Combo Amp choice VS

[GilmourD]

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What solid state can you suggest than? I mean good Solid State amp. That won't sound like crap what it is on high volume or all of them like that?

That was my point. What JRSOLDA was saying isn't true.

The 6505 combo is fantastic for metal if you're looking to go tube. Also, the Bugera 6260 and 6262 since they're based on the 5150/6505 design.

The Randall combo I mentioned earlier in the thread would work fantastically for you, too.

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[dominus]

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Marshall Valvestate amps. (The VS and 8xxx series ones.)

 

[Kenny]

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Found Randall RG8040 and Randall RG80 in German store online. (But I couldn't find Marshall Valvestate) How are they? Compared to the Peavey combo? Should the speaker be swaped like in the Peavey combo??

 

[Kenny]

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I've also found Roland GA-112

 

[GilmourD]

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Found Randall RG8040 and Randall RG80 in German store online. (But I couldn't find Marshall Valvestate) How are they? Compared to the Peavey combo? Should the speaker be swaped like in the Peavey combo??

I actually don't have any issues with the Sheffield 1200 in the Peavey 6505 combo. It's a different speaker than the Sheffield 1290s I have in my 412MS, but they sound good to me.

Valvestates will only be found used as Marshall discontinued them a bit ago.

 

[GilmourD]

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I've also found Roland GA-112

That's an amp I'm not really familiar with.

 

[JRSOLDJA]

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What solid state can you suggest than? I mean good Solid State amp. That won't sound like crap what it is on high volume or all of them like that?

I agree to a point. If you're looking for mainly a combo solid state than the randall or the vypr 100 will do just fine for you. What I pointed out earlier about solid state amps is true unless you buy like a $1,000 solid state amp. The is the breakdown...solid states sound better at lower practice volumes than tube amps. Tube amps wont lose any tone when you crank them to full volume. FACT. Believe whoever you want here. But until you try them out yourself you will never know. right?

 

[JRSOLDJA]

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That was my point. What JRSOLDA was saying isn't true.

The 6505 combo is fantastic for metal if you're looking to go tube. Also, the Bugera 6260 and 6262 since they're based on the 5150/6505 design.

The Randall combo I mentioned earlier in the thread would work fantastically for you, too.

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Wait..you were just arguing with me...and now you're recommending a tube amp? HAHAHAHA. I love the Irony!

 

[GilmourD]

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Wait..you were just arguing with me...and now you're recommending a tube amp? HAHAHAHA. I love the Irony!

I wasn't arguing against tube amps. I was saying that you were wrong about solid state amps.

I think there are amps of both types that sound fantastic and amps of both types that sound like trash like trash. LOL

Read what I say and not what you think I say. Life will be easier that way. I don't believe in stereotypes and preconceived notions, so don't read any or that into my posts.

Also, my current gigging rig, as I believe I said in this thread, is a Bugera 1960 Infinium loaded with JJ 6CA7s into a Jet City Jettenuator into either a Jet City JCA24S or a Peavey 412MS.

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[JRSOLDJA]

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I wasn't arguing against tube amps. I was saying that you were wrong about solid state amps.

I think there are amps of both types that sound fantastic and amps of both types that sound like trash like trash. LOL

Read what I say and not what you think I say. Life will be easier that way. I don't believe in stereotypes and preconceived notions, so don't read any or that into my posts.

Also, my current gigging rig, as I believe I said in this thread, is a Bugera 1960 Infinium loaded with JJ 6CA7s into a Jet City Jettenuator into either a Jet City JCA24S or a Peavey 412MS.

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Alright, alright Tu'shea. But I'm not against solid state amps by any means. I use solid state as a practice amp and I love it. But I have to ask how is the Bugera holding up for you? Do you like it? I almost bought a Bugera a couple weeks ago but the recent reliability issues I've heard from dozens of people scared me into not buying one...

 

[GilmourD]

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Alright, alright Tu'shea. But I'm not against solid state amps by any means. I use solid state as a practice amp and I love it. But I have to ask how is the Bugera holding up for you? Do you like it? I almost bought a Bugera a couple weeks ago but the recent reliability issues I've heard from dozens of people scared me into not buying one...

