined. The Marshall is a Les Paul and the Laney is a Superstrat (if you get my drift).

I love my GH50L, but I like the definition. Others will prefer the more compressed tone of a Marshall.

You're quite right. I think Marshall have more of a low end grunt to them too. I like that, like it a lot. :D

That particular Laney is getting great reviews by those that have tried and bought them over at the Guitarist forums and other places.

_tom_ · « **Reply #31 on:** October 02, 2006, 04:24:34 PM »

Went to the shop today.. Didnt have any Laney heads in stock but had a used VC30 or 50, cant remember which. Sounded pretty nice to me tho I didnt get to crank it enough to really see what its like (bloody loud :D)..

Spoke to the guy there, he said that they can get the GH50L in no problem, just that hes wary of it as he doesnt want to order something in then have no one buy it. He reckons that if I like rock and liked the VC, I'll like the GH so should be good :P Gonna have a look around to see if anyone else has any in stock to try probably.. he also told me hes got a reissue 1987 and its the best Marshall he's ever played so... GAS :lol:

dave_mc · « **Reply #32 on:** October 02, 2006, 05:00:51 PM »

Quote from: _tom_

Went to the shop today.. Didnt have any Laney heads in stock but had a used VC30 or 50, cant remember which. Sounded pretty nice to me tho I didnt get to crank it enough to really see what its like (bloody loud :D)..

the vc50 (now discontinued) is the combo of the vh100r, as far as I'm aware... the vc30 is totally different- it's a little like a vox ac30. I'd say it'd be worthwhile to ring the shop to find out which one you played (as long as they don't have both!).

I haven't tried the gh, but I'd guess it's a lot closer to the vh than the vc.

DeanS · « **Reply #33 on:** October 02, 2006, 05:41:48 PM »

Tom, if you're after a Marshall sound- get a Marshall- there's one on ebay thats going real cheap.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Marshall-JMP-MKII-Master-Model-100W-Lead-Amp-Head-1979_W0QQitemZ190035974412QQihZ009QQcategoryZ10171QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

downfader · « **Reply #34 on:** October 02, 2006, 06:43:10 PM »

Quote from: DeanS

Tom, if you're after a Marshall sound- get a Marshall- there's one on ebay thats going real cheap.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Marshall-JMP-MKII-Master-Model-100W-Lead-Amp-Head-1979_W0QQitemZ190035974412QQihZ009QQcategoryZ10171QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

If that hasnt been checked since the late 70s it would have been wise for him to do so before selling. :? Still, if the buyer is happy to do so then as long as it goes stupidly-cheap..

Tom could even buy a Marshall Valvestate like mine, it has a valve in the preamp but solid state powerstage. I use a vs65r and they go for stupid money as well. Cost me £306 brand new, but you can pick them up for 40 quid. :D

_tom_ · « **Reply #35 on:** October 02, 2006, 06:57:26 PM »

I cant afford that just yet, in my bank I have about £100.. Tried valvestate and hated them, such a horrible tone.

Edit - ok so it wasnt the VC50 as it didnt look like this -

Must be the VC30 then.. still it didnt sound anything like an AC30CC I played which was much harsher and sounded like "brang" when you hit a chord if that makes any sense :lol:

willo · « **Reply #36 on:** October 02, 2006, 07:26:55 PM »

With all respect Tom, if you've only got £100 in your bank, why are you even thinking about these final decisions?

Why not just save some more up, and then make the call.

I sincerely think that no matter what you do, or what you buy, at some point in the future you will end up buying that Marshall. So my advice would be to save as long as it takes and buy that Marshall now; otherwise you are just spending money you don't need to spend.

_tom_ · « **Reply #37 on:** October 02, 2006, 07:31:46 PM »

Yeah I know, I wasnt really thinking about getting a new amp when I first made this thread though :lol: £100 is more than enough for one of the pedals.

dave_mc · « **Reply #38 on:** October 02, 2006, 09:59:55 PM »

Quote from: _tom_

I cant afford that just yet, in my bank I have about £100.. Tried valvestate and hated them, such a horrible tone.

Edit - ok so it wasnt the VC50 as it didnt look like this -

Must be the VC30 then.. still it didnt sound anything like an AC30CC I played which was much harsher and sounded like "brang" when you hit a chord if that makes any sense :lol:

were the knobs on the top of the amp (like a vox ac30 or your fender HRD) as opposed to the front panel? if so, it was probably a vc30...

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

Yeah they were. I just found these 2 videos of a GH50L and it sounds awesome to me -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwzwNknA-HA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--TYp43PVgY

May get em to order me in one nearer to my birthday as I'm pretty sure I'll like it.

dave_mc · « **Reply #40 on:** October 02, 2006, 10:04:31 PM »

^ it probably was a vc30, then. unless there was some old version of the vc50 that had top panel controls...

are you sure it wasn't an lc30/50? i think their controls may be on the front panel, though...

_tom_ · « **Reply #41 on:** October 02, 2006, 10:07:41 PM »

Yeah I looked for pics of the LC and their controls are on the front, so I'm pretty sure it was a VC30. Still weird as it didnt really sound anything like an AC30 to me, though I've only played one of the reissues.

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:

dave_mc · « **Reply #42 on:** October 02, 2006, 10:27:33 PM »

^ it only sound a little like an ac30, to be honest.. and it's the od channel that sounds most like it, from what I remember...

:drink:

Twinfan · « **Reply #43 on:** October 02, 2006, 10:28:32 PM »

Quote from: downfader

Quote from: Twinfan
Tom - the GH50L is Marshall-y but it's not a Marshall. It's not as "mushed" a sound, it's clearer and more defined. The Marshall is a Les Paul and the Laney is a Superstrat (if you get my drift).

I love my GH50L, but I like the definition. Others will prefer the more compressed tone of a Marshall.

You're quite right. I think Marshall have more of a low end grunt to them too. I like that, like it a lot. :D

That particular Laney is getting great reviews by those that have tried and bought them over at the Guitarist forums and other places.

Err, I think you'll find the Laney has more low end thump than a Marshall! Both my GH50L and my old Klipp have looooooooooads of bass - I have to roll right back to 1 or 2 for an Angus tone.

Tom - the second video you posted shows off the Laney tone really well. If I could play like that, that's how my GH50L would sound ;)

_tom_ · « **Reply #44 on:** October 02, 2006, 10:30:42 PM »

haha ok, sounds like a winner. I think I'll trawl ebay throughout november as I dont really fancy paying RRP for a new amp from paddy reed..

Now I need to know which cab I should then save for :lol: I read on HC it doesnt really like V30s but apparently that Mr Big clip is with V30s and sounds great.