Members lovED Posted December 15, 2007 Members Share Posted December 15, 2007 Yeah a good OD will do it.I don't even think you need a good OD....Some sort of compression would work great.I have a MXR Dyna Comp....it makes the Contour channel sound super tight.You just gotta find the right thing to put in front of it.lovED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lovED Posted December 15, 2007 Members Share Posted December 15, 2007 Come to think of it.You could probably do those tones with the amp straight.lovED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tweak88 Posted December 15, 2007 Members Share Posted December 15, 2007 nice, i'm probably going to try one in the next week or so.thank you very much for the comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Will Cyrier Posted December 15, 2007 Members Share Posted December 15, 2007 Originally Posted by Tweak88 nice, i'm probably going to try one in the next week or so. thank you very much for the comments I bought mine used from Guitar Center. Just be sure that you crank the thing in store so you can hear it. Don't be shy like I was. It wasn't until later that I found I had a problem with my 2nd channel (fixed it for $50). I probably didn't notice it in the store because I didn't have it loud enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lovED Posted December 16, 2007 Members Share Posted December 16, 2007 I think I'm getting rid of my Wylde OD and getting a Subdecay Blackstar.Any OD suggestions with the F-100?lovED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lamb Posted December 16, 2007 Members Share Posted December 16, 2007 Hi,I'm debating on whether or not to bid on a F-50 head. All the places I have called don't stock them anymore so I've been relying on clips. So I'm hoping some of you guys could help me out. Ideally I'd like to be able to achieve tones similar to the ones in this clip: http://spasm.cjb.net/common/Music/is...ly%20Tears.mp3(try to disregard the style of music if it's not your thing)Would that be possible with the F-50? I've heard mixed reviews about it's abilities with high gain. Any info would be greatly appreciated, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Joeytpg Posted December 16, 2007 Members Share Posted December 16, 2007 Originally Posted by Lamb Hi, I'm debating on whether or not to bid on a F-50 head. All the places I have called don't stock them anymore so I've been relying on clips. So I'm hoping some of you guys could help me out. Ideally I'd like to be able to achieve tones similar to the ones in this clip: http://spasm.cjb.net/common/Music/is...ly%20Tears.mp3 (try to disregard the style of music if it's not your thing) Would that be possible with the F-50? I've heard mixed reviews about it's abilities with high gain. Any info would be greatly appreciated, thanks! OF COURSE IT CAN dude.... hehe check out on the very first page on this forum, look for the Tommi Inkila clips, and you'll see if it can or not. you ca also check out some of my clips in youtube, check my sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mudbuddy11 Posted December 16, 2007 Members Share Posted December 16, 2007 I dont know about the really high gain stuff. I only use the amp for the clean channel and the dirty channel driven to more of a blues sound. I'm personally not that happy with the really driven gain channel, but I'm going to get a tube screamer, and see what that does for a high gain sound. If you listen to some of the clips on the older messages on this thread, you can get a pretty good idea of what this amp can do. I have the f50 combo and I think its so sweet and versatile. I can go from crispy clean to jazzy to blues to rock and all the tones are great. The ONLY thing I dont know about is high gain stuff... marshall territory. I can do old school rock... acdc and that kind, then tried a cheap line6 amp in the music store the other day, and it shredded my amp in the heavy metal category. Other people around here that actually play that music could tell you a lot better than I could. I admit it takes some tweaking to get the right sound out of this amp, and if you dial it right, it could probably do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lamb Posted December 16, 2007 Members Share Posted December 16, 2007 Right on guys, thanks. I have checked out almost every clip on the first page but I just wanted to be as specific as possible you know. Paying for an amp you've never tried before is always sort of unnerving. And Joey I actually just watched that vid of yours about 5 minutes ago So the bid is at $550 right now. Seems like a very reasonable price, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Joeytpg Posted December 16, 2007 Members Share Posted December 16, 2007 cool dude. Yep...it's a very good price.Like mudbuddy11 said, the only type of music that TO ME the F-50 is not SO good at by itself (with no boost) is the very fast high gain stuff (think Iced Earth) because, it's just a little bit loose. But that can be changed with a little boost.Now, if you're going for some progressive metal, or plain old HARD ROCK (Godsmack, etc..) go for it.... it's GREAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lamb Posted December 16, 2007 Members Share Posted December 16, 2007 So, something like this: http://ftp.disenteria.ru/0-reviewed/...20Did%20We.mp3wouldn't be quite as feasible? Right now, I'm basically choosing between the F-50 or the V-twin pedal with a poweramp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mudbuddy11 Posted December 16, 2007 Members Share Posted December 16, 2007 going by that clip, I think you would be ok with a f50.. the cleans would beat the cleans in that recording, and the dirty... if you get a nice chunky pedal up front, I think you'll be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mudbuddy11 Posted December 16, 2007 Members Share Posted December 16, 2007 have you looked into the rectifiers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lamb Posted December 16, 2007 Members Share Posted December 16, 2007 Originally Posted by mudbuddy11 have you looked into the rectifiers? A bit... But they don't seem to be as versatile as I'd like and also I'm trying to save as much money as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mudbuddy11 Posted December 16, 2007 Members Share Posted December 