Members phyrexia Posted October 3, 2005 Members Share Posted October 3, 2005 So, I have never played a 5150 or really heard recordings...are these things really that good sounding? Somebody gimme some links or some clips or some album names... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members redrol Posted October 3, 2005 Members Share Posted October 3, 2005 scammer? scammer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EmgEsp Posted October 3, 2005 Members Share Posted October 3, 2005 Originally posted by phyrexia So, I have never played a 5150 or really heard recordings...are these things really that good sounding? Somebody gimme some links or some clips or some album names...Thanks Carcass ''Heartwork''. In Flames ''Clayman'', I don't know for sure if they played 5150's before that album. Something tells me they did. Machine Head all albums. I think the first Children of Bodom album??? Of course Arch Enemy is all about 5150's except for the new hideous album. God Forbid uses them too or used too before the Krank switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wanky Posted October 4, 2005 Members Share Posted October 4, 2005 i turn the pre gain to around 8 when im jamming, anything past that overcompresses and muddy a bit, if im playing a show and turn post gain past 6 i can turn it to 10 without any problem. The buzzyness is the nature of the amp, which is a supercrunchy fry in ur face tone that really cuts. many complain its not heavy or bassy enough, but if thats the case the 5150 isnt the right amp for those ppl. here my settings for the crunchiest ever hardcore tone: low 8-10(the more volume the more i turn it up) mid 0 high 9-10(more volume the less i turn it up since amps get more agressive with more volume as u know) Presence 10(this gives the most agresiveness) Resonance 10 pre Gain 8-10(the more volume the more i turn it up) all on the lead channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Inearthed Posted October 4, 2005 Members Share Posted October 4, 2005 Originally posted by wanky i turn the pre gain to around 8 when im jamming, anything past that overcompresses and muddy a bit, if im playing a show and turn post gain past 6 i can turn it to 10 without any problem. The buzzyness is the nature of the amp, which is a supercrunchy fry in ur face tone that really cuts. many complain its not heavy or bassy enough, but if thats the case the 5150 isnt the right amp for those ppl.here my settings for the crunchiest ever hardcore tone:low 8-10(the more volume the more i turn it up)mid 0high 9-10(more volume the less i turn it up since amps get more agressive with more volume as u know)Presence 10(this gives the most agresiveness)Resonance 10pre Gain 8-10(the more volume the more i turn it up)all on the lead channel Hahahhahaahahahahahahaa... Awesome. You just countered every single tweaking point I've heard when people discuss the 5150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChS Posted October 4, 2005 Members Share Posted October 4, 2005 Gonna have to give those settings a spin in a moment since I have my 5150 right next to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Inearthed Posted October 4, 2005 Members Share Posted October 4, 2005 Originally posted by ChS Gonna have to give those settings a spin in a moment since I have my 5150 right next to me. Oh goodness. Be careful ChS the brutal heaviness might cause your head to explode!edit - and by head I mean the one above your shoulders as well as your 5150! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChS Posted October 4, 2005 Members Share Posted October 4, 2005 Originally posted by Inearthed Oh goodness. Be careful ChS the brutal heaviness might cause your head to explode!edit - and by head I mean the one above your shoulders as well as your 5150! I always say amps can never be too brutal/brewtal sounding and this is no exception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Inearthed Posted October 4, 2005 Members Share Posted October 4, 2005 Originally posted by ChS I always say amps can never be too brutal/brewtal sounding and this is no exception. The trve brvtail setting for the 5150 involves a MT-2 in the effects loop with the gain dimed and everything else dimed except the mids, which are obviously at zero and about 3 MT-2's daisy chained together in front of the amp with the gain dimed and varying scooped settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChS Posted October 4, 2005 Members Share Posted October 4, 2005 Originally posted by Inearthed The trve brvtail setting for the 5150 involves a MT-2 in the effects loop with the gain dimed and everything else dimed except the mids, which are obviously at zero and about 3 MT-2's daisy chained together in front of the amp with the gain dimed and varying scooped settings. That's crazy talk, Metalzone's kill your tone! We all know 5150s don't have enough gain