Members guitarbilly74 Posted August 22, 2012 Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 I want to upgrade my ToneLab for something with better high gain tones. I also need a practice amp for home playing and jams and stuff, because right now the only amp I have is the Laney half-stack and it's overkill for casual jams, open mics and things like that. I am planning to combine both my needs and get a modeling amp that is capable of recording direct (for quick demos, but decent quality), great high gain tones and enough volume to play small jams. It should be able to go over a drummer, but not necessarily a heavy-hitting drummer, I already have the Laney for the really heavy/loud gigs. Should be small and portable, I'd say 1X12 is ideal. Price-wise, I'd say about $200-300 new or used would be ideal. Less is better, more is out of question. So what are my options? Looking at the Fender Mustang at the moment, but open to suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sleewell Posted August 22, 2012 Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 dude i bought a gsp1101 w a controller 2 for 379 shipped this weekend. amazing price for a really sweet unit. they are going for cheap on ebay right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted August 22, 2012 Author Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 dude i bought a gsp1101 w a controller 2 for 379 shipped this weekend. amazing price for a really sweet unit. I'd buy that at this price. I really like the GSP1101 but I would still need a practice amp... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ke2 Posted August 22, 2012 Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 Software? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ke2 Posted August 22, 2012 Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 Sorry, overlooked the "jams"-part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DoubleBarrel Posted August 22, 2012 Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 I'd buy that at this price. I really like the GSP1101 but I would still need a practice amp... add a Rocktron velocity 100 rack power amp, and a cheap 1 x 12 (or 2 x 12) and you are set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted August 22, 2012 Author Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 add a Rocktron velocity 100 rack power amp, and a cheap 1 x 12 (or 2 x 12) and you are set nah it's a lot to buy and carry around. I am mainly looking for a small combo with a 2-4 button footswitch I can carry in the back of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NinjaRaf Posted August 22, 2012 Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 I always thought the vypyrs sounded great for high gain stuff. What about a 6505+ 112? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted August 22, 2012 Author Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 I always thought the vypyrs sounded great for high gain stuff. What about a 6505+ 112? I will definitely look into the Vypyr. It's so ugly I forgot about it. The 6505+ would be a great jam amp, but I would still need a modeler for my home made demos, I am tired of mic'ing {censored} up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sleewell Posted August 22, 2012 Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 what about the yamaha THR 10? those mustangs are pretty fun too, played one the other day at the local store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drs448 Posted August 22, 2012 Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/guitars-basses/amps/thr/thr10/?mode=model#tab=product_lineup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted August 22, 2012 Author Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 what about the yamaha THR 10? those mustangs are pretty fun too, played one the other day at the local store. That's the other amp I was seriously looking into, I am just not sure if it would work for live jams. Also what the difference between the THR10 and THR5? I see they're the same wattage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drs448 Posted August 22, 2012 Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 what about the yamaha THR 10? those mustangs are pretty fun too, played one the other day at the local store. beat me to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gammelpeter Posted August 22, 2012 Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 just get a used tubemeister 18 combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted August 22, 2012 Author Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 just get a used tubemeister 18 combo. I will look into it. Does it have a good direct out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iff Posted August 22, 2012 Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 I picked up my old Peavey Bandit 1x12 for $100 and it sounds pretty good boosted and is plenty loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kissmyace Posted August 22, 2012 Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 I will definitely look into the Vypyr. It's so ugly I forgot about it. The 6505+ would be a great jam amp, but I would still need a modeler for my home made demos, I am tired of mic'ing {censored} up you can take the fangs off, without much trouble. They are very good for practice, small gigs(30w & up) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted August 22, 2012 Author Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 One of my buddies just recommended me the Tech 21 Trademark 30 or 60. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gammelpeter Posted August 22, 2012 Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 I will look into it. Does it have a good direct out? it doesn't sound as good as a real mic'd cab of course. but for quick recordings at zero volume it does a good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members primeholy Posted August 22, 2012 Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 Fender mustang? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guidedbyechoes Posted August 22, 2012 Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 gsp with headphones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted August 22, 2012 Author Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 Fender mustang? I think I will go that route. It seems like it's the best bang for the buck (Mustang III). I will stop at GC tonight and give it a serious try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members primeholy Posted August 22, 2012 Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 gsp with headphones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members primeholy Posted August 22, 2012 Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 I think I will go that route. It seems like it's the best bang for the buck (Mustang III). I will stop at GC tonight and give it a serious try. I've been thinking about the I or II for the house. I just traded my ultimate octave pedal for a boss micro br, so maybe that will do me for late nights at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sleewell Posted August 22, 2012 Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 Also, this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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