Giving up on the ENGL, need new amp.
- Thread starter Axl H
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Zerberus
Baron Von Shred
Re: Giving up on the ENGL, need new amp.
Well, having it recovered isn´t that hard or that expensive
Definitely not. Partly because I´m admittedly also considering picking it up and turning my old one into a rack-head
Befiore my fellow vintage purists jump down my throat: the headcase and chassis were destroyed in an accident about 10 years ago, and the amp has since been housed in this headcase:
Well, having it recovered isn´t that hard or that expensive
Definitely not. Partly because I´m admittedly also considering picking it up and turning my old one into a rack-head
Befiore my fellow vintage purists jump down my throat: the headcase and chassis were destroyed in an accident about 10 years ago, and the amp has since been housed in this headcase:
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Axl H
Blowthebloodydoorsoffologist
Re: Giving up on the ENGL, need new amp.
Hmm, damn it.
Well I dont have any money ATM, and I need to talk to my dad about selling off the ENGL. I know he'll be so pissed, but I dont want something I cannot use 100%.
But I'll first try the Fender pickup in the Charvel, and see how it goes.
Hmm, damn it.
Well I dont have any money ATM, and I need to talk to my dad about selling off the ENGL. I know he'll be so pissed, but I dont want something I cannot use 100%.
But I'll first try the Fender pickup in the Charvel, and see how it goes.
Axl H
Blowthebloodydoorsoffologist
Re: Giving up on the ENGL, need new amp.
I plugged the Custom 5 in the Charvel, it was a little improvement but still, I dont really like it.
I called around.
I can get a ADA MP-1 with a Peavey power amp with EL-84s with 60w I think and trade that with the ENGL, or instead of the MP1, a Marshall JMP-1 for a little bit extra.
A Super Lead Plexi Re-Issue straight over for my ENGL.
A Russian old Red Bear (Is that right?) and some money/other gear for my ENGL.
A H&K TriAmp head for my ENGL.
A Park 150watt head for my ENGL.
They also had a 50watt 2channel JCM 800 combo, or a JCM900 SL-X.
Should I wait for something else, or does any of these sound really appealing?
I plugged the Custom 5 in the Charvel, it was a little improvement but still, I dont really like it.
I called around.
I can get a ADA MP-1 with a Peavey power amp with EL-84s with 60w I think and trade that with the ENGL, or instead of the MP1, a Marshall JMP-1 for a little bit extra.
A Super Lead Plexi Re-Issue straight over for my ENGL.
A Russian old Red Bear (Is that right?) and some money/other gear for my ENGL.
A H&K TriAmp head for my ENGL.
A Park 150watt head for my ENGL.
They also had a 50watt 2channel JCM 800 combo, or a JCM900 SL-X.
Should I wait for something else, or does any of these sound really appealing?
StrangeSound
GlossesForNothin'
Re: Giving up on the ENGL, need new amp.
Try different picks..it can made a huge change.
Try different picks..it can made a huge change.
StrangeSound
GlossesForNothin'
Re: Giving up on the ENGL, need new amp.
Ok alright..I don't know which amp would suit you best but make sure you play each at least half an hour and compare the amps. Make a pause, do something else and test the amps again.That would be ideal, I don't know if you have the opportunity.
Ok alright..I don't know which amp would suit you best but make sure you play each at least half an hour and compare the amps. Make a pause, do something else and test the amps again.That would be ideal, I don't know if you have the opportunity.
Axl H
Blowthebloodydoorsoffologist
Re: Giving up on the ENGL, need new amp.
I have made an agreement that I will take my guitar to the shops, first play the 1959 reissue, then the Red Bear, take a lunch break and then return. They told me to bring my BD-2, because I use it too boost my signal, so I could hear it with my own setup.
But I am more interested in experiences and such with the amps.
I have made an agreement that I will take my guitar to the shops, first play the 1959 reissue, then the Red Bear, take a lunch break and then return. They told me to bring my BD-2, because I use it too boost my signal, so I could hear it with my own setup.
But I am more interested in experiences and such with the amps.
Axl H
Blowthebloodydoorsoffologist
Re: Giving up on the ENGL, need new amp.
OMG, I just heard VHoholics soundclips with a 1959SLP reissue, damn it that sounds like an awesome amp.
