Author Topic: My friend is looking for a new amp... suggestions? (Read 3734 times)

Kepu · « **on:** July 30, 2007, 10:57:05 PM »

Alright, my friend would like to buy a new amp and I'm pretty much clueless

his price range is about 600 euros
and he plays mostly high-gain Metal, but clean are also pretty important, and it wouldn't hurt if the in-between sounds would be good too
so he'd rather have a multi channel amp

I was thinking some Laney perhaps? PDT_027

Kepu · « **Reply #1 on:** July 31, 2007, 05:13:14 PM »

I don't usually like bumping but.... bump? :(

dave_mc · « **Reply #2 on:** July 31, 2007, 05:29:46 PM »

what's he most willing to sacrifice?

a randall rg50 tc might be worth a look, but the in-between sounds aren't that great in my opinion...

Something like an engl screamer or laney tt combo would be nice too, but that's more like 1000 euro...

unless a modeller?

Kepu · « **Reply #3 on:** July 31, 2007, 06:26:01 PM »

he liked that Randall but is open for more suggestions
and he'd rather have a tube (or some good SS) than a modeller

the screamer and stuff are unfortunately too expensive for him

thanks for the suggestions Dave!

indysmith · « **Reply #4 on:** July 31, 2007, 07:02:25 PM »

To be honest, there isn't a good high gain amp in this price range [that i know of]. If you want the gain you gotta cough up the cash i'm afraid. There is obviously solid state, hybrid, and modelling options, or low-powered valve options that could be boosted, but all of these are a compromise. It's worth just saving up and getting the ENGL powerball you know you really want...

Kepu · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2007, 07:21:36 PM »

it's for my friend, I already got my high-gain needs fulfilled with a Framus Cobra :lol:

but he really got a cr@ppy started ibanez amp and guitar so he desperately needs a new amplifier, so compromise is better than nothing

indysmith · « **Reply #6 on:** July 31, 2007, 08:57:10 PM »

i was talking to your friend :P

Kepu · « **Reply #7 on:** July 31, 2007, 09:01:31 PM »

oh alright, but still... :P
he just needs something better than a practice amp

indysmith · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2007, 09:52:19 PM »

then I'd say the Vox Valvetronix range was the way to go...

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #9 on:** August 01, 2007, 12:12:42 AM »

Peavey Valve King?

Very good high gain I thought - I tried out the 2x12 and my god - That thing is _LOUD_.

Blueminerva · « **Reply #10 on:** August 01, 2007, 02:39:02 AM »

Tell him to save up for a laney GH50L and a Blackstar DistX pedal. I play in a tech metal band and that combination + drop-A tuned Ibanez + Bareknuckle Nailbomb = PAAAAAAAIIIIN.

But in a good way. :twisted:

Johnny Mac · « **Reply #11 on:** August 01, 2007, 07:23:21 PM »

If he has 600 then hold out for another 600 and get a something proper!

JJretroTONEGOD · « **Reply #12 on:** August 02, 2007, 12:07:04 AM »

High Gain amps cost high money! Mesa boogie Dual or Triple Rectifier, Peavey 5150, Diezel, Randall the list goes on.

indysmith · « **Reply #13 on:** August 02, 2007, 12:24:29 AM »

^ yeah, i never really got why you have to pay so much more for high gain. IMO once you get past a point, commonly referred to as "mid-gain", all tone goes to shite anyways!

JDC · « **Reply #14 on:** August 02, 2007, 01:53:22 PM »

Quote from: noodleplugerine

Peavey Valve King?

Very good high gain I thought - I tried out the 2x12 and my god - That thing is _LOUD_.

I tried the 1x12 a few weeks ago, good for the price I thought, the tone wasn't super clear but it was decent (I don't have magic golden ears though)

I wanna know what a valveking would sound like with vintage 30s