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Alright, I wouldn't make one of these unless I really needed some ideas. I bought a Peavey 5150 combo several weeks ago, but i think i am going to return it. For starters, it has been in the repair shop almost the entire time ive owned it. Its missing 2 panels, the footswitch, and it came with crappy old tubes(and it was still marked at $799 at GC). Well i got new tubes, for free, but im still not that happy with it. I dont know if it is because it is just a 212, but it sounds really thin and trebly. Ive tried adjusting it for hours at a time, but I just can't find that sweet sound.
I need a new amp, one that is powerful enough to play with a full band. Sometimes we play at venues that don't mic the amps, so it has to be loud enough to be heard over bass, guitar, and drums. We play a mix of heavy rock/metal/alternative. From what i heard about the 5150 i thought it would be the perfect amp for me. Lots of gain, great distortion, etc but i just wasn't that happy with it. So i need something else that fits that description(preferabbly tube). Ive used the B52 at-100 tube half stack, and it was ok but I wasn't crazy about it either. I can't spend more than $700-800, and im more than willing to buy used. So bring on the suggestions...
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I may get a lot of opposition for saying this, but you may want to try out a Vox Valvetronix.
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Originally Posted by SoapbarII I may get a lot of opposition for saying this, but you may want to try out a Vox Valvetronix. Uh... No. (he's looking for tube amps, not modelers)
I've talked to a guy who owns both a 5150 and a Carvin MTS. He says the MTS blows it out of the water. If you can, seriously look into Carvin. The MTS, Legacy, and V3 are all high gain 50/100 watt tube amps.
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is rack gear an option?
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Marshall JCM900 halfstack might be right up your alley.
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i was thinking about a marshall 900 half stack, if i can afford it. I will looking into the carvin too.
Has anyone tried the peavey valveking line? or heard anything about them?
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Originally Posted by SenorPapaCabasa i was thinking about a marshall 900 half stack, if i can afford it. I will looking into the carvin too.
Has anyone tried the peavey valveking line? or heard anything about them? Thomaspg70 has a VK 112. Someone else has one too...check the amp list. I can't remember who the other person is right now.
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You might try to pic-up a used Sovtek Mig 50 or 100. It is based off a JCM800 and can be had on ebay for about 300-500.
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Originally Posted by SenorPapaCabasa
Has anyone tried the peavey valveking line? or heard anything about them?
I have tried the halfstack and the 2x12 combo and can say that it is the amp I am getting next, when something happens to my Valvetronix. I didn't try it with a low tuned guitar, so I don't know about that, but I love it's high gain tone so much. The reason I am keeping my Valvetronix is is does really low tunings like drop B beautifully.
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Originally Posted by thesteve Marshall JCM900 halfstack might be right up your alley.
I got me one of them there Marshalls right here in my trusty ole Digitech GNX3000!
Come to think of it, I got a bunch of amps in there to choose from. My tube amps have been gathering dust lately. And my back's lovin' it too.
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Ok im thinking i might get a Carvin MTS 3200 or the Peavey Valveking. Im thinking about getting an avatar cab too, if i have room left in the budget. I think i saw an mts at guitar center last night, if its still there my buddy who works there can get a good amount knocked off the price
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Originally Posted by SenorPapaCabasa Ok im thinking i might get a Carvin MTS 3200 or the Peavey Valveking. Im thinking about getting an avatar cab too, if i have room left in the budget. I think i saw an mts at guitar center last night, if its still there my buddy who works there can get a good amount knocked off the price Cool. You'll be happy with the MTS. The "hiss" of a lot of tube amps is non-existant on the MTS. I'm very satisfied. It has enough gain to play metal, and when the volume is up around 4+, it sounds gooooooood.
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Nice, cause you couldn't stand within a half mile of the 5150 and not get hiss that would make your ears bleed.
Im really hoping that i did see a carvin at guitar center, and it wasnt a dream or something. i hate it when that happens.....
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Originally Posted by Building429_Boy Cool. You'll be happy with the MTS. The "hiss" of a lot of tube amps is non-existant on the MTS. I'm very satisfied. It has enough gain to play metal, and when the volume is up around 4+, it sounds gooooooood. I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about, and I've gone through several tube amps.
Also, it's not cool that you dissed the Valvetronix series without playing them extensively enough to have a valid opinion on them. (to the OP: The Head of the Valvetronix series is actually very very impressive and pulls off some hi-gain tones that you wouldn't belive).
My Question to the OP: Have you tried other 5150s? The 5150 is an absolutely wonderful amp for all-things hi-gain. I'm thinking you really got screwed on your particular deal and picked up a lemon.
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Originally Posted by Casey I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about, and I've gone through several tube amps. Actually, a lot of amps in generally have this problem. Without the onboard noise gate on my spider II, it would hiss a lot.
Also, it's not cool that you dissed the Valvetronix series without playing them extensively enough to have a valid opinion on them. (to the OP: The Head of the Valvetronix series is actually very very impressive and pulls off some hi-gain tones that you wouldn't belive). I owned one for about 2 weeks.