Members chadd Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 I haven't owned a Marshall in 20 years and I'm looking for something relatively inexpensive that does the generic marshall thing well. I'm not looking for an amp to do hardcore or metal, just something that works well for playing rock tunes in a cover band. I already have the dark and heavy thing covered with my recto. A buddy of mine always got great tones out of his 4500 and that's the route I've been thinking. Prices on those or 4100s aren't bad at all. Wondering if I would be better off with one of the new MA50 or MA100s instead or even if there is something else out there that sounds similar for less cash. I plan on using my 4x12 with celestions, so a head would be preferred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members esizer Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 Buyer beware on the MA series, from what i've heard...people aren't happy with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrispsullivan Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 peavey vtm or classic series /thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members timmyfirst Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 If you're looking at an MA, make sure its the revoiced version. I dont get all the hate for them, i found it to be a solid amp with some good tones in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members esizer Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 Also I'll throw in that you look at the Jet City line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JR13 Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 can't go wrong with Jet City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DoubleBarrel Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 If you are looking at used, I'd reccommend a DSL or TSL. Used a DSL for years, for exactly the same situation you are in and loved it. IMHO the perfect amp for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NixerX Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 Laney GH50L with EL34'sPeavey JSX or 6505 (green channel is classic rock heaven!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sheik_Yerbouti Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 Peavey Classic 50JCA50H /thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sleewell Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 peavey vtm or classic series/thread this. came here to post that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members outtahear Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 http://www.ebay.com/itm/IndianAmpWorks-50-Watt-Tube-Head-Weber-Java-Express-Hi-Gain-/180744098567?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a15301307 All tube, handwired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wrongnote85 Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 those crate vintage club amps are really cool. also check out some of the peavey amps like the valve king or the windsor, if you're not wanting a lot of bells and whistles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 http://www.ebay.com/itm/IndianAmpWorks-50-Watt-Tube-Head-Weber-Java-Express-Hi-Gain-/180744098567?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a15301307All tube, handwired. Turn up the volume until you reach your desired level of distortion , then back off the guitar volume for great clean tones That's never worked for me ever. When I turn down the volume I just get muddy lifeless cleans. Even if I use a treble bleed cap across my guitar's volume pots. I hear this expression all the time and it's always baffled me. I've owned and built probably over 50 amps in my lifetime and own about 30 guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DoubleBarrel Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 I'm a Marshall guy, thru and thru. One thing I've learned over the years is........If you want a marshall sound..........get a marshall. Been this route and back a few times:facepalm:. Always end up back with a marshall. I don't like the peaveys, and hated the Jet City I had. Just get a used Marshall JCM2000 DSL or TSL, and enjoy the Marshally goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wrongnote85 Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 I'm a Marshall guy, thru and thru. One thing I've learned over the years is........If you want a marshall sound..........get a marshall. Been this route and back a few times:facepalm:. Always end up back with a marshall. I don't like the peaveys, and hated the Jet City I had. Just get a used Marshall JCM2000 DSL or TSL, and enjoy the Marshally goodness. i'm baffled by this post. if i were you i would have suggested a laney gh100l. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members madryan Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 I'd snag another Friedman modded JCA20H. I spent around $500 for mine and it did the classic rock thing in spades. Sounded killer. The Peavey classic series amps are good to. My Jube clone does really sweet classic rock sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DoubleBarrel Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 i'm baffled by this post. if i were you i would have suggested a laney gh100l. Much as I love the Laney (which I am only selling becasue I got a plexi), it's close, but it isnt a Marshall. The Laney is voiced a little different, and has gobs more gain than you need for his purposes. Plus, it is only a one channel amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chadd Posted October 26, 2011 Author Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 Thanks for the suggestions so far, the Jet City amps sound good but I'm really looking for a two channel (at least) amp that doesn't have shared controls for the channels. I'm sure I could get by without that, but if getting by was good enough, I would use my Mesa. I'm a Marshall guy, thru and thru. One thing I've learned over the years is........If you want a marshall sound..........get a marshall. That was the plan, just figured I would see if there was something else out there worth checking out along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elric Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 i'm baffled by this post. if i were you i would have suggested a laney gh100l. +1. Recommending a Marshall for Marshall sounds is just crazy talk. There has GOT to be some other, much more obscure and convoluted way to do this.... hmmm... Have you looked at something like a Rocktron Voodu Valve coupled with a parametric EQ into the FX return of your Recto as an option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricJohn Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 I'm going to say the Marshall MG4 series and even their new MG Carpon Copy series. Budget amp, well made, portable and light and yes it's SS but it has THAT Marshall sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members colejustesen Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 The only Marshall's I have owned were two DSL100 heads (sold it chasing the tone unicorn, then bought another and sold it for something smaller), and I absolutely loved that amp. Extremely versatile and and amazing sounds! That being said, I also have a Peavey Classic 50 2x12 combo that sounds absolutely amazing and has kept me from getting any gas for a Marshall DSL again. The only Marshall that I would (at this moment) jump on if it became available in my area would be a JCM900 SL-X... but that is because I have wanted to get one of those amps for years!!! Go check out the Peavey Classic line, I myself prefer the Classic 50 to the Classic 30 because of some of its features, but all in all they are great amps! Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members peavey_impact Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 If you don't mind single channel, check out the Kustom Defender combo. That was a cool ass amp IMO, and can be found cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DoubleBarrel Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 I still don't get it. "I want to sound like a Marshall..........is there a peavey that does this ? " If you want a Sportscar, don't get a mini van with rims.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members madryan Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 Alot of the old Traynors are basically Marshall rip-offs. Look into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chadd Posted October 26, 2011 Author Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 I still don't get it. "I want to sound like a Marshall..........is there a peavey that does this ? " I asked specifically about two types of Marshalls as well as anything else I should check into. I appreciate your freedback on the DSL and TSL, but there's no need to build straw men to argue against. Alot of the old Traynors are basically Marshall rip-offs. Look into that. I just sold a GM3 a month or so ago, it wasn't versatile enough and without modding it needed to be cranked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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