Versatile Amp Wanted |
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Mar 13 2009, 08:51 AM |
Why is the Marshall not so good built quality? They are handmade in the UK! I think you answered your own question Just kidding, what you said made me think of old british motorcycles and cars. They come with a certain reputration you know and regarding the Orange Rockerverb imo it's a tone machine. Whenever I trade my Switchblade away that Orange is on the list of prospects. And for 80's metal it's the amp for me, swell reverb. JVM would be my second choise, or the best one if you're looking for a full range of Marshall sounds. That's never wrong -------------------- My bands homepage
All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
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Mar 14 2009, 11:45 PM |
Why is the Marshall not so good built quality? They are handmade in the UK! The Jcm 2000 dsl/tsl series had flaws but the quality is top notch these days and was even better before the 1990s (aside from Marshall footswitches; they have always been bad!!!) The build quality is poorer today, and Marshall cuts corners on every component: cheap plastic Chinese-made pots&knobs (most of electric components in Marshall are manufactured in China these days), not so good tranny quality, poor carrying handle, factory biasing often way off the specs, and bad fooswitches as you mentioned yourself, are some of the things I don't like in these amps that are my very favorite btw, and I'm really feeling bad cause they are doing this to greatest amp of all time. In addition I'm giving you the images of JVM and Vintage Marshall from inside to compare quality: Have you ever played one? Super flexible i think. I'm sure it's awesome, didn't mean to say anything bad about it, I was comparing it to the rest of the list of amps. It has 2 channels and limited EQ on the clean channel. But hey, if the sound is good and if these things doesn't make much difference I definitely recommend it as well! I love like Orange sound, and like vintage style amps with only one great channel so this would definitely be on top 10 of my list if I considered buying. This post has been edited by Ivan Milenkovic: Mar 14 2009, 11:55 PM -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Mar 14 2009, 11:56 PM |
That's the funny thing about Orange amps, they seem limited with just a few knobs but even a little twist on those knobs changes the complete overall sound! I agree, throw in a boost pedal and there's the third channel, or just roll of volume. Gear is versatile as much as the player is. This post has been edited by Ivan Milenkovic: Mar 14 2009, 11:57 PM -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Mar 15 2009, 10:00 AM |
Hey Sargal!
I've been searching for a new amp myself mate, pretty much around the same parameters you have been looking for and am very close to ordering aMesa Lonestar 2x12 combo, the key benefits for me are: Switchable power between 10/50/100 watts, great for home use and big enough for just about any venue Two channels, channel one is clean vintage, two can be clone or high gain setting, it also has a footswitchable "solo" option so in effect gives you three channels apparently! Switchable three way voicing thick, normal, thicker All tube FX loop switchable Spring reverb These are the key features for me but it has lots of other cool stuff as well, retails in the uk around 2000 sterling so not cheap but very versatile methinks! Would like Ivans comments on this too if hes out there still!! Some links: http://www.mesaboogie.com/Product_Info/Lonestar/Lonestar.htm http://www.mesaboogie.com/Reviews/GW-LStar...estar-NOV04.htm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiW22O914Cg |
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Mar 15 2009, 01:34 PM |
Haven't played it mate, but it looks and sounds like a superb tone machine. HQ all the way.
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- Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :) |
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Jun 10 2009, 09:40 AM |
Sargal,
if you can get an attenuator. That will allow you to run the amp flat out but at a reduced volume. The THD Hotplate is one example, there are several others. One thing though, you need to make sure that the attenuator is the right load for the amp ie 16/8/4 ohm. -------------------- Get your music professionally mastered by anl AES registered Mastering Engineer. Contact me for Audio Mastering Services and Advice and visit our website www.miromastering.com
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Jun 10 2009, 09:46 AM |
Congrats on your new amp
I got a new one myself yesterday, good times |
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Jun 10 2009, 06:15 PM |
Excellent!!!
Good thing about these modern amps is that they sound GREAT already at low volume. -------------------- My bands homepage
All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
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