Deciding On Which Amp To Get:Peavey 6505+ Head/ Line 6 Vetta

[Charvel1975]

Hey guys I'm trying to decide on what amp head to get. I'm getting ready to get another head as my main amp head.

I currentely have a Mesa Tremoverb that was converted to a head but I've had it since new in 95 and can't really use it at shows cause it's either off or rip yer head off volume. I also have a Line 6 Flextone 2 head & floorboard that I've used for a long time but I'm kind of at a crossroads cause I like the conveinence of not having to do a tap dance with the Line 6, hence why I was thinking of upgrading to a HD147 or original Vetta head, our band plays modern metal.

On the other hand my buddy has a peavey 6505+ head and I love the way it sounds so I was thinking of getting a 6505+ head and maybe one of those Line 6 M9 stompbox modelers for my effects. Any thoughts?

 

[glassjaw7]

I would put the money into getting your T-Verb fixed and/or modded. Also try EL34s or KT77s. That will get you a much better sound at barely cracked volumes and make your amp usable for stage volumes.

Another option is using an Iso-Cab on stage. Then you could crank the Mesa/Peavey and have virtually no volume on stage, just the mic'd signal to the board.

If you're thinking Line 6, I'd strongly recommend trying one of the POD HD floor units and running it direct to the board, or into your Mesa's fx return. It sounds really good. I've been using a combination of my amp mic'd and my HD500 direct to board. Sounds huge!

 

[glpg80]

i wouldnt touch the t-verb.

i would do a mix of both.

get a used 5150 II and run an HD-500 4CM into it, use the HD-500 for cleans, 5150 for crunch and leads, HD-500 for solo boosts, etc.

 

[chunktone]

I would go with the 6505+. Line6 stuff is convenient, but convenient does not =good.

 

[Charvel1975]

I would go with the 6505+. Line6 stuff is convenient, but convenient does not =good.

Yea at this point I'm leaning towards the 6505+ head. Just wondering if there are any 6505+ users here that have had experience with the line 6 M9 stompbox modeler with the 6505+? I mean I have a boss ch-5 chorus ensemble pedal, boss ns-2 noise gate and a morley steve vai bad horsie wah and as of right now the only effects I use are the chorus and maybe some reverb for Cleans.

 

[renegade5150]

Go with the 6505+. I had one for about a year as my main gig amp. The only reason I don't have it is because it blew up ;I bought it used and never check it, it was my first tube amp and I was stupid for not checking. Anyway, combinded it with a T.C. Electronics Nova System and it was a great rig. My buddy has a Vetta 2, not impressed. I love all the options but sound wise its "so so". If you really want all the effects built in I would go for the Spider Valve, but again they don't blow me away but I think they sound better than the Vetta.