Need amp... (Since I am the designated gear-buyer)

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Looking for a versitile half-stack for recording. Looking for a warm bottom end and smooth top. (None of this 'scooped' sounding metal stuff) I'm pairing this with my PRS McCarty and a 4x12 Celestion Vintage cab. Looking for classic to modern as far as distortion. I tried a Crate Red Voodoo and traded it back within a few months. Leaning towards the higher end Marshall or possibly a Mesa. FYI, the McCarty sounds very smooth, bottomy and dark.

I'm not going for blues, or death metal here. Just something that can get down and dirty when I need it to!
 
get a Mesa Tripple Rectifier with one 4x12 and one 1x15 for leads and a Fender Twin for cleans.
 
I have a Marshall TSL, a Mesa Triple Rect and a Fender Blues Deville. If I had to choose just one, it would be the Marshall. I seem to be able to dial it in and get what I want out of it easier than the other two. I think it has a little bit better bottom end too. Also, look at BBE's sonic maximiser. That is something that will improve any amp's sound. Something to definitly try next time you go to a shop.

I do agree with running a 4x12 and a 1x15. It will give you a better low end.
 
What the hell do you need a half stack for recording for?!?!?!?!?
 
Get a Bogner Shiva .... expensive, but so worth it.


Read reviews, all of them are beyond excellent.

Find a place near you that sells them, and try one.

I just did a couple of weeks ago, and it blew my ears away.

Better clean channel than ANY Fender, Vox, Marshall that I've heard, and distortion to die for. This is as good as it gets.

If you look at the setups for the bands you listen too, there are probably some Bogners.

It's sad that the bad amps get mass produced.
 
Well, I don't know that you really need a half-stack for recording. But if you don't like the 'mid-scooped' thing, I'd stay far, far away from any of the boogie stuff. At least the new stuff.

Best amp for this sort of thing I ever had as a 50 watt Marshall JCM 800. You should be able to get a head for $500, then find a cabinet for...say...$400 and change. I seriously doubt you won't love it.

Also look at the 2X12 combo version-for recording, I'd expect that'd be MORE than enough. You can find those for around $550.

Chris
 
You don't need a half stack for recording. Just a nice sounding 212 combo or something. I have a Fender 212 DeVille. It has a nice tone and it's plenty loud.
 
Outlaws said:
What the hell do you need a half stack for recording for?!?!?!?!?
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AH.. I should have clarified. I wanted something to produce mnore than enough sound for practicing with the band AND recording, but I do have a thing for little combo amps! Thanks for all the advice. :)
 
Some times you need a half stack for recording. Sometimes you need a full stack for recording. Sometimes you need seven full stacks for recording. Vernon Reid used seven full stacks, all going full blast, to record the guitar for Cult of Personality. You can't get that sound without pushing a lot of air. YOU may not need anything more than a combo, and I use a head with a 112 speaker cabinet. Don't assume, however, that what works for you will work for others, or suit their particular situation.


Light

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Light said:
YOU may not need anything more than a combo, and I use a head with a 112 speaker cabinet. Don't assume, however, that what works for you will work for others, or suit their particular situation.
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Right, but the situation is HOME RECORDING, and last time I checked, you can't turn a hundred watt half stack up to full volume at home without getting the cops called on your ass. :D
 
Outlaws said:
Right, but the situation is HOME RECORDING, and last time I checked, you can't turn a hundred watt half stack up to full volume at home without getting the cops called on your ass. :D
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Actually, I crank 2 100 watt stacks for recording (Marshall and Mesa) and have never had a complaint. I guess it's all in where you live.
 
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