Splawn Nitro or Mesa/Boogie Roadster?

TheChuggernaut · 05-06-2011, 04:31 PM

im eventually looking into probably going into debt by taking out another student loan and getting a second head, i already own a Peavey 5150II and i love this damn thing even after playing Engl's, VHT's, etc.

I played a Roadster the other day and it sounds great (it especially screams when boosted), it has a lot of balls and cuts decently, i like the overall sound of it.

ive never played a Nitro but i keep hearing its a 5150 on steroids and my favorite band is apparently using it (Killswitch Engage), i think they used it on tour the year they were on the Mayhem fest, which if they did it sounded godly live...

what do you guys think of either amp? I play in Unearth/Killswitch Engage/Suffocation/The Black Dahlia Murder kinda band and im looking for the best kind of amp that will just crush people's lungs when i play live...yeah thats unnecessary but true

asmegin_slayer · 05-06-2011, 04:40 PM

Do you require a amp to have more than one sound?

A more specific question is, do you use more than 2 channels for the music that you play?

If you don't, stick with the 5150. Don't go in debt for a impulse buy. Save your pennies and gain more gear real estate.

Larrikin666 · 05-06-2011, 04:48 PM

I'd say the Splawn is more of a hod rodded Marshall JCM800 than a 5150. I prefer the Roadster for the options and versatility.

malufet · 05-06-2011, 05:00 PM

My Roadster at 50 watts is louder than most 100 watt amps. My roadster destroys my buddy's marshall. Plus mesa boogie is only an hour drive from my place! You can actually go there and have your amp serviced.

TRENCHLORD · 05-06-2011, 05:04 PM

Mesa's are the Sherman tanks of the amp world.

xtacles · 05-06-2011, 05:08 PM

I agree with not going into debt for another head impulsively, but between the two- I'd go with the Mesa/Boogie as well. More versatile (as mentioned) and brings more to the table.

7 Dying Trees · 05-06-2011, 06:38 PM

I got a roadking II a few months ago, seriously, it makes my modded 5150 sound very much like a one trick pony, it covers everything, is ridiculously tweakable, has a tight bottom end, does rectifier better than a rectifier, in short, insanely good amp. The roadster I believe is pretty much the same but without the power amp and cab switching, in any case, if it's anything like it's moe tricked out brother I'd say go for it. Mesas do have a particular sound though, but if you love it, then great

If you are going to throw down a substantial amount, then go for an amp that will last and can cover a lot of ground

sevenstringgod · 05-06-2011, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheChuggernaut

im eventually looking into probably going into debt by taking out another student loan and getting a second head, i already own a Peavey 5150II and i love this damn thing even after playing Engl's, VHT's, etc.

I played a Roadster the other day and it sounds great (it especially screams when boosted), it has a lot of balls and cuts decently, i like the overall sound of it.

ive never played a Nitro but i keep hearing its a 5150 on steroids and my favorite band is apparently using it (Killswitch Engage), i think they used it on tour the year they were on the Mayhem fest, which if they did it sounded godly live...

what do you guys think of either amp? I play in Unearth/Killswitch Engage/Suffocation/The Black Dahlia Murder kinda band and im looking for the best kind of amp that will just crush people's lungs when i play live...yeah thats unnecessary but true

Dude go with the Nitro, seriously. Most amps just sound flubby compared to the Nitro. I use mine with a rectifier 2x12 and a maxon gt-od and It blows me away everytime. You'll nail all of those tones easily with the nitro. I made a NAD thread, you might wanna check it out. And your right with KSE using the Nitro on tour. They use rectifier cabs as well.

TheChuggernaut · 05-06-2011, 07:39 PM

its not an impluse buy, ive been pondering this for months now but my only gripe is that ive never played a nitro but ive played the Roadster :sad:

i'm happy with my 5150II, it sounds monstrous even without an EQ pedal. but since im looking to play tons of shows and probably do a small tour in the near future i want to have a backup head or just another head to get a tone boner from.

malufet · 05-07-2011, 12:00 AM

Get the roadster, The 50 watt feature is great for small shows. 4 channels too, and aren't they the same price?

