heavy blues/sludge metal

[george5959]

looking for a good 1x12 combo for Sludge metal/ bluesy psychedelic stoner metal (the Devil and The Almighty Blues, Whalerider, etc..). I realize that the tones Im looking for and tone in general tubes are great but I want to stay solid state if possible. Guitar is an SG with Custom Custom bridge and P-rails Neck pushing through a tube screamer and a fuzz. I like to get a lot of my gain stage from in front of the amp if that helps. $300-500 range preferably nothing too crazy.

 

[Garfish]

Re: heavy blues/sludge metal

I really doubt that you will find a solid state or even a 1x12 combo that will give you that sound. Sludge and stoner are generally 100W tube amps cranked on a clean channel with a fuzz. However, I guess you could look for some old fender (not a Hot Rod deluxe), laney or marshall tube 1x12 combos and use a fuzz in front of it.

 

[Empty Pockets]

Re: heavy blues/sludge metal

Jet City.

 

[RogerMexiko]

Re: heavy blues/sludge metal

Fender's Mustang III is one of the best solid state amplifiers you will find at the low end of your price range and also capable of doing what you want very well. If you do consider this amplifier make sure you are getting the V.2 version.

 

[Wattage]

Re: heavy blues/sludge metal

Look into older Randall RG combos

 

[everdrone]

Re: heavy blues/sludge metal

no 112 sludge metalz

get at least a closed back 212

 

[Johnny the Kid]

Re: heavy blues/sludge metal

This is a tough one. The parameters that you've set for us go against every "rule" of stoner/ sludge metal tones.

Honestly, I'd say if you're going to go for something solid state, check out a Fender Champion. If you're willing to save up, check out a Fender Bassbreaker. It's got a great modern flavor gain that's nice and open for sludge and stoner stuff.

 

[Jigsisme]

Re: heavy blues/sludge metal

I'm no expert by any means, however...I like to play the same genre. I would buy an Orange! GC usually has a few of them so go and try them out. Crush series isn't bad at all and it's SS as you wanted. I would highly suggest finding a dark terror used and get a good 2x12, using this set up with a mxr EQ is all I need for endless riffing! I found my dark terror and a genzbenz g-flex and I have $500 in that set. Plus I think you'll be hard pressed to find a more versatile little amp, that can cover a lot of ground with your tastes.
Now for something totally cheap!!!...Go find a fender 15g practice amp ($25-$45). I took 1 and cut it up to make a little "head" and it worked great! I've run a small 12" cab, 2x12, and even a 4x12 and they all worked!
I don't know about the micro dark terror but might look into that as well. Hope this helps.

 

[pirate19]

Re: heavy blues/sludge metal

Micro Dark Terror. Pretty much perfect for what you're looking for.

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[Gearjoneser]

Re: heavy blues/sludge metal

I'm selling a mint condition Vox AD60VTH head. Put it on a 212 cab and you'll have all the exact tones you're looking for at bedroom to stage levels. It's got every pedal built in, including fuzz, plus a variable wattage control on the back. It's one of the very best modeling amps ever designed.

A money order for $350 will put it in your hands. US Fedex.

 

[MkIII Renegade]

Re: heavy blues/sludge metal

Orange can easily do this, no pedals req'd!!

 

[loversmoon]

Re: heavy blues/sludge metal

Randall or orange cr 120

 

[everdrone]

Re: heavy blues/sludge metal

OP posted this 3 months ago

and has posted a total of 5 posts on this forum lol

is he still here?

 

[Falloffthebonetone]

Re: heavy blues/sludge metal

No joke, check out one of the old Laney AOR protube 30 1x12 combos. They're tube but right in your price range used. Closed back, reverb onboard, 2 inputs and eqs that offer boosts with push pull knobs. Ticks all of your boxes except solid state.

 

[Phantasmagoria]

Re: heavy blues/sludge metal

My AMT Stonehead (50 watt SS head) which I bought for about $550 (mint/shipped from Russia) can do some nice stoner type sounds on the "lead 1" channel. There's a knob for that channel that darkens/brightens the voicing of the amp (quite drastically) & a resonance knob that loosens/fattens/opens it up as much as you like.

You get the added benefit of it being super versatile ( 4 channels) for just about anything else too..razor sharp/tight stuff/recto tones..pretty much any heavy tone you want & the crunch & clean channels both sound fantastic too..

 

[moshpit817]

Re: heavy blues/sludge metal

No joke, check out one of the old Laney AOR protube 30 1x12 combos. They're tube but right in your price range used. Closed back, reverb onboard, 2 inputs and eqs that offer boosts with push pull knobs. Ticks all of your boxes except solid state.
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I agree with this..I had one of these back in the late 80's early 90's and they are able to do what the OP wants..

 

[JeffB]

Re: heavy blues/sludge metal

And this is probably why I hated that little 30w laney combo. The specs were great (still are) but the 6v6 power section and dark sounding laney guts def are sludgy fuzzy .. being stoned is probably a pre-req for enjoying that sound