What are some iconic solid state amps?
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Empty Pockets
BadHairDayologist
Re: What are some iconic solid state amps?
Sunn Beta series gets lots of love in the heavy music world.
Orange CR120 is dope too.
Sunn Beta series gets lots of love in the heavy music world.
Orange CR120 is dope too.
80's_Metal
Underglazed Hair Metalologist
Re: What are some iconic solid state amps?
Marshall valvestate 8100. Sayeth Chuck.
Marshall valvestate 8100. Sayeth Chuck.
Chris Pile
Well-known member
Re: What are some iconic solid state amps?
Ampeg makes some great solid state amps (bass and guitar) as well as tube amps. Their reputation is one of bulletproof dependability.
Ampeg makes some great solid state amps (bass and guitar) as well as tube amps. Their reputation is one of bulletproof dependability.
Rex_Rocker
Well-known member
Re: What are some iconic solid state amps?
Peavey Supreme 160 - At the Gates
Peavey Bandit - Entombed
Peavey Supreme 160 - At the Gates
Peavey Bandit - Entombed
Artie
Peaveyologist
Re: What are some iconic solid state amps?
I actually have the Transtube Supreme 100 head, which I understand to be the Bandit circuitry. I didn't realize that these were held in high regard. (Then again, I haven't turned it on yet.)
I actually have the Transtube Supreme 100 head, which I understand to be the Bandit circuitry. I didn't realize that these were held in high regard. (Then again, I haven't turned it on yet.)
speed2dirt
Butterball
Re: What are some iconic solid state amps?
Gorilla amps
Gorilla amps
80's_Metal
Underglazed Hair Metalologist
Re: What are some iconic solid state amps?
Peavey XXL. Brootz on the cheap cheap
Peavey XXL. Brootz on the cheap cheap
Artie
Peaveyologist
Re: What are some iconic solid state amps?
Nice list. But are these "iconic", in the classic sense of the word? What I mean is, almost every modeler I have, has a "Black Face" setting. (Not necessarily under that name.) What would be some SS amps that would be "modeled" simply because of their place in history. The Roland Jazz is one of those.
Was the HiWatt SS? Most of my modelers include that one too.
Nice list. But are these "iconic", in the classic sense of the word? What I mean is, almost every modeler I have, has a "Black Face" setting. (Not necessarily under that name.) What would be some SS amps that would be "modeled" simply because of their place in history. The Roland Jazz is one of those.
Was the HiWatt SS? Most of my modelers include that one too.
NegativeEase
New member
Re: What are some iconic solid state amps?
If I made a list off the top of my head of the Top 5 gigging solid state guitar amps (not counting micro stuff and practice stuff like Pignose, Bandits etc)
1) Roland Jazz/JC and any derivatives -best by a mile
2) Sunn Concert/Colloseum/-especially Lead Beta etc -especially if you want Metal) (see Melvins)
3) Acoustic Amps 70s and 80s series and others from that era -very high end SS in their day.
4) anything Peavey late 70s to late 80s series and derivatives -all of it was good to great.
5) 60s UniVox stuff were surprisingly good
-honorable mention:
60s Standel, 80sRandall, Kustom (for their notorious style)
If I made a list off the top of my head of the Top 5 gigging solid state guitar amps (not counting micro stuff and practice stuff like Pignose, Bandits etc)
1) Roland Jazz/JC and any derivatives -best by a mile
2) Sunn Concert/Colloseum/-especially Lead Beta etc -especially if you want Metal) (see Melvins)
3) Acoustic Amps 70s and 80s series and others from that era -very high end SS in their day.
4) anything Peavey late 70s to late 80s series and derivatives -all of it was good to great.
5) 60s UniVox stuff were surprisingly good
-honorable mention:
60s Standel, 80sRandall, Kustom (for their notorious style)
