Financially I can't get a JVM410H and the closest thing I can think of is a modelling amp.Anyone can tell me about any modelling amp better than my MG50CFX?I want a late 80's (Master of Puppets,Peace Sells, Raining Blood type)thrash metal tone out of it AND a hard rock type tone (ACDC like). I was thinking about a Vox Valvetronix but I've heard a Line 6 Spider IV is better.HALP
Modelling Amp v. Normal Solid-state
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ginormous
Understatmentologist
Re: Modelling Amp v. Normal Solid-state
Zacker, that's an old topic around here, and it's been well-thrashed.
If that's all you can afford, then find what gets you close... It's highly subjective.
Get your hands on a Line 6 and find out.
An A/B with a Valvetronix is ideal, but good luck finding a retail store with that much patience (and a lack of school kids trying to copy old VH licks...
no dis intended if you're a school kid!).
YouTube vids will only give you a rough estimate, since their website sound is extremely compressed to start with.
Zacker, that's an old topic around here, and it's been well-thrashed.
If that's all you can afford, then find what gets you close... It's highly subjective.
Get your hands on a Line 6 and find out.
An A/B with a Valvetronix is ideal, but good luck finding a retail store with that much patience (and a lack of school kids trying to copy old VH licks...
no dis intended if you're a school kid!).
YouTube vids will only give you a rough estimate, since their website sound is extremely compressed to start with.
dominus
King Midas to Cheap Guitars
Re: Modelling Amp v. Normal Solid-state
You don't even need distortion pedals with a Bandit. Just an overdrive if you want to push it beyond thrash and into death territory.
If you have to have a modeller, get a Peavey Vypyr with a 12" speaker.
If you're going solid state (or hybrid), there's LOTS of good combos out there.
H&K Warp
Marshall Valvestate
Ibanez TBX
Peavey Bandit / XXL
Randall RG75
I've got one of each of those and they're all killer. Any of those can be had in the $100-$200 range if you shop around. Just make sure you get a 12" speaker (or two).
You don't even need distortion pedals with a Bandit. Just an overdrive if you want to push it beyond thrash and into death territory.
If you have to have a modeller, get a Peavey Vypyr with a 12" speaker.
If you're going solid state (or hybrid), there's LOTS of good combos out there.
H&K Warp
Marshall Valvestate
Ibanez TBX
Peavey Bandit / XXL
Randall RG75
I've got one of each of those and they're all killer. Any of those can be had in the $100-$200 range if you shop around. Just make sure you get a 12" speaker (or two).
DankStar
Her Little Mojo Minion
Re: Modelling Amp v. Normal Solid-state
I dug my randall rg75 for thrashy stuff. Not the most versatile thing in the world and the stock speaker is a lower end celestion, but it makes you want to play thrashy riffs through it. Super solid and people practically give them away used. Not the best for ac/dc on its own but clean channel takes pedals well.
I dug my randall rg75 for thrashy stuff. Not the most versatile thing in the world and the stock speaker is a lower end celestion, but it makes you want to play thrashy riffs through it. Super solid and people practically give them away used. Not the best for ac/dc on its own but clean channel takes pedals well.
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Chickenwings
Alnico 6/8
Re: Modelling Amp v. Normal Solid-state
+1 for a bandit or a marshall valvestate.
+1 for a bandit or a marshall valvestate.
beaubrummels
Well-known member
Re: Modelling Amp v. Normal Solid-state
Vox Valvestate 120 was the best Marshall emulation I found when I was in your shoes.
I needed more versatility so I got a Line6 Flextronics III at the time (anything with the Vetta engine)
I also have a SansAmp PSA-1 rack unit through any clean amp does the job also.
Vox Valvestate 120 was the best Marshall emulation I found when I was in your shoes.
I needed more versatility so I got a Line6 Flextronics III at the time (anything with the Vetta engine)
I also have a SansAmp PSA-1 rack unit through any clean amp does the job also.