Channel 2 on the roadster has this brit switch marshallesque tone. lol

evilsaint · 05-07-2011, 12:12 AM

New Recto (Reborn) is good.

oniduder · 05-07-2011, 03:06 AM

roadster, cause the splawn isn't very good,

or it was the year i had, the resonance didn't do anything, it was lame, someone told me it was the year that that nitro was made that the company decided to lower the responsiveness of the resonance, which sucks in my opinion, 2010 or something idk

but the roadster has many options, (a drrr) so get it

if not the roadster spend a little more and get a DAR 100h, and it will really kick

bye now!

budda · 05-08-2011, 05:58 PM

If you need to take out a LOAN to buy GEAR, don't buy it.

I dunno what I'd choose. I'd want to sit down with both of them.

Curt · 05-08-2011, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budda

If you need to take out a LOAN to buy GEAR, don't buy it.

This.

Taking out a loan to buy gear isn't a good idea, I'd save loans for something that is truly important. Gear will come and go, but bad credit is a bitch to fix... trust me..

TheChuggernaut · 05-11-2011, 11:26 AM

its a student loan so i have a long time till i need to pay it back. i may not need to do it since my financial aid money i get is usually a good chunk of cash anyway.

im leaning toward the Roadster though...

Animus · 05-12-2011, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budda

If you need to take out a LOAN to buy GEAR, don't buy it.

I dunno what I'd choose. I'd want to sit down with both of them.

Especially student loans. Good to know my tax dollars subsidies is put to good use though. lol

TheChuggernaut · 05-12-2011, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Animus

Especially student loans. Good to know my tax dollars subsidies is put to good use though. lol

sevenstringgod · 05-16-2011, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malufet

Get the roadster, The 50 watt feature is great for small shows. 4 channels too, and aren't they the same price?

Channel 2 on the roadster has this brit switch marshallesque tone. lol

The newer splawn models have 50 watt mode as well.

budda · 05-16-2011, 07:39 AM

Google "the student loan scheme" before you get that money

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05-06-2011, 04:31 PM	#1
TheChuggernaut The Chugmeister Join Date: May 2011 Location: 305 Miami Posts: 48 Thanked: 3 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Splawn Nitro or Mesa/Boogie Roadster? im eventually looking into probably going into debt by taking out another student loan and getting a second head, i already own a Peavey 5150II and i love this damn thing even after playing Engl's, VHT's, etc. I played a Roadster the other day and it sounds great (it especially screams when boosted), it has a lot of balls and cuts decently, i like the overall sound of it. ive never played a Nitro but i keep hearing its a 5150 on steroids and my favorite band is apparently using it (Killswitch Engage), i think they used it on tour the year they were on the Mayhem fest, which if they did it sounded godly live... what do you guys think of either amp? I play in Unearth/Killswitch Engage/Suffocation/The Black Dahlia Murder kinda band and im looking for the best kind of amp that will just crush people's lungs when i play live...yeah thats unnecessary but true *"Si vis pacem, para bellum- if you want peace, prepare for war." -The Punisher* My Band http://www.facebook.com/echoesofanightmare Me Facebook

05-06-2011, 04:40 PM	#2
asmegin_slayer cali-cornia bluffer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,194 Thanked: 146 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Do you require a amp to have more than one sound? A more specific question is, do you use more than 2 channels for the music that you play? If you don't, stick with the 5150. Don't go in debt for a impulse buy. Save your pennies and gain more gear real estate. beneharris likes this. My Band www.myspace.com/colorofaum www.facebook.com/colorofaum

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Larrikin666 Deadite Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,340 Thanked: 44 Feedback Score: 23 reviews	I'd say the Splawn is more of a hod rodded Marshall JCM800 than a 5150. I prefer the Roadster for the options and versatility. Victims of Contagion Our Facebook page Kemper(s) all up in this piece

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TRENCHLORD 4ARMEDschoolSECURITY Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: corncountry IL Posts: 3,661 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mesa's are the Sherman tanks of the amp world. MesaENGR412 likes this.

