good 3 channel 50w amp

[timme_v]

I'm looking to sell my rockerverb50 because it can't handle dirty pedals.. well at all. I was thinking maybe I can get rid of the need of an OD pedal by having 3 channels.. clean-crunch-lead.. Everything I've played in shops only have 2 channels (some with variations on those channels).. 5:50, supersonic, renegade, jvm.

 

Ultimately I'd like the lead channel to handle thick powerchords, and the clean to have alot of headroom and the crunch inbetween.

 

Any suggestions? I'm looking to pay $2500-$3000AUD if it's a head, a little bit more if it's a combo.

[Mac_C]

I've heard amazing things about the new Mesa/Boogie Mark V.

[zuzuman]

Laney TT50 should do the trick.

[jtr654]

Fuchs.

[Busk]

I'm looking to sell my rockerverb50 because it can't handle dirty pedals.. well at all. I was thinking maybe I can get rid of the need of an OD pedal by having 3 channels.. clean-crunch-lead.. Everything I've played in shops only have 2 channels (some with variations on those channels).. 5:50, supersonic, renegade, jvm. Ultimately I'd like the lead channel to handle thick powerchords, and the clean to have alot of headroom and the crunch inbetween. Any suggestions? I'm looking to pay $2500-$3000AUD if it's a head, a little bit more if it's a combo.

 

 

 

Mesa Nomads 45 and 55 are pretty cheap. Try one. I wish my 45 had more clean headroom but I've never tried a 55.

[ugameus]

behold ... the Tucana

 

http://www.carolannamps.com/tucana.html

 

not exactly 3 channel, but I bet one of my nuts this would work

[Chippy]

Mesa Nomads 45 and 55 are pretty cheap. Try one. I wish my 45 had more clean headroom but I've never tried a 55.

 

 

The Nomads can be pretty thin.

 

Fine if you use fat-sounding guits, not so flattering with Strats.

 

Mrak V

Legacy 2

V3

 

all take pedals well & sound good to great without them.

[_pete_]

H&K Trilogy

[tlbonehead]

love my Nomad 45 head. Nothing thin sounding about it, unless you want it that way.

[timme_v]

Thanks for all that guys.. The only mesa's I've played at 5:50 and dual rectos. The recto sounds too modern metalish for me.. Far too much gain for my liking.. How does this compare to the gain on the MarkV?

 

I read that Nomad's aren't the best Mesa's.. But I will have a look into those as well.

 

I think the MarkV would suit me.. I just have to find one to test it out.

 

Edit: I play a fender tele 72 deluxe. Hopefully that shouldn't sound too thin.

[Busk]

The Nomads can be pretty thin. Fine if you use fat-sounding guits, not so flattering with Strats. Mrak V Legacy 2 V3 all take pedals well & sound good to great without them.

 

 

What? Wait. Let me get back there with my new strat and check that out and get back to you...

[Busk]

Thanks for all that guys.. The only mesa's I've played at 5:50 and dual rectos. The recto sounds too modern metalish for me.. Far too much gain for my liking.. How does this compare to the gain on the MarkV? I read that Nomad's aren't the best Mesa's.. But I will have a look into those as well. I think the MarkV would suit me.. I just have to find one to test it out. Edit: I play a fender tele 72 deluxe. Hopefully that shouldn't sound too thin.

 

 

I don't know. Mesa makes all kinds of nice stuff. Might as will try one.