napalmdeath
Well-known member
I'd have a much shorter list, though I've probably owned 101 amps!
In my opinion, the only true "badass" amps, post 1990, are those that were real game-changers. I know many will disagree, but some will agree, the 5150 would be number one, across the board. It set the standard, for metal, anyway.
For me, much simpler. These amps set a standard, to some degree, and created a general "buzz", I think.. No particular order:
Peavey 5150
Marshall DSL
Engl Powerball, Fireball, and Blackmore, take your pick.
Laney VH100R
Framus Cobra
Mesa Dual Rectifier
Marshall JVM
Peavey Classic 30, 50
Peavey Triple XXX
Randall V2
Randall MTS, RM
VHT Deliverance
Mesa Boogie Stiletto
Krank Revolution
Soldano Avenger
In my opinion, the only true "badass" amps, post 1990, are those that were real game-changers. I know many will disagree, but some will agree, the 5150 would be number one, across the board. It set the standard, for metal, anyway.
For me, much simpler. These amps set a standard, to some degree, and created a general "buzz", I think.. No particular order:
Peavey 5150
Marshall DSL
Engl Powerball, Fireball, and Blackmore, take your pick.
Laney VH100R
Framus Cobra
Mesa Dual Rectifier
Marshall JVM
Peavey Classic 30, 50
Peavey Triple XXX
Randall V2
Randall MTS, RM
VHT Deliverance
Mesa Boogie Stiletto
Krank Revolution
Soldano Avenger