Bob Zombie
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If anyone has some experience with it I'd appreciate it. Im looking for a tube head on a budget...still lol :smack: . I play mostly bluesy/rock kind of stuff but I do like to have some high gain options aswell.
Information on the Carvin MTS head
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Bob Zombie
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Re: Information on the Carvin MTS head
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Dankerella
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Re: Information on the Carvin MTS head
I've seen these go for insanely low prices on ebay. We're talking like $300 for a near-new one.
I've seen these go for insanely low prices on ebay. We're talking like $300 for a near-new one.
Bob Zombie
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Re: Information on the Carvin MTS head
:eek5: :11: Holy damn! sounds like Im buying one then!
Dankerella said:
:eek5: :11: Holy damn! sounds like Im buying one then!
Dankerella
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Re: Information on the Carvin MTS head
Yeah, just keep your eyes peeled and keep checking back. People always overlook those heads for some reason. Also, those old carpet-covered Carvins would probably kick some major ass too. I see those all the time.
Yeah, just keep your eyes peeled and keep checking back. People always overlook those heads for some reason. Also, those old carpet-covered Carvins would probably kick some major ass too. I see those all the time.
Bob Zombie
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Re: Information on the Carvin MTS head
thanks for the info
thanks for the info
Re: Information on the Carvin MTS head
Yes, they sell cheap, but that doesnt mean they arent good. I have an MTS 3212 that I run into a 4x12 cab. It has very satisfying clean, and the distortion is quite amp. If you arent looking for a triple recto, you shouldnt be disappointed. I retubed mine with jj preamp tubes and I get a much smoother and crunchier distortion than stock.. PLUS, I replaced the stock 5881s with Groove tube EL34s and get a much more marshall type of tone. Next time Ill try 6l6s just to see.
I got a bud that uses one on a pro level and gets amazing tone..
Yes, they sell cheap, but that doesnt mean they arent good. I have an MTS 3212 that I run into a 4x12 cab. It has very satisfying clean, and the distortion is quite amp. If you arent looking for a triple recto, you shouldnt be disappointed. I retubed mine with jj preamp tubes and I get a much smoother and crunchier distortion than stock.. PLUS, I replaced the stock 5881s with Groove tube EL34s and get a much more marshall type of tone. Next time Ill try 6l6s just to see.
I got a bud that uses one on a pro level and gets amazing tone..
Xeromus
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Re: Information on the Carvin MTS head
Carvin is addictive though, I'm warning you. Once you realize you get great quality stuff for a very good price you keep buying from them. I own the Legacy half stack and just ordered a california carved top guitar. Now I'm looking at an MTS
Carvin is addictive though, I'm warning you. Once you realize you get great quality stuff for a very good price you keep buying from them. I own the Legacy half stack and just ordered a california carved top guitar. Now I'm looking at an MTS
Re: Information on the Carvin MTS head
Agreed. Recently scored an SC90 with Floyd. Purple flame maple on mahagony body and neck. Abalone inlays, straplocks, chrome hardware. (ebay ) I put on chrome pup rings, chrome truss cover, pearly gates neck and blues trembucker in the bridge, diff 500k pots and orange drop caps and that is the most incredible axe Ive ever played!!
Agreed. Recently scored an SC90 with Floyd. Purple flame maple on mahagony body and neck. Abalone inlays, straplocks, chrome hardware. (ebay ) I put on chrome pup rings, chrome truss cover, pearly gates neck and blues trembucker in the bridge, diff 500k pots and orange drop caps and that is the most incredible axe Ive ever played!!
Bob Zombie
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Re: Information on the Carvin MTS head
ty ty again you guys for the help. Im pretty sure the Carvin is for me. I don't have a lot of experience with tube amps though. If I switch to 6l6s tubes will that get me more of a fenderesque tone?(Im pretty sure they use 6l6s)
ty ty again you guys for the help. Im pretty sure the Carvin is for me. I don't have a lot of experience with tube amps though. If I switch to 6l6s tubes will that get me more of a fenderesque tone?(Im pretty sure they use 6l6s)
