Members Dead Star Posted August 9, 2009 Members Share Posted August 9, 2009 So I'm getting into gigging. My 10 year old practice amp has been dead for months now. I'm looking to invest in a new amp for smaller gigs. My budget is going to end up being about $500 or so. The music I play is diverse to say the least. My inspiration comes from everywhere from MUSE to X Japan. I play everything from Indie Electro/House infused rock to grimy 80's speed-metal. I need an amp thats as versatile as my taste in music. So far I've taken interest to some of these amps.Ibanez TBX150H with Ibanez IS412C cabCrate FlexWave FW120HSMarshall MG50FXMarshall MG100DFXAny other amps I should take a look at? Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mamberg Posted August 9, 2009 Members Share Posted August 9, 2009 yes, there are many other amps you should consider welcome to HCAF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sixtonoize Posted August 9, 2009 Members Share Posted August 9, 2009 God...your options are terrible. I think you've actually managed to find the WORST possible collection of amps for under $500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shine Posted August 9, 2009 Members Share Posted August 9, 2009 Have you heard of Bugera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 5ththrax Posted August 9, 2009 Members Share Posted August 9, 2009 Well if you HAVE to buy new: Peavey Valveking Peavey Windsor Half Stack B-52 AT series But if you want used: Peavey VTM Peavey 5150/6505 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ThisIsExile Posted August 9, 2009 Members Share Posted August 9, 2009 Oh jeezus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slunderfungus Posted August 9, 2009 Members Share Posted August 9, 2009 {censored} for that you could get a Crate Vintage Club 5212(2x12 combo) and a tube screamerSeriously Crate makes some damn find Marshalleques amps for really low denaros. I have a V50 head I got off ebay for $150 and I love the thing. Its got a serious grind to it that just makes you want to play. Mine was a VFX5212 that was cut doewn into a head and DSP effects board never put back in. Add a another $100 to it and get a brandnew VFX5212 on ebay and it'll come with 2 Tone Tubby speakers. Or get a VC5212 like I got, and then go get a Ibanez Tube King...one of the newer ones, for $150 on ebay. Man that pedal screams, I just checked on out in Eugene, and if I had the $150, I'd have bought it. Much more out there than SS nightmares. I am serious, I good tube amp will make you want to play guitar more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brick Posted August 9, 2009 Members Share Posted August 9, 2009 Have you heard of Bugera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dead Star Posted August 10, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Well thanks guys for all the help. I went to my local guitar shop and played a Marshall MG100HFX half stack. While it didn't have the warm tube sound that I was really looking for (I don't think I'm gonna get that in my price range) it did sound good. Plus it was $530 and it comes with a free effects pedal. I know this thing gets a lot of hate, but it looks as if I'm leaning toward getting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Don't buy new. Buy used 60 watts all tube PTP vintage Fender TWO footswitchable channels under $500 loud as {censored} effects loop sleeper amp jump on one of these and don't look back Rivera designed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knope Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Lost cause is lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dead Star Posted August 10, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Lost cause is lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zakko Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 I'm surprised no one asked this already...If those are your choices currently, what did you have that blew up?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dead Star Posted August 10, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 I'm surprised no one asked this already... If those are your choices currently, what did you have that blew up?? {censored}ty ten year old Ibanez Tone Blaster 15W practice amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ***1776*** Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Ok your a noob here and there not helping ya 2 much so here i go...STAY AWAY (far AWAY) from that Marshall MG series, that is a POS, no warmth or character in the amp, STAY AWAY!!If your going all tube - you can try some of these.. a Peavey Ultra head, a Marshall DSL head, a Peavey XXX, a Peavey Valveking a B-52AT a Bugera (333XL or 6262) - Just make sure it works fine! a Carvin Legacy will get you started in the right direction! If your going hybrids (tube and SS) i would try the Vox Valvetronix series - It will EAT UP and SPIT out that Marshall MG POS. Seriously stay away from the MGYoull thanks me later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zakko Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Check out the Vox AD30VT. Multiple tones, good amp, good on the wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SnowStorm Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Most people will think I'm crazy but at least look at a Line 6 Spider Valve. They are going really cheap these days. Check them out at American Musical Supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cmercein8 Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 You want this. Trust me. http://www.guitarcenter.com/Peavey-ValveKing-112-Combo-Amp-104003397-i1145634.gc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JMR Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Well thanks guys for all the help. I went to my local guitar shop and played a Marshall MG100HFX half stack. While it didn't have the warm tube sound that I was really looking for (I don't think I'm gonna get that in my price range) it did sound good. Plus it was $530 and it comes with a free effects pedal. I know this thing gets a lot of hate, but it looks as if I'm leaning toward getting it. THEY SUCK. GET A VOX VALVETRONIX or the previously mentioned peaveys http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Vox-Valvetronix-VT50-50W-1x12-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=424008 MUCH MUCH, absolutely miles beyond the marshall mg series. They are a great value, I've considered getting one a couple of times (I didn't because there's other amps I'm saving up for already) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Orange Jackson Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Save up a little more dough and buy one of these,http://cgi.ebay.com/Rivera-R55-112,-55-watts,-Mint-+-Extras-R_W0QQitemZ300336463607QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090807?IMSfp=TL090807155003r22563 this way you won't need to buy another amp for the rest of your life. (ok maybe I exaggerates, but they are damn good, reliable as hell, and it will have you covered for a long, long, long time.) (whoa, senior member ..{censored} me. I need to go get a life.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SFW Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 In your price range: Used Peavey 5150 Used Peavey Classic 30 (with a few pedals you can play anything with this amp.) Used Laney AOR There are plenty of deals on used gear in our current financial trend. You just have to look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cat five Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 i i have what you need voxadvt30 and a vox tonelab its much better than a mg.pm and we could work out a price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -Juggernaut- Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 I'll sell you a Randall RG100ES w/ footswitch for $300.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Eric Hellstyle Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 ibanez thermion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dead Star Posted August 10, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 I never thought amps could be this confusing! Thanks for all the help guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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