Author Topic: Recommend me an amp damnit! (Read 39675 times)

Oli · « **Reply #75 on:** March 13, 2007, 11:32:32 PM »

I've got a 50w JCM900 myself, and i have to say, when cranked a little (>3), it sounded great, and in a practise session, i had it at about 5 or 6, and it was plenty loud. Gain was great at those volumes too, didn't need the Rat at all. Just a shame that the one i've got is only a single channel, switchable master volume model, so i can't have a clean and a dirty channel.

indysmith · « **Reply #76 on:** March 14, 2007, 09:24:27 AM »

to me a jcm900 sounds pure Alkaline Trio. Thats the sound that i get when i play em anyways

Hell Hound · « **Reply #77 on:** March 14, 2007, 02:30:35 PM »

I always thought JCM900 were cr@p, I played on a few and every time it sounded bad, either combos or heads+cabs. IMHO there are far better amps at the same price out there...

BloodMountain · « **Reply #78 on:** March 14, 2007, 05:27:27 PM »

ok ok ok..... doesn't sound like the amp for me at all.
plus it's probably out of my budget.

i think the TT or the VK are the best matches atm.

gorath23 · « **Reply #79 on:** March 15, 2007, 08:44:21 AM »

Quote from: Hell Hound

I always thought JCM900 were cr@p, I played on a few and every time it sounded bad, either combos or heads+cabs. IMHO there are far better amps at the same price out there...

That surprises me because it was the ONLY amp at the time that seemed to me to be able to do metal in a small-ish valve combo. Head and cab is a different story though.

Metal-Assmoney · « **Reply #80 on:** March 15, 2007, 10:33:11 AM »

you obviously have never heard of a little distortion demon called the 5150. :roll:

Hell Hound · « **Reply #81 on:** March 15, 2007, 10:33:11 AM »

Quote from: gorath23

That surprises me because it was the ONLY amp at the time that seemed to me to be able to do metal in a small-ish valve combo. Head and cab is a different story though.

Just try and Engl Screamer combo and you'll ear what a small-ish metal combo is :D

Metal-Assmoney · « **Reply #82 on:** March 15, 2007, 10:37:09 AM »

Quote from: BLOODMOUNTAIN

ok ok ok..... doesn't sound like the amp for me at all.
plus it's probably out of my budget.

i think the TT or the VK are the best matches atm.

Get yourself a 5150 combo, or even a head. i would be glad to sign a contract and everything if you wanted to get an avatar cab and ship it to me, then send me a money order for the shipping to you. i know it seems risky, but im a 17 year old metalhead who beats people up for $%&#ing with other peoples music gear.

i have become quite dissatisfied with the Distortion on my B-52 head. once i get my bareknuckles and my custom cab with Celestion Vintage 30s & G12T-75s (X pattern) im gonna pick up a 5150II and an A/B switch and use my B-52 exclusivley for cleans.

BloodMountain · « **Reply #83 on:** March 15, 2007, 06:48:07 PM »

Quote from: Metal-Assmoney

Quote from: BLOODMOUNTAIN
ok ok ok..... doesn't sound like the amp for me at all.
plus it's probably out of my budget.

i think the TT or the VK are the best matches atm.

Get yourself a 5150 combo, or even a head. i would be glad to sign a contract and everything if you wanted to get an avatar cab and ship it to me, then send me a money order for the shipping to you. i know it seems risky, but im a 17 year old metalhead who beats people up for #$%!& with other peoples music gear.

i have become quite dissatisfied with the Distortion on my B-52 head. once i get my bareknuckles and my custom cab with Celestion Vintage 30s & G12T-75s (X pattern) im gonna pick up a 5150II and an A/B switch and use my B-52 exclusivley for cleans.

ok dude, it's a thought.

but 5150s are out of my price budget. plus, there are no combos anywhere i look. and they go up to a pretty big price, anyway.

gorath23 · « **Reply #84 on:** March 15, 2007, 10:32:51 PM »

Quote from: Metal-Assmoney

you obviously have never heard of a little distortion demon called the 5150. :roll:[/quote

If you can find me a 5150 for under £300, hell even £400 then cool man, same goes for the ENGL. My JCM900 cost me £250.

Alex · « **Reply #85 on:** March 15, 2007, 11:11:19 PM »

I have the JCM900 50W combo, it's a wicked little amp and I agree it can really do metal in a small package. Mine has really enough gain, but I've exchanged the preamp tubes with some suited for high gain.

I also have a 5150 which is cool as well. For heavy riffing it's a great amp.

Not claiming these are the best amps around, of course, but they let me do a lot of noise. :D

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #86 on:** March 16, 2007, 02:23:46 AM »

Quote from: Alex

I have the JCM900 50W combo, it's a wicked little amp and I agree it can really do metal in a small package. Mine has really enough gain, but I've exchanged the preamp tubes with some suited for high gain.

I played a 900 combo last year, and while I thought the amp's tone was a bit like a weed whacker, very shrill and fuzzy, when I turned the gain up to mild breakup and then used an OD pedal, I was shocked with how killer it sounded!

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I also have a 5150 which is cool as well. For heavy riffing it's a great amp.

No argument here.

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Not claiming these are the best amps around, of course, but they let me do a lot of noise. :D

Great, well-balanced post from someone with first-hand experience. That works for me.

BloodMountain · « **Reply #87 on:** March 16, 2007, 10:21:04 PM »

ok, now i'm confused

people bringing random amps into the equation........ well, marshall aint random :P

so, are you guys saying a JCM900 would be great for my Deathy Metal style that i play?

because i have no idea, having not tried one myself. are they discontinued?

BloodMountain · « **Reply #88 on:** March 17, 2007, 11:54:10 AM »

ok, i have had another thought..... how about an ashdown Fallen Angel 60 watt DSP Head?

has anyone got any info or opinions on these?

thanks, BM

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #89 on:** March 17, 2007, 01:00:10 PM »

Heard the new Fallen Angels suck ass.

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