Best Hi Gain Amps for Under $1000
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Franknfilms
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Re: Best Hi Gain Amps for Under $1000
Like 1 dollar under $1,000 ? A few come to mind:
Check these search results:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/tube...0&gP=1&pS=20&v=g&sB=pHL&lP=c&catId=site1HAABD
Like 1 dollar under $1,000 ? A few come to mind:
Check these search results:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/tube...0&gP=1&pS=20&v=g&sB=pHL&lP=c&catId=site1HAABD
RealtyViking
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Re: Best Hi Gain Amps for Under $1000
If a decent clean is required I would go with the EVH 5150 50w as shown above.
If a decent clean is required I would go with the EVH 5150 50w as shown above.
dominus
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Re: Best Hi Gain Amps for Under $1000
Came in to post the Peavey 5150/6505 series. Was beat to it. $1000 will get you a used Peavey 5150 full stack. Just because EVH uses it doesn't mean it doesn't have enough gain on tap. Plenty of black and death metal bands use it.
Came in to post the Peavey 5150/6505 series. Was beat to it. $1000 will get you a used Peavey 5150 full stack. Just because EVH uses it doesn't mean it doesn't have enough gain on tap. Plenty of black and death metal bands use it.
Franknfilms
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Re: Best Hi Gain Amps for Under $1000
Peavy XXX also has a good clean tone. You'd need to buy a used one for around $500, or the new XXX II for $1200
Peavy XXX also has a good clean tone. You'd need to buy a used one for around $500, or the new XXX II for $1200
ImmortalSix
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NevermindUs
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My Orange Jim Root Terror was $680 after shipping and tax with a coupon from Guitar Center, that thing smokes with a TS-9 in front. I'd call it almost high gain without the boost, maybe, but its a different kind of tone altogether.
that being said, i just bought a NOS 2008 Mesa Boogie 3ch Dual Rectifier for $1050 from Mesa Hollywood. I know its slightly over $1,000 but on the other hand, its a Mesa Dual Recto, if youre into that kind of amp
My Orange Jim Root Terror was $680 after shipping and tax with a coupon from Guitar Center, that thing smokes with a TS-9 in front. I'd call it almost high gain without the boost, maybe, but its a different kind of tone altogether.
that being said, i just bought a NOS 2008 Mesa Boogie 3ch Dual Rectifier for $1050 from Mesa Hollywood. I know its slightly over $1,000 but on the other hand, its a Mesa Dual Recto, if youre into that kind of amp
Jason_Clement
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Peavey 3120 is a good bet, I love it. Great cleans and an amazing heavy channel
Peavey 3120 is a good bet, I love it. Great cleans and an amazing heavy channel
ToneScavenger
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I know you menitoned you were looking for a new amp but here's my two cents just in case you change your mind. I bought my Rivera Knucklehead II last year for $650 and it was in excellent conditions... basically new... If you look around hard enough you might found one. Although Rivera has their own unique voice and they are a pain to dial in for some, they are similar in gain to a mix between a modded JCM800and an Soldano SLO, I does a good "Recto" sound if pushed hard and the cleans are out of this world "even though is a 120W RMS High gainer". Plus is USA made and very tough built.
Amp shown is not mine, but from imageshack:
Another one I almost pull the trigger on recently was the Hughes and Kettner Triamp MKI... they are selling used around the $700-$1000 and they are beasts that virtually will do whatever you want them to do. The only down side it's that you will need some serious cahs for a re-tubing, as they have 9 preamp and 4 power amp tubes.
I know you menitoned you were looking for a new amp but here's my two cents just in case you change your mind. I bought my Rivera Knucklehead II last year for $650 and it was in excellent conditions... basically new... If you look around hard enough you might found one. Although Rivera has their own unique voice and they are a pain to dial in for some, they are similar in gain to a mix between a modded JCM800and an Soldano SLO, I does a good "Recto" sound if pushed hard and the cleans are out of this world "even though is a 120W RMS High gainer". Plus is USA made and very tough built.
Amp shown is not mine, but from imageshack:
Another one I almost pull the trigger on recently was the Hughes and Kettner Triamp MKI... they are selling used around the $700-$1000 and they are beasts that virtually will do whatever you want them to do. The only down side it's that you will need some serious cahs for a re-tubing, as they have 9 preamp and 4 power amp tubes.
misterwhizzy
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Re: Best Hi Gain Amps for Under $1000
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