Which amp is for me?!

[JStrummyStrings]

I'm a heavy player of metal, and hard rock (Bring Me The Horizon, A7X, Bullet For my Valentine)
I've been looking at a DigiTech RP500 pedal.. what amp would go well with that?!
I've also been looking at a Peavy Vypyr 75w.
opinions? D:

[Empty Pockets]

Re: Which amp is for me?!

a Digitech RP500 would be very redundant with a Peavey Vypyr 75.

I don't think you need a ****load of bells, whistles and effects for heavy stuff...you just need a solid, heavy distortion tone.

I would start looking at BlackStar and Jet City Amps...good budget-friendly heavy-voiced all-tube amps.

[Binnerscot]

Re: Which amp is for me?!

In a rare instance, I would agree with Pockets on that.

Just find a good, solid tube amp that delivers the sound you want without the the Digitech in the mix. Then play with the Digitech to your heart's delight.

[sbecker67]

Re: Which amp is for me?!

if you have the digitech, get a good clean amp and use the distortion models in the pedal. otherwise, see above

[ricc]

Re: Which amp is for me?!

Peavey Ultra? Peavey VTM with a super overdrive in front (you'd need a cab for that though)?

[LatsMcGee]

Re: Which amp is for me?!

You really dont need anymore modeling gear with the Digi so I would go with a Jet City, good amp for a good price.

[ImmortalSix]

Re: Which amp is for me?!

Spare yourself the disappointment of the blinking lights and "versatility."

What you want is a good amplifier, not necessarily an "easily attainable" amplifier.

I had my first processor / floorboard in 1997.

I had my first good amp in 2008.

I lament the 11 years between thinking I could simulate the sound I wanted, and realizing I couldn't.

There is truly no substitute for a good amp.

[guitfiddle]

Re: Which amp is for me?!

These guys have it right...get an amp with a great metal/hard rock tone. Then, any effect you use from the Digitech pedal will sound it's best.

[JStrummyStrings]

Re: Which amp is for me?!

I've decided to go with a Jet City JCA2112RC, with DigiTech RP1000 Pedal.

[crguti]

Re: Which amp is for me?!

I'm a heavy player of metal, and hard rock (Bring Me The Horizon, A7X, Bullet For my Valentine)

OMG... I don't get what the kids are listening on these days

[Metalblaze]

Re: Which amp is for me?!

How much money actually?

I would check Fryettes and Splawns (as I already do anyway).

Deliverance and Nitro seem to be close money-wise. 60W one channel vs 100W two channels. Quieter levels friendly amp vs Louder ones.

I'm still undecided. Oops...thinking "loudly"....visually.....anyway

[Empty Pockets]

Re: Which amp is for me?!

I've decided to go with a Jet City JCA2112RC, with DigiTech RP1000 Pedal.

This rig will be capable of basically everything.

I would still consider looking at the Blackstar stuff just because they have channel switching and FX loops

but Jet City's li'l 20 watt combo is bad ****in ass.

[JStrummyStrings]

Re: Which amp is for me?!

This rig will be capable of basically everything.

I would still consider looking at the Blackstar stuff just because they have channel switching and FX loops

but Jet City's li'l 20 watt combo is bad ****in ass.

Which is why I wanna roll with this set up.
Complete versatility to attain that tone of any genre.

[trevorus]

Re: Which amp is for me?!

Bogner Uberschall... I mean, you have two kidneys, right? If you sell one, you MIGHT be able to afford it. Other than that, Check the used market. If you want something good and giggable, I have always liked the Peavey 5150 Combos, even though they are extraordinarily heavy...

[lareplus]

Re: Which amp is for me?!

The VOX AD100VT-XL had great metal tones, such a variety!