Err Deciding Between 2 Amps Never Was So Hard!, Blackstar ht-5 or the Peavey Vypyr 60 |
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Jul 8 2009, 06:49 AM
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I'd choose the Peavy. You have a lot of options to use and you can play with your band with it. Also, I think you can record with it. And you don't have to get some extra effects (Not for now).
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Jul 8 2009, 07:30 AM
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Another option you might want to look into is Carvin. They make a nice combo amp called the Vintage 16 that is superbly toned and pretty loud. You would probably be just fine using it in a practice/jamming situation, especially so if you wanted to get a cab for it to expand the 112.
Anyway, read the specs on it and listen to it. They have clips on the website ("jam room") and there are some good ones on Youtube. It is called the "vintage" 16, but it is a vintage I think you would like Marc  I believe Carvin has a store in Sacramento, if they don't stock them in a shop closer to you. --------------------  Gear: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Gibson '67 RI Flying V, Mesa Boogie F-30 112 combo, crazy pedals. |
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Jul 8 2009, 07:36 AM
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Stop drooling over the long list of specs and think about how you will actually use it. Out of 400 presets, how many do you think you will actually use...2? 3? 10?
Do you really want to crank up a 60 watt tube amp when you want to record via USB? Are you going to fiddle with MIDI settings while you're trying to gig? Consider a Peavey Classic, still made in Mississippi. They've got soul. They can be gotten on Ebay "like new" for $400. I'm just sayin'... 
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Jul 8 2009, 12:30 PM
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After watching Emir's demo of blackstar I would vote for that option!
On gigs you anyway Mic the guitar amps etc so you don't actually need a powerful amp for that.You just need a good sounding amp for gigs. Peavey is cool with its versatility but my guess is that blackstar will sound better.Have you tried both of the amps in store? Which tone you like better ?
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Jul 8 2009, 02:11 PM
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You can line the Blackstar, no need to mike it to record into your computer.
I think what it all falls back on is what you need it for. Homestudio and recording. The Blackstar. (Effects are added afterwards in the DAW anyway) Gigs and rehearsal. The 60W Peavey. All of the above, the Peavey. The better sounding of the two, Blackstar. I'm saying that without having heard the Peavey, I'm still positive. This 5 Watter is a LOT louder than the new 4W Vox AC4TV but still on the limit in regards to band practise. Guess it depends on the band also. -------------------- My bands homepage
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Jul 8 2009, 05:23 PM
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They are quite different really. Of those two I'd get the blackstar. Still might be too loud to crank at home. I can barely crank my AC4 at 0.25 Watts in my apartment...
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Jul 9 2009, 12:51 AM
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Before you do Marc I'd consider going back to Carvin and adding an attenuator to the Belle Air (spelling?).
5W and below is good for home but I'm not sure it will cut it in a band practice unless you mic and run to the PA. IF you can't mic/PA and don't want to use an attenuator at home a solid state may be better as the gain is linear - so something like a Roland Jazz Chorus etc with a good distortion pedal could be an option. Edit - spelling This post has been edited by tonymiro: Jul 9 2009, 12:58 AM -------------------- 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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Jul 9 2009, 01:25 AM
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Just on the Jazz Chorus Marc - there were three types a 55, a 70 and the 120. Most people go for the 120 but all are good imo. I have a 55 (sorry not for sale though) and I think these come up used for a lot less than 400USD - just not very often
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Jul 10 2009, 12:41 AM
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- If you play often in a band and want all-in-one package as you don't have enough money to get more gear later get Peavey. Often on a gig the quality of effects is not that important really, rarely people hear the real quality.
- If you don't gig that often and don't rehearse with the band that often, just want to play amp at home, possibly Blackstar would be better. Would need some multiFX or reverb with it tho.. This post has been edited by Ivan Milenkovic: Jul 10 2009, 12:42 AM -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Jul 10 2009, 09:30 AM
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QUOTE (Ivan Milenkovic @ Jul 10 2009, 01:41 AM)  or reverb with it tho.. oh yes that's right, forgot to bring it up myself but the Blackstar HT5 doesn't have a reverb. I have a separate effects pedal for that. And I think reverb is a must have unless you're grinding thrash metal (or whatever) all day long where you'd want a more "dry" tone. -------------------- My bands homepage
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