Need input on a studio amp in the $500-$800 range.

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First off I expect to be getting either a Yamaha AW1600 DAW, or a Fostex VF160EX DAW.
I will be getting a Drum set, either a Mapex pro m (bonham style) or a Tama Superstar) and either Niel Peart Paragon cymbals or Paiste 2002's

O.K. I want to be able to play that clean fender tone and "Van Halen" style tone so I was thinking of the fender fat with the floyd rose.

To get the fender tone I could buy a fender reverb deluxe, or a blues jr. and put a distortion peddle with it to get the Van Halen like tone

or I was thinking of a modeling amp such as the Line 6 flextone 3 plus.

volume is somewhat of a consideration, and I like the fact of having lots of effects and cab simulations with the line 6, but on the other hand nothin' beats real tube tone. Help me............
 
It sounds like you understand the choices and tradeoffs, and you just need to make a decision.

I prefer the flexibility of modelling.
 
apl said:
It sounds like you understand the choices and tradeoffs, and you just need to make a decision.

I prefer the flexibility of modelling.
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What modeling amp do you prefer? and how are the effects in them?
 
capnkid said:
What modeling amp do you prefer? and how are the effects in them?
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I just got a Line 6 Spider II 112, and had a Spider II 15, and I've done most of my recording with a Digitech RP50. You can click on the link in my sig to listen.

So far I like the Spiders, but I haven't really put them through their paces.
 
Blues Jr will not give you the "Fender clean tone".

Its too muddy of an amp. Not a bad amp, just not a bell-like clean amp such as the '65 DeluxeReverb Re-Issue. Speaking of which, with a good pedal you can get plenty close to VH with that amp while still maintaining great cleans.
 
Outlaws said:
Blues Jr will not give you the "Fender clean tone".

Its too muddy of an amp. Not a bad amp, just not a bell-like clean amp such as the '65 DeluxeReverb Re-Issue. Speaking of which, with a good pedal you can get plenty close to VH with that amp while still maintaining great cleans.
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What is a good peddle, not a boss ds-1, I had one and hated it.
 
the electro harmonix tube distortion pedal is amazing

as for a studio amp id probably say a valvetronix combo would give nice tone
 
Get a real tube amp. It will record better, be more fun to play, and will not loose 80% of its resale value in the next couple years like all this modelers will.

If convenience is your highest priority than go with a modeler but if you really want to go for great tone and guitar sounds, something like an old fender and some cool somp boxes will actually give you a wider range of sounds than a modeler and will work much better in the mix.
 
Ronan said:
Get a real tube amp. It will record better, be more fun to play, and will not loose 80% of its resale value in the next couple years like all this modelers will.
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Goddamnit, Ronan. This is the third post I've seen from you today that said exactly what I was just about to. Maybe I'm posting in my sleep under the name "Ronan". Hmmm.
 
vox 120VT (or 60VT) - for flexibility AND CONSISTENCY ...

I am currently recording - and you wouldnt believe how convenient it is that you just push a button and have the same tone (delay time/reverb/chorus setting) etc...

if you fail to take note on a regular amp of your settings - any punch-in will suck ...

just food for thought ...
 
you already said it, nothing sounds like a tube amp. go try out some amps. i own a line6 duoverb and have played most of the other modeling amps. they sound undynamic compared to a tube amp, especially when using overdrive and distortion sounds. modeling amps also tend to be harsh in the mids and highs, probably because of the solid state power amp. the harshness is most obvious at higher volumes with clean settings.

if your ultimate concern is good tone, get a tube amp. if it's flexibility, get a modeler. or, get a decent tube amp and a modeler box like a v-amp.
 
I highly, highly reccomend the Tech 21 amps for your situation. They are by far the best modeling amps (and the best non-tube amps) I have ever heard, because the modeling is analog and not digital. They sound a lot better than the Line 6 amps to me. I think the Trademark 60 would fit your needs perfectly. It is a 60watt, 1x12 combo that has a great sounding models.
 
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