Members DirtyChains Posted September 7, 2005 Members Share Posted September 7, 2005 Has anyone every done this?? I have a H&K Edition Tube 20 and I thought about using the Rockmaster as a preamp in the effects loop. I am curious what kind of tones to expect. The RM is on the way so I can't test yet:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FalseRevRG Posted September 7, 2005 Members Share Posted September 7, 2005 i used to use a mesa 20/20 with mine....sounded pretty good at "bedroom" volumes, but i didn't like it much when it was cranked up more....that power amp was {censored}ing loud though. sorry, no good clips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steve Drojo Posted September 7, 2005 Members Share Posted September 7, 2005 I did that with a Classic 50 410 once. Sounded real crunchy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DirtyChains Posted September 7, 2005 Author Members Share Posted September 7, 2005 Thanks for the replies guys. Least there is some hope of decent tones. I hope I have a 5150 coming so my plans have changed and I am looking for another use for it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Moltar Posted September 7, 2005 Members Share Posted September 7, 2005 I have just recently bought a rockmaster preamp. If I were you I wouldn't dismiss it to the thought of a 5150. I have heard many 5150s and also played through one and the rockmaster easily stands up to it. If anything, the rockmaster is clearer sounding than the 5150 which may be a good, or bad thing. If you have a bright poweramp just keep the 'edge' or treble down on the rockmaster and it will sound great. -Darrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JerryP Posted September 7, 2005 Members Share Posted September 7, 2005 The Rockmaster sounds good thru EL84's but you have to be looking for that kind of tone. The EL84 has a earlier breakup like an EL34. It adds to the crunch of the tone. If you want tight bottom end and clear tones then go with 6L6's. The Rockmaster works like a dream thru the loop return of a 5150. That's how the clips on my site were recorded. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hell Bites Posted October 18, 2005 Members Share Posted October 18, 2005 Would you say 6L6s are generally more desireable for metal tones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rock & Roll Man Posted October 18, 2005 Members Share Posted October 18, 2005 The Classic 50/50 power amp is EL84 and it and the Rock Master go very well together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lucius Posted October 18, 2005 Members Share Posted October 18, 2005 Originally posted by JerryP The Rockmaster sounds good thru EL84's but you have to be looking for that kind of tone. The EL84 has a earlier breakup like an EL34. It adds to the crunch of the tone. If you want tight bottom end and clear tones then go with 6L6's. The Rockmaster works like a dream thru the loop return of a 5150. That's how the clips on my site were recorded.Jerry +1. I run mine through the Ultra plus effects return. Can't quite decide if I want to go to an entire rack setup yet though. Cheers Lucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members VanR Posted October 18, 2005 Members Share Posted October 18, 2005 EL84's are yummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JerryP Posted October 18, 2005 Members Share Posted October 18, 2005 Originally posted by Hell Bites Would you say 6L6s are generally more desireable for metal tones? I prefer them.Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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