Members stonem66 Posted March 26, 2012 Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 Hey I am downsizing my rig, I dont play out anymore. I am looking for an awesome 1x12 combo for modern death metal. Currently it looks like my options are limited to a mesa mark series (a mark 3 or 4)or a rectoverb. Can anyone add insight on which of these would be better or any other amps to check out. my price limit is around $1500 and I will buy used. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jesse G Posted March 26, 2012 Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 Peavey 6505+ 1x12 combo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oblivion DC Posted March 26, 2012 Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 Peavey 6505+ 1x12 combo This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tech21man Posted March 26, 2012 Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 Peavey XXX 112, 40 or 60 watt. You can set crystal clean, rythm and solo sounds on each. Has plenty of gain, a bit difficult to fine tune but once you get it is really good. Not so "agro" as the 6505+ 1x12 but not so cheaply made either. In fact it has a plywood cab and far bigger transformers comparatively. Any mesa boogie 1x12 bar perhaps the newer express will get you to some metal sounds, the f-series is at least modern-like. marshall JVM 205 gets also metal-ish enough and has 50 watts. Some solid state amps excell at that and are cheap as hell used, like the peavey bandit for instance. Tech21 trademark 60 will go as far as classic metal easily and sounds good for a "downsized" rig. Some modeller amps like the vypyr tube 60 (again peavey) are cut out for metal and are also pretty versatile overall! I don't know if I'd recommend a rect-o-verb single rectifier mesa 1x12 combo for metal. Too flaffy sounding without a boost for my tastes and huge to lug around, extremely heavy also. If you care for that sound, boosted go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elemenope Posted March 26, 2012 Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 Peavey 6505+ 1x12 combo +2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members timmyfirst Posted March 26, 2012 Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 Brunetti MC2Diezel Einstein 50 112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JerEvil Posted March 26, 2012 Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 Engl Thunder or Screamer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nightflameauto Posted March 26, 2012 Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 Peavey XXX 112, 40 or 60 watt. You can set crystal clean, rythm and solo sounds on each. Has plenty of gain, a bit difficult to fine tune but once you get it is really good. Not so "agro" as the 6505+ 1x12 but not so cheaply made either. In fact it has a plywood cab and far bigger transformers comparatively. Ooh. I hadn't ever looked at the XXX combos before. They're sure available for cheap-cheap on the used market. They sound just as good and thrashy as the heads? If so that may be on my list to try out. I hate amp gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StankNasty Posted March 26, 2012 Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 Used Mark V Probably the best combination of versatility & great tones It's very easy to dial in as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eudaimonia02912 Posted March 26, 2012 Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 You should be able to get a used American-made 120 watt 2x12 XXX for the same price as a new 1x12 6505+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members maggotspawn Posted March 26, 2012 Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 The clips I've heard of the XXX sound pretty good. Tried out a 6505 combo at GC and really dug it. I'd go for one of those 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stonem66 Posted March 26, 2012 Author Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 Thanks for the advice. a 2x12 is too big I have one an it kills my back. As far as 6505 I have had one and didnt like it, it didnt compar to other amps, they are nice for the price but I want something better. I am looking at the engl now it sounds pretty good. Can anyone tell me how the rectoverb combo compares to a real duel rec? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eudaimonia02912 Posted March 26, 2012 Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 Thanks for the advice. a 2x12 is too big I have one an it kills my back. FWIW: XXX 2x12 combo: 85 lbs6505+ 112 combo: 65 lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stonem66 Posted March 26, 2012 Author Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 FWIW: XXX 2x12 combo: 85 lbs6505+ 112 combo: 65 lbs right, but 1x12 are smaller and easier to carry, it throws my back out trying to manage a huge 2x12. plus if i wanna move it into the living room while I watch tv it takes up too much room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JerEvil Posted March 26, 2012 Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 Besides the Engl's I would check out the Randall MTS line as well. They have a 1x12 combo and with your budget you could get a few nice options for modules and have a good bit of variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eudaimonia02912 Posted March 26, 2012 Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 right, but 1x12 are smaller and easier to carry, it throws my back out trying to manage a huge 2x12. plus if i wanna move it into the living room while I watch tv it takes up too much room. Ok, just wanted to make sure knew the weights. There are some people with bad backs who will need to use a cart for even the 1x12, in which case it's not a big deal to get the 2x12 instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Phrophus Posted March 26, 2012 Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 Engl Thunder or Screamer? Good options. I'd also check around to see if you can a VHT pitbull combo. They exist but don't pop up that often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hardtail Posted March 26, 2012 Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 Tech21 trademark 60 will go as far as classic metal easily and sounds good for a "downsized" rig.. I'm not a gain head, but the Tech 21 Trademark 60 doesn't have enough gain for even classic metal. I used to run mine LOUD for a couple hours at a time during rehearsal & after about the 3rd or 4th night, it tanked. It would heat up & effectively shut off. After an hour or so it would work again. Not made for continuous high volume playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members emtoth Posted March 26, 2012 Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 Ha - The Peavey Ultra 112!!!!!!REAL cheap on CL - or even used at GC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Goop Posted March 26, 2012 Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 Peavey XXX 112, 40 or 60 watt. You can set crystal clean, rythm and solo sounds on each. Has plenty of gain, a bit difficult to fine tune but once you get it is really good. Not so "agro" as the 6505+ 1x12 but not so cheaply made either. In fact it has a plywood cab and far bigger transformers comparatively. Some solid state amps excell at that and are cheap as hell used, like the peavey bandit for instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mesa/Kramer Posted March 26, 2012 Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 Thanks for the advice. a 2x12 is too big I have one an it kills my back. As far as 6505 I have had one and didnt like it, it didnt compar to other amps, they are nice for the price but I want something better. I am looking at the engl now it sounds pretty good. Can anyone tell me how the rectoverb combo compares to a real duel rec? A 2x12 with head is probably going to be lighter to haul around than an all in one 1x12 Combo. 6505 1x12 combo weight is 64 lbs. Mes MK IV 1x12 weights is 83 lbs. For example, my Marshall 1936 2x12 cab weighs 54 lbs You also have a lot more options going with a head and 2x12 cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted March 26, 2012 Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 Hey I am downsizing my rig, I dont play out anymore. I am looking for an awesome 1x12 combo for modern death metal. Currently it looks like my options are limited to a mesa mark series (a mark 3 or 4)or a rectoverb. Can anyone add insight on which of these would be better or any other amps to check out. my price limit is around $1500 and I will buy used. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks. With this budget, Rectoverb for sure. Great amp and it will give you the recto tone in a small package. Good at low volumes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stonem66 Posted March 26, 2012 Author Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 Good options. I'd also check around to see if you can a VHT pitbull combo. They exist but don't pop up that often. which combo are you referring to? from what I understand the 50/12 isn't really high gain. I love vht and would love to have a clx in 112 configuration but they dont make em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -Assy- Posted March 26, 2012 Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 peavey ultra, peavey 6505, mesa rectoverb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stonem66 Posted March 26, 2012 Author Members Share Posted March 26, 2012 so the rectoverb is a good representation of a dual rec? I plan on boosting whatever I get. I tend to go for the tone of BDMs unhallowed album which is tripe recs. Could you say if the rectoverb boosted would pull that off? Once again thanks everyone for the replies, lots of great advice here. I was a member years ago and when I tried to log back on it acted like it didnt know who I was maybe they deleted my account? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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