Rising Farce
Active member
I know the topic has been done to death, but I thought I'd revive it once more in the event there have been any recent developments.
Basically, I need something that replicates the sound--and, just as important, the feel--of EVH/Heritage Greenbacks, but with 50 or more watts of handling power to support a 100-watt head in a 2x12 cab. The amp in this case is my recently purchased Friedman SS100 V2, which sounds glorious through my EVH GB-loaded Mojotone 2x12 but lifeless and dull through the Mesa-spec V30s in the other one. Obviously I can't go too crazy with the master volume when using the EVHs, lest I burn out, blow up, or otherwise expensively mangle them with sheer wattage.
I have tried Creamback M65s and didn't think they were even in the ballpark. Too dark, too smooth, and too stiff under the fingers compared with the "wired directly to your brain" touch sensitivity of the EVHs. The Alnico Creams seem like they might do the job, but they're too pricey to take a flyer on without some firsthand feedback.
Do I have unrealistic expectations here, or do the high-wattage GB options from Scumback, Weber, or some other manufacturer provide what I'm looking for?
Thanks in advance.
Basically, I need something that replicates the sound--and, just as important, the feel--of EVH/Heritage Greenbacks, but with 50 or more watts of handling power to support a 100-watt head in a 2x12 cab. The amp in this case is my recently purchased Friedman SS100 V2, which sounds glorious through my EVH GB-loaded Mojotone 2x12 but lifeless and dull through the Mesa-spec V30s in the other one. Obviously I can't go too crazy with the master volume when using the EVHs, lest I burn out, blow up, or otherwise expensively mangle them with sheer wattage.
I have tried Creamback M65s and didn't think they were even in the ballpark. Too dark, too smooth, and too stiff under the fingers compared with the "wired directly to your brain" touch sensitivity of the EVHs. The Alnico Creams seem like they might do the job, but they're too pricey to take a flyer on without some firsthand feedback.
Do I have unrealistic expectations here, or do the high-wattage GB options from Scumback, Weber, or some other manufacturer provide what I'm looking for?
Thanks in advance.