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2006-01-06, 20:18
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Can i find a decent amp head for blakc/death metal f
Can I find a decent amp head for black/death metal for 300 or under
ive looked at reviews peavey vtm 120 but cant find any for sale
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2006-01-06, 20:23
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2006-01-06, 20:30
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all it did was tell me to get more money or to go to a pawn shop but still dont know what brand and design to look for
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2006-01-06, 20:37
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$300? i REALLY highly doubt it. Save your money.
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2006-01-06, 20:39
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used crate blue voodoo.
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2006-01-06, 21:50
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I played an Ampeg SS-150 at a store recently. it was $299 and it sounded pretty good.
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I'm pretty sure you've tried the GT line of Crate amps, which are'nt any better than Line 6's Spiders, really. The following is my rundown of all the combos I suggest you look at, and they're mainly on E-bay :
1. Crate Blue Voodoo 2x12/1x12 combo :
These run from about 60 to 100 watts of all tube tone, in either a 1x12 or 2x12 unit. People like them quite a bit, though some say you'll need a boost pedal to get out of it what you need. Try to get the Blue Tolex version if you can ( different circuitry ).
2. Peavey 5150 combo 2x12 combo :
60 watts, all tube, no introduction necessary.
3. Peavey Ultra 2x12 combo :
The predessessor to the Peavey XXX, many consider them both one and the same. Either way, an Ultra sounds pretty damned good.
4. Crate GX130 2x12 combo ( old ) :
For a straight ahead old Cannibal Corpse tone.
5. Peavey Classic 50 2x12 combo :
These are toneful units, but they require a boost pedal. I've recently discovered how great these things sound.
6. Just About Any Carvin 2x12 combo
Go to http://www.carvin.com and have a look at all their combos. You can snag a solid-state 2x12 combo for just at 350$. Don't forget to look at their older stuff on e-bay \
7. Some Obscure Marshall Product
Every now and then someone on E-bay needs to get rid of a Marshall combo in good condition, sometimes you see an old unit with torn tolex and missing knobs ( but in good condition ) selling for a hell of a price.
Or : http://cgi.ebay.com/Marshall-JCM900...1QQcmdZViewItem
Part of the advantage of slapping together some of your own cash for a unit that really cooks!
8. I almost forgot : The XXX combo
Get one of these if you can get 100$ or so of your own money to up your budget a bit. Once again, don't be afraid to take a chance on old-tolex or missing knobs if the unit is in perfect working order, you'll save a load!
9. Peavey Valveking :
I know you must be rolling your eyes at all the Peavey on my list, but trust me on this one. Peavey makes some great stuff! The Valveking is Peavey's answer to all the people who don't have 1,000 in the bank but still want an all-tube product from them that's new. Take it from me, these things do sound good :
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...rch?q=Valveking
Once again, you might have to get some money of your own with it to afford it, unless you can find one second hand --- then you have a great deal. And last :
10. Roll The Dice
Just go to E-bay and search "guitar tube combo" and
see what weird shit you come up with Also try 'tube combo', 'guitar amp', '2x12' combo, '4x10 guitar combo', anything you can dream up.
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i know your looking for a head, but all these amos come in head form for almost the same or lesser price. or just wing it like he said in the end.
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2006-01-09, 04:02
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used crate blue voodoo.
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2006-01-11, 23:44
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what do you think about a blue voodoo 60 combo. it only has 1 speaker but can i hook this up to a cab and use it like a head. im sure 60 watt tube is just fine for my house?
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2006-01-12, 01:45
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Perfect for your house.
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2006-01-13, 04:46
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i found a crate gx-1200h on ebay, i looked up the reviews and some people say it just blows balls and some say its great with the right cab.
anyone have experiance with this head
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2006-01-13, 07:33
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Pretty shit gain on those.
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2006-01-18, 00:06
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what kinda of cab should i get to go with a randall rg-100 es head?
the only thing i know about cabs are that celestian vintage 30s are good speakers
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2006-01-18, 00:59
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You need to give a price,and 212 or 412?
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Pretty shit gain on those.
