I have a VIP 2 as well. The thing punches way above it's weight IMO. Having it sitting in my office, not being worried about tube life, and sounding great at low volume really got me and kept me playing a lot more after a long break. Mine finally croaked after about 4 years while playing it at...
I won't deny that- I still have a couple of tube amps I love as well- pretty much always use the real deal when practicing with a drummer, and haven't played a single show with a modeler (I need to get over that one honestly). Was commenting more on the notion that modelers sound like shit and...
These tests are great, love seeing people's guesses. Especially when they're corksniffers. Would be even more awesome if you could borrow a Friedman and see how many people get a big dose of cognitive dissonance.
Rhythm guitars are a track of Engl Fireball 100 into a V30 loaded Avatar 2x12 and a track of KSR Ceres into an EVH 50w's (6L6) loop into a Whiskey cab 2x12 (creambacks, I think?). Lead is a direct track with Helix Native (Revv red). Neither rhythm amp was boosted. Not a final mix, and no vocals...
Beaten up from years of being stuffed into a gear bag as a backup. Amp selector knob is gone, post still turns/functions just fine. Includes metal amp pack and user guide. Can get some surprisingly good high gain sounds bypassing the cab sim and driving a poweramp/cab or using an IR loader. SOLD
Matched pair of Valve Art 6550 tubes. Bought these a while back for an amp I no longer own, probably <10 hours on them. $60 shipped CONUS, $50 if locally picked up around Columbus, OH.
Bought a KSR Ceres from a listing Bubbastain posted here. In addition to it being a good deal, he shipped the next day in a well packaged box. Highly recommended if he's selling something you're interested in!
Fireball 25: https://www.engl-amps.com/fireball-25-e633#content
Same features as the FB100 (including the mid boost and the noise gate), but with a 25w 6L6 power section, attenuator (25w/8w/1w/off) and a line output (assuming this sends the power amp colored signal). Sounds pretty F'in cool to...
My band just released a new demo track, guitars were done with the Helix (Angl Meteor model) and an Ownhammer IR. Pretty damn happy with the way this one came out. Old school death metal, no core or djent elements.
https://indespise.bandcamp.com/releases
Saw this advertised on facebook the other day, thought some of you might want to jump on this- I did. $350 shipped for their contemporary closed back 2x12 with vintage 30's: https://avatarspeakers.com/shop/guitar- ... temporary/
I finally replaced my long lost Engl Fireball with a 100 watt model bought from the4thlast1. Great deal, great transaction, great amp- highly recommended seller. Thanks a ton Chris!
After a long hiatus with several short attempts, I've gotten back into playing guitar, and find myself playing more than I have in over a decade. Aside from just having the desire (which has popped up a few times since I damn near stopped 6 years ago), I've found that the biggest drivers in...
Still no good studio recordings, but my band has a live video from a gig on our myspace page now. The camera was right in front of me most of the time, so most of what you hear will be the Chimera, the lead player is using my Engl Fireball.
myspace.com/indespise
Well, actually it landed last week, but I just bought some batteries for my camera last night....
I still haven't had it loud due to my drummer being out of state (I'll get to crank it Saturday), but right now I'm getting some great tones from it. Very aggressive, very thick and articulate...