Recommend Me a Half Stack

[Larry]

Alright Im in the market for a half stack preferably all tube but if you got some experience with a non all tube half stack let me know i love to try new things price range max $2000 USD (for our non American friends here) thanks again

 

[nobozos]

http://www.budda.com/

 

[lock-ny]

what type of music are you playing, tone your going for -

 

[Dr Stankface]

How 'bout a GK 1001RB-II and GK Neo 2 12?

Wait.... this is the guitar side.

Andrew

 

[Larry]

looking for that AC/DC Led Zeppelin Aerosmith Rolling Stones Guns And Roses tone all in one

i was look twords a Peavey Triple XXX

any opionins on ther Triple XXX

 

[Katana6506]

I played my JP through a Mesa half-stack today; it consisted of a Single Rectifier head and the Rectifier 4X10 cabinet and it sounded absolutely killer.

B-52 also makes a very affordable all-tube head that you could pair with one of their cabinets as a more affordable option.

Third thing that comes to mind is a Carvin Vai Legacy half-stack, which comes out to a round thousand.

 

[Philip]

looking for that AC/DC Led Zeppelin Aerosmith Rolling Stones Guns And Roses tone all in one

i was look twords a Peavey Triple XXX

any opionins on ther Triple XXX

maybe Rivera Knucklehead 55 top and a nice 2x12 cab

 

[slukather]

maybe Rivera Knucklehead 55 top and a nice 2x12 cab

I love rivera stuff, l was looking at getting a Knucklehead with el 34, l'd recommend their stuff, or mesa boogie stuff, maybe the stelleto sp????.

Scott

 

[brentrocks]

there was someone on the froum that had a Splawn, i listened to a couple of his tracks and it sounded really good!

5150 is always an option

 

[jazzbo jim]

looking for that AC/DC Led Zeppelin Aerosmith Rolling Stones Guns And Roses tone all in one

Sounds like a job for Marshall?....
JCM800 (but an early used one and save a couple bucks)
I hear the Plexi reissue is good (better budget for a power soak )
I've heard a couple really nice Soldano's too (a little smooth)

I have a JCM800 50W combo w/ a Weber Silver Bell (ca 1983) that I did a few small (reversible) mods to-It is now my favourite amp-very expressive via guitar volume and LOTS of dynamic headroom. and LOUD.
Ya, it's a one trick pony but what a horse show!

 

[Philip]

I love rivera stuff, l was looking at getting a Knucklehead with el 34, l'd recommend their stuff, or mesa boogie stuff, maybe the stelleto sp????.

Scott

yeah definately great stuff. Although this particular amp shares the same EQ for both distortion channels which kinda sucks, but Larry is looking for that ACDC sound so he won't be using that third hi-gain channel.

Another option is Mesa Rect-O-Verb 50 head, heard and read many great things about them

 

[Larry]

i was looking at the Mesa Rect-O-Verb and was wondering is 50 watts enough im looking at band practice and a few coffee shop style gigs and weddings

 

[kneeoh]

The Recto-o-Verb is plenty loud enough. I've never taken mine above 2 on the volume - it already shakes the apartment much to the neighbors chagrin.

 

[CudBucket]

I can't say more about my JSX/Mesa Recto cab combination. I'm sending back my 2nd Carvin V3. Just can't get the fizz out. Not enough warmth. I'm going to try a Legacy now.

 

[blackspy]

looking for that AC/DC Led Zeppelin Aerosmith Rolling Stones Guns And Roses tone all in one

i was look twords a Peavey Triple XXX

any opionins on ther Triple XXX

The XXX is a great amp, I almost bought one myself. Though, it is based more on the 'Reco' sound, IMO, than a Marshall, which is where'd you be looking to go. In the Peavey range, you might want to look at the JSX. It's a very versatile amp, and could do the sounds you're looking for. The 5150's (6505) Rhythm channel would also be suitable for those sounds.

Outside the Peavey range, you'll get lots of opinions here I'm sure. Though, they're likely going to be much more expensive.

 

[Philip]

i was looking at the Mesa Rect-O-Verb and was wondering is 50 watts enough im looking at band practice and a few coffee shop style gigs and weddings

100 W is only 4 dB louder than 50 W, I think 50 W is enough for any venue and situtation

 

[Norrin Radd]

i was looking at the Mesa Rect-O-Verb and was wondering is 50 watts enough im looking at band practice and a few coffee shop style gigs and weddings

Larry -

50W is way more than enough!

For what you want to play, I would suggest cheking out an Orange Rockerverb 50 -that's what I have and it covers a ton of ground musically - all that you want and maybe even more. Either that or an AD30 if you need less gain variation. But I would really suggest you check them out before you buy. An Axis through the RV is just heaven!

Here - take a listen:

http://www.orangeamps.com/forumtest/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3528

 

[Jim Warnstedt]

Soldano Slo 100!:d

 

[JDouglee]

Randall RM100 Tube Module Head & 4x12.

Recto module, and whatever other 2 sounds you need.

 

[Sigmunds Couch]

Johnson JM250 with a Marshal 4x12 Celestion V30's is my first recommendation.

Second would be a Mesa TriAxis Pre with a matching tube power amp.

I like the versatility of multiple tones a the stomp of a switch instead of just the two or three that a "regular" head offers.

My $0.02