Amp Roll Call-What’s In Your Stable

[Brett Taylor]

HAHA. Love you guys.

Fuck, where to start.

Currently:
Friedman Butterslax
Friedman BE50 Deluxe
Friedman BE100
Friedman Runt 50
Diezel Herbert MKI
Bogner Uberschall Rev Green
KSR Orthos 100
ENGL Savage 120
Dover DA-50
Fortin Cali
Fortin Sigil
VHT Deliverance 60
VHT Pittbull Fifty/CL
Soldano Avenger 100
Synergy SYN30 and SLO Module
PRS MT15
PRS Archon 50
PRS Archon 100
Marshall 1977 JMP 2203
Marshall 1986 2204 JCM 800
Marshall 2203X JCM 800 Reissue
Marshall SC20 JCM 800
Marshall JCM 900 MKIII Master Volume
Marshall JCM 900 HGDR
Marshall JCM 2000 DSL50
Marshall JCM 410H
Splawn Quick Rod
Splawn Nitro
Splawn Competition 50
Splawn Supersport 50 KT88
Splawn PRo Stock
Splawn Pro Mod
Mesa Stiletto Stage II Trident
Mesa Stage II Deuce
Mesa Mark III Purple Stripe
Mesa TC50
Mesa Badlander 50
Mesa Dual Rectifier Rev G
Mesa Dual Rectifier Multiwatt
Mesa Mini Rectifier
Mesa Nomad 100 212 Combo
EVH 5150 III 50 6L6
EVH 5150 III 50 EL34
EVH 5150 III 50 Stealth
EVH 5150 III LBX
EVH 5150 III LBX Stealth
Peavey 5150 Block Letter FJA Metal Modded
Peavey 5150 Sig
Peavey 6505+
Peavey 6505+ 112 Combo
Peavey 6505+ 212 Combo
Peavey XXX
Peavey JSX
Peavey VTM 60
Peavey Ultra 60
Peavey Invective 120
Peavey Roadmaster
Peavey Triumph 60
Peavey Valveking VK100
Peavey Penta
Bugera 6260 Infinium
Bugera 333 Infinium
Buegra 1960
Jet City JCA50H
Crate Blue Voodoo 60

......I think that is everything

I have an Omega Granophyre 100 on order as well

Fuck me dead mate, WOW

 

[Brett Taylor]

I think you should sell it all and your guitars.

There is NEVER “TOO MUCH”

Just never enough

 

[Brett Taylor]

“Too Many” and guitars don’t go together

 

[Brett Taylor]

FJA 6505
Peavey Supreme 160
Rocktron Velocity 120 - for my preamp pedals and HX Stomp.
Quilter Microblock - for the living room rig.

For cabs I have a Mesa OS 412, Vader 412/212, and a Panama 112.

Even with just this I feel like I have too much. Haha

This thread makes me feel a lot better. I thought I had too many. I’d tend to flip em though.

Roadster - can’t see me selling this one. It’s got some cracking tones
5153 el34 - highly likely I’ll keep this too
JCM 800 SC20 - probably to be flipped
5153 6l6 - just flipped (again)
AxeFX 3 mk2 - second time’s a charm Highly unlikely I’ll be daft enough to flip this again.
Waza TAE - a keeper for sure

There’s 2 go with the msgs above

 

[Wyvern Claw]

Mesa Triple Rectifier Multi-Watt
Engl E670 Special Edition (EL34 Version)
Diezel VHX

Kemper Profiler Powered Head
Axe-Fx III

Mesa 4x12 slant cab
Diezel 412 FV (should be here tomorrow)
Yamaha DSR112 (FRFR speaker for the modelers)
Fender Rumble 4x10 bass cab.

Also just picked up a Yamaha THR30II for quiet practice or traveling.

 

[Chebax]

Mesa Triple Rectifier Multi-Watt
Engl E670 Special Edition (EL34 Version)
Diezel VHX

Kemper Profiler Powered Head
Axe-Fx III

Mesa 4x12 slant cab
Diezel 412 FV (should be here tomorrow)
Yamaha DSR112 (FRFR speaker for the modelers)
Fender Rumble 4x10 bass cab.

Also just picked up a Yamaha THR30II for quiet practice or traveling.

How do you like the VHX?

I always thought it was a strange decision for Diezel to create such an amp. But IDK, at the same time it might be the best Diezel out there.

 

[Steinmetzify]

How do you like the VHX?

I always thought it was a strange decision for Diezel to create such an amp. But IDK, at the same time it might be the best Diezel out there.

Right? Having the Herbert I’m totally interested...

 

[Wyvern Claw]

Right? Having the Herbert I’m totally interested...

How do you like the VHX?

I always thought it was a strange decision for Diezel to create such an amp. But IDK, at the same time it might be the best Diezel out there.

The VHX really IS the best Diezel out there, and I think one of best amps ever made. The Engl SE I also have was my previous be-all, end-all of amps, but as always happens, finally getting one just made me curious what else was out there. To be sure, I could get by with the SE for life and be content with my tone. It's still one of the best (for my taste).