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2006-01-18, 01:44
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first of all i should ask what you think about this head.212 because im just playin in my house, ill never be in a band. price anywhere up to 300 i guess. i have 2 fender speakers from an amp i just broke. i think someone said dimebag used to use it. but i dont care who used it i ust want to be able to get a good sound out of it. hopefully i can cuz its all i can afford and i have NOTHING to play on
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2006-01-18, 06:04
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2006-01-18, 18:48
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2006-01-18, 20:07
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yes or no on the randall rg-100es head.
or i was thinking of getting
randall rg50tc if i can get a good price on it
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2006-01-19, 00:40
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If you can try one out and you like it,go for the Randall rg-100es.It you dig a sterile solid state tone that is.If not go for the Randall rg50tc.They are really good for the price,and I know someone around here owns one.
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2006-01-19, 01:49
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thanks,
i tried out the 50tc today and i liked it alot, i cant seem to find the other one to play.
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2006-01-21, 16:07
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I doubt any amp for 300 bucks is going to get you what you're looking for. But, setting money aside, the ENGL Savage 120 or the Marshall JCM800 will get you brutal fucking tones. But, their 2,000 plus bucks.
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2006-01-21, 18:53
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if your never going to be in a band then why go stack? its pointless unless you play at extremely high volumes in your home.
just go for a crate blue voodoo combo or a peavey 5150 combo
infact alot of the marshall jcm combos seem to go for quite cheap on ebay, youll have to use a boost pedal to get the right sound out of them though.
the other thing to get (and probably you best bet) would be to get an ampeg vh140 combo, these have one of the most brutal tones (think dying fetus and suffocation) and the last one i saw on ebay went for $299
cheap as fuck and amazing for death and black metal,
they might be slightly hard to get hold of as they are discontinued but it will be worth if you get one.
good luck and i hope youll find one (just dont let me beat you to it  )
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2006-01-22, 03:08
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I doubt any amp for 300 bucks is going to get you what you're looking for. But, setting money aside, the ENGL Savage 120 or the Marshall JCM800 will get you brutal fucking tones. But, their 2,000 plus bucks.
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2006-01-22, 18:32
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im not stuck on a half stack, just a good tone. but i would rather be lookin at a halfstack sitin in front of my then a combo. but combo is cool too. almost anything is a step up from my old transistor amp.
i know everyone says get a tube amp and i like the sound of tube amp, but what exactly is there any good ss amp out there
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2006-01-22, 23:32
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There are a few good ones,Jazz Chorus,Cubes,old randalls,crate shockwave's,some say older ampegs are decent.
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2006-01-23, 10:27
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did you not readmy post?
get a fucking ampeg vh140, supreme for death metal, transistor, rutal tone, cheap as fuck and aswell as the head the combo is also awesome!!!!!!!
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did you not readmy post?
get a fucking ampeg vh140, supreme for death metal, transistor, rutal tone, cheap as fuck and aswell as the head the combo is also awesome!!!!!!!
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2006-01-23, 11:47
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yeh haha, he'll have to beat me to it
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2006-01-23, 17:25
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well there goes up the price to skyhi, cuz if u notice how many people are looking for one in these forums
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2006-01-23, 23:13
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VH140's arent that great IMO,I played one the other day.Second hand in a music store. $700AU,decent solid state sound,but not that great.Nice cleans,though.
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ENGL Savage 120 or the Marshall JCM800 will get you brutal fucking tones. But, their 2,000 plus bucks.
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and if you're smart you'll buy one second hand.
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Laney AOR Protube 50 or 100. Within your price range and they are a real sleeper amp. These will slay a Marshall 2203.
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2006-01-26, 19:22
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i didnt want to make a new thread so ill jst add on a quick question.
can i buy a head or a combo and connect it to another combo i have just for the extra speakers? maybe using the effects loop
wich i dont understand the send recieve thing because i just put a pedal from out on the pedal to the send part of the effects loop and it works
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with the combos its possible, but on my 2 combos the speakers were wiers up and they plug into the amp. like the amp had the female jack. theres not a long cable so youd have to extend it somehow.
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2006-01-27, 16:21
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i think i get what you mean, my speakers have speaker wire that go up into the board. do i need to get some kind of cable and switch the speaker wire(black and white + and -) with a cable?
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2006-01-30, 00:06
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have any of you tried a randall rg150 es? i only seen 2 reviews for it.
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