
Meeotch
Well-known member
To be honest, I have my high gain tones covered: A couple of Marks (Green Stripe ++ and IVb), a Monomyth Skeleton Key, Headfirst Alta, and a Diezel VH4. But I'm wanting something just over the top, balls to the wall chug machine. My most recent attempt was the Uber Ultra, and it was close but ultimately the voicing was too dark and messy. I'm thinking something maybe in the 5150 realm or an Engl, but I'd love to hear some suggestions. I've tried a lot of amps over the years, too many to list here, but wanting a different flavor than Marshall or Mesa.
This would be kind of a niche amp, possibly lacking in clarity or "warmth" for the sake of ultimate brutality. Part of me is thinking 5150 III 100w Stealth. I owned the original 50w and it was cool but I can relate to the "plasticy" tone that many describe. Maybe the 100w Stealth would deliver what I'm after. I've also owned an Engl Fireball 100, which was the strangest experience. For the first week it was my grail high gainer, and then 2 weeks later it was sold. Maybe I need this new Founder's Edition amp? Thanks!
This would be kind of a niche amp, possibly lacking in clarity or "warmth" for the sake of ultimate brutality. Part of me is thinking 5150 III 100w Stealth. I owned the original 50w and it was cool but I can relate to the "plasticy" tone that many describe. Maybe the 100w Stealth would deliver what I'm after. I've also owned an Engl Fireball 100, which was the strangest experience. For the first week it was my grail high gainer, and then 2 weeks later it was sold. Maybe I need this new Founder's Edition amp? Thanks!
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