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Post by theinsaneguitarist on Sept 16, 2006 22:06:32 GMT -5
i need a good amp on a
$250-$300 budget any suggestions
I play light rock, metal, hard rock, clean, acoustic.
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Post by shiggityshwa on Sept 16, 2006 22:08:55 GMT -5
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Post by theinsaneguitarist on Sept 16, 2006 22:11:11 GMT -5
ok but do you own one?
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Post by sexymonkey on Sept 16, 2006 22:11:26 GMT -5
Valveking is great, you'll probably need two different amps, considering you want clean and acoustic. A good tube amp'll work for your Rock/Metal urges, but you'll probably want SS for acoustic/clean. There are some Princeton vintage Fender SS amps that go out for about 300$.
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Post by shiggityshwa on Sept 16, 2006 22:12:16 GMT -5
No, but I have tried it out with several guitars at Guitar Center. If you can, go to Guitar Center and try some out in your price range. Also, try to go tube if you can. |
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Post by theinsaneguitarist on Sept 16, 2006 22:13:38 GMT -5
ok btw why tube
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Post by sexymonkey on Sept 16, 2006 22:16:28 GMT -5
Tube amps have natural overdrive which sounds really creamy and awesome, plus it gives you an excuse to play louder. SS amps usually don't have good distortion channels, considering they try to imitate natural distortion and end up sounding harsh. There have however been Metal bands that have used SS to get their sound, Pantera for example.
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Post by shiggityshwa on Sept 16, 2006 22:19:05 GMT -5
Tube amps have natural overdrive which sounds really creamy and awesome, plus it gives you an excuse to play louder. SS amps usually don't have good distortion channels, considering they try to imitate natural distortion and end up sounding harsh. There have however been Metal bands that have used SS to get their sound, Pantera for example. I always thought Dimebag used a Krankenstein, which is tube... |
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Post by theinsaneguitarist on Sept 16, 2006 22:19:58 GMT -5
ok thx guys
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Post by valvetronix on Sept 16, 2006 22:21:21 GMT -5
Tube amps have natural overdrive which sounds really creamy and awesome, plus it gives you an excuse to play louder. SS amps usually don't have good distortion channels, considering they try to imitate natural distortion and end up sounding harsh. There have however been Metal bands that have used SS to get their sound, Pantera for example. I always thought Dimebag used a Krankenstein, which is tube... Dime only used tube for the last few months of his life. Before that he used Randall RG100s and RG100SCs almost exclusivley... 1 word for amp choice... Valvetronix  |
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Post by theinsaneguitarist on Sept 16, 2006 22:22:40 GMT -5
ill check all of your suggestions and play them to find the best quality
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Post by Turbo7MN on Sept 16, 2006 22:29:18 GMT -5
As you can see from my sig, tube is the only way to go, especially for cleans. The Peavey Valveking or Classic series amps are good.
SS is alright if you want something cold and sterile sounding, but for a nice warm organic sound, go tube.
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Post by theinsaneguitarist on Sept 16, 2006 22:31:03 GMT -5
kk but if im going for a tube i wont one with really good distortion any suggestions
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Post by etingi on Sept 16, 2006 22:35:15 GMT -5
SS is alright if you want something cold and sterile sounding Don't sugar coat it, now. ;D I just wanted to say that it's smart to get an amp with great cleans and use a high quality pedal for overdrive. I learned the hard way, but that's ok, a half stack looks pretty cool.  |
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Post by theinsaneguitarist on Sept 16, 2006 22:39:37 GMT -5
lol ok idk i might choose the Vox Valvetronix AD50VT 50W Guitar after i try it out
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