Intro and a few questions

[TX6Strings]

Welcome to the show man.

Thanks! It's a hipnotic show...like Pink Floyd

 

[TX6Strings]

Hey Brad!

If you're not locked in to Marshalls, check out the Krank Revolution. I played a 5150 for 12-13 years, and was totally blown away by the awesome cleans, and the clarity and power of the lead channel. I do al ot of different things musically and have found it to be very versatile as well.

I've heard great thinks about Krank I just wish I could find someone in Houston with one that'd let me fiddle with it for a few mintues. I'm suprised to hear about the cleans...I always heard they were a great metal amp....I'll keep my eye's pealed...thanks!

 

[TX6Strings]

what side of houston are you on tex?

SW - B8 and 59

 

[TX6Strings]

You guys seem be a little more mature and knowledgable than the folks on HC.

Brad

Give it a few days...

You're going to get a ton of Mesa MkIV reco's here. Tough to argue. I'd add the Egnater Mod50 to the list with the appropriate modules. I have the Randall RM100 and if you pick the right modules you can go anywhere from Fender to Vox to Plexi and Soldano with great results.

If you wanted something a little different then there's a lot of noise about the Cornford amps, specifically the RK100 and Hellcat heads.

See that's what I love about this board...y'all are always turning me on to amps I never would have heard about other wise. I'll check these amps out! Thanks!

 

[TX6Strings]

Not another Texan!

We're not that bad....once ya get to know us! lol And for the record I play very little country lmao

 

[Slaytallica]

Welcome! You'll get lots of great feedback and info here. The guys are all real helpful and very knowledgeable!

For some amps that have great cleans and high-gain tones, check out a Mesa Mark III or Mark IV. Engl amps also have great great clean and high-gain tones. I LOVE my Blackmore! Super simple and sounds great!

Welcome aboard.

+100000 on ENGL Amps.

I don't know what your budget is but the ENGL SE is where it's at Cleans are absolutely stunning and the gains are just as beautiful.

 

[TX6Strings]

Welcome! You'll get lots of great feedback and info here. The guys are all real helpful and very knowledgeable!

For some amps that have great cleans and high-gain tones, check out a Mesa Mark III or Mark IV. Engl amps also have great great clean and high-gain tones. I LOVE my Blackmore! Super simple and sounds great!

Welcome aboard.

+100000 on ENGL Amps.

I don't know what your budget is but the ENGL SE is where it's at Cleans are absolutely stunning and the gains are just as beautiful.

The budget's probably around 2k, but Thanks! ENGL's officially on the list!

 

[SFW]

Welcome to the boards.

The Mark IV is a great amp, and yes it will come very recomended on this board. Rockin Robin has a Mark IV combo in the store. I believe they want $1100 for it.

GC North has a Carvin Legacy 2x12 combo. You could run it on top of your current cab. I think it was listed at $650. I can tell you first hand that the Legacy is a monster of a rock amp. Both channels are really nice, and it takes pedals better than any amp I've owned. They also have a red stripe Mark III.

The Marshall DSL is another option, although I'm not really a fan of this amp. I've also seen a few Mesa DC amps around town for decent prices. The DC amps are really nice. I'll probably pick one of these up within the next few years.

Great Southern Music is an Orange dealer... last time I was in there they had several heads- Rocker 30, Rockerverb 50 and AD40. But bring your check book. lol!

What band do you play in? There are a few of us from Houston here. I try to make it out to formites' shows when I can. Good luck with the amp search.

 

[Everlone]

Another Houstonian!!!

If you need versatility with a great clean an Engl Savage 120 or a Blackmore would be good, but I think the JVM would be hard to beat. 4 channels with 3 modes on each, plus digital reverb and a footswitchable fx loop. If you like the tones, I'd say that's your amp. I think the JSX can be pretty versatile to though.

I TRIED to demo that Legacy combo at GC and its totally fried. Save yourself a trip.

 

[TX6Strings]

Welcome to the boards.

The Mark IV is a great amp, and yes it will come very recomended on this board. Rockin Robin has a Mark IV combo in the store. I believe they want $1100 for it.

GC North has a Carvin Legacy 2x12 combo. You could run it on top of your current cab. I think it was listed at $650. I can tell you first hand that the Legacy is a monster of a rock amp. Both channel are really nice, and it takes pedals better than any amp I've owned. They also have a red stripe Mark III.

The Marshall DSL is another option, although I'm not really a fan of this amp. I've also seen a few Mesa DC amps around town for decent prices. The DC amps are really nice. I'll probably pick one of these up within the next few years.

Great Southern Music is an Orange dealer... last time I was in there they had several heads, Rocker 30, Rockerverb 50 and AD40. But bring your check book. lol!


