Good metal pedal/amp?

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Thanks for the suggestions guys, do you think I'd be better off buying a new randall diavlo 5w combo, or a used randall? Btw I'm working with a 200$ budget now, so I can't drop 400 on a head&cab lol
 
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I thought the Diavlo (I had the 45) still needed a bit of a push from an overdrive. The 5W combo has a 10" speaker (bad), less tubes than the larger models (bad), and a single "tone" knob rather than 3+ EQ knobs. (BAD.)


The RG75 is a combo with a 12" speaker, and can be had for $125-$150 used.
 
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Isn't the rg75 a SS amp? And tbh I've never had a problem with smaller speakers, for my application (bedroom practice). And like I said if it's not enough oomph I have until February to get a full refund, or I could just go smash it in the street because I got the 2 year coverage on it lol
Plus I've never been that good at dialing in an EQ just right so I thought it would be easier to dial in with just a tone knob and a tss switch.
 
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anthonyshawnr said:
Isn't the rg75 a SS amp? And tbh I've never had a problem with smaller speakers, for my application (bedroom practice). And like I said if it's not enough oomph I have until February to get a full refund, or I could just go smash it in the street because I got the 2 year coverage on it lol
Plus I've never been that good at dialing in an EQ just right so I thought it would be easier to dial in with just a tone knob and a tss switch.
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Yes, the RG75 is a SS amp. (Some models like the RG75D G3 have a single tube, making them a hybrid.)

Modelers are specifically tuned to the smaller speakers.
 
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I'm facing this dilemma too. I know what amps I would get if I could afford a new amp but in the mean time I'm looking for a pedal that will get me close.

Currently I'm using a Laney Cub 12R, good for 60's and 70's tones but as you get to 80's and more modern tones it just doesn't have enough balls. I assume this to be partly due to being an open back combo and could probably get better results with a closed back extension cabinet.

I'm basically looking for a pedal that will provide a decent EQ. I've found the voicing of the EQ more important than the amount of saturation. A thick, tight bass response is ideal, but also a good high end to add clarity and punchy mids. I have my eye on the MXR Super Badass Distortion, Marshall Guv'nor Plus (with mods), or the Digitech Metal Distortion. I just need to get my hands on the pedals some how and try them out.
 
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Try pedal genie, they have plenty of dist/OD pedals and it's pretty cheap for all the pedals you get to try :)
 
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Well I got ****ed over by musicians friend, so now I'm back to square one, I'm thinking about doing the randall rg80 just because it would be brand new and be under warranty. Do yall think that will hold up to a 7 string with blackouts in it? Btw I'm playing heavy/death metal and I'm trying to avoid having to buy a new pedal if I'm buying a new amp.
 
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Buy used from Guitar Center and buy the extended warranty. Then you get *local* repairs and don't have to ship it out. A lot of warranties specify that you have to ship it to them.
 
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Too bad I have a 25$ credit with musicians friend... do you think the rg80 would provide enough gain/distortion or would I be in the same position I'm in with the Roland (not enough gain without becoming muddy)?
 
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It'll be fine, (although an overdrive pedal may help, but you can find something in the $25-$30 range) but you're looking at spending nearly twice as much, and some of that older stuff holds up better than the newer stuff anyway.

In fact, use that $25 towards an OD pedal:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/dist...0-vintage-tube-overdrive-guitar-effects-pedal

$20. Get a pack of strings for $5.

If you have to pay to ship an amp you'll find out just how expensive shipping is. Even shipping to KS (where MF is) from where you're at will cost you $70-$80 for a combo amp.
 
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I always believe that good metal tones come from the amp, not pedals. My latest acquisition is this Joyo Mjolnir head- awesome distortion to say the least.
 
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Looks like it's 15w and about $450 street. Not too bad for a studio amp

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That's right, it's a 15W got it for $100 lesser than the MSRP stated above (dealer was moving out).
 
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FYI don't get the randall rd1c... if you have the gain in metal territory you can't turn the volume up past 75% without it clipping really weird. It's completely unusable if you wanna turn up louder than a tv...
 
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