Dann'sTheMan

Check out the Prog Metal work by Tommi Inkila and Scenery Channel (and listen out for the Petrucci influences!). Tommi uses an F-50 head into a Hughes & Kettner 4x12 cab. The F-50 is ridiculously loud, do not be concerned that it is underpowered - most owners have to consider ways of getting the volume under control. Check out Tommi's music in his latest thread: http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1241339 www.thomann.de do the F-50 head for

Originally posted by dogmikael European made: Framus Cobra 1430 new Framus Dragon 1400 new Engl Powerball 1200 used, 1600 new Engl Savage 1100 used Engl SE 2000 used Engl Fireball 700 used Diezel Herbert 2800/3000? new Diezel Vh4 2500 new Brunetti XL 700 used Brunetti 059 1000 used Laney GH100/50 400/500 used Laney Vh100 R 600 used USA made (much more $$$): Mesa Dual Recto 2200 new 1600 used VHT Pittbull CL 2200 new 1500 used VHT UL 3600 new 1800 used???? Bogner Ubershall ????$$$$$$ Peavey 5150 600/700 used The "price" is just to give an idea of how much the things change if you are on the other side of the ocean... I think all Europeans face the same dilemma - I certainly did when I was amp shopping not so long ago. It's certainly wise to try as many of the European brands as you can, as they will likely represent better value for money. They're all voiced differently too, some going for a more British voicing, some for a more American sound. In the end, however, I believe you just have to go with the voicing that you fall in love with, and if it happens to be an American amp, then hang the cost. This is what happened to me when I became smitten with the voicing of the Mesa F-50 (I was prepared to shell out for a new Mark IV). I could torture myself with how much the F-series costs across the pond, but I choose to revel in finding the amp that produces the sounds I have in my head. Oh, and consoling myself that many affordable amps here in Europe are often treated as hallowed "boutique" items in the Americas. Other European amps that imho are worth adding to your list are Koch, Hughes & Kettner, Cornford and of course Marshall. On the American side, Peaveys and Riveras are quite affordable over here - don't overlook the Knucklehead, Bonehead, JSX and Ultra amps. Don't overlook other used Mesa amps either (Mark III, IV, DC series etc.). Best wishes in your search. Big smiles, Andy.