Question Inexpensive amp that deliver Petrucci like tone?

[Bungo]

I just got one of these.

ID Series Guitar Amplifiers - Blackstar

Really inexpensive, does everything and is seriously the best non-valve amp I've ever played. Great fun too with patch library on the internet etc.

 

[BoogieBomb]

Which sound of Petrucci's are you looking for, he's used Mark IIC+, Mark IV, and V, even rectifiers and triaxis. You can find Rectoverbs for under 800 USD nowadays, and definitely Mark IV's and dual rectos for under $1400.

 

[Zoom]

Talking about Legacy III - it's a wonderful amp, the cleans are just godlike.
However, dirt channels may not work like you would expect from a Petrucci's amp. They sound more like a Marshall amp and in case you're riding a 7-string, on the higher gain settings you may experience a bit of fuzz-like gating on the lowest string.

 

[ScoobySteve]

Find an old used axe fx standard.

 

[KevinUK]

The Mesa Mini rectifier is simply the best performing amp I have ever owned, great cleans and Dirty dirties !!!

I have a Mesa Mark 4 a DC 3 and an Orange terror, all left gathering dust now I have the mini

 

[Metropolis777]

A Mesa DC 3 or higher plugged into a closed back 1x12 will kill it for you.

 

[LegGodt]

In that price range, look no further.
ENGL Gigmaster 30 Combo Guitar Amplifier - YouTube
Engl GigMaster 30 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Black | Musician's Friend

ANYTHING ENGL makes. Can't go wrong.

+1000
I bought an ENGL InVader a few years back. Best amp I have EVER owned. Try out ENGL amps in your price range before you make a decision.

 

[xjbebop]

Talking about Legacy III - it's a wonderful amp, the cleans are just godlike.
However, dirt channels may not work like you would expect from a Petrucci's amp. They sound more like a Marshall amp and in case you're riding a 7-string, on the higher gain settings you may experience a bit of fuzz-like gating on the lowest string.

This sounds about right. I was an early adopter of this amp, and I'm very happy with mine.
I did get a wild hair awhile back and did a rat-rod inspired refinish on it -





Fabulous amp (especially for the $$), but not sure how close to JP's tones it would get. Most of his recordings have various degrees of processing involved anyways, so a good sounding and responding amp is just part of the equation.
That being said, I'm still looking to add a Boogie to my collection someday, and those Engl gigmasters have my attention now too...
It just never ends....

What about a good clean amp and a few of the newer Mesa pedals in front of it??

 

[ErnieJohn]

Find an old used axe fx standard.

I think that is what I would do, if you are not gigging, you can get every JP tone you need and tons more.

 

[AgustinJP50]

I'd suggest a Mark III (bought one recently, the sound and feel is totally there), as you can find them used for 700-800. If loudness is an issue and you still want to go Mesa, either a DC-3 or a Mini Recto would be a good choice. However, they are still quite loud for your typical 30 watt amp.
I can't speak for the Axe Fx as I haven't played one, but most people seem to praise it a lot.
Good luck and report back!

 

[DrugDM]

Another idea is the new distortion pedal from Mesa called the Throttle Box(SP?)...I just listened to a demo at it sounds like a dual rectifier in a box.

 

[GreyDog]

I don't know if it was already suggested, but have you ever thought about an ENGL Ironball? 20 watts, power soak-able to 1W and either to be used with headphones, 2 channels, gain boost, lunchbox size, darn good sound...

 

[Dr.Strangenote]

ENGL Ironball is a groovy little amp, but OP asked for inexpensive option. These things are going for $1100+ USD on Musician's Friend.
**edited** nevermind, didn't see that his budget was raised to $1400.

 

[Dr.Strangenote]

Dude, just snag a used Mark IV. In all honesty, just save a few more hundred and snatch a used Mark V head while you are almost there.

 

[Dr.Strangenote]

Sorry, last response..

Mesa Mark IV - Guitar Center
Wilmington, Delaware 19803
Used Price $899.99

Mesa Mark IV - Guitar Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15205
Used Price $849.99

there are a couple others for over 1K.
Snatch one and be happy!

 

[dkannen]

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[Tollywood]

This paintjob looks incredible...and, the snakeskin is a nice touch. Is that the Carvin snakeskin covering?

 

[roburado]

Mesa F-30 is pretty nice.

Mesa Boogie F 30 Dual Channel 30W Guitar Amp | eBay

 

[Pablo]

Honestly, even a 30 Watt combo will be silly loud for playing at home... My budget suggestion is to find a used Mesa Boogie Quad preamp and run it through any Fender-like amp. The idea being that the Quad will bring the tone and the amp the volume.
I did this some 15 years ago to great effect: the Quad through the FX-loop of an old Blues deLuxe was pure Images & Words.

Cheers

Eske

 

[Texaco]

Another idea is the new distortion pedal from Mesa called the Throttle Box(SP?)...I just listened to a demo at it sounds like a dual rectifier in a box.

I've been using the Mesa Flux Drive for over a month now, on top of my Brunetti MC2. It just sounds immense ! It really adds the Mesa vibe to the amp. Just a bit of crunch on a valve amp + Flux Drive + JP and you'll nail the tone !!