Members FWAxeIbanez Posted November 18, 2005 Members Share Posted November 18, 2005 So the Metropolis does absolutely nothing that I want it to do... and now I'm selling it, or sending it back, which ever ends up being easiest... I only really need one channel, and I'm thinking of going down a marshally road since I have most of the other areas i'm interested in covered a bit... basically I'm listening to Rumah Sakit, explosions in the sky, and some other indie stuff, and I'm looking for an amp that will go from clean to pretty dirty (but by all means not high gain) with how hard I pick... maybe a little roll of the volume knob to help it along, sure, but you get the idea... touch sensitivity is key, I have a budget of lets say around 1600 and I'd put the watts at maybe 30 or 40, but not really important as long as it does what I want and is loud enough for shows will a flexi-50 do this? what about the other marshall clones? this is a good time for you non-metalheads to hop in and get some posting time! heh, I'm just kidding, but thanks in advance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FWAxeIbanez Posted November 18, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 18, 2005 bump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Japetus Posted November 18, 2005 Members Share Posted November 18, 2005 2203 or 2204 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kelly Posted November 18, 2005 Members Share Posted November 18, 2005 Check out some of the clips of the VHT Deliverance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FWAxeIbanez Posted November 18, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 18, 2005 would an 800 be good for a really low gain type of application tho? I guess I just think of it as a metal amp and haven't even considered it... i've been thinking of those jtm reissues and stuff, but I haven't really considered an 800 also, isn't the vht out of my price range? I'll look up the clips right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members VoodooChild24 Posted November 18, 2005 Members Share Posted November 18, 2005 Originally posted by Japetus 2203 or 2204 i agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FWAxeIbanez Posted November 18, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 18, 2005 whoa, that wasn't what I was expecting at all from the deliverance... time to look up prices I guess what are the differences between the 220x's ? I'm admittedly uneducated in the world of marshall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Japetus Posted November 18, 2005 Members Share Posted November 18, 2005 2203's and 2204's can be very low gain, if you want them to be. Actually, themselves..they aren't a mega high gain amp. They are one of the best amps in terms of picking dynamics as well IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SteveVHT Posted November 18, 2005 Members Share Posted November 18, 2005 Get the 60 watt Deliverance....Thread complete....Now carry on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FWAxeIbanez Posted November 18, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 18, 2005 the 60 watt deliverance has a list of 1695... so what does that put the average street price at do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marshall Freak Posted November 18, 2005 Members Share Posted November 18, 2005 I think they've been selling in the 1100.00 range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members moronmountain Posted November 18, 2005 Members Share Posted November 18, 2005 Originally posted by SteveVHT Get the 60 watt Deliverance.... Thread complete.... Now carry on... +1, or the 50st Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members * velcro-fly * Posted November 18, 2005 Members Share Posted November 18, 2005 Originally posted by FWAxeIbanez So the Metropolis does absolutely nothing that I want it to do... and now I'm selling it, or sending it back, which ever ends up being easiest... What Metropolis do you have ? I owned one - loved it, but wanted more power than the 18 watt version I had... I've also got a 60 watt Deliverance at the moment - great amp. Steve E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FWAxeIbanez Posted November 18, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 18, 2005 I have the thirty watt non-reverb model I just took it to a jam last night and it's gotten me to second guess my original decision to sell it... it's definitely an amp that doesn't take to being attenuated at all, but when it's cranked naturally, it really shines... I don't know tho, the idea of owning a marshall is appealing, or that flexi for that matter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rambleon223 Posted November 18, 2005 Members Share Posted November 18, 2005 What didn't you like about the Metropolis? I've never played one so I'm just asking. It sounds like from what you described you wanted out of an amp that it would be a good fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FWAxeIbanez Posted November 18, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 18, 2005 thats what I thought too man, it really seemed to be the perfect amp for me, but I guess the problem is I just don't like the flavor of the distortion, it's too round and farty... even with the bass below halfway and the treble and presence cranked it still sounds kinda like a bass amp when you hit those low notes... when you dial it in realistically it sorta tends to get out of hand, at least for the application I'm needing... some of the most amazing full on cleans i've ever heard tho... anybody interested should make an offer before I box it up and ship it back, I'd like the guy who I bought it from initially to keep my money because he is a damn cool guy... I definitely plan on giving him more business as I am able... