Author Topic: Amp Choice Help (Read 12850 times)

ChrisMetal · « **on:** April 22, 2007, 12:50:51 AM »

Hi guys, dilemma. Basically I'm searching for a new amp. I realised my Marshall AVT150H just doesn't really cut it for what I want to play and enjoy playing (though it is a decent amp). Any suggestion on what I should go for.

Sound>>> Black Album Metallica, Testament, Children of Bodom, Pantera, Guns N' Roses (mainly the first 4).

Now I want an all Valve head, not a hybrid, and my budget is about £1000 for the head. Cabs about £500. I want something different than a Marshall this time.

Any help cheers!

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:53:46 AM »

Engl Powerball.

Mavet · « **Reply #2 on:** April 22, 2007, 06:27:46 AM »

^ Powerball indeed

Woogie · « **Reply #3 on:** April 22, 2007, 09:46:09 AM »

Voodoo Hex or Witchdoctor

Roobubba · « **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2007, 10:45:42 AM »

Or try to find yourself a Randall Warhead - OK I know it's not valve, but you mentioned Pantera...

Definitely under your budget and not in spec, but fwiw I have a Randall Rg200G3 ("hybrid" 200W combo), and it's absolutely superb. So much headroom it's unreal :D

I doubt it'll help, but hey ho - worth looking at the Randall gear for the types of music you've mentioned.

Roo

maliciousteve · « **Reply #5 on:** April 22, 2007, 11:00:51 AM »

+1 for the Powerball. Try and look for a used one, I got mine for £600 and I've seen them go on ebay for around that price.

It's a pretty versatile amp. I've been using it more than my Laney lately.

ChrisMetal · « **Reply #6 on:** April 22, 2007, 12:33:56 PM »

Would you guys suggest using a amps onboard distortion, or would it be worth getting something like a GH100 and hooking up a Distotion pedal to give it a boost?

Woogie · « **Reply #7 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:01:29 PM »

Trust me, get a Voodoo Hex or Witchdoctor and you won't need anything else!

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #8 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:06:31 PM »

Quote from: ChrisMetal

Would you guys suggest using a amps onboard distortion, or would it be worth getting something like a GH100 and hooking up a Distotion pedal to give it a boost?

With a Powerball distortion is the LEAST of your worries :twisted:

dave_mc · « **Reply #9 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:24:23 PM »

i'd say an engl blackmore would be better for those tones (apart from pantera) than a powerball... a powerball is overkill.

others to look into:

brunetti xlr-evo (maybe a little over budget).

genz benz el-diablo (maybe a little too modern sounding)

laney tt

koch multitone

peavey windsor and engl fireball (just to be crazy, it's still under budget)

I've probably missed something major there. :lol:

LazyNinja · « **Reply #10 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:38:20 PM »

Mesa MkIV

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #11 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:54:24 PM »

Quote from: LazyNinja

Mesa MkIV

+1.

I was originally going to recommend a Diezel, but I don't think you will be able to find one in your price range.

Another excellent option, but it will be pretty hard to find in the UK, is Metaltronix.

Woogie · « **Reply #12 on:** April 22, 2007, 04:48:31 PM »

Peavey 5150

Krank Kranenstein

Laney TT

Laney VH

Peavey JSX?

Soldano

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #13 on:** April 22, 2007, 04:54:19 PM »

Mesa Boogie of some sort.

Tarzan · « **Reply #14 on:** April 22, 2007, 05:02:59 PM »

+1 to Mesa Boogie

Author Topic: Amp Choice Help (Read 12850 times)

Mavet

maliciousteve

TwilightOdyssey