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malufet ss.org Irregular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California Posts: 352 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	My Roadster at 50 watts is louder than most 100 watt amps. My roadster destroys my buddy's marshall. Plus mesa boogie is only an hour drive from my place! You can actually go there and have your amp serviced.

05-06-2011, 05:08 PM	#6
xtacles boosh Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 165 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I agree with not going into debt for another head impulsively, but between the two- I'd go with the Mesa/Boogie as well. More versatile (as mentioned) and brings more to the table.

05-06-2011, 06:38 PM	#7
7 Dying Trees Sarcy English Twat Join Date: May 2004 Location: 7th Ethereal Plane of interstellar hell, Innit Bruv, Safe, London, UK Posts: 8,869 Thanked: 139 Feedback Score: 41 reviews	I got a roadking II a few months ago, seriously, it makes my modded 5150 sound very much like a one trick pony, it covers everything, is ridiculously tweakable, has a tight bottom end, does rectifier better than a rectifier, in short, insanely good amp. The roadster I believe is pretty much the same but without the power amp and cab switching, in any case, if it's anything like it's moe tricked out brother I'd say go for it. Mesas do have a particular sound though, but if you love it, then great If you are going to throw down a substantial amount, then go for an amp that will last and can cover a lot of ground The Chaos has come: www.chaosanct.com

05-06-2011, 07:39 PM	#9
TheChuggernaut The Chugmeister Join Date: May 2011 Location: 305 Miami Posts: 48 Thanked: 3 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	its not an impluse buy, ive been pondering this for months now but my only gripe is that ive never played a nitro but ive played the Roadster :sad: i'm happy with my 5150II, it sounds monstrous even without an EQ pedal. but since im looking to play tons of shows and probably do a small tour in the near future i want to have a backup head or just another head to get a tone boner from. *"Si vis pacem, para bellum- if you want peace, prepare for war." -The Punisher* My Band http://www.facebook.com/echoesofanightmare Me Facebook

05-07-2011, 12:00 AM	#10
malufet ss.org Irregular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California Posts: 352 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Get the roadster, The 50 watt feature is great for small shows. 4 channels too, and aren't they the same price? Channel 2 on the roadster has this brit switch marshallesque tone. lol

05-07-2011, 12:12 AM	#11
evilsaint SS.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Earth Posts: 345 Thanked: 15 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	New Recto (Reborn) is good. My Blog : http://powerdragon-powerdragon.blogspot.com/ That's all about guitars and amps.

05-07-2011, 03:06 AM	#12
oniduder HONKEY DONKEY Join Date: May 2010 Location: the metro, sc Posts: 862 Thanked: 28 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	roadster, cause the splawn isn't very good, or it was the year i had, the resonance didn't do anything, it was lame, someone told me it was the year that that nitro was made that the company decided to lower the responsiveness of the resonance, which sucks in my opinion, 2010 or something idk but the roadster has many options, (a drrr) so get it if not the roadster spend a little more and get a DAR 100h, and it will really kick bye now!

05-08-2011, 05:58 PM	#13
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London ONT Posts: 18,906 Thanked: 174 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	If you need to take out a LOAN to buy GEAR, don't buy it. I dunno what I'd choose. I'd want to sit down with both of them. Curt and beneharris like this. _______________________ J S Moore pickups: www.tonefordays.com Rock on!

05-11-2011, 11:26 AM	#15
TheChuggernaut The Chugmeister Join Date: May 2011 Location: 305 Miami Posts: 48 Thanked: 3 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	its a student loan so i have a long time till i need to pay it back. i may not need to do it since my financial aid money i get is usually a good chunk of cash anyway. im leaning toward the Roadster though... *"Si vis pacem, para bellum- if you want peace, prepare for war." -The Punisher* My Band http://www.facebook.com/echoesofanightmare Me Facebook

05-16-2011, 07:39 AM	#19
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London ONT Posts: 18,906 Thanked: 174 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Google "the student loan scheme" before you get that money _______________________ J S Moore pickups: www.tonefordays.com Rock on!

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