5150/6505 vs II/+ tightness

iff · 11-02-2009, 03:36 PM

I've never been able to try the two out side by side, but I see everywhere that the II/+ version is tighter than the regular 5150/6505. But just how much tighter is it?

CYBERSYN · 11-02-2009, 05:20 PM

idk about tighter...

the II/+ is smoother and not as aggressive.

noob_pwn · 11-02-2009, 05:23 PM

the II/+ has less low end girth so it may cause added tightness but the difference is minimal. I much prefer the MkI, has a much growlier lower midrange and is generally more aggressive sounding.

kmanick · 11-03-2009, 10:56 AM

I much prefer the II to the original it's a better lead amp than the original.
I find it more versatile than the original.

noob_pwn · 11-03-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmanick

I much prefer the II to the original it's a better lead amp than the original.
I find it more versatile than the original.

this is totally true that the II has a better lead tone & greater versatility.
I think each model has it's strengths

kmanick · 11-03-2009, 09:05 PM

I do think that the original version is a "nastier" sounding amp and it's "thicker" sounding than the II(+).
If I was more of a rhythm player I would stick with the original

iff · 11-04-2009, 03:48 PM

So original for rhythm and II/+ for leads.

But what about for tech stuff?

Vigil87420 · 11-05-2009, 09:34 AM

I'd say the 6505+ for tech stuff. That's what I use. You'll want lower gain for tech stuff anyway (I'm somewhere between 4 and 4.5)

Although I haven't played out of a regular 6505, I've been advised by many people to go with the 6505+ for tech stuff.

christpuncher66 · 11-06-2009, 01:02 AM

i own one, and i wouldnt recommend the 5150 for tech stuff.

Harry · 11-06-2009, 01:33 AM

5150s/6505s have been used for countless amounts of tech bands with great tonal success

CYBERSYN · 11-06-2009, 03:12 AM

It was established in another thread, By you Harry

, that "tech" stuff is better with lower gain and a damn good right hand.

5150/6505 are fine for tech as are the II/+'s.

Sorry, PICKING HAND for all the lefties in the house.

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11-02-2009, 03:36 PM	#1
iff ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kingston <--> Ottawa Posts: 311 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	5150/6505 vs II/+ tightness I've never been able to try the two out side by side, but I see everywhere that the II/+ version is tighter than the regular 5150/6505. But just how much tighter is it?

11-02-2009, 05:20 PM	#2
CYBERSYN CYBERnetic SYNergy Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sunny Coast, Australia Posts: 5,352 Thanked: 33 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	idk about tighter... the II/+ is smoother and not as aggressive. Make a rule where, who ever messes up gets punched in the face. That is how I run my solo project. - Floppystrings Search this site by going to Google and adding site:sevenstring.org after your search word!

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noob_pwn SS.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sydney, AUS Posts: 1,413 Thanked: 35 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	the II/+ has less low end girth so it may cause added tightness but the difference is minimal. I much prefer the MkI, has a much growlier lower midrange and is generally more aggressive sounding. NORTHLANE

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kmanick SS Contributor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BOSTON Posts: 6,504 Thanked: 86 Feedback Score: 14 reviews	I much prefer the II to the original it's a better lead amp than the original. I find it more versatile than the original. Axe Fx II in da house

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kmanick SS Contributor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BOSTON Posts: 6,504 Thanked: 86 Feedback Score: 14 reviews	I do think that the original version is a "nastier" sounding amp and it's "thicker" sounding than the II(+). If I was more of a rhythm player I would stick with the original Axe Fx II in da house

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iff ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kingston <--> Ottawa Posts: 311 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	So original for rhythm and II/+ for leads. But what about for tech stuff?

11-05-2009, 09:34 AM	#8
Vigil87420 ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 177 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd say the 6505+ for tech stuff. That's what I use. You'll want lower gain for tech stuff anyway (I'm somewhere between 4 and 4.5) Although I haven't played out of a regular 6505, I've been advised by many people to go with the 6505+ for tech stuff.

11-06-2009, 01:02 AM	#9
christpuncher66 Christpuncher66(6) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 183 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i own one, and i wouldnt recommend the 5150 for tech stuff.

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11-06-2009, 03:12 AM	#11
CYBERSYN CYBERnetic SYNergy Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sunny Coast, Australia Posts: 5,352 Thanked: 33 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	It was established in another thread, By you Harry , that "tech" stuff is better with lower gain and a damn good right hand. 5150/6505 are fine for tech as are the II/+'s. Sorry, PICKING HAND for all the lefties in the house. Make a rule where, who ever messes up gets punched in the face. That is how I run my solo project. - Floppystrings Search this site by going to Google and adding site:sevenstring.org after your search word!

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