Members Cougar Hunter Posted October 12, 2006 Members Share Posted October 12, 2006 volume-wise, I'm guessing the mesa coliseum 300, strategy 400, and strategy 500 are contenders. tone-wise AND power-wise, is there anything that comes close? I have some of the worst GAS of my life. I have to have a 2150 now. I scared where that current auction is gonna go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cmfguitar Posted October 12, 2006 Members Share Posted October 12, 2006 Have you tried the Rivera TBR-5? They are monsters and can be had pretty cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cougar Hunter Posted October 12, 2006 Author Members Share Posted October 12, 2006 Originally posted by cmfguitar Have you tried the Rivera TBR-5? They are monsters and can be had pretty cheap. I've never tried one. I know the grooveking has one or more of them though. What kind of tubes to the hammers have? 34's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cmfguitar Posted October 12, 2006 Members Share Posted October 12, 2006 I think the TBR-3 has El34's and the TBR-5 has 6550's I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cougar Hunter Posted October 12, 2006 Author Members Share Posted October 12, 2006 Originally posted by cmfguitar TBR-5 has 6550's I believe. which means it will take KT-88's, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Duke of Metal Posted October 12, 2006 Members Share Posted October 12, 2006 why the heck would you need a 2150? I hate to say it bro.. but there is so much power on those things, it gets to a point where its stupid. Why not look into the VHT 2902 instead? that has TONS of power (also to a stupid point) but atleast its 2 space and would probebly fit your need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cougar Hunter Posted October 12, 2006 Author Members Share Posted October 12, 2006 Originally posted by Duke of Metal why the heck would you need a 2150? I hate to say it bro.. but there is so much power on those things, it gets to a point where its stupid. Why not look into the VHT 2902 instead? that has TONS of power (also to a stupid point) but atleast its 2 space and would probebly fit your need. HAHAHAHA:love: :love: My Mesa 2:fifty isn't loud enough for my needs. I want the tone of the 2150. The 2/90/2 doesn't have KT-88's. +the 2/90/2 is comparitavely priced to the 2150. I'm not married, I have the money, Marty Friedman used it. etc. don't shatter my dreams duke. I can handle it. I'm a big boy, let me make my own decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gorgon90 Posted October 12, 2006 Members Share Posted October 12, 2006 Originally posted by guitarslinger I'm not married so I have money Fixed it for you! Now I know how you've been able to get all that great gear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cougar Hunter Posted October 12, 2006 Author Members Share Posted October 12, 2006 Originally posted by Gorgon90 Fixed it for you! Now I know how you've been able to get all that great gear! HAHAHA:D seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cmfguitar Posted October 12, 2006 Members Share Posted October 12, 2006 Originally posted by guitarslinger which means it will take KT-88's, right? I believe they are pretty much the same thing. The TBR-5 is 160 watts per side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Duke of Metal Posted October 12, 2006 Members Share Posted October 12, 2006 Originally posted by guitarslinger HAHAHAHA:love: :love: My Mesa 2:fifty isn't loud enough for my needs. I want the tone of the 2150. The 2/90/2 doesn't have KT-88's. +the 2/90/2 is comparitavely priced to the 2150. I'm not married, I have the money, Marty Friedman used it. etc. don't shatter my dreams duke. I can handle it. I'm a big boy, let me make my own decisions. hahaha.. Sorry bro, I am not trying to shatter your dreams. I am just saying.. 150watts of power is way too much in alot of situations. I believe the VHT 2902 can also be retubed for KT88s, but your best to contact VHT about that. But hey.. if your dream is to get a 2150, then i am happy for ya bro Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boogieman_dan Posted October 12, 2006 Members Share Posted October 12, 2006 Forgot about this MONSTER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cougar Hunter Posted October 12, 2006 Author Members Share Posted October 12, 2006 Originally posted by boogieman_dan Forgot about this MONSTER! tell me about it which tubes? how many of them? how many watts? how close is it to the strategy 500? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dmtnt Posted October 12, 2006 Members Share Posted October 12, 2006 Haven't tried the VHT's yet, but since I retubed my Mesa 2:90 with JJ EL34L's in the outer 4 holes, it sounds amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SteveVHT Posted October 12, 2006 Members Share Posted October 12, 2006 VHT 2150 is overkill.... Amazing amp, but you better have four 4x12's for it.The 2/90/2 ONLY comes with KT88's...The 2/50/2 is EL34's... I had my setup with the 2/90/2 and four of my VHT 4x12's at about 12 O clock on the volume. My eyes literally blurred out because it was so loud. Easily 2x as loud as a UL cranked.... Food for thought...Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cougar Hunter Posted October 12, 2006 Author Members Share Posted October 12, 2006 Originally posted by SteveVHT VHT 2150 is overkill.... Amazing amp, but you better have four 4x12's for it.The 2/90/2 ONLY comes with KT88's...The 2/50/2 is EL34's...I had my setup with the 2/90/2 and four of my VHT 4x12's at about 12 O clock on the volume. My eyes literally blurred out because it was so loud. Easily 2x as loud as a UL cranked....Food for thought...Steve good info. I didn't know the 2/90/2 had kt-88's.I'll look into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boogieman_dan Posted October 12, 2006 Members Share Posted October 12, 2006 Originally posted by guitarslinger tell me about itwhich tubes?how many of them?how many watts?how close is it to the strategy 500? Specifications: 2x 100 watt power amplifiers4x 12ax7's8x 6L6's2 separate sides - each with 2 independent channelsClass A or Simul Class (Class A + Class A/B at the same time)Half drive and deep extend options...YAY! It's basically a Strategy 500 Jr. Just not as loud (no 6550's). It has the same channel switching power amp function as the S500 tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheGrooveking Posted October 13, 2006 Members Share Posted October 13, 2006 The VHT 2/50/2 can be set up with 6L6 too, basically this is what the VHT Black Beauty is, these were only marketed in Japan. The Mesa Simul-295 is also one loud mother too! The Rivera is a great amp too, but as you probably well know none of these monster amps are lite, they all come with there own hernia! Between that and the weight of a good shock rack, plus all of the other goodies that usually go along with a rig like this, I hope you always have a friend or a truck with a ramp/lift to help load in and load out that rig. If you need an amp as loud as these things can get you must be playing some good size gigs. If I come across a VHT for sale I'll PM you. TheGrooveking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cougar Hunter Posted October 13, 2006 Author Members Share Posted October 13, 2006 I think this was a one day record for most replies to a monsterrack thread. the 2/90/2 is looking pretty nice now. My passion here started with: my 9100 took up 4 spaces (due to tall 6L6's), and it was insanely heavy. I replaced it with a mesa 2:fifty(for sale BTW). THe 2 fifty saved me 2 rack spaces and about 20 lbs. It seemed perfect. It has new tubes and it sounds crunchy and nice. However, it isn't earthshatteringly loud like the marshall. It's a noticeable difference. I like the tone that comes with uncontrollable volume and hefty transformers. I play over the top. I want over the top. I am over the top. I flip a switch and it's on. :love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cougar Hunter Posted October 14, 2006 Author Members Share Posted October 14, 2006 Some other bidders bought me a pack of gum and showed me how to chew it. :( I got my lunch handed to me. I must've generated a lot of buzz with this thread. it went WAY up. :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Karloff Posted October 14, 2006 Members Share Posted October 14, 2006 2150 alert @ HRI:love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cougar Hunter Posted October 15, 2006 Author Members Share Posted October 15, 2006 Originally posted by Karloff 2150 alert @ HRI:love: thanks for the tip. PM sent to the guy!!! :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cougar Hunter Posted October 15, 2006 Author Members Share Posted October 15, 2006 Guess what I just did. :p too loud? maybe. too extreme? definitely. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 4nkam Posted October 15, 2006 Members Share Posted October 15, 2006 Clips/Pix upon arrival mJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SteveVHT Posted October 15, 2006 Members Share Posted October 15, 2006 Originally posted by TheGrooveking The VHT 2/50/2 can be set up with 6L6 too, basically this is what the VHT Black Beauty is, these were only marketed in Japan.The Mesa Simul-295 is also one loud mother too!The Rivera is a great amp too, but as you probably well know none of these monster amps are lite, they all come with there own hernia! Between that and the weight of a good shock rack, plus all of the other goodies that usually go along with a rig like this, I hope you always have a friend or a truck with a ramp/lift to help load in and load out that rig.If you need an amp as loud as these things can get you must be playing some good size gigs. If I come across a VHT for sale I'll PM you.TheGrooveking I hava special Black Beauty coming my way...I'm pretty excited about it...Steve is making a special run for France for Giles...Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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