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02-24-2007, 02:24 PM
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Good Amp For Less Money
Well, I am looking for a new amp. My last band member (Rythem guitar), took my amp with him when he moved...(ass-hole!) so.
That was just some cheap Create we got at a pawn shop, this time, however, I'm looking for something nice, though I don't want to spend my life savings on some 1000$ amp, thats just plain Insane... From what Ive experienced myself, I LOVE Marshals, great sound both clean, with overdrive/distortion, Digital effects, and when plugged Into pedals. I would love to get the Half Stack slanted with head, 600$ at Guitar Center right now, sounds like a good deal, nice and big could play at gigs, or just at home screwin around. I'm wondering If theres any other amps that I should look at, try out that are nice, yet affordable. Ive heard allot about VOX being really good, though from what Ive seen there really expensive, anything from them? Let me know!~ Cream~ 
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02-27-2007, 01:50 PM
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Are set on buying a new amp? Does it have to be a 412 stack? The marshall MG 100w is a good choice for the price you specified. I suggest looking for an old used marshall tube amp with a 412. The JCM 900 is a bargain.
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02-27-2007, 03:41 PM
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I am a stack guy myself. If you want a stack, you should get a stack. To me the fact that you can switch out different cabinets is awesome for recording. Also if you put wheels on the 4x12, the head and cabinet are easier to move separately than any 2x12 combo.
You might want to check out the Peavey Windsor head. 100-Watts all tube, street price is about $400. It uses the same tubes as all the famous Marshalls (3 x 12AX7, 4 x EL34) and has some interesting tone adjustment options. The main problem I could see you haveing with this amp is that it is single channel. There is a footswitchable boost but you are stuck with one eq setting. A distortion, overdrive, or eq could solve that problem for you depending on what sound you need.
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03-02-2007, 01:17 PM
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i agree with dagosto about the versatility of the a head/cab scenario. that way you could end up with a 4x12, a 2x12, a 6x12, whatever, you can more easily tailor your gear to your needs. there are affordable tube heads out there, the new epiphones, the peavey windsor, the sovtek mig series. personally i would avoid anything solid state, or valve state, anything that doesn't have a tube power amp section (i.e. the old musicman amps had a solid pre, but tube power section, and sound SWEET). remember, just b/c it says marshall, doesn't mean it actually sounds like the sweet bluesbreaker tones you remember.
personally, i don't feel like you can put a price on tone. yeah, obviously it's an investment, but especially if you're playing live, you should have professional level gear. you mentioned vox, like the peavey windsor, the ac30cc are single channel heads/amps, but they sound AMAZING. i bought a ac30cc head, and yeah it was expensive, but it was TOTALLY worth it, i don't regret the purchase at all. and it allows me to experiment with cabs like dagosto mentioned, i started out with a marshall 4x12 1960a, and now i'm using an avatar open back 2x12, very different tones, same amp. if you're worried about the price, wait a little while, and ultimately you'll probably be happier with the equipment you've ended up with.
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05-26-2007, 07:08 PM
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I love stacks, but It wouldn't have to be that.
I'm mainly looking for a Marshall, I find them to have the best sound Distorted, overdriven, muffed, clean, etc.. etc.. I truly just don't want to spend a ton of money on a amp, something that gets nice and loud, Gig worthy, yet I can also play at my house whenever, and all In all, sounds wonderful =D
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05-27-2007, 07:30 PM
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There were some great sounding heads made by Music Man that can be bought for a decent price. Though not a high-gain Marshall sound, it can give you some pretty gritty cleans, and are great to overdrive. If you are looking for something road-worthy and relatively inexpensive check out some on ebay or Craig's list.
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05-29-2007, 05:59 PM
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06-14-2007, 12:48 PM
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Cheap? Yes. Good? Not so much. I'm a fan of the Marshall Distortion, but the MG series has never been something that I'd consider getting. You can use that $500 for a better combo used, if you know where to look, and what to look for. I purchased my 70 watt, All-tube head for $250 - including shipping! It sounds amazing, and the kid I bought it from put some premium vintage tubes in it!
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06-14-2007, 12:53 PM
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I'm still saying go with a tube amp.
A) It will sound better than a solid state amp and be more dynamic. B) It'll project more. C) It'll get better with age. D) It'll play off effects pedals better E) It'll have a MUCH higher resale value than anything solid state. That $600 Marshall halfstack? Keep that for a year and then try to sell it, you'll make MAYBE $300 tops.
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