NAD - Crate GX-130c

[ultimatemetalguitartones]

Finally I 've managed to find one here in EU! This one is in great condition and it sounds..... well, let's just say that if you're a late 80s early 90s death metal fan, this amp is for you! I am trying to nail the old Cannibal Corpse tone. Supposedly, this model was used in their early stuff. I will test it vs my Ampeg VH 140 soon

 

[RaceU4her]

My favorite

 

[ultimatemetalguitartones]

My favorite

From what I can tell, it doesn't sound exactly the same as the Ampeg VH 140, right?

 

[RaceU4her]

From what I can tell, it doesn't sound exactly the same as the Ampeg VH 140, right?

not even really close if you ask me, thats a huge internet myth that is not true in the least. the crate does "the bleeding" tones and thats really about it lol.

 

[japetus]

From what I can tell, it doesn't sound exactly the same as the Ampeg VH 140, right?

The VH140C sounds way thicker and huge.

 

[zendra]

The VH140C sounds way thicker and huge.

honestly...i don't know if its better recording equipment but....its a close battle ...

 

[RaceU4her]

i have the rack version as well

 

[ultimatemetalguitartones]

honestly...i don't know if its better recording equipment but....its a close battle ...

Lol this is one of my Ampeg VH clips that I made some months ago

 

[ultimatemetalguitartones]

i have the rack version as well

Yeah I had that one too and I sold it for good money lol

 

[zendra]

Lol this is one of my Ampeg VH clips that I made some months ago

ooooooh...you were setting us up, weren't you ???

tell us then...which one is fatter or bigger sounding ?

 

[ultimatemetalguitartones]

ooooooh...you were setting us up, weren't you ???

tell us then...which one is fatter or bigger sounding ?

I haven't really tested em side by side - I think ur right tho the Ampeg sounds bigger and thicker. I will throw a nice shootout soon!

 

[zendra]

I haven't really tested em side by side - I think ur right tho the Ampeg sounds bigger and thicker. I will throw a nice shootout soo

it sounds as if the 'teeth on a chainsaw' are wider apart on an Ampeg...its a coarser grind than on a Crate...thats how i hear it...

 

[RaceU4her]

it sounds as if the 'teeth on a chainsaw' are wider apart on an Ampeg...its a coarser grind than on a Crate...thats how i hear it...

exactly, the gain structures are just different. the ampeg is like 80 grit where the crate is 360

 

[ultimatemetalguitartones]

Also I notice the mids are really more scooped on the Ampeg...

 

[zendra]

well...you scooped them...do you remember the eq...? wait....i can see that they are around 12 - 1 o'clock on both channels...did you do some eqing after ?

 

[ultimatemetalguitartones]

well...you scooped them...do you remember the eq...?

Yeah I mean with the same settings the Ampeg sounds more aggressive + scooped. Anyway, I am almost done reamping them - will post a video soon

 

[ultimatemetalguitartones]

Here's the clip comparing them

 

[zendra]

apart from the fact that ampeg has more pronounced bass response the difference sounds more like one amp played on two diff quads....

crate sounds little more 'open' than ampeg in a way V30's open up the sound compared to other celestions....little less muffled...ie. mid/treble gets better defined so you can hear them 'louder' ...not sure thats the proper term but...

 

[Shask]

honestly...i don't know if its better recording equipment but....its a close battle ...

I built a VH140C Preamp clone pedal a few months ago and glad to hear it sounds pretty much like this.

 

[crwnedblasphemy]

I used this exact head in recording our debut album in 98 at Oarfin Studios in MPLS, MN.