So, engl too much, b52?

MorbidTravis · 03-08-2008, 09:07 PM

B-52 AT-100
i am leaning towards getting this, its cheap, its very vesatile, and if i decide, hey today i want to play some finger licking blues, i can do that, as well as play drop a death metal. what do yo uguys think?

budda · 03-09-2008, 01:18 AM

got $700? get a peavey 5150.

SHREDTOKILL · 03-09-2008, 01:39 AM

it can do death.
YouTube - Death-Spirit Crusher,Jackson dkmgt.

Slayer89 · 03-09-2008, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHREDTOKILL

MorbidTravis · 03-09-2008, 08:57 AM

i know it can do death, its a poor mans mesa

trippled · 03-09-2008, 09:23 AM

You get what you pay for.
700$ amp, will sound like a 700$ amp, and a B-52 according to what ive heard wont last that long, they are chinese made.

kmanick · 03-09-2008, 09:44 AM

I had an At100 2X12 combo for about a year and 1/2.
I got a good deal on it so I thought I 'd give it a try.
With a total retube, a 10 Band EQ in the loop and run thru V30's you
can get it to sound pretty good.
There are a lot of reliability issues with these amps, the shared EQ is a real bitch,
they are much harsher sounding than a real Mesa and they muddy up with low tunings.
When I started playing 7 string guitars is when I started to really dislike the one I had.
They use cheap parts to build these and running a fan on them is mandatory or the thing will implode.
Also their resale value is complete shit, so when you do get sick of it and try to sell it,......well good luck to ya.

As far as being a poor mans Mesa?
I think they sound closer to a JSX than a Recto.
Play some side by side and you'll see. the Recto sounds HUGE next toa B-52.
The B-52 uses diode clipping and has that compressed distortion that you get with that.
I would save up a little more and find either a used JSX or a used 5150 II.

budda · 03-09-2008, 11:29 AM

you can get a USA made peavey 5150 for $700. so.. do that.

JJ Rodriguez · 03-09-2008, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHREDTOKILL

it can do death.
YouTube - Death-Spirit Crusher,Jackson dkmgt.

I found myself screaming at him to use his pinky for the intro of that video. I don't know why but that's a pet peeve of mine. Chuck probably didn't use it either

MorbidTravis · 03-09-2008, 01:14 PM

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.

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03-08-2008, 09:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
MorbidTravis ss.orgger Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Posts: 576 Rig: b52> legion sound Thanked: 9	So, engl too much, b52? B-52 AT-100 i am leaning towards getting this, its cheap, its very vesatile, and if i decide, hey today i want to play some finger licking blues, i can do that, as well as play drop a death metal. what do yo uguys think?

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budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deep River ONT (summer), London ONT (school) Posts: 7,303 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: Carvin DC727 OFR Rig: JSX->XXX w/ WGS CL80 Thanked: 46	got $700? get a peavey 5150. 3 cheers for free gear! "Do you like burned toast with your JAM? cuz we're on FIRE!"

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kmanick Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BOSTON Posts: 2,857 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Carvin DC727C/BK's + OFR Rig: JSX/Mesa Rectoverb Thanked: 38 $kmanick is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $kmanick is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $kmanick is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $kmanick is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $kmanick is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $kmanick is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $kmanick is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	I had an At100 2X12 combo for about a year and 1/2. I got a good deal on it so I thought I 'd give it a try. With a total retube, a 10 Band EQ in the loop and run thru V30's you can get it to sound pretty good. There are a lot of reliability issues with these amps, the shared EQ is a real bitch, they are much harsher sounding than a real Mesa and they muddy up with low tunings. When I started playing 7 string guitars is when I started to really dislike the one I had. They use cheap parts to build these and running a fan on them is mandatory or the thing will implode. Also their resale value is complete shit, so when you do get sick of it and try to sell it,......well good luck to ya. As far as being a poor mans Mesa? I think they sound closer to a JSX than a Recto. Play some side by side and you'll see. the Recto sounds HUGE next toa B-52. The B-52 uses diode clipping and has that compressed distortion that you get with that. I would save up a little more and find either a used JSX or a used 5150 II. Can I be the devil on your shoulder?

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MorbidTravis ss.orgger Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Posts: 576 Rig: b52> legion sound Thanked: 9	i know it can do death, its a poor mans mesa

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trippled ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: israel, tel aviv. Posts: 261 Thanked: 2	You get what you pay for. 700$ amp, will sound like a 700$ amp, and a B-52 according to what ive heard wont last that long, they are chinese made.

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budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deep River ONT (summer), London ONT (school) Posts: 7,303 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: Carvin DC727 OFR Rig: JSX->XXX w/ WGS CL80 Thanked: 46	you can get a USA made peavey 5150 for $700. so.. do that.

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MorbidTravis ss.orgger Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Posts: 576 Rig: b52> legion sound Thanked: 9	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.

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