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Emperoff · 04-12-2008, 07:21 PM

The title says it all...

I currently have a 5150 (biased) and I found that I need an amp with a real clean channel on it. I play mainly metal, but I'd want an amp as versatile as possible on the 800-1200 price range. I can't buy anything from the states as usual, because the different voltage and the insanely expensive shipping rates, so I have to stick with Thomann this time

So far I've been looking into this ones, but I'm open to any suggestion:

-Engl Fireball
-Engl Blackmore Signature
-Laney VH100

I tried a Powerball and found It too clinical sounding compared to a 5150 or a Recto (which I can't afford right now), but I've heard the Fireball and especially the Blackmore sound less processed. Since all of them seem tho sound ace for rythms, I want something that sounds cool for leads too. The cleans on both engls will be the same, I suppose. Dunno about the Laney's.

Any advice is welcome!

04-12-2008, 07:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Emperoff Heavier than hell! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Spain Posts: 1,420 Real Name: David Main Seven: Agile Interceptor Pro 25 Rig: BMod > Laney VH100R Thanked: 10	Recommend me a tube head under 1200 bucks The title says it all... I currently have a 5150 (biased) and I found that I need an amp with a real clean channel on it. I play mainly metal, but I'd want an amp as versatile as possible on the 800-1200 price range. I can't buy anything from the states as usual, because the different voltage and the insanely expensive shipping rates, so I have to stick with Thomann this time So far I've been looking into this ones, but I'm open to any suggestion: -Engl Fireball -Engl Blackmore Signature -Laney VH100 I tried a Powerball and found It too clinical sounding compared to a 5150 or a Recto (which I can't afford right now), but I've heard the Fireball and especially the Blackmore sound less processed. Since all of them seem tho sound ace for rythms, I want something that sounds cool for leads too. The cleans on both engls will be the same, I suppose. Dunno about the Laney's. Any advice is welcome!