Members Phil Jacques Posted February 17, 2012 Members Share Posted February 17, 2012 Hey guys, I am looking for a little direction for a head. My father is wanting me to play in his band with him since they can not find a second guitarist worth a damn in our area, but I really do not feel like using my Framus Cobra for it, nor do I feel like it would really fit in. They play music more along the lines of Aerosmith, ZZ Top, Alice in Chains, Gary Moore and Soundgarden/Temple of the Dog. I still have my old Marshall 1960B cab so I planned to use that but was looking for a decent head that I could pick up easily off ebay or these forums that won't break the bank. Obviously looking for something all tube. I had looked into the possibility of a DSL or TSL JCM2000 as they seem fairly inexpensive and very much available in large numbers on ebay, but I have really never looked for anything other than a screaming high gain amp and am a little clueless on what's out there. I have always been a fan of Jerry Cantrell's tone so something in that realm would do well but I know the Bogner stuff he uses is still fairly pricy used. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sleewell Posted February 17, 2012 Members Share Posted February 17, 2012 imma just leave this here:http://makoamplification.com/ also the DSL is the current amp of the month, you should get one too, they are awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Phil Jacques Posted February 17, 2012 Author Members Share Posted February 17, 2012 How is pricing on Mako stuff? Also what about Jet City? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NixerX Posted February 17, 2012 Members Share Posted February 17, 2012 Check out the 5150 III mini video Loop posted.. that thing is sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yarbicus Posted February 17, 2012 Members Share Posted February 17, 2012 How is pricing on Mako stuff? Also what about Jet City?The JCA50H would be just the ticket for what you need! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Phil Jacques Posted February 17, 2012 Author Members Share Posted February 17, 2012 Looking for 100W also. Should have mentioned that. Other guitarist has a Quickrod... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sleewell Posted February 17, 2012 Members Share Posted February 17, 2012 the price to quality ratio with mako amps is outrageously good. andrew is buiding these amps by hand and has the best attention to detail and pride in his work i have ever seen. when he gets more well known they will be 3-4 times their current prices easy. obvious fanboi is obvious but look at some gut shots of his amps, dude is a genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ~Abstract~ Posted February 17, 2012 Members Share Posted February 17, 2012 The JCA100H would be just the ticket for what you need! Fixed.This or a DSL...but I think the build quality of the JCA is better.And I personally prefer the tones of the JCA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Phil Jacques Posted February 17, 2012 Author Members Share Posted February 17, 2012 I saw that they are handwired. Definitely nice looking but I am not looking to spend much more than 800 bux on something used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Phil Jacques Posted February 17, 2012 Author Members Share Posted February 17, 2012 Abstract I am youtubing the crap out of the JCA's right now. Thanks for that suggestion. I will look deeply into those. I didn't realize they were so inexpensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yarbicus Posted February 17, 2012 Members Share Posted February 17, 2012 Abstract I am youtubing the crap out of the JCA's right now. Thanks for that suggestion. I will look deeply into those. I didn't realize they were so inexpensive! Oh sure. Thank Abstract. Whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted February 17, 2012 Members Share Posted February 17, 2012 Looking for 100W also. Should have mentioned that. Other guitarist has a Quickrod... JCA100H, trust me. Or DSL if you want to buy used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NixerX Posted February 17, 2012 Members Share Posted February 17, 2012 Looking for 100W also. Should have mentioned that. Other guitarist has a Quickrod... I have a QR as well. It sits great with almost any other amp..what genre? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted February 17, 2012 Members Share Posted February 17, 2012 Fixed.This or a DSL...but I think the build quality of the JCA is better.And I personally prefer the tones of the JCA. Yes, much better build quality on the JCA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Phil Jacques Posted February 17, 2012 Author Members Share Posted February 17, 2012 JCA it is... That was super quick and easy! Thanks Dudes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yarbicus Posted February 17, 2012 Members Share Posted February 17, 2012 JCA it is... That was super quick and easy! Thanks Dudes!!! Good call. Two pieces of advice: 1. Get the JCA100HDM if you can. Has a bit more functionality for not a lot more money.2. Get a whole new set of tubes right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kardula Posted February 17, 2012 Members Share Posted February 17, 2012 DSL over the TSL for sure, TSL is too thin. What's your budget? I know Shivas pop up here and there for 1200, you could also look into the rivera R series but those usually come in combo form as opposed to the head version. JCA50 or 100 would be a solid choice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GCDEF Posted February 17, 2012 Members Share Posted February 17, 2012 Egnater Renegade. 65 watts, but I doubt you'll have trouble hearing it. It has the sounds you're looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Harvester1199 Posted February 17, 2012 Members Share Posted February 17, 2012 Looking for 100W also. Should have mentioned that. Other guitarist has a Quickrod... 50w amp is fine, 100w amp is only 3 decibels louder, wich is not much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Phil Jacques Posted February 17, 2012 Author Members Share Posted February 17, 2012 Yarbicus, what differences other than a Depth knob and half power switch does the HDM have over the H? Honestly, if I want to play anything on the heavier side I have my Framus Cobra and such for that (keep an eye out, going to post a rig build thread soon as it's almost ready). I just don't know how much of the depth knob I would ever use or how often I would use the 1/2 power switch... I'll look into it more but I think I may just stick with the JCA100H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yarbicus Posted February 17, 2012 Members Share Posted February 17, 2012 Yarbicus, what differences other than a Depth knob and half power switch does the HDM have over the H? Honestly, if I want to play anything on the heavier side I have my Framus Cobra and such for that (keep an eye out, going to post a rig build thread soon as it's almost ready). I just don't know how much of the depth knob I would ever use or how often I would use the 1/2 power switch... I'll look into it more but I think I may just stick with the JCA100H Sounds like you know what you need then. If you don't need the extras then get the regular 100H. TBH if you don't need to the extras, then just get the 50H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ManofWar55 Posted February 17, 2012 Members Share Posted February 17, 2012 I LOVE my Jet City. Got mine for $400. Fantastic amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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