Members Tripdancer Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 I'm looking into upgradeing my amp [i'm currently playing through a Sterio]. I was looking into 3 amps. 1. Fender FM212R, thats a little out of my price range, but if its worth it, i'd strech. 2. Kustom Quad 65w, This is the lead runner for me, i guess. [does anyone know if it comes with a foot switch?] 3. Behringer GMX212, People said that this amp kinda sucks, but I like the price and the effects. any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bdegrande Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Vox AD30VT. The valve reactor using a 12AX7 tube gives it excellent sound, and you can dial down the output level to get good sound at lower levels. It has amp models and effects. Even the next model up, the AD50VT, is close to your price range. I also got a Fender Cyber Champ for $299 new, but I think those are gone now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members geek_usa Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Used Peavey Valveking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members septopus Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Vox AD50VT, Fender Pro. Jr. used Blues Jr., Cube 60. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Originally posted by Tripdancer I'm looking into upgradeing my amp [i'm currently playing through a Sterio].I was looking into 3 amps. 1. Fender FM212R, thats a little out of my price range, but if its worth it, i'd strech.2. Kustom Quad 65w, This is the lead runner for me, i guess. [does anyone know if it comes with a foot switch?]3. Behringer GMX212, People said that this amp kinda sucks, but I like the price and the effects.any suggestions? You realize it helps a lot to know what the amp will be used for and what tones you migrate towards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members batotman Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 The Kustom Quad 65 is a damn good amp but the effects aren't that great. Its not a high gain amp for heavy metal but it will do quite a bit. Footswitch is not included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Megadeth7684 Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Originally posted by tlbonehead You realize it helps a lot to know what the amp will be used for and what tones you migrate towards? +1 I agree with Debbie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Originally posted by Megadeth7684 +1 I agree with Debbie. Of course. We always agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tripdancer Posted June 18, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 ok, well I suppose my style/tone would range from heavy metal, to Vai, to Jimi, to punk and to bluesish stuff, so a wide range. I Don't like the Vox stuff at all, my friend has one, and I just dont think it suits me. my brother has a 15w roland cube, and if the 60w version is like it, ehhh i can't say i'd buy that one. Also, I forgot to say, I'm looking for something with high watts, so I can play with my drummer, and odviously a high watted tube amp is through the roof in price. I dont mind getting a SS amp, and I have some effects, so take that for what its worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Originally posted by Tripdancer ok, well I suppose my style/tone would range from heavy metal, to Vai, to Jimi, to punk and to bluesish stuff, so a wide range.I Don't like the Vox stuff at all, my friend has one, and I just dont think it suits me.my brother has a 15w roland cube, and if the 60w version is like it, ehhh i can't say i'd buy that one.Also, I forgot to say, I'm looking for something with high watts, so I can play with my drummer, and odviously a high watted tube amp is through the roof in price. I dont mind getting a SS amp, and I have some effects, so take that for what its worth. Peavey Bravo is in that price range and probably the most obvious choice,along with a Triumph 60. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theAntihero Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Ive heard bad things about the Fender FM series, but have never played one. In general Fender solid states arent the best for heavy distortion. I played the Behringer briefly and thought it was ok sounding. I have read that it isnt very loud. I dont know if there is any truth to this as i didnt turn it up much. Ive never played the Kustom so i have nothing for you there. You might try looking for the various Crate Xt/GT/GX 212 combos. I know people say bad things about them, but for your price range and styles you want to cover you could do much worse. There are good enough sounding amps and will get loud enough to play with a drummer, plus you can get some good tones out of them. I personally gigged a lot with a Crate gt-212 with and without soundsystems, and with some loud drummers without ever having a problem with being loud enough. Also i personally have never been a fan of onboard effects. Its much better to buy the effects you want in stompbox. Also amps without effects are usually cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Megadeth7684 Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Originally posted by tlbonehead Of course. We always agree. Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shellshock Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Carvin X-100B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tripdancer Posted June 18, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 I got to play the Fender FM212R at a local store, and I didnt think it was so bad, but I didnt get to turn up the gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jfaaz Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Epiphone Valve Standard Combo Amplifierhttp://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Valve-Standard-Combo-Amplifier?sku=480259 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members batotman Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 The 60 is better. More control over the treble with the presence control, more models, stronger speaker, and more input/output options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members martingibson70 Posted June 19, 2006 Members Share Posted June 19, 2006 +1 on the cube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ***1776*** Posted June 19, 2006 Members Share Posted June 19, 2006 Of the 3 you chose i would go with the Behringer GMX 2X12! I have a 2X10 and while the cleans are not that good (its sorta a tweed sound) the distortions are REALLY nice IMO! 2 channels, comes with a footswitch and the effects are ok (not great but not bad either).. I dislike the FF solid state stuff, i would also check out a roland or vox 15 or 30 amp (valvetronix series) but if you must choose the 3 your thinking about, get the Behringer, that lil sucker is pretty nice IMO and also fairly loud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members batotman Posted June 19, 2006 Members Share Posted June 19, 2006 Hey someone here is selling a Cube 60.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members geek_usa Posted June 19, 2006 Members Share Posted June 19, 2006 Originally posted by Shellshock Carvin X-100B I had one and hated it. I still say the Peavey Valve King. Do a search on it here at HC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tripdancer Posted June 19, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 19, 2006 is the roland 60, Like the 15 watt version? Because, like I said, I dislike my brothers roland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted June 19, 2006 Members Share Posted June 19, 2006 Originally posted by Tripdancer is the roland 60, Like the 15 watt version? Because, like I said, I dislike my brothers roland. Not sure but I don't care much for the 60. Not very "tubey" to my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members madler Posted June 19, 2006 Members Share Posted June 19, 2006 It may be time to break out the recomendation for the... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Variable Posted June 19, 2006 Members Share Posted June 19, 2006 Originally posted by Tripdancer ok, well I suppose my style/tone would range from heavy metal, to Vai, to Jimi, to punk and to bluesish stuff, so a wide range. I Don't like the Vox stuff at all, my friend has one, and I just dont think it suits me. my brother has a 15w roland cube, and if the 60w version is like it, ehhh i can't say i'd buy that one. Also, I forgot to say, I'm looking for something with high watts, so I can play with my drummer, and odviously a high watted tube amp is through the roof in price. I dont mind getting a SS amp, and I have some effects, so take that for what its worth. Trust me, if you value your hearing, playing an SS amp loud with a drummer is not the way to go.So, another +1 for the Valveking used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Variable Posted June 19, 2006 Members Share Posted June 19, 2006 Found this on eBay.http://cgi.ebay.com/Peavey-50-watt-valveking-nice-cond-low-hrs-VERY-LOUD_W0QQitemZ7422455850 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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