Giving up on the amp crusade?

Edroz · 11-12-2007, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zimbloth

That's not true at all dude. With any high end tube amp you can find good deals. I've seen Mesa Triple Recs go for $900. You just have to wait for a good deal. It's just VHTs and other boutique amps are hard to find locally, so paying a ton of money is a big risk going blind.

huh? what's not true at all? i was agreeing with you that most used ULs are good deals for buyers, not sellers. poor resale value for the seller... i was using carvins guitars for a comparison... maybe you thought i was talking about carvin amps?

The Dark Wolf · 11-12-2007, 11:20 PM

To reiterate - KISS.

Drew · 11-13-2007, 01:20 AM

What Bob said.

You guys going through amps faster than I go through strings (literally - hi, Highgain510

) confuse me a bit. I mean, an amp is such a fundamental part of your tone... I'd think if you're dropping serious cash on an amp, then you want to make sure the tone's RIGHT. Going from a Mesa to a VHT to a Diezel to an Engl to a Bogner and back to an Engl in the space of two months... I mean, these amps don't sound at all like each other. Since so much of your tone is dictated by your amp, I guess I don't see how you could really get "your" sound out of all of them...

Find what works for you, and stick with it.

Toshiro · 11-13-2007, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew

What Bob said.

You guys going through amps faster than I go through strings (literally - hi, Highgain510

) confuse me a bit. I mean, an amp is such a fundamental part of your tone... I'd think if you're dropping serious cash on an amp, then you want to make sure the tone's RIGHT. Going from a Mesa to a VHT to a Diezel to an Engl to a Bogner and back to an Engl in the space of two months... I mean, these amps don't sound at all like each other. Since so much of your tone is dictated by your amp, I guess I don't see how you could really get "your" sound out of all of them...

Find what works for you, and stick with it.

+1 I could see getting stuff as a 2nd amp for a different flavor, or a backup, but unless you haven't found 'the amp' you're just chasing your tail buying amp after amp. I mean, I wouldn't mind a 5150, but I'm not selling my damn Laney for one, ever.

Metal Ken · 11-13-2007, 01:45 AM

Totally. You can have an amp, and just be messing around with settings and stumble on to badass sounds you didnt even think the thing had. you just gotta get to know them. spend some time with them.

Karl Hungus · 11-13-2007, 02:52 AM

GAS can really get the better of you, I know.

I think one of the absolute best things you can do to ward it off, is just pick up the guitar, and play. It's very easy for that GAS to build up when you're reading stuff on a message board, with picstories, and new gear every 20 minutes.

Metal Ken · 11-13-2007, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karl Hungus

GAS can really get the better of you, I know.

I think one of the absolute best things you can do to ward it off, is just pick up the guitar, and play. It's very easy for that GAS to build up when you're reading stuff on a message board, with picstories, and new gear every 20 minutes.

True that. And tweak. Get to know the thing. it might surprise you.

loktide · 11-13-2007, 04:07 AM

get a Fireball as a backup. It's simple and fair-priced

dpm · 11-13-2007, 05:05 AM

get a Laney GH50L, bias it hot, and have the bright cap removed

angryman · 11-13-2007, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew

What Bob said.

You guys going through amps faster than I go through strings (literally - hi, Highgain510

) confuse me a bit. I mean, an amp is such a fundamental part of your tone... I'd think if you're dropping serious cash on an amp, then you want to make sure the tone's RIGHT. Going from a Mesa to a VHT to a Diezel to an Engl to a Bogner and back to an Engl in the space of two months... I mean, these amps don't sound at all like each other. Since so much of your tone is dictated by your amp, I guess I don't see how you could really get "your" sound out of all of them...

Find what works for you, and stick with it.

I totally agree 100%, I had serious gas for something new for ages & tried loads of different Amps, the Engl Powerball really got me hyper but when I played it back to back with my trusty old 5150 it just pailed in comparison for what I needed it for.
I guess it's better to stick with what you know works for you but it sure is easy to give in to Gas temptation.

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11-12-2007, 11:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
The Dark Wolf Shomer Fucking Shabbos! • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio. USA Posts: 16,517 Real Name: Bowlin' Bob Main Seven: 2001 Ibanez RG2027XVV Rig: GNX/Magicstomp Thanked: 87	To reiterate - KISS. http://www.wolf.org

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Drew Fear the Polo! • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 29,574 Real Name: Call me Ahab... Main Seven: 1991 Ibanez UV7PWH Main ERG: Sherman 5-string bass Rig: Mesa Recto-verb 50 Thanked: 144	What Bob said. You guys going through amps faster than I go through strings (literally - hi, Highgain510 ) confuse me a bit. I mean, an amp is such a fundamental part of your tone... I'd think if you're dropping serious cash on an amp, then you want to make sure the tone's RIGHT. Going from a Mesa to a VHT to a Diezel to an Engl to a Bogner and back to an Engl in the space of two months... I mean, these amps don't sound at all like each other. Since so much of your tone is dictated by your amp, I guess I don't see how you could really get "your" sound out of all of them... Find what works for you, and stick with it. "...and everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon."

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Karl Hungus Rawr. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,884 Main Seven: EBMM JP7, Stealth 7 Rig: ENGL Invader 100 !!! Thanked: 173	GAS can really get the better of you, I know. I think one of the absolute best things you can do to ward it off, is just pick up the guitar, and play. It's very easy for that GAS to build up when you're reading stuff on a message board, with picstories, and new gear every 20 minutes. http://www.myspace.com/enrapturedeire karlhungus.com - Reviews, opinions and more!

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