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Axeplyr Posted November 18, 2005 Members Share Posted November 18, 2005 Originally posted by FWAxeIbanez bump? Man, that Avatar's just gotta go. It's painful just to look at! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BAZGUITARMAN Posted November 18, 2005 Members Share Posted November 18, 2005 What about a Voodoo Amps V-Plex? Isn`t that what it`s called? Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rambleon223 Posted November 18, 2005 Members Share Posted November 18, 2005 Originally posted by FWAxeIbanez thats what I thought too man, it really seemed to be the perfect amp for me, but I guess the problem is I just don't like the flavor of the distortion, it's too round and farty... even with the bass below halfway and the treble and presence cranked it still sounds kinda like a bass amp when you hit those low notes... when you dial it in realistically it sorta tends to get out of hand, at least for the application I'm needing... some of the most amazing full on cleans i've ever heard tho... anybody interested should make an offer before I box it up and ship it back, I'd like the guy who I bought it from initially to keep my money because he is a damn cool guy... I definitely plan on giving him more business as I am able... I hear ya! If it's not doing the trick for you then you gotta find something that will. Good luck with your search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SteveVHT Posted November 19, 2005 Members Share Posted November 19, 2005 Originally posted by FWAxeIbanez thats what I thought too man, it really seemed to be the perfect amp for me, but I guess the problem is I just don't like the flavor of the distortion, it's too round and farty... even with the bass below halfway and the treble and presence cranked it still sounds kinda like a bass amp when you hit those low notes... when you dial it in realistically it sorta tends to get out of hand, at least for the application I'm needing... some of the most amazing full on cleans i've ever heard tho... anybody interested should make an offer before I box it up and ship it back, I'd like the guy who I bought it from initially to keep my money because he is a damn cool guy... I definitely plan on giving him more business as I am able... It's a Bogner....What did you expect...:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Daneswede1 Posted November 19, 2005 Members Share Posted November 19, 2005 Well, I myself am going through amp blues. My Marshall 2203x while it sounds great tonally lacks some bottom end. I bought the Trannie upgrades from Mercury but found out it is the caps that add bottom end to your amp and not the transformers per se. Although a good trannie will improve your over all tone so I am still installing them into my 2203x. HOnestly. I could tell you go for the 2203x but really I would say look for an early 80s 2203 Marshall singel channel. I am most likely going to do this. I am also ordering a Marshall handwired 59SLPHW. And the Handwired 4x12" G12H30 cab. I do not recommend this for you if you are not Marshall savvy! There are a lot of things you need to know if you buy a plexi amp. Like for one running the channels bridged together. #2 The only pedals that sound full enough through a plexi or NON MASTER Marshall are either a Valve DRiver/TOnebone Hot British which is a tube driven pedal or a fuzz pedal like the ANalogman NKT275 fuzz or otherlike a Dallas Arboitor. YOur gonna pay oiut the ass for one though!Anyway IF you are looking for more of a sustainy type gain and not per say a metal gain than go check out the soundclip of the JTM45 clone that MOJAVE makes. Clip #9 and #10 sounds lreally sweet! YOull still need to bridge the channels possible anbd run a tube pedal or fuzz through it. THey are having a sale on all there amps right now. Good luck 2 u!www.mojaveampworks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carvinendorser Posted November 19, 2005 Members Share Posted November 19, 2005 Try a Mesa F-50. Great cleans. It is a 2 channel amp though. The dirty channel is pretty nice also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members buddy7168 Posted November 19, 2005 Members Share Posted November 19, 2005 Originally posted by BAZGUITARMAN What about a Voodoo Amps V-Plex? Isn`t that what it`s called?Eric +1 I think Trace is releasing 20-30 watt models in January. I recommend checking them out. Although the 50 watter should do what you want as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FWAxeIbanez Posted November 19, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 19, 2005 any clue on the price range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZCat Posted November 19, 2005 Members Share Posted November 19, 2005 Mojave;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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