Does anyone know how to get Matt Pike's sound without buying stacks of green amps? I tune to C and use 12-54s and play a gibson sg. I have trouble getting the tone thick enough, and when I do, I lose the rawness and high end. Any help or suggs would be appreciated.

I listen to alot of doom and used to wonder the same thing.. and here's what I found out from alot of people.. There is no real replacement for a Matamp.. weither it be a Green, Orange or Red.. They have a very distinct sound and it's hard to match that.. You can get close with a Laney.. But you won't get that exact sound that every stoner/doom metal band has.. The fact that you have an SG helps you alot since that's what alot of them use.. Matamps are ungodly expensive but if you're going to get into a doom/stoner type band.. and really want the sound.. get higher gauge strings and get a Matamp.. And downtune.. that's really, in my eyes, the only choice.. I'm in the process of getting an Orange right now.. But in the end it's up to you..

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Yeah, that's kind of what I've figured. I haven't been able to find any matamps anywhere though in my area. And I hate buying used stuff online, especially a tube amp. I've checked the matamp website, geez the shit is expensive. But I guess it's worth it. So what is the difference in tone between the orange and the greens? Also, I heard that another company bought orange from matamp. Is that true? And what pickups do you use in your SG? I've thought about buying the Iommis but I haven't heard them yet.

You know I really don't know the exact differences between the Green and the Orange.. I've only gotten to hear an orange in person.. But from what I know.. Most stoner bands use green ..and doom Orange.. so I guess i'm just going along with the majority.. As for Orange being sold I have no clue.. I'm looking for an old orange first.. and if I can't then I'll go for a new one.. But as far as I know.. Matamp still sells the Orange.. And I've got a goth SG with a 500T instead of a 490T pup.. If you switch out to the Iommi's let me know how it sounds.. I really would like to know.. Sorry I couldn't be of more help to ya man..

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You should try buying stacks of green amps. Christ, this icon is so gay. this one too.

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