Amps that compliment a peavey 6505

metal_sam14 · 11-15-2009, 12:37 AM

so i am a stereo freak, being the only guitarist in my band i like to create huge sounds, usualy by running two amps with a very small delay from my DD7 (20ms ish). ive done this with two SS amps and yes it sounds big but now im looking for something Tube to run in stereo with my 6505. i want the amp to be different sounding to my 6505 so that they really blend well.
any help would be great!
cheers

oh i forgot to mention, i want to keep it fairly cheap so no 100W monster heads, 50 watts is fine with me.

iff · 11-15-2009, 01:01 AM

Recto

metal_sam14 · 11-15-2009, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by nomop

Recto

which recto in particular? any? because there are many diffeent options in the recto series

Shaman · 11-15-2009, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by metal_sam14

which recto in particular? any? because there are many diffeent options in the recto series

Dual, Triple, Roadster, Roadking. Those are the ones.

The Single Recto doesen't really have that massive Recto tone. It sounds thinner, more dry and harsh.

A Rectifier and a 5150 are an amazing pair!

But the Dual is a 100w head, the Triple 150w. You can however change the wattage on the Roadster and Roadking, but they cost more.

metal_sam14 · 11-15-2009, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaman

Dual, Triple, Roadster, Roadking. Those are the ones.

The Single Recto doesen't really have that massive Recto tone. It sounds thinner, more dry and harsh.

A Rectifier and a 5150 are an amazing pair!

But the Dual is a 100w head, the Triple 150w. You can however change the wattage on the Roadster and Roadking, but they cost more.

fair enough, thanx very much.
any other amps that will pair nicely with my 6505?

Harry · 11-15-2009, 06:49 AM

Your rig thing says you have the 6505 combo.
Why not just upgrade to a used 5150 head and get a 4x12 cab instead of getting another whole amp rig? Mesa Boogie is just insanely expensive in Aus anyway. A Dual Recto+ Recto cab would set you back at least 6.5 grand, if not about 7 grand.
I guess if you've got money to burn though (you haven't mentioned your budget at all yet though), you'd have no real problem buying a second amp though.

metal_sam14 · 11-15-2009, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Harry

Your rig thing says you have the 6505 combo.
Why not just upgrade to a used 5150 head and get a 4x12 cab instead of getting another whole amp rig? Mesa Boogie is just insanely expensive in Aus anyway. A Dual Recto+ Recto cab would set you back at least 6.5 grand, if not about 7 grand.
I guess if you've got money to burn though (you haven't mentioned your budget at all yet though), you'd have no real problem buying a second amp though.

6505 combo is right
my plan is to have stereo sound through two speaker cabs (one being the 6505 combo). so i thought i would buy another head and a 2x12 cab. this way i can have awesome stereo delays and mods, and the huge sound required for my metal band.
the combo, my rack and the head would all be together on one side of the stage or room. and the 2x12 cab would be on the other side of the stage or something like that.
get my drift?

155 · 11-15-2009, 09:52 AM

yeah the rectos and 6505 mix really well especially if the recto is sporting el34's, marshalls too

budda · 11-15-2009, 11:22 AM

The other guitarist in my band has a single rec, it holds up just fine opposite my roadster - and that's his ibby prestige vs my agile LP as well. He does need a boost though

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Look for a marshall combo of some sort - marshall roar, peavey growl.

Scar Symmetry · 11-15-2009, 11:39 AM

+1 for Recto

Bones43x · 11-15-2009, 11:50 AM

+1 for Marshall

You want something that sounds quite a bit different. IMO the Recto is going to sound almost too similar to the 6505...not identical, but they're both more 'modern' sounding.

I'm trying to sell my Mesa DR because I've ordered a Splawn Quick Rod, which is more Marshall sounding. That's going to be my main amp, but I bought a 6505+ to double track in my home studio.

metal_sam14 · 11-15-2009, 08:22 PM

awesome guys, really thanks alot for the help, i have one more question. what kinds of marshalls should i be looking at? jcm 900? jvm?

NiCkMiLnE · 11-15-2009, 08:33 PM

if anything, the jcm 800. the 900 is a bit thinner imo.

for a 5150 styled amp though, id definately use something liek a recto and use the sheer kick in the face those can give if dialled right.

christpuncher66 · 11-15-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bones43x

+1 for Marshall

You want something that sounds quite a bit different. IMO the Recto is going to sound almost too similar to the 6505...not identical, but they're both more 'modern' sounding.

