So, engl too much, b52?

DrakkarTyrannis · 03-09-2008, 05:08 PM

I HATE to hear "something is too much..so I'll settle for this". If you really need something, for a gig or whatever then fine. But I'd strongly suggest buying an Engl if you really want one. You'll appreciate it a lot more, it's quality gear, and if you want to sell it, you'll get more than the handshake and a 5 dollar coupon of Mc Donalds like you'd get by selling a B-52. B-52's are decent, yes, but cheaply made, and in the long run they might not hold up. It's actually a cheaper solution instead of spending money for a B-52, and then ultimately getting the Engl. Going the cheaper route and settling is never a good option. Now if you like the B52 more then by all means, but if you really want a Bogner, Mesa, Engl,Peavey, whatever...buy one. Put in a little more time at work, wash a couple more dishes for allowance, trade in bottle caps, whatever, and get what you really want.

budda · 03-09-2008, 05:10 PM

well said.

Stitch · 03-09-2008, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrakkarTyrannis

I HATE to hear "something is too much..so I'll settle for this". If you really need something, for a gig or whatever then fine. But I'd strongly suggest buying an Engl if you really want one. You'll appreciate it a lot more, it's quality gear, and if you want to sell it, you'll get more than the handshake and a 5 dollar coupon of Mc Donalds like you'd get by selling a B-52. B-52's are decent, yes, but cheaply made, and in the long run they might not hold up. It's actually a cheaper solution instead of spending money for a B-52, and then ultimately getting the Engl. Going the cheaper route and settling is never a good option. Now if you like the B52 more then by all means, but if you really want a Bogner, Mesa, Engl,Peavey, whatever...buy one. Put in a little more time at work, wash a couple more dishes for allowance, trade in bottle caps, whatever, and get what you really want.

Totally agree. You already have a B-52 dude, why get another one? You'll forever be stuck in the cheap gear rut. My first amp was a Marshall MG15DFX. My next amp was a 6505 and a Marshall 4x12, and I really don't want or need anything else. Save up for what you want rather than looking for cheap fix, because like a hooker, you'll end up instantly satisfied but feeling cheated out of something. And you may be stuck with something you can't get rid of.

budda · 03-09-2008, 05:21 PM

the hooker analogy

MorbidTravis · 03-09-2008, 05:51 PM

from what i have heard, only the combos have problems, it can handle my tuning of drop a. and it can play any genre of guitar

DrakkarTyrannis · 03-09-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MorbidTravis

from what i have heard, only the combos have problems, it can handle my tuning of drop a. and it can play any genre of guitar

Check mod sites, repair sites, and people that have dealt with the amps. They all agree they are pretty good amps..for a cheap chinese amp, but they surely ain't putting the bigboys of the amp world out of business. That still doesn't negate the fact that you'd rather have something else. If you want something else..save for it. If you're hell bent on buying the B52, which it seems you are, then go ahead. But the best thing to do would be to save until you get the amp you really want. And even still I'd recommend waiting a little, seeing if the company fixes problems and updates their models, which companies do, that way you won't have to spend money doing what they've already done.

MorbidTravis · 03-09-2008, 06:17 PM

well im 16,i dont plan on doing anything that major where i need a $1500 amp, its a cheap amp, and if i got the engl i wouldnt be able to make my first payment on the kaye kustom.

LordOVchaoS · 03-09-2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MorbidTravis

i can only get things with financing, i have $220 right now, once i have $300 im going ot go pick it up, and it wont fall apart i take good care of my stuff.

Go to American Musical and use their easy payment plan.

Spider Valves are pretty damn cool! Line 6 Spider Valve HD100 Guitar Amplifier Head at AmericanMusical.com

or...

Peavey JSX Guitar Amplifier Head at AmericanMusical.com

or...

Peavey 6505 Guitar Amplifier Head at AmericanMusical.com

All of these are obtainable with decent payments. If you want an Engl though nothing else is like it. You'll just have to save up or finance one through Rock Solid Amps if you've got the credit.

zimbloth · 03-09-2008, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LordOVchaoS

Go to American Musical and use their easy payment plan.

Spider Valves are pretty damn cool! Line 6 Spider Valve HD100 Guitar Amplifier Head at AmericanMusical.com

or...

Peavey JSX Guitar Amplifier Head at AmericanMusical.com

or...

Peavey 6505 Guitar Amplifier Head at AmericanMusical.com

I'm going to have to disagree. I owned a SpiderValve head and it was one of the worst amps I've ever fucking heard, no amount of tweaking could produce a usable sound (except for cleans).

I'd recommend the Peavey or Bugera stuff if you're on a budget.

TheMissing · 03-09-2008, 06:30 PM

I have one, After a re-tube it's pretty solid. Not the best amp for sure, better than any solid state.

But honestly, for the price, you can probably find a used 5150/5150 II for the same price, If you can, i'd jump on that.

I've have the B52 for almost 3 years, no issues whatsoever with it.

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DrakkarTyrannis The Heathen Tyrant Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 325 Real Name: Drakkar Rig: BOW BEFORE TYRANT X! Thanked: 4	I HATE to hear "something is too much..so I'll settle for this". If you really need something, for a gig or whatever then fine. But I'd strongly suggest buying an Engl if you really want one. You'll appreciate it a lot more, it's quality gear, and if you want to sell it, you'll get more than the handshake and a 5 dollar coupon of Mc Donalds like you'd get by selling a B-52. B-52's are decent, yes, but cheaply made, and in the long run they might not hold up. It's actually a cheaper solution instead of spending money for a B-52, and then ultimately getting the Engl. Going the cheaper route and settling is never a good option. Now if you like the B52 more then by all means, but if you really want a Bogner, Mesa, Engl,Peavey, whatever...buy one. Put in a little more time at work, wash a couple more dishes for allowance, trade in bottle caps, whatever, and get what you really want.

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MorbidTravis ss.orgger Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Posts: 576 Rig: b52> legion sound Thanked: 9	well im 16,i dont plan on doing anything that major where i need a $1500 amp, its a cheap amp, and if i got the engl i wouldnt be able to make my first payment on the kaye kustom.


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