New amp advice

AARRGGHHH · 04-20-2008, 11:26 AM

Right, I'm looking at helping find an amp for one of the other guitarists I'm in a band with.

We're based in the UK, would be fine getting second hand stuff and the budget is around £700 or so. Preferably this would be something we could find in a shop so he can at least have a go on it to see if he likes it or not, but that's not mandatory.

The amp must be in a head/cab format as it's just way easier that way for gigs that already have cabs there. The cab is not essential at the moment because I have a spare one he can most likely borrow (that not a certainty at the moment though) and I might be able to get him to spend a bit more on a cab further down the line.

In terms of sound I'm looking for something that can do:
1. decent clean
2. some sort of tight punchy aggressive gain sound.

To give you an idea, he plays mostly rhythm stuff. Here's the myspace site with some tracks on : MySpace.com - Infractor - Birmingham, UK - Metal / Death Metal / Thrash - www.myspace.com/infractor

I was hoping to point him in the direction of an Engl Fireball, but he's reluctant to spend that much. I have plenty of experience with the Fireball, it would suit the style and blends really nicely with my Cornford.
Because he's not going for the Fireball, I was thinking something like a 5150II or 6505+ would fit pretty well, although I'm not sure how much those go for s/h.

Was hoping for any thoughts or suggestions on this, cheers guys =)

stuh84 · 04-20-2008, 11:39 AM

Has he tried a Fireball? I think that'd work well, the 5150's obviously would too, always great amps.

Hows about a JSX, a Triple X, some Mesa's go on eBay for around that price?

InTheRavensName · 04-20-2008, 11:44 AM

there's a H&K Warp X on ebay right now, maybe that?

budda · 04-20-2008, 01:04 PM

crank the hell out of a marshall DSL50 and slap a bloody murder in front?

InTheRavensName · 04-20-2008, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budda

crank the hell out of a marshall DSL50 and slap a bloody murder in front?

have you ever done this?!?! I used to have a DSL50

Dear Woden

budda · 04-20-2008, 02:56 PM

I believe it was James who said that a DSL with boost isnt tooo shabby.

and it'll definitely fit his budget! what about a 2-channel laney?

tip: keep the gain low for tight punch, works ridiculously well

7 Dying Trees · 04-20-2008, 03:13 PM

I like DSL's, I will be picking one up again at some point. They do,however, need to be LOUD to get the best out of them. never tried it with a boost though, but still want to own one (along with an 800

)

Anyway, second hand you should be able to score a 5150 II or 6505+ quite easily for that amount of cash

Otherwise, I'd recommend keeping an eye on ebay, as occasionally some good stuff comes up. Don't discount the marshall jubilee and anniversary heads either, avoid jcm900's.

AARRGGHHH · 04-20-2008, 06:58 PM

Cheers for the response guys

Quote:

Originally Posted by InTheRavensName

there's a H&K Warp X on ebay right now, maybe that?

hmmm, not really had any experience with H&K amps, might have to have a look into that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuh84

Has he tried a Fireball? I think that'd work well, the 5150's obviously would too, always great amps.

Hows about a JSX, a Triple X, some Mesa's go on eBay for around that price?

Yeah, my mate has had a play through a Fireball but again he doesn't really wanna drop that much on an amp. If only I could find find a nice cheap second hand one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by budda

I believe it was James who said that a DSL with boost isnt tooo shabby.

and it'll definitely fit his budget! what about a 2-channel laney?

tip: keep the gain low for tight punch, works ridiculously well

I had thought about Marshall and Laney. I have owned both a Laney GH50L and a DSL before and I liked both of them for different reasons, but I don't think they have the right sort of sound for what we're going for. Although I never tried the DSL with a boost either so we might have to go have a look into one of those, should be fairly easy as Marshalls seem to be about the most common amps about around here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7 Dying Trees

Otherwise, I'd recommend keeping an eye on ebay, as occasionally some good stuff comes up. Don't discount the marshall jubilee and anniversary heads either, avoid jcm900's.