What band do you play in? There are a few of us from Houston here. I try to make it out to formites' shows when I can. Good luch with the amp search.

Yeah I saw the combo at Rockin Robin last Saturday and somebody was playing it. They had a Mark II that I called about last night and it's gone. :-( I might go back and try it out the combo. Rockin Robin is also an Orange Dealer but from what I've heard Orange doesn't really cut it with the cleans, great gain though.

I'll check out that Carvin, I've never played one so it'll be an experience.

The band's name is Stamen and you can check us out through my myspace if you want. myspace.com/pierced_switch
The only recording I'm on is Josphine the others were done by the singer at home on his computer. We're in the studio now recording and will be playing the Engine Room and Fitz in Sept..I'll keep you posted on the date and time if you wanna come out.

 

[TX6Strings]

Another Houstonian!!!

If you need versatility with a great clean an Engl Savage 120 or a Blackmore would be good, but I think the JVM would be hard to beat. 4 channels with 3 modes on each, plus digital reverb and a footswitchable fx loop. If you like the tones, I'd say that's your amp. I think the JSX can be pretty versatile to though.

I TRIED to demo that Legacy combo at GC and its totally fried. Save yourself a trip.

Thanks for info on the Legacy..being on the S side it's a bit of a treck. I was looking up Engl and it seems the only distributor is in FL and no pricing. I'm guessing they're running 3-4k+ and I WISH I had that kind of money to spend...but I'd save up if I could play one <shrugs> I'll definitly check out the JVM.

 

[Everlone]

You definitely won't be able to try before you buy with the Engls, but if you do buy go to rocksolidamps.com. You can get Engls for around $1000 up to over $3000. Check out the website.

 

[SFW]

I'm sure you know, but check Music-Go-Round. It's not often, but every once in a while they get some cool gear in.

I didn't know the Legacy combo was toast. I didn't have time to plug it in. Good to know though.


I play with Savage Evolution. We're on writing break right now, but should be hitting the stage again around late Sept.

 

[TX6Strings]

You definitely won't be able to try before you buy with the Engls, but if you do buy go to rocksolidamps.com. You can get Engls for around $1000 up to over $3000. Check out the website.

I'll check it out...thanks!

 

[TX6Strings]

I'm sure you know, but check Music-Go-Round. It's not often, but every once in a while they get some cool gear in.

I didn't know the Legacy combo was toast. I didn't have time to plug it in. Good to know though.


I play with Savage Evolution. We're on writing break right now, but should be hitting the stage again around late Sept.

Music-Go-Round on Westheimer? I thought they closed down?

OH SHIT!! I've heard of you guys! I will come out to the next show for sure!

 

[gravfed]

If you want to make a trip up north to Spring/Woodlands there is a (pawn) shop called Kats guitars that has a Krank Rev One, Krankenstien, and a Chadwick (all new). The guys who runs the place likes it when you play them loud. Also, there is an ENGL dealer I believe around this area----Vwall guitars or something like that. They were advertising ENGLs on Craigslist the other day--had powerballs, a fireball, and a screamer maybe. You may also want to check out some VHT's while your amp hunting.

 

[Everlone]

Where is this Vwall guitars located? There is no address on the website.

 

[gravfed]

Where is this Vwall guitars located? There is no address on the website.

Thats why I never went to the store itself. I don't have a clue.....North Houston somewhere . Let me know if you find out. Although I'm moving out of TX today lol.

 

[TX6Strings]

If you want to make a trip up north to Spring/Woodlands there is a (pawn) shop called Kats guitars that has a Krank Rev One, Krankenstien, and a Chadwick (all new). The guys who runs the place likes it when you play them loud. Also, there is an ENGL dealer I believe around this area----Vwall guitars or something like that. They were advertising ENGLs on Craigslist the other day--had powerballs, a fireball, and a screamer maybe. You may also want to check out some VHT's while your amp hunting.

I'll try to find Vwall I'd love to check out the Engls. Sounds like the north side's got he best stores...wish it wasn't so damn far lol

I did try out the VHT Pitbull head at Evans and although it's pretty damn good it sounded rather dry and too tight.

I auditioned for Osirus and their guitar player had the VHT Pitbull rack and I don't know what the dude was doing but his tone was one of the worst I've ever heard! He told me just got it though and he's probably like me when looks at a rack system...completely dismayed at all the lights and buttons lmao

 

[TX6Strings]

Where is this Vwall guitars located? There is no address on the website.

Thats why I never went to the store itself. I don't have a clue.....North Houston somewhere . Let me know if you find out. Although I'm moving out of TX today lol.

Where ya going?