Decent Distortion Sound?

JoryGriffin · 09-24-2006, 11:34 AM

Im in the process of upgrading from my Spider II, Probably going fo the Peavey Valveking, but what sort of distortion pedal do you think would complement it well to replace the built in spider effects.. Basically has to have a tight low end, wanting a Train of Thought style sound if that helps... Without having to spend big £££ on Mesas

Any Ideas?

Drew · 09-24-2006, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoryGriffin

Im in the process of upgrading from my Spider II, Probably going fo the Peavey Valveking, but what sort of distortion pedal do you think would complement it well to replace the built in spider effects.. Basically has to have a tight low end, wanting a Train of Thought style sound if that helps... Without having to spend big £££ on Mesas

Any Ideas?

Forget the Valveking (a bit more of a vintage voicing IIRC) and go for a XXX. If you want Mesa-like grind, it's as close as you're likely to get.

JoryGriffin · 09-24-2006, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew

Forget the Valveking (a bit more of a vintage voicing IIRC) and go for a XXX. If you want Mesa-like grind, it's as close as you're likely to get.

What are the details of em? How much?

Cheers

*Just been looking it up but its like 3 times the price... that will be at least next year well i saw it for £899 as a 212 combo. Anything else which is decent for metal? Valve or otherwise?

Thanks anyway

Dylan7620 · 09-24-2006, 04:01 PM

try looking for a peavey ultra plus maybe? about the same price as a vavleking (or less). if you find one of these used you'll forget about distortion pedals.

InTheRavensName · 09-24-2006, 05:53 PM

Valveking=shite workmanship

I had 2 fall apart on me within a month of purchase...including a power transformer simply falling off :/

no shit

Metal Ken · 09-24-2006, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoryGriffin

What are the details of em? How much?

Cheers

*Just been looking it up but its like 3 times the price... that will be at least next year well i saw it for £899 as a 212 combo. Anything else which is decent for metal? Valve or otherwise?

Thanks anyway

might i suggest a 5150 combo? you can get them used for 500-800$. They're pretty awesome for metal

Drew · 09-25-2006, 10:22 AM

Ok, I didn't know how XXX's priced relative to the ValveKing. In that case, the (now discontinued) Ultra Plus or a used 5150 combo are great options. In particular, I've heard of Ultra Plus heads going for $300 or less, and it's essentially the amp the XXX was based upon.

LordOVchaoS · 09-25-2006, 10:29 AM

He's in europe, aren't Peaveys high dollar over there?

metalfiend666 · 09-25-2006, 11:34 AM

Is it just a good distortion you're after or do you want a clean channel too? Budget?

JoryGriffin · 09-25-2006, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by metalfiend666

Is it just a good distortion you're after or do you want a clean channel too? Budget?

Clean is not so important, obviously it still needs to be useable but nothing special, Budget is about £400. Doesnt have to be too loud, my Spider II is 75watts and thats more than enough, Hope that helps thanks.

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