New amp day coming up!HELP!

lambofhowe · 02-10-2008, 02:43 PM

So I've recently come into some money as a Grade 12 graduation present and coupled with my savings, I have pretty much enough money to get any head I want (barring a Diezel

) 2700$ is pretty much my limit, new or used. The only amps in stores here are Kranks and Randall's, and they are just not my thing! I play somewhat progressive metal ala Nevermore, Symphony X, Tool, DT, Porcupine Tree, Arch Enemy, Lamb of God, Threat Signal etc...

I've been considering all of these amps:

Framus Cobra/Dragon
ENGL Invader
Engl Savage
Splawn Nitro
Brunetti (?)
Bogner Uberschall

I've been leaning towards the Dragon for it's dark, organic tone and apparently really nice solo tone. If it's a dark amp, would it get muddy with my mahogany neck and body DC 727?

I use an Orange 4x12 cabinet. So if anybody could give me some info about the inherent tone of these heads it'd be much appreciated.

Apophis · 02-10-2008, 03:02 PM

All those amps are "hi gain" amps, but versatile enough to be more much more than "high gain"

but choose Engl Invader

LordOVchaoS · 02-10-2008, 03:07 PM

I've tried all of those except Splawn and Brunetti and can afford any of them... I have an Invader. I've never played a more versatile amp and I've damn near played any amp you can think of. It's capable of Jazz, death metal, and everything in between.

lambofhowe · 02-10-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LordOVchaoS

I've tried all of those except Splawn and Brunetti and can afford any of them... I have an Invader. I've never played a more versatile amp and I've damn near played any amp you can think of. It's capable of Jazz, death metal, and everything in between.

sounds awesome. The Invader 100 sounds like a good choice. How is it for lead tones? My absolute favourite lead tone of all time is Guthrie Govan's on his Erotic Cakes album, if the Invader can get ANYWHERE near that it's a done deal.

budda · 02-10-2008, 03:49 PM

just a small consideration.. maybe make your budget $1500?

want to know why they gave you lots of money? college aint cheap and its your money like you wouldnt believe. i went from $3K to $1K pretty fast lol

lambofhowe · 02-10-2008, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budda

just a small consideration.. maybe make your budget $1500?

want to know why they gave you lots of money? college aint cheap and its your money like you wouldnt believe. i went from $3K to $1K pretty fast lol

it's cool I've already got expenses figured out

TimSE · 02-10-2008, 05:05 PM

Id choose ENGl anyday

loktide · 02-11-2008, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lambofhowe

The Invader 100 sounds like a good choice. How is it for lead tones?

Engl Invader Doug Rappoport NAMM 2008

7StringofAblicK · 02-11-2008, 10:46 AM

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budda · 02-11-2008, 03:12 PM

im just saying you may want to have a lot of extra "emergency" funds around, ya never know when you're giong to need to fork out for something..

go play as many amps as humanly possible through whatever cab you're thinking of, and let us know how it goes.

7SoA: rofl, didnt even spell it right :P

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02-10-2008, 02:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
lambofhowe ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Prince George Posts: 87 Main Seven: DC 727 Rig: Dragon->Orange 4x12 Thanked: 4	New amp day coming up!HELP! So I've recently come into some money as a Grade 12 graduation present and coupled with my savings, I have pretty much enough money to get any head I want (barring a Diezel ) 2700$ is pretty much my limit, new or used. The only amps in stores here are Kranks and Randall's, and they are just not my thing! I play somewhat progressive metal ala Nevermore, Symphony X, Tool, DT, Porcupine Tree, Arch Enemy, Lamb of God, Threat Signal etc... I've been considering all of these amps: Framus Cobra/Dragon ENGL Invader Engl Savage Splawn Nitro Brunetti (?) Bogner Uberschall I've been leaning towards the Dragon for it's dark, organic tone and apparently really nice solo tone. If it's a dark amp, would it get muddy with my mahogany neck and body DC 727? I use an Orange 4x12 cabinet. So if anybody could give me some info about the inherent tone of these heads it'd be much appreciated.

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LordOVchaoS NUDE MAN! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 3,949 Real Name: Joe Main Seven: Xiphos 7-string+blackouts Rig: Engl SE->Vader Thanked: 55	I've tried all of those except Splawn and Brunetti and can afford any of them... I have an Invader. I've never played a more versatile amp and I've damn near played any amp you can think of. It's capable of Jazz, death metal, and everything in between. www.bodenhamer-electronics.com the official gain merchant of sevenstring.org.

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budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deep River ONT (summer), London ONT (school) Posts: 7,465 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: Carvin DC727 OFR Rig: JSX->XXX w/ WGS CL80 Thanked: 49	im just saying you may want to have a lot of extra "emergency" funds around, ya never know when you're giong to need to fork out for something.. go play as many amps as humanly possible through whatever cab you're thinking of, and let us know how it goes. 7SoA: rofl, didnt even spell it right :P

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