Enough pickup shenanigans for me, time to start thinking about a new amp.

Re: Enough pickup shenanigans for me, time to start thinking about a new amp.

The Bugera don't sound bad in these clips, but the Engl just crushes it on the 4th channel.
 
Re: Enough pickup shenanigans for me, time to start thinking about a new amp.

Just get a used 6505 or 6505+ and be done with it.

inexpensive, very reliable, tons of gain, and a classic/legendary sound for all sorts of metal including the heaviest kinds.

And yeah, Engls are incredibly pleasing to play. You don't even need the gobs of gain that they can provide, because they punch so hard. They put most high gain amps to shame, but they also cost an arm and a leg. I'm playing an Engl Thunder right now with my old band while I fill in on a few shows, and it is a helluva beast. Even the cleans and low-gain settings are just beautiful.
 
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Re: Enough pickup shenanigans for me, time to start thinking about a new amp.

what cab and speakers are you using?

its funny i was going to say mini rec aswell. oh well

definitely play an evh 5150 iii

engl makes great 30w and 50w heads

hughes kettner 18 i heard is sweet. i haven't played one

i love my krankenstein 50w
 
Re: Enough pickup shenanigans for me, time to start thinking about a new amp.

CTN is on the money. Amp selection is a personal thing, but you have to try a 5150/6505 and see if it fits the bill. If it doesn't, come back, and we'll try to set you up with something that does.
 
Re: Enough pickup shenanigans for me, time to start thinking about a new amp.

I'll second that. If you want that JFAC tone then a 6505/5150. Its the amp that defined the genre. I'm amazed how many shows I play where I'm the only one not playing one
 
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