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[VESmedic]

Thought about picking one of these up. From the very few clips I've heard, it is right up my alley. I've heard some say that is similar to a VHT UL (which is my favorite amp) and judging by some of the clips it sounds like it very well might be. I have a UL, contemplating getting rid of my Deliverance 120 for the KR7. The kR7 appeal being the simliar tones to the VHT stuff, along with the added versitility, great clean channel, and completely midi (very cool)...so....whatcha guys think about them?



*calling mailman1971***

 

[VESmedic]

burp....i mean....bump

 

[VESmedic]

sheeeeessshhh no ones got one eh?

 

[mightywarlock]

I had one.

Tried to like it.

Wanted to like it.

Couldn't Make it work for me.
Much too loud.
Blah tone.
Not tight enough for my tastes.
Very squishy Rivera distortion.

Had it for a few months.
Had a very hard time trying to sell it.

I would suggest avoiding it at all costs.

 

[VESmedic]

I had one.

Tried to like it.

Wanted to like it.

Couldn't Make it work for me.
Much too loud.
Blah tone.
Not tight enough for my tastes.
Very squishy Rivera distortion.

Had it for a few months.
Had a very hard time trying to sell it.

I would suggest avoiding it at all costs.

Really? wow...Thats surprising. First time I've heard that about it but hmm....anyone else?

 

[Mailman1971]

Yeah man....I had one....same one TWICE!
Had it HEAD TO HEAD with a VHT ULTRA LEAD. It sounded damn near IDENTICAL to me and the previous owner. The VHT was a little louder though. I loved Channel 2 of that amp. That was a Hot rod Marshall tone FOR SURE!
Would I own one again?
In a second. Has the built in boosts for each channel. Really versatile. Here is an old clip I did with it.
Not the greatest playing or recording....but you get the message.
its not a SLIPKNOT amp can do it all......but it is a BRUTAL Bastard.

Rock on Brother and snag that BAD BOY!!

 

[VESmedic]

whats a good price for one? I cant find ANYTHING about these amps...they look freakin great...however almost all of the clips on the net are....blah...nothing special at all...Mailman, I can't see your clip right now as I am at work :-D Is it the live one of you playing with the amp in the background? playing like a jackson or something? I think I have seen it possibly...

 

[headlessdeadguy]

Yeah man....I had one....same one TWICE!
Had it HEAD TO HEAD with a VHT ULTRA LEAD. It sounded damn near IDENTICAL to me and the previous owner. The VHT was a little louder though. I loved Channel 2 of that amp. That was a Hot rod Marshall tone FOR SURE!
Would I own one again?
In a second. Has the built in boosts for each channel. Really versatile. Here is an old clip I did with it.
Not the greatest playing or recording....but you get the message.
its not a SLIPKNOT amp can do it all......but it is a BRUTAL Bastard.

Rock on Brother and snag that BAD BOY!!

I played the same amp at Dan(mailman)s amp fest. It was my favorite amp there ( and there were some sweet amps there.. Fortin Bones included) . Boosted with a cheap ass Bad Monkey it sounded killer! I would love to have one!

 

[Mailman1971]

Yeah man....I had one....same one TWICE!
Had it HEAD TO HEAD with a VHT ULTRA LEAD. It sounded damn near IDENTICAL to me and the previous owner. The VHT was a little louder though. I loved Channel 2 of that amp. That was a Hot rod Marshall tone FOR SURE!
Would I own one again?
In a second. Has the built in boosts for each channel. Really versatile. Here is an old clip I did with it.
Not the greatest playing or recording....but you get the message.
its not a SLIPKNOT amp can do it all......but it is a BRUTAL Bastard.

Rock on Brother and snag that BAD BOY!!

I played the same amp at Dan(mailman)s amp fest. It was my favorite amp there ( and there were some sweet amps there.. Fortin Bones included) . Boosted with a cheap ass Bad Monkey it sounded killer! I would love to have one!

Fuck ya Mike....this amp can BRING THE PAIN right?

 

[headlessdeadguy]

Yeah man....I had one....same one TWICE!
Had it HEAD TO HEAD with a VHT ULTRA LEAD. It sounded damn near IDENTICAL to me and the previous owner. The VHT was a little louder though. I loved Channel 2 of that amp. That was a Hot rod Marshall tone FOR SURE!
Would I own one again?
In a second. Has the built in boosts for each channel. Really versatile. Here is an old clip I did with it.
Not the greatest playing or recording....but you get the message.
its not a SLIPKNOT amp can do it all......but it is a BRUTAL Bastard.

Rock on Brother and snag that BAD BOY!!

I played the same amp at Dan(mailman)s amp fest. It was my favorite amp there ( and there were some sweet amps there.. Fortin Bones included) . Boosted with a cheap ass Bad Monkey it sounded killer! I would love to have one!

Fuck ya Mike....this amp can BRING THE PAIN right?

No doubt man that thing kills! \m/

 

[Mailman1971]

A good price? About $1400 to $1700
They retailed for about 3K......

http://www.google.com/products/catalog? ... CE4Q8wIwAQ

 

[VESmedic]

Did any of you guys happen to run it through a VHT cab at all by any chance?

 

[Mailman1971]

Did any of you guys happen to run it through a VHT cab at all by any chance?

I was running it thru a Randall Lynch Box Cab...and a no name loaded with Vintage 30's....
the Bad Monkey Boost brang that amp to life!

 

[headlessdeadguy]

Did any of you guys happen to run it through a VHT cab at all by any chance?

I was running it thru a Randall Lynch Box Cab...and a no name loaded with Vintage 30's....
the Bad Monkey Boost brang that amp to life!

The Bad Monkey was the best boost out of the 10 or so we tried through the KR7.. Other amps.. Not so much.. I use one with my Splawn and it sounds killer too.

 

[Mailman1971]

Did any of you guys happen to run it through a VHT cab at all by any chance?

I was running it thru a Randall Lynch Box Cab...and a no name loaded with Vintage 30's....
the Bad Monkey Boost brang that amp to life!

The Bad Monkey was the best boost out of the 10 or so we tried through the KR7.. Other amps.. Not so much.. I use one with my Splawn and it sounds killer too.

Damn man....you still got me thinking about that Quickrod that I MUST CHECK OUT!!

 

[VESmedic]

Tell me more guys to seal the deal :-D is it versitile? Hows the midi function? wont be using the rivera midi controller...Is it easy to program? are the CC messages in the manual?

 

[Mailman1971]

Tell me more guys to seal the deal :-D is it versitile? Hows the midi function? wont be using the rivera midi controller...Is it easy to program? are the CC messages in the manual?

I never used that Midi board that came with it. Just plugged and played.
But YES the amp is very versatile.
The high gain is more VHT tone then Mesa etc......I been diggin the Mesa tone better the last couple years so thats my reason.

 

[mightywarlock]

I Still stay Skip It.

 

[Mailman1971]

I Still stay Skip It.

While it sounds good....I like the Recto tone better myself.
The KR7 sounded pretty dry to me.

 

[Dave L]

Well, these need to be really, really loud to start sounding good... and then they start sounding awesome. But if you can´t have the master up to about 3.5 or 4 on a regular basis you should probably look for something else.