as is, so I like to dime everything on the 5150 and run a Bad Monkey in front with all the controls maxed out which gives it a sweet bass and treble boost and gain, Digitech were smart and left out the {censored}ty Mid control. For the FX loop the Zoom 505 of course, it has some sweet EQ mid sweep settings to further shape the tone to brutality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members naskonja Posted October 4, 2005 Author Members Share Posted October 4, 2005 Originally posted by ChS That's crazy talk, Metalzone's kill your tone! We all know 5150s don't have enough gain as is, so I like to dime everything on the 5150 and run a Bad Monkey in front with all the controls maxed out which gives it a sweet bass and treble boost and gain, Digitech were smart and left out the {censored}ty Mid control. For the FX loop the Zoom 505 of course, it has some sweet EQ mid sweep settings to further shape the tone to brutality. actually a metal zone sounds bad ass through a 5150 as a boost.. so clear and defined. obviously no maxing the gain on anything but u should try it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OverDriven Posted October 4, 2005 Members Share Posted October 4, 2005 I run mine at exactly 4 and its PLENTY for anything including metal. I used to run at 6 and everytime I would stop playing (post at about 3.5) it would just squeal like pig. Now that I'm running it lower, the tone sounds fatter and I can easily make notes bloom into gorgeous feedback or make the amp completely shutup. 4 may seem low, but 4 on the 5150 is still more gain than most amps have on 10! -Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ultrahighgain Posted October 4, 2005 Members Share Posted October 4, 2005 Rip Glitter lives on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Inearthed Posted October 4, 2005 Members Share Posted October 4, 2005 Originally posted by ChS Gonna have to give those settings a spin in a moment since I have my 5150 right next to me. So ChS, did you try those settings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChS Posted October 4, 2005 Members Share Posted October 4, 2005 Originally posted by Inearthed So ChS, did you try those settings? Yes, sounds like this. Not something I'd use personally but I can see it working for someone else, something far more brutal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members naskonja Posted October 5, 2005 Author Members Share Posted October 5, 2005 Originally posted by ChS Yes, sounds like this. Not something I'd use personally but I can see it working for someone else, something far more brutal. eww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tomresurrection Posted October 9, 2005 Members Share Posted October 9, 2005 Im really suprised none of you use a sonic maximizer. It brings out the life of this amp. But yeh i usally keep my gain at noon (5) If i go over that the chop isnt as tight sounds to overdiven and dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members saturdaysaviour Posted October 9, 2005 Members Share Posted October 9, 2005 Originally posted by Inearthed Hahahhahaahahahahahahaa... Awesome. You just countered every single tweaking point I've heard when people discuss the 5150. Haha wow holy {censored}. But he is only 15 after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members unholyaria Posted October 9, 2005 Members Share Posted October 9, 2005 I use a BBE 362 when I'm playing at lower volumes, but at louder volumes I prefer to bypass it. All of the flab tightens way up at higher volumes, so the BBE is overkill at that point, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members angelspade Posted October 9, 2005 Members Share Posted October 9, 2005 Originally posted by leelee My pre-gain is usually aroud 5-6, but the highest I've been with my post is around 2-3. I'm usually @ 0.5-1 when i'm jamming with a drummer and a 2nd guitarist! How do you guys get it up to 4's!? Here are my settings when playing with my band: Lead Pre: 6Lead Post: 4 Bass: 5-6 Mids: 3-4 Treb: 5-6 Res: 5-6Pres: 6-7 I use Mesa Standard and / or Oversized Rectifier Cabs. Note: I play in a VERY loud and aggressive band with a hard hitting drummer. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pigsinzen Posted October 9, 2005 Members Share Posted October 9, 2005 Teh fuzz comes from your fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members naskonja Posted October 10, 2005 Author Members Share Posted October 10, 2005 Originally posted by Pigsinzen Teh fuzz comes from your fingers. lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ultrahighgain Posted October 11, 2005 Members Share Posted October 11, 2005 Originally posted by tomresurrection Im really suprised none of you use a sonic maximizer. It makes a great doorstop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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