Carvin V3 vs. Carvin Legacy 3

[ExplorersRock]

Thanks to the fellas here, I've narrowed my amp search down to two. I did try the EVH 5150 III 50 watt btw, and while it had a great sound, it just wasn't me. Both of these amps have the features I want, now it comes to tone. My main complaint about the V3 is that it seems to be a bit fizzy, although I hear that proper dialing-in and a tube swap from the stock sovteks to JJs will solve this. My complaint about the Legacy 3 is that I keep hearing it won't do metal (although I saw a demo of Brendon Small getting some wicked metal sounds, so I wonder if that's true). Also, confessedly, I can't help but hear the 80's creeping in to the distortion channels. Not necessarily a bad thing but...

I'd like to get the following tones from the amp I buy
- Killer Cleans
- Zeppelin
- AC/DC
- Hard Rock (Alice in Chains, etc)
- Alternative (Jimmy Eat World, etc.)
- Megadeth
- Smooth rich leads (like Sweet Child o' Mine)
- SRV Overdrive

Tall order I know, but I'd love some input from you guys, you haven't steered me wrong yet. Place your votes gents!

 

[mwalluk]

Re: Carvin V3 vs. Carvin Legacy 3

I'd like to get the following tones from the amp I buy
- Killer Cleans
- Zeppelin
- AC/DC
- Hard Rock (Alice in Chains, etc)
- Alternative (Jimmy Eat World, etc.)
- Megadeth
- Smooth rich leads (like Sweet Child o' Mine)
- SRV Overdrive

The Legacy III will do all that and more.

 

[formula73]

Re: Carvin V3 vs. Carvin Legacy 3

I've had an older V3 for a little while now and unfortunately, I haven't found any of those tones except the clean and a good classic rock type tone. That doesn't mean they're not in there; it means I hardly ever have time to play AND it's got so many switches and knobs I feel like a failed rocket scientist.

 

[metalmachine]

Re: Carvin V3 vs. Carvin Legacy 3

I've owned the v3. Yes putting jjs and biasing the amp help a lot. And I am sure u could do metal with the legacy if you hit the front end real hard. Especially if you have a overdrive with bass and treble controls. Or a overdrive and eq

 

[B2D]

Re: Carvin V3 vs. Carvin Legacy 3

I've owned the v3. Yes putting jjs and biasing the amp help a lot. And I am sure u could do metal with the legacy if you hit the front end real hard. Especially if you have a overdrive with bass and treble controls. Or a overdrive and eq

JJ's and a good bias job seem to help MOST Carvins. They sound a little cold until you do.

Legacy + Overdrive + EQ will do metal no problem.

Damn, all this Legacy talk is making me wanna get another one as a backup head. I had a Legacy I and liked it a lot.

 

[jacksontrader]

Re: Carvin V3 vs. Carvin Legacy 3

I would think both amps will do the job you want.

 

[DesertRose]

Re: Carvin V3 vs. Carvin Legacy 3

Well,　if both amps gives you the same kindda genre you need,
I think I'd prefer the Carvin Legacy 3
cuz it sounds fiercer

well, thats me

 

[ExplorersRock]

Re: Carvin V3 vs. Carvin Legacy 3

Anyone else wanna chime in? BUMP!

 

[NewWave]

Re: Carvin V3 vs. Carvin Legacy 3

Anyone else wanna chime in? BUMP!

Man.. do you live in australia? I have a laney ironheart and the 412 matching cab and I sell it both for 700 aud. Its flawless but I think the tube it came with are not the best tube for the amp. I can make you a vid review for it if you are interested

 

[ehdwuld]

Re: Carvin V3 vs. Carvin Legacy 3

what an odd zombie thread
the main page says the last post was today
but the page says something totally different

so odd

 

[sixstringsamurai333]

Re: Carvin V3 vs. Carvin Legacy 3

I owned and gigged a V3 for about 1-2 years when they first came out (because I couldn't afford a Dual Rec!).

From what I remember, it doesn't do medium gain tones well.

Load it up with 6L6s and it will go head to head with a Dual Rec and come off fairly decently in terms of high gain, and your clean tones will take a turn for the sparkly Fender territory too.

 

[Agileguy_101]

Re: Carvin V3 vs. Carvin Legacy 3

what an odd zombie thread
the main page says the last post was today
but the page says something totally different

so odd

That's what happens when someone votes in a zombie poll.