OT: Amplifiers!

[Sweat]

Foggy, for what it is worth, I bought the Mesa 5:50 and what a great amp, but it was way to much for me and my room even at 5 watts, I am a inner sanctum player as well so what I did was sell the Mesa, and since I used a modeler anyways was bought the most simple of tube amps a epiphone valve junior head and cab, it is perfect for me, takes the input from my boss gt-8 great, sounds great can get loud if I want it to and saved about 1000.00.

My 2 cents

 

[candid_x]

Foggy, for what it is worth, I bought the Mesa 5:50 and what a great amp, but it was way to much for me and my room even at 5 watts, I am a inner sanctum player as well so what I did was sell the Mesa, and since I used a modeler anyways was bought the most simple of tube amps a epiphone valve junior head and cab, it is perfect for me, takes the input from my boss gt-8 great, sounds great can get loud if I want it to and saved about 1000.00.

My 2 cents

I was also going to suggest the little Epi Jr. head and a cab. Together with a modeler, you'll have a blast playing through it. Then later, if you want to get more serious about "your" tone, you can branch out from there. Meanwhile, you'll have an amp to play through.

Foggy, you already own a great guitar. You don't play an amp you play the guitar, so that's far more important than what amp you play through, imo. Any amp is better than no amp, and you don't have to sink lots-o-cash to get a decent and fun amp. Just get a damn amp already!

 

[banjoplayer]

I use an old J-Station into PC for recording some ideas and playalong stuff at home. It happens sometimes, that I don´t see my tube amp for a few weeks, because it´s in the rehearsal room. But when I play it then I realise, that this is the thing that makes guitar playing really fun! To get those loud and powerful tones you love so much!

 

[GuitarHack]

You don't play an amp you play the guitar, so that's far more important than what amp you play through, imo.

IMHO, you play both.

 

[dannymusic]

you MUST have (at least) 1 of each; period.

 

[fogman]

ummm, what have you been using since you got the Dargie Foggy ?

I've been using a Marshall MG 30dfx. I actually purchased in 2 years before the Dargie. It was a stupid purchase as I didn't even try it out. Just looked at the name and price then took it home.

 

[DT1607]

I've heard some really good tones with the tiny terror. Ofcourse you need to add eq's and distortion/overdrive pedals.

I suggest checking that amp out

 

[Jonny Dubai]

I am running my Korg pandora through my JBL creacher II's. Great for jamming through ipod or computer and good sounds at low volume.

I love it!

J

 

[Colin]

I always that you had a Marshall Foggy?

 

[Slingy]

I'm a home player and I love small tube combos and modellers. They both have their own purposes and I love playing either. Low wattage tube amps are fantastic for getting that crankin sound without disturbing the neighbors. Great for recording too.

 

[wolfbone07]

Speaking of low wattage tube amps, for the money, it's hard to beat the Crate Palamino V16. Sounds goofy, but that's a great amp.

 

[Rossie]

I don't use an amp!

I only run my podxt live to my m-audio soundcard and laptop, that's all. A pair of good headphones help alot too. If you're concern about the comfort of wearing a pair of headphones for a long period of time, you can try open back headphones like the AKG K701.

Very convenient for practicing and recording.

Here are some clips of my xtl:
4shared - free file sharing and storage - share folder - My 4shared

 

[chrisglancy]

Another seriously cool amp is Marshall's hand wired 15 watt amp. I cant remember the name, but a mate of mine 'Gez Walton' from 'This is Menace' was showing me some of their tracks and it sounded like the best amp I had ever heard.

 

[kneeoh]

As roburado will attest to, I tend to change amps as often as I change my clothes. I've used solid state, hybrid modelers, tube amps, Pandoras and just about everything else. I always come back to the tube amps because they are so "musical"... for lack of a better term. Its not so much a "tone" thing per se... I pretty much sound like me through anything... as much as it is certain overdrive characteristics and the overtones that are derived from the tubes that just can't be replicated digitally. True, modelers and the like are great for easy home recording and making peace with the neighbors, but, at least for me, I need a tube amp to accurately match the sound and organic feel that's playing in my head. The great thing these days is that you don't need a 100w monster at 11 to get a decent sound. A low wattage amp mic'd properly can give you a killer sound without frightening small animals and prompting visits by the 5-0 during your late-night recording session.

Having said all that, I always use an amp mic'd with a SM-57 into my Lexicon Lambda then to my imac for recording. Going direct from the amp or from the modeler never quite re-creates the ambiance that I'm looking for.

 

[fogman]

I don't use an amp!

I only run my podxt live to my m-audio soundcard and laptop, that's all. A pair of good headphones help alot too. If you're concern about the comfort of wearing a pair of headphones for a long period of time, you can try open back headphones like the AKG K701.

Very convenient for practicing and recording.

Here are some clips of my xtl:
4shared - free file sharing and storage - share folder - My 4shared

Now that's exactly what my original question was asking!!!
Thanks for the clips. Nice playing too.

 

[GuitarHack]

As roburado will attest to, I tend to change amps as often as I change my clothes. I've used solid state, hybrid modelers, tube amps, Pandoras and just about everything else. I always come back to the tube amps because they are so "musical"... for lack of a better term. Its not so much a "tone" thing per se... I pretty much sound like me through anything... as much as it is certain overdrive characteristics and the overtones that are derived from the tubes that just can't be replicated digitally. True, modelers and the like are great for easy home recording and making peace with the neighbors, but, at least for me, I need a tube amp to accurately match the sound and organic feel that's playing in my head. The great thing these days is that you don't need a 100w monster at 11 to get a decent sound. A low wattage amp mic'd properly can give you a killer sound without frightening small animals and prompting visits by the 5-0 during your late-night recording session.

I've definitely "down-sized" in terms of wattage. My gigging amp is an 18W head + 212 cab, and my second favorite is 38W head + 410 cab. I'd happily replace the 18W head and cab with the 210 combo version of the same amp if I had spare money. This is down from a 120W head + 412 cab aboout two years ago. I also have a couple 5W tube amps for around the house, but you could mic them and run them through the PA.

I've been spending a lot of time lately with a Vox AD50VT I've had for a while. For the money, it's hard to beat the tone, flexibility, weight, and power of this thing. I stayed up until 2AM last night just playing the Luke through the Boutique Clean channel (supposed Dumble setting). I think if I owned a single amp, this could be it. It does clean and overdrive well, sounds good at low and high volume (it's loud enough to gig with), and is under $400. Only downside is that while you have 11 amp models, and 11 effects, you can only have two user presets. Also, it feels a little cheap, but it's held up fine.

 

[lumberjack]

Now that's exactly what my original question was asking!!!
Thanks for the clips. Nice playing too.

Nice to see the hijacker get hijacked................

 

[gerry d]

Playing guitar is how I make my money... so I have 2 live rigs just for that purpose
this is what I use at home, sounds great and cheap..

 

[TonyEVH5150]

The other cool thing I've seen is a line of amps that are made to work with amp modelers.

Atomic Amps

You get thte tone and feel of a tube amp, but you can still use your modeler. I will confess I've never used one, but the concept itself is pretty cool. and, there's a 18 watt 1x12 model that might be a good option.

 

[Larry]

Those Atomic Amps look really cool. Too bad theres nowhere to try them out at...