I'm trying to sell my Mesa DR because I've ordered a Splawn Quick Rod, which is more Marshall sounding. That's going to be my main amp, but I bought a 6505+ to double track in my home studio.

i dunno about that one, i own a 5150 and it doesnt sound all that modern to me. its more raw and aggressive. not as compressed sounding.

if you want something to compliment your 6505 combo, i think a marshall dsl or tsl combo would do the trick. they can get really good high gain sounds without a boost. and the stock g12t75 speakers are nice and bassy and pair nice with the trebly sheffields in the 6505.

metal_sam14 · 11-15-2009, 11:48 PM

thanx man, one more idea i had, what about a randall modular head or preamp/poweramp. that way i could blend the 6505 with a number of different sounding 'amps'
but that could get expensive

pink freud · 11-15-2009, 11:56 PM

The 5150 excels in the upper mid-range frequencies, so any amp that has a big presence in low mid-range frequencies should be fine.

Used Mesa Boogie rectos are something to look at (try to find a two-channel dual if you can).

If you can find one, a Bogner Uberschall is something to try.

Maybe even a VHT Sig_X, so you have an incredible clean sound as well.

If all of those are too expensive, look at a used Carvin Legacy. This amp has tons of tone, is darker, and a godly clean channel.

metal_sam14 · 11-16-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by pink freud

The 5150 excels in the upper mid-range frequencies, so any amp that has a big presence in low mid-range frequencies should be fine.

Used Mesa Boogie rectos are something to look at (try to find a two-channel dual if you can).

If you can find one, a Bogner Uberschall is something to try.

Maybe even a VHT Sig_X, so you have an incredible clean sound as well.

If all of those are too expensive, look at a used Carvin Legacy. This amp has tons of tone, is darker, and a godly clean channel.

wow cheers mate thats an awesome help

CYBERSYN · 11-16-2009, 12:42 AM

I have a 6505+ and a Dual Rectifier. They sound awesome together.

Of course, you need to remember not to dial in the same 2 tones. Hell, you could even get another 6505 combo and dial it in differently.

I agree that a marshall is a good idea but a Recto is the better idea. Even maybe a Mark IV combo.

metal_sam14 · 11-16-2009, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by CYBERSYN

I have a 6505+ and a Dual Rectifier. They sound awesome together.

Of course, you need to remember not to dial in the same 2 tones. Hell, you could even get another 6505 combo and dial it in differently.

I agree that a marshall is a good idea but a Recto is the better idea. Even maybe a Mark IV combo.

yeah im basicaly looking for an amp to 'fill in the blanks' tone wise with the 6505

noob_pwn · 11-16-2009, 04:59 AM

framus dragon/cobra is a great mixer with the 5150 too. used to have that combo in my last band and our sound was huge.

metal_sam14 · 11-16-2009, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by noob_pwn

framus dragon/cobra is a great mixer with the 5150 too. used to have that combo in my last band and our sound was huge.

as much as i would LOVE to have that setup, the $$$ is a bit tight at the moment haha

CYBERSYN · 11-16-2009, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by metal_sam14

as much as i would LOVE to have that setup, the $$$ is a bit tight at the moment haha

What kinda budget we talkin?

metal_sam14 · 11-16-2009, 05:33 AM

2 grand max, thats australian too.
used is defidently the go with this one.

CYBERSYN · 11-16-2009, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by metal_sam14

2 grand max, thats australian too.
used is defidently the go with this one.

Recto may be just in your reach. I got mine for 2 and a half.

Randall MTS maybe something to look into. You can than deceide which module you want. Might come in around $2200

Other than those two, used Marshall or Maybe a Blackstar HT-5.

metal_sam14 · 11-16-2009, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CYBERSYN

Recto may be just in your reach. I got mine for 2 and a half.

Randall MTS maybe something to look into. You can than deceide which module you want. Might come in around $2200

Other than those two, used Marshall or Maybe a Blackstar HT-5.

cheers for that but the blackstar isnt going to be too practical on stage haha

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11-15-2009, 12:37 AM	#1
metal_sam14 Tard Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Launceston, Tasmania Posts: 3,107 Thanked: 48 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Amps that compliment a peavey 6505 so i am a stereo freak, being the only guitarist in my band i like to create huge sounds, usualy by running two amps with a very small delay from my DD7 (20ms ish). ive done this with two SS amps and yes it sounds big but now im looking for something Tube to run in stereo with my 6505. i want the amp to be different sounding to my 6505 so that they really blend well. any help would be great! cheers oh i forgot to mention, i want to keep it fairly cheap so no 100W monster heads, 50 watts is fine with me.

