Battle of the do everythings

[Wheelbarrow]

Which mid priced do everything amp is the best?

1.Mesa Mark IV
2.Marshall JVM
3.Hughes and Kettner Switchblade
4.Peavey JSX
5.Carvin V3


Obviously most of these are more rock oriented, but the idea is a multichannel amp that can get away with alot of different sounds. I'm adding a couple down here as honorable mentions, because they aren't exactly supposed to be versatile, but I'm wondering about them too.

6.Marshall DSL
7.Marshall VM
8.Carvin Vai Legacy

[B Bent]

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VHT Pitbull!!!

[WhoFan]

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i like the JSX

[SirJackdeFuzz]

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Marshall VintageModern !

. . . heard some clips from a CD that came w. GUITARIST mag. and i love all the tones !!!

IMHO, that amp can go from 60's style classic rock to modern AC/DC and wayyyy beyound !

[Bludave]

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I played thru the Vintage modern and I have played thru a DSL. If I had to go with either of those 2 I would go with the VM. Those are the only amps I have played thru in the list, but I would not consider these mid priced. The VM 50W head is going for $1400 + the mathcing cab is another $1000. Thats a pretty high priced amp IMHO. The DSL is no bargain either. They go new for about $1200 and then again you need a cab.

[tone4days]

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if $1900 US for the head is still 'mid priced', add the meas roadster to the list - i am really digging it

t4d

[bigheadood]

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I voted Mk IV, but I haven't played the switchblade or the jsx yet.

[SirJackdeFuzz]

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How much is a Mesa MKIV new these days ???

[brit84]

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genz benz el diablo 100

[Truant]

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if $1900 US for the head is still 'mid priced', add the meas roadster to the list - i am really digging it

t4d

That's the first amp I think of when I think 'do everything' (both the roadster and the roadking). Or maybe the Blue Angel which was it's predecessor if i'm not mistaken.

[Kac]

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i had to vote for my dream amp on this one. The Mesa Mark IV. It can do it all.

Rock On ~ Kac

[emilio]

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not mid priced but Randall RM100. switchable preamps, just like switching pups!

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Randall-RM100M-3Module-100-Watt-Guitar-Amp-Head-?sku=480348

[steelprostate]

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How much is a Mesa MKIV new these days ???

Last I checked they were goin for about $1849

[Binnerscot]

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Of this list, Mark IV vote here. I think the Road King eclipses the Mark IV. I've got both - if Mesa could ever figure out how to add the Mark IV lead channel to the Road King............

[Rich_S]

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Where's the Rob option? I want to vote "None of the Above"; don't believe in do-it-all amps.