Amp Questions

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I am going to be getting a guitar amp for my recording studio in my basement soon, problem is I don't play the guitar. I am going to be recording a bunch of bands, and I want to know what amp do you think I should get??

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Chris
 
Probably a modeling one...check with some of the users on this board for specs....I just use processors for that stuff.....
 
What's your recording set up? You may not need an amp. Something like the Johnson J Station or the POD could be just the ticket.
 
Well ya...in that case, just get a Matchless (pre-bankruptcy), an all original Fender Delux Reverb (pre-CBS), and a couple original guitars - '59 GoldTop LesPaul, and one '50s and one '60s Strat ('60s must be pre-CBS).

Oh yes, the metal crowd, just pick up a SLO or two.
 
It depends on why you need an amp.

Guitarists in bands usually have their own amps. The don't get very far in their band without one. ;)

If you want an amp to have a familiar one as a backup, it can be useful to stick to the popular ones. Not only will you often be able to get a desired tone, you will also get some prestige for having a nice amp.

Depending on the bands you plan to record, Fenders, Marshall TSL's, and Mesa/Boogies are all great amps depending on your desired tones.
 
LocusLarsen said:
Well ya...in that case, just get a Matchless (pre-bankruptcy), an all original Fender Delux Reverb (pre-CBS), and a couple original guitars - '59 GoldTop LesPaul, and one '50s and one '60s Strat ('60s must be pre-CBS).

Oh yes, the metal crowd, just pick up a SLO or two.
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OK...
But you can always find a Univalve on eBay for $600-700.
 
Oh.......oops.....I thought they were more expensive than that.
 
:)Still too expensive for me. But could be the ideal all-recording-purpose guitar amp.
 
If you don't play guitar, you must be wanting a "house" amp for one of two reasons: 1- You want lots of different tones for any situations that might come up, or 2- you want a familiar amp that guitarists can use that you can set up quickly and get a consistant tone.

If number 1: get a POD or J-Station without a doubt.

If number 2: don't buy an amp. Most guitarists are very picky about their gear. The only way they are going to give up their amp for yours is if you have something better than thiers- like a high end Matchless or Soldano or something, or a very recognizable vintage appeal - like a PLexi Marshall, both of which are more pricey than a non-guitarist would likely be willing to pay.

If you really want a house instrument for reason 2, get a drum kit.

Aaron
http://www.voodoovibe.com
 
Amp modeling and great direct recording...puts the pod to shame. No joke I gave my Pod away.

Trademark 10

If you want something a bit bigger go for the Trademark 60.

These amps are so versitile and great sounding. If sound leakage is an issue this is a great choice, just plug an adapter into the 'phones output to defeat the internal speaker.
 
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