hard rock/metal strat amp suggestions

[Johtosotku]

Re: hard rock/metal strat amp suggestions

I don't like the SS marshalls. I don't like most SS heads! I think that it's either modelling or tube. IMO, your best option right now is to go for a Tech21 combo.

[drew_half_empty]

Re: hard rock/metal strat amp suggestions

i'm gonna go with xssive & say the xxx combo is your best bet. Just go with an alnico 2 pro bridge & hot rail middle, put the neck one & new pickguard on hold, that should save you atleast $100 so you can get the amp. One thing though, DO NOT forget about the damping switch on the back. If not for that thing i would totally hate the XXX.

I would even go further & say after you get the 2 pickups & XXX your next step is a new speaker, THEN the other pickup & pickguard

[Empty Pockets]

Re: hard rock/metal strat amp suggestions

i see silverface bassman heads like mine on eBay aaaall the time for $200. Vintage tube head to start your quest with...get an OD pedal and you'll be more than happy i bet.

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[Kommerzbassist]

Re: hard rock/metal strat amp suggestions

If you don't go for anything which has been said before, I'd suggest the Line 6 Spider IIs... great versatility for the $$$ and more gain than you'd ever need available

[ScottPearson88]

Re: hard rock/metal strat amp suggestions

i herd that line 6 donst make ne thing good other than the Pod's is that true or r their amps good too?

[Empty Pockets]

Re: hard rock/metal strat amp suggestions

I haven't played a Line 6 that sounded like a guitar amp. They sound the way I imagine it would sound if you could plug your guitar into a Super Nintendo.

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