But the VHX is a different flavor. More gain on tap and a lot tighter and more saturated than the Herbert or VH4 (though still a little less so than the Engl), but with the different channels and different voicings and channel "shapes", you can still get those sounds out of it no problem. It's just that it's capable of going beyond those amps rather than purely being meant to be an all Diezels in one box semi-modeler sort of idea, which it also is. But I love the fact I don't need an OD to tighten up or push anything with the more extreme voicings.

The flexibility of it is what sold me though. I'm not a huge effects user, but after having the Kemper and Axe-Fx III, I got a little more into them and having all the effects I could want in a tube head without needing to build a board was a huge plus. The only pedal I own is a Horizon Devices Precision Drive and I only use that with the Mesa. I much prefer going straight into the amp, and the VHX is the best of both worlds for tube amp sounds and modeler flexibility. Don't need to run a cab with it; it has direct outs with an IR loader and you can play with the mic type and virtual placement. Overall, my favorite piece of gear.

 

[Steinmetzify]

The VHX really IS the best Diezel out there, and I think one of best amps ever made. The Engl SE I also have was my previous be-all, end-all of amps, but as always happens, finally getting one just made me curious what else was out there. To be sure, I could get by with the SE for life and be content with my tone. It's still one of the best (for my taste).

But the VHX is a different flavor. More gain on tap and a lot tighter and more saturated than the Herbert or VH4 (though still a little less so than the Engl), but with the different channels and different voicings and channel "shapes", you can still get those sounds out of it no problem. It's just that it's capable of going beyond those amps rather than purely being meant to be an all Diezels in one box semi-modeler sort of idea, which it also is. But I love the fact I don't need an OD to tighten up or push anything with the more extreme voicings.

The flexibility of it is what sold me though. I'm not a huge effects user, but after having the Kemper and Axe-Fx III, I got a little more into them and having all the effects I could want in a tube head without needing to build a board was a huge plus. The only pedal I own is a Horizon Devices Precision Drive and I only use that with the Mesa. I much prefer going straight into the amp, and the VHX is the best of both worlds for tube amp sounds and modeler flexibility. Don't need to run a cab with it; it has direct outs with an IR loader and you can play with the mic type and virtual placement. Overall, my favorite piece of gear.

Awesome review man, thanks! You don’t feel at all like it’s a ‘Jack of all trades/master of none’ at all?

 

[Wyvern Claw]

Awesome review man, thanks! You don’t feel at all like it’s a ‘Jack of all trades/master of none’ at all?

Nope. I mean, you can certainly get more in depth with effects on units like the Axe-Fx and such. The parameters are a bit simplified on them on the VHX, but that was intentional, they don't want it to be complicated, and what's there is still more than sufficient for my needs.

As far as sound goes, I really can't say enough good things about it. It retains all the tightness of the Engl, but is a little more open and articulate. My main rhythm setting is the red channel, classic voicing, shape 0 with the gain at 80%. That probably means very little to you if you've never seen the UI, but basically at that setting, even with the gain up that high, it has one of the clearest gain tones I've heard. A little bit like the Mesa Triple Rectifier, but more aggressive, far less fizzy, and it feels waaay better to me, not nearly as stiff and dry and difficult to play with. But still a little less so than the Engl, which feels a touch more fluid, but not as open and defined, though Engl's high gain can be a bit much for some people.

Then there's the clean, crunch, lead sounds, etc. All of them are great. I'd find it hard to believe with all the options available that someone couldn't create a sound they at least are extremely happy with, even if maybe not their favorite, as you can only go so far with it without straight up going into the circuit and voicing of a completely different amp. But a friend of mine sent me his VHX settings and they sounded completely different from mine, so it really does cover a lot of ground, and also covers it astonishingly well.

 

[Steinmetzify]

Nope. I mean, you can certainly get more in depth with effects on units like the Axe-Fx and such. The parameters are a bit simplified on them on the VHX, but that was intentional, they don't want it to be complicated, and what's there is still more than sufficient for my needs.

As far as sound goes, I really can't say enough good things about it. It retains all the tightness of the Engl, but is a little more open and articulate. My main rhythm setting is the red channel, classic voicing, shape 0 with the gain at 80%. That probably means very little to you if you've never seen the UI, but basically at that setting, even with the gain up that high, it has one of the clearest gain tones I've heard. A little bit like the Mesa Triple Rectifier, but more aggressive, far less fizzy, and it feels waaay better to me, not nearly as stiff and dry and difficult to play with. But still a little less so than the Engl, which feels a touch more fluid, but not as open and defined, though Engl's high gain can be a bit much for some people.

Then there's the clean, crunch, lead sounds, etc. All of them are great. I'd find it hard to believe with all the options available that someone couldn't create a sound they at least are extremely happy with, even if maybe not their favorite, as you can only go so far with it without straight up going into the circuit and voicing of a completely different amp. But a friend of mine sent me his VHX settings and they sounded completely different from mine, so it really does cover a lot of ground, and also covers it astonishingly well.

Noice man, much appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Wyvern Claw]

Noice man, much appreciated. Thanks!

