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**italic zero** · 05-01-2004, 08:51 PM

Re: seen a 5150 CHEAP!

Better grab it quick!

**RhoadsDude1022** · 05-01-2004, 09:16 PM

Re: seen a 5150 CHEAP!

lol ya basically got the go ahead from my dad!

Im into metal mostly so im guessing this is the right amp for me?

By by 30 watt SS marhsall HELLO 60 watt all tube peavey!

**Jeff_H** · 05-01-2004, 09:25 PM

Re: seen a 5150 CHEAP!

That's a great amp in it's stock form. Should have more volume and gain than you will ever need. The clean channel is reported by some to be good, and other to be so so. That's not the main reason to buy a 5150 anyhow. $365 is a bargin assuming there is no major damage. Make sure they give you some type of a test period if possible to have it checked out. It would be worth $30 to have an independent tech give it a once thru.

Trace at Voodoo Amps does some fantastic mods to the 5150's to really improve the clean channel and smooth out the od. For the price you're paying, you could have it modded and still only have $750 in it.

Great score.

**RhoadsDude1022** · 05-01-2004, 09:47 PM

Re: seen a 5150 CHEAP!

thanks jeff, i dunno about mod's ill have to see. Would you feel safe buying from someone with 97 percent positive feedback? I think thats what he has, thats pretty darn good. Is that an extremely unusual price for the 5150? like does it sound like a scam to you?

Thanks- ANdrew

**Jeff_H** · 05-01-2004, 09:54 PM

Re: seen a 5150 CHEAP!

Andrew -

So far I've had really good luck buying off eBay. I got both my Marshalls that way. If the guy has 97% positive feedback with a bunch of tranactions, that's a pretty good record. Once you start getting into the hundreds of transactions, it's hard to maintain a 100% positive feedback mark. Too many idiots out there.

$365 is a fairly low price, but not totally out of line. Perhaps the guy just wants to move it. Prices seem to fluctuate with regard to what gear is hot right at the moment. It wouldn't seem to be a scam just based on the price. I always at a minimum have an e-mail conversation with people I'm buying from. Just shoot him a few questions about how long he's had the amp, if it was a trade in on something, any known repairs or alterations, ect. If he will speak to you on the phone, that's even better. It's pretty easy to spot BS when you're talking to someone.

Good luck on the amp, and let me know if I can be of any further help.

**Biu** · 05-01-2004, 10:10 PM

Re: seen a 5150 CHEAP!

Great deal! Get it and see if it's in any way problematic. 5150 is "THE" metal amp, in my opinion. It covers all ground of classic metal to modern. The tone I get from mine is untouchable, none of my modelling stuff can even begin to capture it's sweet tone. I put JJ tubes in mine, and it really smooths out the tone. I think the 5150 is naturally bright and LOUD. The JJ's tame the highs a bit and sweeten the tone. The cleans are actually pretty decent with good tubes, but the distortion is where it's at and I suggest you take full advantage of it!

Have fun, man! Your DiMarzio Super Distortion will SCREAM through that amp. I know mine does!

-Biu

**RhoadsDude1022** · 05-01-2004, 10:13 PM

Re: seen a 5150 CHEAP!

hah thanks biu!

anywyas hes mostly a buyer apparently, only sold 2 things but i guess that doesnt matter. anyways, this amp is prolly too much for me, but who cares all tube is all tube!

Anyways will it sound good at lower volumes aswell?

thanks

**RhoadsDude1022** · 05-01-2004, 10:52 PM

Re: seen a 5150 CHEAP!

hey guys, i found another auction.

Main difference is the place, the 365 one is in dallas texas, the 400 one is in ney york. I live in mass. so obviously diff shipping. also the 400 one has casters, and has been sitting for 4 years in his bedroom.

**Biu** · 05-02-2004, 01:25 AM

Re: seen a 5150 CHEAP!

If you set the volume below 1, it won't sound too good. At that point, the volume is too low to let the true characteristics of the amp shine through. Above 1 is where the sweet-tone starts to come alive a little and continues to open up more the louder you crank it. Of course, above 1 is pretty loud, maybe too loud for bedroom levels!

**JOLLY** · 05-02-2004, 02:52 AM

Re: seen a 5150 CHEAP!

Are you sure that's the price for those amps or are there still days left on the auctions? That sure does sound rather cheap for those amps for a "buy it now" price.

**TattooedCarrot** · 05-02-2004, 03:04 AM

Re: seen a 5150 CHEAP!

If its a "Buy it Now" price, then those are great deals. If that's just the current auction price then they will almost certainly go for much more. Many people don't understand fully the ebay concept and get all jazzed when they see a low priced auction (like a $1 Gibson) not realizing that when it's all said and done, the bidders will usually drive it up to current market price. The best deals anymore are to find a freshly listed "Buy it Now" that someone is just trying to move and jump on it first. I scored a 1 year old Gibson Les Paul Classic for $900 that way. I was the #1 viewer on the counter minutes after it listed and I bought it on the spot.

**Guitarsmasher911** · 05-02-2004, 03:11 AM

Re: seen a 5150 CHEAP!

I got my 5150 off ebay for $380 smackers. It was just missing the 5150 logo..and was scuffed up on the corners, but that didn't bother me. It kills!! I changed the tubes to JJ's...and that sweetens the sound up alot..and a bias mod.....oh......its nice. If i were you i would get it...$365 is a great deal on a great amp!

**RhoadsDude1022** · 05-02-2004, 06:21 AM

Re: seen a 5150 CHEAP!

about the starting low and ending high, the auction ends in 10 hours so i think im all set, and someone bidded so its 380 right now, so its all good

**y2stevo** · 05-02-2004, 11:08 AM

Re: seen a 5150 CHEAP!

Even if there was 1 hour left i'd say the price will be pretty close to $380...It's not until the last 5 minutes that the price starts to jack up mighty high..

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