I need/want a new amp

[80's_Metal]

I'd sell my Marshall DSL 100h to you pretty cheap if you're interested shoot me a pm

 

[dave74]

I am by Crawfordsville which is about an 1 from terra haute and Indy

Oh cool, that's a good area. One of my best friends lives over in Westfield about 10m from the old deer creek music venue. I went to the second ozzfest there waaay back. It was the first year of the original sabbath reunion, which was the only reason I went really.

 

[deathbytinnitus]

Calsip, you need a 5150/6505. Not the mini version either.

The 5150 III is another option. But I prefer the regular Peavey versions, they are less compressed.

 

[Erlend_G]

I really like the Blackstars for their overdrive- though the clean channel is way much "duller" than a Fender :/...

I'd say, test the Blackstar amps... the OD channel is the "epithome of heavy" to my ears .

-Erl

 

[chrisplaysmusic]

Hughes and Kettner tubemeister, The new Blackstars are killer. May have a difficult time finding a used one in your price range but the Mesa MarkV is one of the best amps of all time imo. Comes in 25, 35, and 90W head as well as combo options but each has a power soak also for practicing at home (10W). A Marshall DSL40 might be a good look too. I see some on here already suggested the 6505... good call. I buy used gear all the time. Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace are your best friends.

 

[Synapsys]

H&K Grandmeister 40 Deluxe. From clean to brutal, and everything in between. Small, lightweight and fully specced.

 

[Explorer84]

I would suggest trying as many distortion pedals, through your rig, as you possibly can. Of course, this is the low cost route. One pedal I'll suggest without hesitation is the Bombastortion by Tim Jauernig Electronics. The pedal works extremely well with single coil pickups as it does with humbuckers. In my opinion, there isn't too many distortion pedals that get along with single coil pickups. If you're dead set on a new amp, I'd suggest a 5150 for the sound you're after. They can be purchased for a fair price nowadays.

 

[Top-L]

First time posting in the amp section on here.

I am looking for a new amp, specifically a head, but open to combo suggestions.

Background: The band that I play in plays metalcore to pop-punk and things in between. I currently am using a Orange Crush Pro 120 out of a PPC 2x12. I am looking for more gain. I have a Joyo Zombie (pretty sure it’s a Mesa Clone). I like it but obviously I am looking to upgrade from that but keep that same style of sound. Think chuggy chuggy chug chug type of music/sounds.

Price range: $700 and I’m okay with used.

Current thoughts on amps: I have really been looking into 5150’s 6505’s and 6534. I have been thinking of the 6505 combo but not sure. I am not a gear head so I do not know what all is good and a lot in the topic. My level of knowledge is guitars and pickups, not amps and speakers. I am not looking for modeling as I’m not good with using that type of technology and get frustrated with it.

Open to all suggestions! Thanks!


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Just get this:
https://www.musiciansfriend.com/ampl...xoCWicQAvD_BwE

Thats all a 5150 is anyway, and extra gain stage. The SD-1 is an extra clipping stage in front of your amp. You also get a tone knob.

The price of this pedal was $40 for many years. Don't judge it on price.

 

[Lewguitar]

I really like the Blackstars for their overdrive- though the clean channel is way much "duller" than a Fender :/...

I'd say, test the Blackstar amps... the OD channel is the "epithome of heavy" to my ears .

-Erl

I have two Blackstars. An Artist and an Artisan. They are not metal amps (no use for that...) and they have GORGEOUS clean tones. I set them for clean and then get my overdrive from my pedals. I'm getting the best tone of my life, and I've been playing for almost 60 years.

 

[Mincer]

That's a great board, right there. I could do any gig I need to with that.

 

[Lewguitar]

That's a great board, right there. I could do any gig I need to with that.

Thanks! Wish it was safe to gig. I have friends doing it but I haven't set foot in a bar, restaurant or church in months. :fingersx: