50w 5150 iii clean channel.
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Re: 50w 5150 iii clean channel.
Check this clean preamp to compliment a high gain amp. As always the speaker has a lot to do. https://youtu.be/ZzRbhBz4370
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Check this clean preamp to compliment a high gain amp. As always the speaker has a lot to do. https://youtu.be/ZzRbhBz4370
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Hartattack
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Re: 50w 5150 iii clean channel.
Everything I've heard from the 5150 iii clean seems to be pretty good. If it's a good deal, I say go for it!
Everything I've heard from the 5150 iii clean seems to be pretty good. If it's a good deal, I say go for it!
Lake Placid Blues
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Re: 50w 5150 iii clean channel.
If its the clean channel your concerned mostly about, then the Fender Supersonic 60 head would be a better choice in the same price range. 6L6 powered also, and no question about the clean channel.
If its the clean channel your concerned mostly about, then the Fender Supersonic 60 head would be a better choice in the same price range. 6L6 powered also, and no question about the clean channel.
Open lane
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Re: 50w 5150 iii clean channel.
Problem is that the supersonic was designed to pair with v30s and i don't have a cab with v30s. I may have to invest in a sep cab. It's tough, because space around here is becoming more and more limited. I think i'm going to move my mini jube to my bedroom, to free up space foe another 2x12
Problem is that the supersonic was designed to pair with v30s and i don't have a cab with v30s. I may have to invest in a sep cab. It's tough, because space around here is becoming more and more limited. I think i'm going to move my mini jube to my bedroom, to free up space foe another 2x12
Lake Placid Blues
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Re: 50w 5150 iii clean channel.
I'm sure the SS will still sound good through non V30 speakers.
I'm sure the SS will still sound good through non V30 speakers.
Open lane
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Ok. Definitely being considered. I think i made room for one more cab in my house, still. So eventually i'll be getting something loaded with v30s. Now it comes down to finances. Hoping to have at least one or two amps by the end of the year (yes, thinking of buying more than one at the sametime because of the way promotional purchases work on the credit card. Keeping track of multiple purchase dates and meeting the minimum payment crieria to qualify for interest free financing is more involved when adding additional purchases at dif times to the tab)
Ok. Definitely being considered. I think i made room for one more cab in my house, still. So eventually i'll be getting something loaded with v30s. Now it comes down to finances. Hoping to have at least one or two amps by the end of the year (yes, thinking of buying more than one at the sametime because of the way promotional purchases work on the credit card. Keeping track of multiple purchase dates and meeting the minimum payment crieria to qualify for interest free financing is more involved when adding additional purchases at dif times to the tab)
Aceman
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Re: 50w 5150 iii clean channel.
Yes - full gain channel is excellent. Opinions vary by version, original, II, III, 6505+ etc...
And there is nothing wrong with the cleans. But if I were shopping for a clean amp, that wouldn't be it. I never heard the cleans on one and went "oh man - listen the the sparkle, the chime, the depth...."
Marshall DSL 401 is still my all time favorite clean metal amp. The cleans on that are amazing. Fender-level amazing....
But I have no idea what you want out of the cleans really. What is a stunning clean to you?
Yes - full gain channel is excellent. Opinions vary by version, original, II, III, 6505+ etc...
And there is nothing wrong with the cleans. But if I were shopping for a clean amp, that wouldn't be it. I never heard the cleans on one and went "oh man - listen the the sparkle, the chime, the depth...."
Marshall DSL 401 is still my all time favorite clean metal amp. The cleans on that are amazing. Fender-level amazing....
But I have no idea what you want out of the cleans really. What is a stunning clean to you?
Open lane
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Re: 50w 5150 iii clean channel.
I really like eric johnson's clean tone, srv, jimi etc. i heard some guy playing through a fender twin reverb last week and loved it. Also like the fender princeton. I did not like a fender deluxe reverb, though.
My problem with springing on a princeton is that in clips i've heard, they're finicky with pedals. I won't get a twin reverb because of my living situation.
I like the suggestion for the super sonic. I tried one of those years ago and loved it.
I'm thinking i may get a 5150 head, a super sonic head and a cab for the super sonic. Should cover a lot of ground!
I really like eric johnson's clean tone, srv, jimi etc. i heard some guy playing through a fender twin reverb last week and loved it. Also like the fender princeton. I did not like a fender deluxe reverb, though.
My problem with springing on a princeton is that in clips i've heard, they're finicky with pedals. I won't get a twin reverb because of my living situation.
I like the suggestion for the super sonic. I tried one of those years ago and loved it.
I'm thinking i may get a 5150 head, a super sonic head and a cab for the super sonic. Should cover a lot of ground!
Re: 50w 5150 iii clean channel.
I love my 5150 III 50 watt, but if you want great chimey cleans this is not the amp for you. The Blue channel is where it's at. Red is really good too. Green is just okay. The amp was not designed for pristine cleans.
If you want chimey cleans and a good pedal platform, maybe a deluxe reverb reissue is right for you. I have not owned one, but many people use them in this exact way with great results.
I love my 5150 III 50 watt, but if you want great chimey cleans this is not the amp for you. The Blue channel is where it's at. Red is really good too. Green is just okay. The amp was not designed for pristine cleans.
If you want chimey cleans and a good pedal platform, maybe a deluxe reverb reissue is right for you. I have not owned one, but many people use them in this exact way with great results.
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Open lane
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Re: 50w 5150 iii clean channel.
Thanks for the info, Jeff. I'm glad i made this post. I think i'm still gonna get a 5150, it's now i know more about what i am (and am not) getting. I tried a deluxe reverb a couple months ago and was majorly disapointed. I like the idea of a super sonic. And then a 5150 for the shred stuff.
Again, i really appreciate the info you and aceman have offered. I feel like if i did not bring it up, it may have felt like getting an apple when i thought i was ordering an orange.
Thanks for the info, Jeff. I'm glad i made this post. I think i'm still gonna get a 5150, it's now i know more about what i am (and am not) getting. I tried a deluxe reverb a couple months ago and was majorly disapointed. I like the idea of a super sonic. And then a 5150 for the shred stuff.
Again, i really appreciate the info you and aceman have offered. I feel like if i did not bring it up, it may have felt like getting an apple when i thought i was ordering an orange.
2ndhandband
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Re: 50w 5150 iii clean channel.
I'm going to second the recommendation for a Supersonic. I'm running the 22 watt head as the centerpiece for my present live rig. The cleans are phenomenal and the burn channel kicks a lot of ass as well.
You don't need V30s. I'm pushing 4 G12-80s from mine and it sounds amazing.
I'm going to second the recommendation for a Supersonic. I'm running the 22 watt head as the centerpiece for my present live rig. The cleans are phenomenal and the burn channel kicks a lot of ass as well.
You don't need V30s. I'm pushing 4 G12-80s from mine and it sounds amazing.
Aceman
I am your doctor of love!
Re: 50w 5150 iii clean channel.
I played a lot of amps before I got the Stiletto. Like I said - I am by no means a huge conneseur of the clean channel....But the 5150s/6505 I just wasn't digging (clean) in any way.
I played a lot of amps before I got the Stiletto. Like I said - I am by no means a huge conneseur of the clean channel....But the 5150s/6505 I just wasn't digging (clean) in any way.
