i just bought a randall rg 150 es head a few weeks ago and dont like it to much.
so i am looking at

randall rg50tc
laney pro tube 100 aor
crate blue voodoo 120

they are pretty much all i can get for around 400$

can anyone give me some info or advice on this ive only played the bv

the laney needs a boost pedal but it sounds pretty good, , pretty old and stuff

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The Blue Voodoo is good, you can swing a Peavey 5150 for around $500-$600 on eBay so you may want to save for awhile and get one of those. I've played one just recently and it ripped.

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ha i was just about to ask that question if it would be worth it to save, i think ill either go with the bv or save for the 5150.
but i dont see the 5150 for less than 700 really YIKES

5150 2x12 combos are cheaper than that.

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Save for the 5150,its worth it.Pick a combo up second hand

Instead of just searching for a 5150 on ebay, having to battle other douches, trying going on the classified section of other forums and stuff and asking if anyone's got one for sale.

Yeah,it does turn out better that way.You can get the price right down also.

if your going to get a bv get the bv150 model as its the same as the 300 watter but its less wats (still same eq).

jack owen (cannibal corpse) uses the bv300hb, or did use it at least and their tone is sick

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Alot of Florida DM bands used them.

True that. I just bought a Boss DD-3 off some dude on HC, and I got it for 65$ + 5$ shipping. They go for at least 20$ more on ebay, and you have to be on top of other fucks so they don't outbid you.

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Sweet buy,DD3's are the shit.

what do you think is wrong with this amp?

this is what i was told

THIS IS A CRATE BV~120H I PURCHASED THIS HEAD AND AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE I DID PLUG IT IN,THE TUBES DID NOT LUMINATE.THE FRONT 2 LIGHTS(POWER & STAND BY)DID LIGHT.MY BEST ESTIMATION IS THAT ONe OF THE SMALLER TUBES IS DEAD AND IT IS PREVENTING THE AMP FROM FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY.THE AMP IS VERY CLEAN,LOOKS BRAND NEW AND HAS NO BURNT SMELL INSIDE.

Wtf? Who really cares about whether it looks perfectly squeaky clean, or if it smells like horseshit or not? It's all about the condition and sound of it. What's he talking about some burnt smell for?

i think hes trying to say that since its not working and he doesnt smell anything burnt that its not fried out.

but what i want to know it what do you think is wrong with it from his description about the lights and tube

what could be the worste case if i bought that amp.

the power and standby light up , no sound, tubes dont light.

im thinking bad tube or transformer gone out. how much would it cost for replacement, cuz the amps going for 200

Its a gamble.Try and talk the price down,and take it to a tech.

If any of you have tried one, what do you guys think of the Jcm 800 combo?

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I think you will regret an jcm 800 because of the lack of high gain

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jcm 800's have a great overall tone... but to get into metal ranges you'll need to get a boost pedal.

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or what about an overdrive pedal?

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boost pedal = overdrive pedal

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ah hehe right thx. Theres this 50w jcm 800 combo selling on ebay.co.uk for around 440 pounds with shipping included. thats around 638 dollars. what do u guys think? is it worth the money?

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No, I dont think you should get it.. I am 90% sure you will be disapointed even tho you like Zakk Wylde..

You will not feel that it has enough gain, even with an overdrive infront of it, atleast not if played at low volumes, and combos (open back ones) don't usually hold up for high volume playing

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ah ok thx, even though i could get a volume box but still i dont want to pay too much for the amp's name especially when its 2nd hand

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if you got an overdrive pedal you should be fine. if you really need alot of gain, get a higher gain boost pedal like a proco rat.

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ah what do you guys think about the JCM900 50w combo? how's its distortion? Is it good for heavy/melodic metal? And im guessing 50w of tube power is a little above bedroom level but its ok cos i might get a volume box

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i like jcm 900's alot... they can do "high gain"... but for the super extreme brutal stuff, you might wanna get a boost pedal... that is if you're going with the 4500 dual reverb model. if you're going with the 2500 sl-x model then you'll be fine on gain.

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its the same as the 2500 model, so great. im gonna try get it off ebay thx a lot for the help

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is the bad monkey digitech pedal any good or is it shit

Good, and cheap!

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Ok and cheap and all,but there are better.