I've spent a great amount of time diming all the controls and running it into a Jet City Jettenuator. Sometimes I'll run the bright channel at 7-8 and dump the bass out, but only to add some edge. With my band I run it almost clean and use pedals for dirt.

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[Phantasmagoria]

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I've had my 333XL Infinium for 2 1/2 years and it's never had the slightest problem. It's been gigged a lot & dimed often enough (bleeding eardrums/miserable neighbours lol) & still runs on the original tubes. I think most stuff you hear about their reliability issues is just bull**** these days. I know quite a few guys who bought 6260's way before I got mine and they're all still working fine lol. A guy who bought a 333XL for his (busy) studio when I bought mine is still running his on his original set of tubes as well and it's seen a lot of action. Frankly, I've never personally known anyone who experienced a problem with their Bugera...and there are plenty around.

 

[JRSOLDJA]

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I've spent a great amount of time diming all the controls and running it into a Jet City Jettenuator. Sometimes I'll run the bright channel at 7-8 and dump the bass out, but only to add some edge. With my band I run it almost clean and use pedals for dirt.

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Right on, I know a couple people who bought a 333 and they do the same thing...run it clean while using pedals to get their gain.

 

[JRSOLDJA]

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I've had my 333XL Infinium for 2 1/2 years and it's never had the slightest problem. It's been gigged a lot & dimed often enough (bleeding eardrums/miserable neighbours lol) & still runs on the original tubes. I think most stuff you hear about their reliability issues is just bull**** these days. I know quite a few guys who bought 6260's way before I got mine and they're all still working fine lol. A guy who bought a 333XL for his (busy) studio when I bought mine is still running his on his original set of tubes as well and it's seen a lot of action. Frankly, I've never personally known anyone who experienced a problem with their Bugera...and there are plenty around.

Yea haha, that was my thought too is that people are continuing to buy them. I know 2 people that have had to send their Bugera Trirec and their 6262 (infinium models) back twice for powertubes and fuses blowing out. That and the channels not switching. But on the other hand a buddy of mine has had his 333XL Infinium for about 2 years, never had a problem with it but told me to keep shopping because theres "better" out there for the money. So I just ended up buying a 5150 III lol. Someday I'll probably take a change and buy one though

 

[Phantasmagoria]

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..haha..better? maybe..(for an extra grand or two) but for the money? ...I doubt it

actually..**** the money..it's a fantastic sounding amp. Period

 

[SirJackdeFuzz]

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Thanks SJdF. View attachment 63034

Any time mate :fing2:

 

[SirJackdeFuzz]

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What solid state can you suggest than?

I mean good Solid State amp.

That won't sound like crap what it is on high volume or all of them like that?

NOT cheap ; http://www.quilterlabs.com/index.php/products/mach2-amplifiers/micropro-mach-2-head

BUT, arguably the Best SS amps out there today.

Even the YouTube clips sound good !

 

[GilmourD]

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Yea haha, that was my thought too is that people are continuing to buy them. I know 2 people that have had to send their Bugera Trirec and their 6262 (infinium models) back twice for powertubes and fuses blowing out. That and the channels not switching. But on the other hand a buddy of mine has had his 333XL Infinium for about 2 years, never had a problem with it but told me to keep shopping because theres "better" out there for the money. So I just ended up buying a 5150 III lol. Someday I'll probably take a change and buy one though

Just remember... You sell MILLIONS of something and some of them are going to have a problem. Simple statistics. I've even seen Peaveys break down. I still think they're practically indestructible.

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[Kenny]

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Maybe if I hold buying amp I can save some money, and buy smth better.
What do you think about EVH 5150 III 1x12?
I know that Peavey 6505 used to be 5150 and all Edie Van Halen thing blah blah blah.
If it is the same as 6505 why is more expensive? Peavey 6505 = 600 euros + speaker swap to Celestion Vintage 30 135 Euros. 735. Still cheaper.
In which way the EVH is better? Is it worth buying it? Or it is just a paying for the brand?

 

[JRSOLDJA]

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..haha..better? maybe..(for an extra grand or two) but for the money? ...I doubt it

actually..**** the money..it's a fantastic sounding amp. Period

Those were his words. But I do agree...its a killer price. damn! now I'm starting to think I should've just bought one lol!