11-15-2009, 11:22 AM	#9
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London ONT Posts: 18,912 Thanked: 174 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	The other guitarist in my band has a single rec, it holds up just fine opposite my roadster - and that's his ibby prestige vs my agile LP as well. He does need a boost though . Look for a marshall combo of some sort - marshall roar, peavey growl. _______________________ J S Moore pickups: www.tonefordays.com Rock on!

11-15-2009, 11:39 AM	#10
Scar Symmetry Ex Whiny Bitch Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 15,670 Thanked: 377 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	+1 for Recto What happened to Jeff? Funny how he dropped off the radar now that the entire Western world disagrees with his right wing bullshit.

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NiCkMiLnE 7>6 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,044 Thanked: 13 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if anything, the jcm 800. the 900 is a bit thinner imo. for a 5150 styled amp though, id definately use something liek a recto and use the sheer kick in the face those can give if dialled right. laney aor series II mesa boogie nomad ^in stereo^ el34+ 6l6 = <3

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11-15-2009, 01:01 AM	#2
iff ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kingston <--> Ottawa Posts: 311 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Recto

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Harry Doom man of Doom. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greater Melbourne metropolitan area, Australia Posts: 8,247 Thanked: 59 $Harry is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Harry is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Harry is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Harry is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Harry is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Harry is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Harry is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Your rig thing says you have the 6505 combo. Why not just upgrade to a used 5150 head and get a 4x12 cab instead of getting another whole amp rig? Mesa Boogie is just insanely expensive in Aus anyway. A Dual Recto+ Recto cab would set you back at least 6.5 grand, if not about 7 grand. I guess if you've got money to burn though (you haven't mentioned your budget at all yet though), you'd have no real problem buying a second amp though.

11-15-2009, 09:52 AM	#8
155 SS.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ct Posts: 543 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah the rectos and 6505 mix really well especially if the recto is sporting el34's, marshalls too

11-15-2009, 11:50 AM	#11
Bones43x Head Banger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 309 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	+1 for Marshall You want something that sounds quite a bit different. IMO the Recto is going to sound almost too similar to the 6505...not identical, but they're both more 'modern' sounding. I'm trying to sell my Mesa DR because I've ordered a Splawn Quick Rod, which is more Marshall sounding. That's going to be my main amp, but I bought a 6505+ to double track in my home studio.

11-15-2009, 08:22 PM	#12
metal_sam14 Tard Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Launceston, Tasmania Posts: 3,107 Thanked: 48 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	awesome guys, really thanks alot for the help, i have one more question. what kinds of marshalls should i be looking at? jcm 900? jvm?

11-15-2009, 11:48 PM	#15
metal_sam14 Tard Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Launceston, Tasmania Posts: 3,107 Thanked: 48 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	thanx man, one more idea i had, what about a randall modular head or preamp/poweramp. that way i could blend the 6505 with a number of different sounding 'amps' but that could get expensive

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pink freud SS.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,469 Thanked: 53 $pink freud is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $pink freud is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $pink freud is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $pink freud is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $pink freud is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $pink freud is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $pink freud is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The 5150 excels in the upper mid-range frequencies, so any amp that has a big presence in low mid-range frequencies should be fine. Used Mesa Boogie rectos are something to look at (try to find a two-channel dual if you can). If you can find one, a Bogner Uberschall is something to try. Maybe even a VHT Sig_X, so you have an incredible clean sound as well. If all of those are too expensive, look at a used Carvin Legacy. This amp has tons of tone, is darker, and a godly clean channel.

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CYBERSYN CYBERnetic SYNergy Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sunny Coast, Australia Posts: 5,495 Thanked: 33 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I have a 6505+ and a Dual Rectifier. They sound awesome together. Of course, you need to remember not to dial in the same 2 tones. Hell, you could even get another 6505 combo and dial it in differently. I agree that a marshall is a good idea but a Recto is the better idea. Even maybe a Mark IV combo. 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: 1,417 Thanked: 35 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	framus dragon/cobra is a great mixer with the 5150 too. used to have that combo in my last band and our sound was huge. NORTHLANE

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metal_sam14 Tard Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Launceston, Tasmania Posts: 3,107 Thanked: 48 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	2 grand max, thats australian too. used is defidently the go with this one.

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