DeathlyFighter
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Hey all.
So I'm looking to save for a new amplifier to use both for gigging and recording. My band, Treazon, is traditional Heavy/Speed Metal; so that's the type of music I'll be playing. I'm trying to find something preferably around $600 USD (or less) used. I've own and sold a lot of amps due to my financial situation not being so great in the past. My main head is a Crate Stealth 50, which definitely nails a mid-to-late 80s Melodic Metal tone. But the problem is the amp is too unreliable to take on the road.
I have a few particular amps in mind, and ultimately I'm still going to choose what I want. But I'm open to hearing suggestions and other people's experience with these amps. I'm fine with a high-gain amp as it's definitely easier for playing live, but I also really like using an OD in front of a more vintage amp.
My top 3 choices are Laney Ironheart, Laney LA30BL, or an ENGL Screamer 50. I've played both the ENGL and Ironheart at different guitar stores, so I know I like those.
I'd consider different Peavey models, as I've had 2 Peavey amps, which I both liked; but the prices on Peavey stuff have really gone up in the past few years.
For a bit further context, I live in Kentucky (and not near Louisville or Lexington) so the used amp market isn't exactly amazing. Marshalls and the like are always almost listed for brand new prices.
So I'm looking to save for a new amplifier to use both for gigging and recording. My band, Treazon, is traditional Heavy/Speed Metal; so that's the type of music I'll be playing. I'm trying to find something preferably around $600 USD (or less) used. I've own and sold a lot of amps due to my financial situation not being so great in the past. My main head is a Crate Stealth 50, which definitely nails a mid-to-late 80s Melodic Metal tone. But the problem is the amp is too unreliable to take on the road.
I have a few particular amps in mind, and ultimately I'm still going to choose what I want. But I'm open to hearing suggestions and other people's experience with these amps. I'm fine with a high-gain amp as it's definitely easier for playing live, but I also really like using an OD in front of a more vintage amp.
My top 3 choices are Laney Ironheart, Laney LA30BL, or an ENGL Screamer 50. I've played both the ENGL and Ironheart at different guitar stores, so I know I like those.
I'd consider different Peavey models, as I've had 2 Peavey amps, which I both liked; but the prices on Peavey stuff have really gone up in the past few years.
For a bit further context, I live in Kentucky (and not near Louisville or Lexington) so the used amp market isn't exactly amazing. Marshalls and the like are always almost listed for brand new prices.