Cheers, I'll keep my eyes open for those other Marshall heads. And yeah I guess it'll be mainly keeping an eye on used stuff and hoping something good turns up soon.

budda · 04-21-2008, 04:12 AM

used Fireballs aren't that uncommon, are they...? especially in the UK..?

AARRGGHHH · 04-21-2008, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budda

used Fireballs aren't that uncommon, are they...? especially in the UK..?

Well I wouldn't have thought so, but I can't find any right now.

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04-20-2008, 11:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
AARRGGHHH Fretboard Wizzard Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 99 Real Name: James Main Seven: Schecter C7-Blackjack Rig: Cornford MK50 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	New amp advice Right, I'm looking at helping find an amp for one of the other guitarists I'm in a band with. We're based in the UK, would be fine getting second hand stuff and the budget is around £700 or so. Preferably this would be something we could find in a shop so he can at least have a go on it to see if he likes it or not, but that's not mandatory. The amp must be in a head/cab format as it's just way easier that way for gigs that already have cabs there. The cab is not essential at the moment because I have a spare one he can most likely borrow (that not a certainty at the moment though) and I might be able to get him to spend a bit more on a cab further down the line. In terms of sound I'm looking for something that can do: 1. decent clean 2. some sort of tight punchy aggressive gain sound. To give you an idea, he plays mostly rhythm stuff. Here's the myspace site with some tracks on : MySpace.com - Infractor - Birmingham, UK - Metal / Death Metal / Thrash - www.myspace.com/infractor I was hoping to point him in the direction of an Engl Fireball, but he's reluctant to spend that much. I have plenty of experience with the Fireball, it would suit the style and blends really nicely with my Cornford. Because he's not going for the Fireball, I was thinking something like a 5150II or 6505+ would fit pretty well, although I'm not sure how much those go for s/h. Was hoping for any thoughts or suggestions on this, cheers guys =)

04-20-2008, 11:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
stuh84 Needs more vocoder Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 1,420 Real Name: Stuart Main Seven: LTD M207 and Jackson RR7R Rig: Invader 150 Thanked: 10	Has he tried a Fireball? I think that'd work well, the 5150's obviously would too, always great amps. Hows about a JSX, a Triple X, some Mesa's go on eBay for around that price? http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...x_215/MOAR.jpg

04-20-2008, 11:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
InTheRavensName Metal Machine =) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Derby, UK Posts: 2,548 Real Name: Ross The Great Main Seven: H307 Rig: POD XTLive Thanked: 7	there's a H&K Warp X on ebay right now, maybe that? Selling my Dean and Moser V's, check out the Guitars For Sale forum (Also looking for some help with my RG2120xvv, there's a thread on it)

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04-20-2008, 02:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London ontario Posts: 6,392 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: Carvin DC727 OFR Rig: JSX->XXX w/ CL80's Thanked: 36 $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	I believe it was James who said that a DSL with boost isnt tooo shabby. and it'll definitely fit his budget! what about a 2-channel laney? tip: keep the gain low for tight punch, works ridiculously well

04-20-2008, 03:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
7 Dying Trees Sarcy English Twat Join Date: May 2004 Location: 7th Ethereal Plane of interstellar hell, Innit Bruv, Safe, London, UK Posts: 6,102 Real Name: James Main Seven: UV7PWH / 1077xl with BKPs Main ERG: 10 fingers of metal death Rig: Triaxis->TBR5/VHT UL Thanked: 66	I like DSL's, I will be picking one up again at some point. They do,however, need to be LOUD to get the best out of them. never tried it with a boost though, but still want to own one (along with an 800 ) Anyway, second hand you should be able to score a 5150 II or 6505+ quite easily for that amount of cash Otherwise, I'd recommend keeping an eye on ebay, as occasionally some good stuff comes up. Don't discount the marshall jubilee and anniversary heads either, avoid jcm900's. The Chaos has come: www.chaosanct.com

04-21-2008, 04:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London ontario Posts: 6,392 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: Carvin DC727 OFR Rig: JSX->XXX w/ CL80's Thanked: 36 $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	used Fireballs aren't that uncommon, are they...? especially in the UK..?

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