16, 2007 I really dont think you'll be dissappointed with the f50. I found mine by accident. There is no mesa dealer around here, but the music shop I was buying my les paul from set it up for me to try out the double cut that I ended up buying. At first I thought I was going to try to find an old twin silverface, but I couldnt get that mesa out of my mind. The more I read and heard clips online, the more I wanted it. I've never been unhappy about the money I've spent, and for the money, I dont think I could find a better amp out there. I'm still looking at buying a fender, but a small one, like the 5w champ to play in the apartment. $200 new and it sounds so cool. if you can really get that head for 550, then I would probably jump on it. Thats a good price, but there is a f100 combo up for 99... it will go for more of course, but it could turn out to be a good buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lamb Posted December 16, 2007 Members Share Posted December 16, 2007 Originally Posted by mudbuddy11 I really dont think you'll be dissappointed with the f50. I found mine by accident. There is no mesa dealer around here, but the music shop I was buying my les paul from set it up for me to try out the double cut that I ended up buying. At first I thought I was going to try to find an old twin silverface, but I couldnt get that mesa out of my mind. The more I read and heard clips online, the more I wanted it. I've never been unhappy about the money I've spent, and for the money, I dont think I could find a better amp out there. I'm still looking at buying a fender, but a small one, like the 5w champ to play in the apartment. $200 new and it sounds so cool. if you can really get that head for 550, then I would probably jump on it. Thats a good price, but there is a f100 combo up for 99... it will go for more of course, but it could turn out to be a good buy. Is there anything substantially different between the F-50 and F-100? EDIT: Seems that F100 is pick up only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mudbuddy11 Posted December 16, 2007 Members Share Posted December 16, 2007 oops, sorry. I didnt see that it was pickup only. The only difference is the power selector. You can go from 60w to 100w, and the combo has 2x12 Other than that, its the same monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lamb Posted December 16, 2007 Members Share Posted December 16, 2007 Right on, thanks for all the help. I'll start bidding on the F-50 later tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hal9000 Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 Originally Posted by Lamb Right on guys, thanks. I have checked out almost every clip on the first page but I just wanted to be as specific as possible you know. Paying for an amp you've never tried before is always sort of unnerving. And Joey I actually just watched that vid of yours about 5 minutes ago So the bid is at $550 right now. Seems like a very reasonable price, no? Here are some of my clips you might not have heard: http://www.64graphics.com/clips/hal9...F-100_20th.mp3 http://www.64graphics.com/clips/hal9...sdays_Gone.mp3 http://www.64graphics.com/clips/hal9...erman_solo.mp3 http://www.64graphics.com/clips/What...l9000_Have.mp3 http://www.64graphics.com/clips/hal9...l_Rock_You.mp3 http://www.64graphics.com/clips/hal9..._Heavy_USB.mp3 http://www.64graphics.com/clips/hal9..._War_F-100.mp3 http://www.64graphics.com/clips/hal9...20Rev_%20B.mp3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lamb Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 Originally Posted by hal9000 Here are some of my clips you might not have heard: http://www.64graphics.com/clips/hal9...F-100_20th.mp3 http://www.64graphics.com/clips/hal9...sdays_Gone.mp3 http://www.64graphics.com/clips/hal9...erman_solo.mp3 http://www.64graphics.com/clips/What...l9000_Have.mp3 http://www.64graphics.com/clips/hal9...l_Rock_You.mp3 http://www.64graphics.com/clips/hal9..._Heavy_USB.mp3 http://www.64graphics.com/clips/hal9..._War_F-100.mp3 http://www.64graphics.com/clips/hal9...20Rev_%20B.mp3 Thanks, definitely some in there I hadn't heard. I specifically liked the rhythm on the last one. What else are you running on that one other than the F100? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hal9000 Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 Originally Posted by Lamb Thanks, definitely some in there I hadn't heard. I specifically liked the rhythm on the last one. What else are you running on that one other than the F100? You're welcome. The last two had an HBE Germania Treble Booster up front which is a clone of the Dallas Arbiter Range master that Brian May used a lot with Queen. I used the same pedal on the We Will Rock You clip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Torh Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 All right.. I have complained about motorboat/helicopter sound of my DD-20 through my F-50 before.. However I found settings where I could avoid the problem. But however again, I find it limits me a lot, so now I'm going for the mod described by Hal, Dann, petesvilla, et. al. I.e. modding the loop from parallel to serial. Nevertheless, I am a bit nervous as to how to go about this. What screws would I want to release to access the guts for the loop? Any precautions I should take regarding electrical safety? I am not inexperienced with the solder pen, it's just that I've never used it in an amp before... Thanks! EDIT: I have stumbled upon this picture from the guts of the F-30. From the pic, it looks like the one end of the cable would be difficult to access, am I right? From the parallel to serial mod schematic, we're supposed to remove one cable entirely, and from this pic it seems difficult to reach under that chipboard.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members foggy Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 this is one HUGE thread!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Joeytpg Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 We are one huge family bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pedrozepelim Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 In your opinion who posted the clip with the best tone of the F Series? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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