I know the Plexi has 4inputs, which one should I plug into and bridge etc, and how should I set it for a Van Halen like sound, and a real 80s metal sound?
OMG, I just heard VHoholics soundclips with a 1959SLP reissue, damn it that sounds like an awesome amp.
I know the Plexi has 4inputs, which one should I plug into and bridge etc, and how should I set it for a Van Halen like sound, and a real 80s metal sound?
Axl H
Blowthebloodydoorsoffologist
Re: Giving up on the ENGL, need new amp.
I just talked to a guy who knows alot about he gear pretty Maids used. On that recording thats my favorite, he said it was a JCM 800 with a Tubescreamer infront of it, but which one would have been available in 89/90?
And would a SLP Reissue with a Tubescreamer infront even get close to the sound I want?
I just talked to a guy who knows alot about he gear pretty Maids used. On that recording thats my favorite, he said it was a JCM 800 with a Tubescreamer infront of it, but which one would have been available in 89/90?
And would a SLP Reissue with a Tubescreamer infront even get close to the sound I want?
Re: Giving up on the ENGL, need new amp.
After hearing that amp jumppered and cranked all the way, I honestly see no way you'll ever get the VH tone out of it.
You're FAR better off with a JCM800.
After hearing that amp jumppered and cranked all the way, I honestly see no way you'll ever get the VH tone out of it.
You're FAR better off with a JCM800.
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
Unseen
Re: Giving up on the ENGL, need new amp.
??? Not getting VH tone out of it??
You so lost me here Mephis ClanClan
??? Not getting VH tone out of it??
You so lost me here Mephis ClanClan
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
Unseen
Re: Giving up on the ENGL, need new amp.
Heh yeah....allthough I am never going to be fond of that sound
Hey by the way Zerb...that amp that kills people may rise again...he has promised to keep working on it, so hopefully soon we will get something up and running...lol 2 years later
Heh yeah....allthough I am never going to be fond of that sound
Hey by the way Zerb...that amp that kills people may rise again...he has promised to keep working on it, so hopefully soon we will get something up and running...lol 2 years later
Re: Giving up on the ENGL, need new amp.
Maybe eddie's clean tone, but nothing like eruption. I could see a plexi doing that if you were willing to roast the tubes though.
His amp wasn't stock.
(I'm going to get hated for this heh.)
??? Not getting VH tone out of it??
You so lost me here Mephis ClanClan
Maybe eddie's clean tone, but nothing like eruption. I could see a plexi doing that if you were willing to roast the tubes though.
His amp wasn't stock.
(I'm going to get hated for this heh.)
Rocker35
New member
Re: Giving up on the ENGL, need new amp.
You can get a Tri-Amp for your Screamer???? Great amp!!!
The ADA MP-1 will definately do '80's - used by Nuno Bettencourt, Skid Row etc
VHoholics clips are great, but most were done with the amp flat out, which is just insanely loud!!!
However, modded Super Leads and 800's were the main amp of choice for the '80's guys.
You can get a Tri-Amp for your Screamer???? Great amp!!!
The ADA MP-1 will definately do '80's - used by Nuno Bettencourt, Skid Row etc
VHoholics clips are great, but most were done with the amp flat out, which is just insanely loud!!!
However, modded Super Leads and 800's were the main amp of choice for the '80's guys.
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
Unseen
Re: Giving up on the ENGL, need new amp.
I'll snatch that Park....so get one of those wanky 80's crapoamps
I'll snatch that Park....so get one of those wanky 80's crapoamps
Dr.Mavashi
neonderthalotonalogist
Re: Giving up on the ENGL, need new amp.
If money is a some what of an issue, I definately stand by AOR, with the money you get for you Engl you could get some other staff that will definately put you in the ballpark.
If money is a some what of an issue, I definately stand by AOR, with the money you get for you Engl you could get some other staff that will definately put you in the ballpark.
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
Unseen
Re: Giving up on the ENGL, need new amp.
Buy a POD.....muahahahahaha do it like Jolly play and don't give a @€£$ about the name!
Hehe and use Jazz pickups...
Buy a POD.....muahahahahaha do it like Jolly play and don't give a @€£$ about the name!
Hehe and use Jazz pickups...
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