Members BILLYVASIL Posted May 26, 2008 Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 It has been said before and I did search the topic but I still have a few doubts and questions so please help if you can. I'm looking for a 1x12 tube combo that can inspire me, but for home use. That means I need it to sound decent even at lower volumes. The list is as follows: 1. 1x12 tube combo (I need portability. Bad back!) 2. Good clean channel (whatever that means to you...Fender, Vox, etc) 3. Awesome Lead channel. No pedals needed please, Overdrive for legato licks and sweet singing sustain. Crunch not really Brutal stuff needed. 4. Sound being decent even at Low volume. I don't care what make it is (Mesa, Diezel, etc) just that it sounds good. Budget can be anywhere up to $3000 or so. I have considered modding or attenuators so please feel free to suggest whatever. O.K., here we go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chad_sux Posted May 26, 2008 Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 Masturbation and lotion???? EDIT: oh you were talking about amps.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thenakedarab Posted May 26, 2008 Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 Teh wife and her BGFE from college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BILLYVASIL Posted May 26, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 Oh things were bad when she was pregnant...but hey lets stick to the amps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chad_sux Posted May 26, 2008 Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 ^^^^I think these are the kind of responses you'll be getting until the good guys wake up from slumberland. BTW, props to you for being married and having a $3000 budget. You should have NO problems finding something that sounds spectacular with that kind of budget. Again, I have nothing useful to add but my keyboard has a mind of it's own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Phishmonkey Posted May 26, 2008 Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 Mk IV would fit the bill perfectly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BILLYVASIL Posted May 26, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 I have a few things up for sale (Traynor combo and Voodoo modded Marshall) plus some stock options, so that's the budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thenakedarab Posted May 26, 2008 Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 It has been said before and I did search the topic but I still have a few doubts and questions so please help if you can. I'm looking for a 1x12 tube combo that can inspire me, but for home use. That means I need it to sound decent even at lower volumes. The list is as follows: 1. 1x12 tube combo (I need portability. Bad back!) 2. Good clean channel (whatever that means to you...Fender, Vox, etc) 3. Awesome Lead channel. No pedals needed please, Overdrive for legato licks and sweet singing sustain. Crunch not really Brutal stuff needed. 4. Sound being decent even at Low volume. I don't care what make it is (Mesa, Diezel, etc) just that it sounds good. Budget can be anywhere up to $3000 or so. I have considered modding or attenuators so please feel free to suggest whatever. O.K., here we go... To me it sounds like a Peters or Roccaforte head and a nice oversized 1x12 or light weight 2x12 cab might do you right. It'd be much easier to transport than a combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BILLYVASIL Posted May 26, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 There is a lot of love for the Mark IV here. I live in Greece and will have to drive far to listen to it but that is on the short list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BILLYVASIL Posted May 26, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 I have a modded Marshall head and 2x12 that kills me every time I decide to jam with a few friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thenakedarab Posted May 26, 2008 Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 I didn't realize you were in Europe. Get a Matamp man, damn those amps are sweet. Great clean and overdriven tones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BILLYVASIL Posted May 26, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 I have read some good things about Matamp but I would have to order without hearing anyhting. Either that or fly out to England. The question is can they make something with all those options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thenakedarab Posted May 26, 2008 Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 I have read some good things about Matamp but I would have to order without hearing anyhting. Either that or fly out to England. The question is can they make something with all those options? Well, they have models at all different levels of wattage, single or dual channel, boost built in on many models, and power scaling, which is supposed to get you cranked power amp tone at low volumes. Plus, the clean and crunch tones I've heard have been for the most part absolutely . Check out youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BILLYVASIL Posted May 26, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 Checking it out now. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crawford45 Posted May 26, 2008 Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 Have a look into the Marshall DSL401. 40watt tube amp, clean od1/2 channels, effects loop and spring reverb. Sounds fantastic at any volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thenakedarab Posted May 26, 2008 Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 [YOUTUBE]dFAr-vkcHTM[/YOUTUBE] How's that for sweet low volume tones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thenakedarab Posted May 26, 2008 Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 [YOUTUBE]Q6XjODxXAj8[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BILLYVASIL Posted May 26, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 Both videos were cool, but I need a tad more overdrive. What were the amps being used? Matamp sounds so so to me from the clips I have heard. Either that or I am not into the stuff the guys are playing on youtube. The cleans were OK but the overdrive was blah... The Marshall is not exactly what I want. It was a bit fizzy when pushed hard. The clean was surprising for a Marshall. They are getting better at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Neilrocks25 Posted May 26, 2008 Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 I am married with no {censored} combo (just kidding) You can either get a 2x12 to help your back. or try looking at a tiny terror, there releasing a combo soon. or for me I would go for a cornford harliquin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dreamspace Posted May 26, 2008 Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 Hughes and Kettner Statesman combo. http://www.hughes-and-kettner.com/products.php?mode=prod&id=115&hus=b66b56a8bf5de6c311c90da846b08950# click on "Demo" for soundclips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Neilrocks25 Posted May 26, 2008 Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 I am married with no {censored} combo (just kidding) You can either get a 2x12 to help your back. or try looking at a tiny terror, there releasing a combo soon. or for me I would go for a cornford harliquin oops I just noticed you have a 2x12 my bad. put big wheels of it and push it around like a pram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Snax Panther Posted May 26, 2008 Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 I'm gonna go for the Budda Superdrive 18 or 30. Awesome cleans, they sound great at low volumes, and have some of the best OD out there. Period. I run two SD30 heads in stereo at the moment, and man, it's heaven. :thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BILLYVASIL Posted May 26, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 the Cornford harliquin is cool but doesn't have footswitchable sounds. I forgot to mention that. I would like to have two channels. opps... The H&K isn't bad. Gotta try that out. I still think I will need more gain though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BILLYVASIL Posted May 26, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 Finally some love for the Budda. Tell me more please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BILLYVASIL Posted May 26, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 oops I just noticed you have a 2x12 my bad.put big wheels of it and push it around like a pram I still have to lift it and put it in the back seat:cop: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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