Members BAZGUITARMAN Posted July 21, 2008 Members Share Posted July 21, 2008 Ok, I'm not getting rid of my 5150 II. I still love playing through this amp. But, I would like to get a higher end three channel amp just for the hell of it. Unfortunately in my ultra rural area I do not get to try high end amps in person. Many of you guys have experience with these amps so I'll pick your brains. I like the type of tone I get with my 5150 II. And I prefer to stick with some aspects of that tone. * Tight low end- I do not like a giant, boomy, loose low end. That was the thing I did not like about the Recto I had. I like a thick, tight low end that tracks quickly and moves air. * Mids that cut- I've found that I prefer amps that have their mids centered in the higher range. They just cut so much better and stay tighter at higher volumes. What I'm looking for is not quite as high as my 5150 II, but definitely higher than a Recto or Uber. * Pre-amp saturation- I prefer a saturated pre-amp tone like the 5150 series has. I would prefer to turn the gain down because the amp has too much rather than turn it up to get enough. That said, I don't want a buzzy tone. This is where the higher end amps are better IMO. * I also prefer to have seperate EQ stacks for each channel, 100 watt output power, no reverb and a decent serial f/x loop. And it should be loud enough to run with my 5150 II if I get a wild hair. Price range new or used would be between $2,000 and $3,000 give or take. Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scott K Posted July 21, 2008 Members Share Posted July 21, 2008 5150III? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zehn Posted July 21, 2008 Members Share Posted July 21, 2008 Boosted Recto. You'll love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BAZGUITARMAN Posted July 21, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 21, 2008 Boosted Recto. You'll love it No, I won't. Already had one. Do not like the over done low end or the lower mids voicing. And a boosted Recto isn't even as tight as my 5150 II. There is no Boogie amp that I want in the least bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members missingastring Posted July 21, 2008 Members Share Posted July 21, 2008 Dude, if you can go $3k, there's no reason not to look at a Diezel Einstein. Seriously. You owe yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thetrooper9 Posted July 21, 2008 Members Share Posted July 21, 2008 the new evh 5150s look sexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guidedbyechoes Posted July 21, 2008 Members Share Posted July 21, 2008 axe fx into a PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OverDriven Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 So much fail so far. You know my answer (hint:see sig). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members this is paul Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 Cobra. Thats what i "upgraded" too from a 5150. Great amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 80sShred4TheWin Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 If you like your 5150 II either go with a 5150 III wich is an amazing amp or get a Splawn or Framus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Uncle_Milton Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 5150III? I lolled but then I :thu:'d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members King Loudness Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 Mark IIIDual Recto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dewysoss Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 ENGL Powerball :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brick Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 Cobra, or splawn quickrod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lord ToneKing Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 Splawn Nitro for you my friend:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JesperX Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 ENGL Savage 120. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rushtallica Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 Try an eq in the loop if you haven't already. That helped me get what I wanted out of the one I had, and I only sold it due to needing $ bad for a now-failed marriage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chrisjd Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 Cobra or Savage 120, I wouldn't look any further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flyingrhoads Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 engl powerball??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ~Abstract~ Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 Try an eq in the loop if you haven't already. That helped me get what I wanted out of the one I had, and I only sold it due to needing $ bad for a now-failed marriage. + a Boss NS-2 (in the loop after the EQ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAmazingBlob Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 ENGL Savage 120 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wizard of Ozz Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 Diezel Herbert. You should be able to find a used one for $3000-$3200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members In Absentia Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 Splawn Nitro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ~Abstract~ Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 Did you do the bias mod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BAZGUITARMAN Posted July 22, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 OMG guys, read my whole post. I'm not looking to replace my 5150 II. I love that amp and I'm very happy with it. I just want to add a "high end" three channel amp to my rig. I don't have an issue getting good tone out of my 5150 II. It's good to go. When I get my workers comp settlement I want to get a really nice three channel amp. I've been cutting all the fat out of my rig and just keeping the good stuff. I have my Juggernaut and LP Custom silverburst for guitars. And I want an equally high end amp. Right now the only good suggestions so far are the Cobra and the Herbert. They fit what I'm looking for. A three channel amp that isn't a Recto or my 5150 II (which is a two channel amp). The last I heard Cobras were spontainiously catching fire and killing people. Did they get this issue fixed when they went to the revised model? I just spent the last hour researching the Herbert. Seriously, is there anything out there that can beat this beast in a bad ass contest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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