Re: Semi-Portable High Gain Amp (Modern Hard Rock/ Metal)
Okay, so I've taken some time to evaluate what you guys have listed for me, and here's my thoughts on (most of) them:
Nacho:
The Mini-rec is expensive to start with (though I didn't mention a budget to start with, my bad), and is a solid amp, no doubt. Same with the 5150III 50w, and I actually got to try that one out and it's a beast. I usually wouldn't mind them being expensive, since I can find used equipment, but when I looked for the used ones, there really aren't that many that are much cheaper than new honestly. And with the mini rec, as someone else brought up, I could get a Single Rec for the same price.
6p5p:
I haven't been able to try one of the 6505MH's in store anywhere, but it sounds great on youtube. If nothing else, this will be my fallback plan.
NjuiMusic:
Unfortunately, to put it bluntly, it's way out of my budget. Sorry for throwing out a solid suggestion :/
Shooter:
Refer to my response to Nacho. Great amp though.
Warner:
I actually have the DSL40C, and though it nails the Marshall tone, it's ultra gain setting just doesn't click with me when it comes to high gain. I love it for some Gn'R, and classic rock, but that's about where it stops.
ehdwuld:
The V3m seems to be solid, but maybe a bit fizzy, from what I've heard. Clarification on this? (No pun intended) The Legacy seems good, but I haven't seen anyone really dig into that high gain sound it could have, so I have no basis to judge on this one.
Diego:
Unless I'm seeing it wrong, that's solid state, which isn't bad, just maybe not what I'm looking for. Doesn't sound bad and is in a compact size though, which is pretty neat.
Dave:
I'm really starting to look into these, though they are at the top of my budget. Looooove the Rectifier sound. Plus, they are 6l6 vs the EL84 in the mini rec, and are similarly priced to a used mini rec.
Synapsys:
I didn't look into them too much before, but now I see they are solid amps. It's a shame the Tubemeister and Grandmeister 36's are out of my budget, because they sound great. Cleans are great, and the lead with boost is solid, but I wasn't sure if it was exactly the sound in my head. Not bad, just maybe not my sound?
So all in all, a Single Rectifier used is my current target, if I can find something. I've always wanted a Dual or Triple Rec (though the wattage is ridiculous on both), and this might be my ticket. My second pick would be the Peavey 6505MH, cause it's awesome from what I've seen, and no one has had anything bad to say about it thus far. I noticed nobody mentioned the Orange Dark Terror or Jim Root Terror, is there a reason for this? I understand they are single channel, but I've heard they are very responsive to the guitar volume being lowered, which wouldn't be a bad way to go at all.
Sooo, thoughts on my thoughts anyone?
