Members Kassanova Posted January 26, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 26, 2010 Thanks for the suggestions. As the owner of a JC-120 and an Ampeg 2x12, I'd say that those who said there are no solid state amps with good cleans haven't heard these.I was specifically asking about heads because I'm changing my setup and moving away from the combo amp. I've been out of the market for an amp for so long, I just needed some ideas to know what direction to look in. Thanks a lot guys! I'm still taking notes, so if anybody else has suggestions, throw 'em out there. A good clean sound is first and foremost on my list. I plan on getting an Axe-FX Ultra as a source for my main FX as well but I still need an amp that takes pedals, MFXs and racks well. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mesa/Kramer Posted January 26, 2010 Members Share Posted January 26, 2010 Why SS? For the money you are willing to spend, you can get a so much better tube amp used.You mentioned Mesa Like tone; Mesa F series, DC series and MK III heads can be had all day for under $1,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ThisIsExile Posted January 26, 2010 Members Share Posted January 26, 2010 Randall t2.but w/echeers lucius Jewymother{censored}ingsoss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DirtyBird Posted January 26, 2010 Members Share Posted January 26, 2010 Yes... God bless his soul, rest in peace etc ... but he had a tin ear and the worst tone...Keith +1 Great riff artist.... but jeez.... icepick much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members olgluefoot Posted January 26, 2010 Members Share Posted January 26, 2010 WORD:thu: Ahh... you have the original right? We need to tell people we have custom bandits built by Hartley Peavey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretout Posted January 26, 2010 Members Share Posted January 26, 2010 The only Solid State amp that I would consider buying would be a Roland Jazz Chrous. Other than that, Randalls make some decent Solid State amps. But, FWIW, if you can pick up a tube amp in your price range, you would be much better off IMHO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members inais Posted January 26, 2010 Members Share Posted January 26, 2010 Hiwatt Maxwatt 100H would be a goer. plenty of umph, and some really nice sounds if u feel like tinkering with the knobs a little.just dont bump the knobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brandenburg Posted January 26, 2010 Members Share Posted January 26, 2010 Why SS?For the money you are willing to spend, you can get a so much better tube amp used.You mentioned Mesa Like tone; Mesa F series, DC series and MK III heads can be had all day for under $1,000. alot of reasons people like or use SS over tube a)less upkeepb)not as fragilec) in some cases SS weigh lessd) more forgiving when it comes to user error such as mismatched impedancee)Some actually like a SS tone over a tube one. High dollar SS stuff is on par with some of the best tube stuff Im sure most wont agree with this but this is my opinion on the matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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