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best solid state combo around $500?


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Im looking to sell off some of my gear and buy a solid state combo (preferrably 2X12, but not totally necessary) for around $500. I dont want alot of built in effects and fluff. I play mostly modern rock with some classic rock mixed in... i play distorted about 90% of the time. Any suggestions?

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im looking for solid state because they're cheaper than tube amps... im trying to conserve money by buying cheaper stuff and selling my more expensive stuff. Im looking for a hard rock sound, like stone temple pilots, lenny kravits, etc. what about line 6 stuff?

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There's this one (doesn't match all your requirements, but it is cheaper)

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Marshall 5210 combo

2 channels, spring reverb, 50Watts output with a single 12" speaker. Gets a pretty decent Marshall tone, but all solid state.

OBDISCLAIMER: I'm selling mine, and I live within driving distance if you are interested.

If you don't mind tube, you might be able to get a small Boogie for under $500. I recently picked up a .50 Caliber + for less than that (and that's why I'm selling the Marshall). Although I don't think it's quite the vintage tone.

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Originally posted by hoerni

There's this one (doesn't match all your requirements, but it is cheaper)


marhsall_front.jpg

Marshall 5210 combo


2 channels, spring reverb, 50Watts output with a single 12" speaker. Gets a pretty decent Marshall tone, but all solid state.


OBDISCLAIMER: I'm selling mine, and I live within driving distance if you are interested.


If you don't mind tube, you might be able to get a small Boogie for under $500. I recently picked up a .50 Caliber + for less than that (and that's why I'm selling the Marshall). Although I don't think it's quite the vintage tone.




OMG!!! I have that very same model amp. I bought it new in 1986 and I still have it to this day!

Great amp for a 50Watt solid state! I don't use it as my main amp anymore but I will never part with it cause it sounds so good!

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about 5 years or so back i had a fender stage 100... i remember wiht medium gain (like 4) and medium EQ settings (everything around 4-6) I got some killer rock sounds with my les paul. I think i may pick up that amp again

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Bluesboy i have a Ampeg 150R S.S. head im very close to selling! a 2 channel awesome amp! take a few mins + read the reviews on the head and combo's (very impressive) scores well over 9 across the board!

Would you have any interest in that?

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Originally posted by ***1776***

Bluesboy i have a Ampeg 150R S.S. head im very close to selling! a 2 channel awesome amp! take a few mins + read the reviews on the head and combo's (very impressive) scores well over 9 across the board!


Would you have any interest in that?

 

 

how much would you sell it for? I would have to get a cab for it too, which might be a pain in tukus

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Originally posted by bluesboy



how much would you sell it for? I would have to get a cab for it too, which might be a pain in tukus

 

 

Its in my sig, you can get a decent lil cabinet for a few bucks more but youll have a nice setup! Im sure someone hear can sell u a cab on the cheap lol..

 

Did you REALLY read the reviews/scores on those amps? (both combo + head) IMPRESSIVE and mine sounds great! Im not "selling" you (well kinda lol) but take 5 mins and read the reviews on them!!

 

Its 2 channel, very EQ responsive (turn a knob and u have a different sound), reverb and loud as hell! You cant go wrong with it and the clean channel is as good as ANY S.S clean sound and the distortion is AWESOME!

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