No problem! Again, I have a load of good things to say about that amp, but doesn't necessarily mean it'll be for everyone, much like any other piece of gear. So if you have any more specific questions, just let me know.

 

[Chebax]

No problem! Again, I have a load of good things to say about that amp, but doesn't necessarily mean it'll be for everyone, much like any other piece of gear. So if you have any more specific questions, just let me know.

Yes, thanks for such a detailed answer.

I also had a Herbert until not long ago, and it was one of my all-time favorite amps.

I can feel my Diezel GAS is coming back!!

 

[Wyvern Claw]

Yes, thanks for such a detailed answer.

I also had a Herbert until not long ago, and it was one of my all-time favorite amps.

I can feel my Diezel GAS is coming back!!

All I can say is they ain't cheap, but I don't regret my purchase in the slightest. I was 95% sold on a Herbert MK III myself, but decided to shell out for the VHX last minute, and totally glad I did.

 

[StevenC]

All I can say is they ain't cheap, but I don't regret my purchase in the slightest. I was 95% sold on a Herbert MK III myself, but decided to shell out for the VHX last minute, and totally glad I did.

I was going back and forth between the VHX and Herbert MkIII for a while, but ended up going with the Herbert. Played both of them back to back in the store and the VHX was just phenomenal, but for my uses I didn't need the effects. Might have been swayed by a VHXS though.

I'm hoping every day for a VHX rack preamp though. That's my dream piece of gear at the minute.

 

[Brett Taylor]

I was going back and forth between the VHX and Herbert MkIII for a while, but ended up going with the Herbert. Played both of them back to back in the store and the VHX was just phenomenal, but for my uses I didn't need the effects. Might have been swayed by a VHXS though.

I'm hoping every day for a VHX rack preamp though. That's my dream piece of gear at the minute.

Could probably fit in a Mesa rack case? I’d like this to.

 

[Protestheriphery]

Post-Pandemic purge:

Marshall JVM410H > Mesa Boogie 212 horizontal
Crate XT30RC
Fender Rumble 15
Pod Farm 1.12
LePou
GarageBand 10.0.2
iOS GarageBand 1.4.1

 

[Seamus McFlanery]

ADA MP-1
Friedman JJ-100 (Hoping to get it modded one day)
KSR Colossus H-100 with Wood Mod
Gallian-Krueger ML 250
Gallian-Krueger CPL 2000
Mesa Boogie Mark IVB
Mesa Boogie Mark V
Mesa Boogie JP-2C

 

[Hollowway]

Just a Fryette UL and a 50CL.

(I had a DAR Tuzzia that I sent back to DAR for repairs, and they the guy decided to just keep everyone's money and amps, and I never got it back. Still pissed about that.)

I honestly don't know what I want next, as the Fryette sound is definitely for me. I've considered a Kraken, a Mark IV (which used to be my grail amp) and one of the Ceriatones. But, I'm worried I'll still prefer the Fryette sound.

 

[USMarine75]

HAHA. Love you guys.

Fuck, where to start.

Currently:
Friedman Butterslax
Friedman BE50 Deluxe
Friedman BE100
Friedman Runt 50
Diezel Herbert MKI
Bogner Uberschall Rev Green
KSR Orthos 100
ENGL Savage 120
Dover DA-50
Fortin Cali
Fortin Sigil
VHT Deliverance 60
VHT Pittbull Fifty/CL
Soldano Avenger 100
Synergy SYN30 and SLO Module
PRS MT15
PRS Archon 50
PRS Archon 100
Marshall 1977 JMP 2203
Marshall 1986 2204 JCM 800
Marshall 2203X JCM 800 Reissue
Marshall SC20 JCM 800
Marshall JCM 900 MKIII Master Volume
Marshall JCM 900 HGDR
Marshall JCM 2000 DSL50
Marshall JCM 410H
Splawn Quick Rod
Splawn Nitro
Splawn Competition 50
Splawn Supersport 50 KT88
Splawn PRo Stock
Splawn Pro Mod
Mesa Stiletto Stage II Trident
Mesa Stage II Deuce
Mesa Mark III Purple Stripe
Mesa TC50
Mesa Badlander 50
Mesa Dual Rectifier Rev G
Mesa Dual Rectifier Multiwatt
Mesa Mini Rectifier
Mesa Nomad 100 212 Combo
EVH 5150 III 50 6L6
EVH 5150 III 50 EL34
EVH 5150 III 50 Stealth
EVH 5150 III LBX
EVH 5150 III LBX Stealth
Peavey 5150 Block Letter FJA Metal Modded
Peavey 5150 Sig
Peavey 6505+
Peavey 6505+ 112 Combo
Peavey 6505+ 212 Combo
Peavey XXX
Peavey JSX
Peavey VTM 60
Peavey Ultra 60
Peavey Invective 120
Peavey Roadmaster
Peavey Triumph 60
Peavey Valveking VK100
Peavey Penta
Bugera 6260 Infinium
Bugera 333 Infinium
Buegra 1960
Jet City JCA50H
Crate Blue Voodoo 60

......I think that is everything

I have an Omega Granophyre 100 on order as well

Jeez you have amps like I have guitars