GEdwardJones Posted July 21, 2003 Report Share Posted July 21, 2003 Ok, here's the deal, every so often I get the urge to join a band/play out and I need a bigger amp to deal with drums in a practice situation. I've got my eyes on a couple of 100 watt solid state amps (Marshall, Ibanez, Peavey and that Rogue thing from Musician's Friend). I want to know what people here think about these amps. Again, that's *SOLID STATE* amps. I don't care about tube amps, don't suggest one. I will just make fun of you for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted July 21, 2003 Report Share Posted July 21, 2003 what are you playing?randall has some really nice,really cheap solid state amps.200 watts for under $400.lots of gain and a good clean tone.line 6 has ALOT of bang for the buck.just about any tone you want too.and not a single tube in it. i don't reccomend marshall solid state.too harsh.but the avt hybrid series is cool.it only has one tube in the preamp and the power amp is solid state plus the avt 150 has an acoustic emulation channel which is kick ass.it costs about $600.four channels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Posted July 21, 2003 Report Share Posted July 21, 2003 My friend has one of the AVT amps (I think it's a 50 watt, it's a combo). It's no JCM, but it does kick ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEdwardJones Posted July 22, 2003 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2003 what are you playing?randall has some really nice,really cheap solid state amps.200 watts for under $400.lots of gain and a good clean tone.line 6 has ALOT of bang for the buck.just about any tone you want too.and not a single tube in it. Totally forgot about Randall. In my head Randall Solid State = Warhead = TOO DAMN EXSPENSIVE. Mostly I'm looking for a big, dumb rock sound. Although I wouldn't mind getting something close to Tommy Victor's (Prong) sound. I know he used solid state Marshalls. Realistically what I'm most looking for is flexibility. I don't need a 100% over the top gain sound, but it'd be nice if I could get it. Line 6 is always tempting, but even their cheap stuff is a little pricey in comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted July 22, 2003 Report Share Posted July 22, 2003 big dumb rock sound right here cheap too.i had the pleasure to hear one of these.it is super hot and loud enough to overpower any drummer.(gotta remind them drummers whose boss) by the way prong is easily duplicated using this amp.i doubt he uses those marshalls raw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy McFeely Posted July 22, 2003 Report Share Posted July 22, 2003 i gotta agree with wes, for solid state Randall is king. unless you want bells whistles and doodads, then get a line6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEdwardJones Posted July 22, 2003 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2003 by the way prong is easily duplicated using this amp.i doubt he uses those marshalls raw. Probably not. But supposedly the MG series amps were made based on his input, and I don't use amps raw, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alchool Posted July 22, 2003 Report Share Posted July 22, 2003 I have a Marshall MG100DFX and it sounds really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokstr Posted July 22, 2003 Report Share Posted July 22, 2003 For solid state I would also go with Randall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted July 22, 2003 Report Share Posted July 22, 2003 .....But supposedly the MG series amps were made based on his input, and I don't use amps raw, either. *shiver* DO NOT get an MG head..... i said this is another post like 2 days ago.... worst decision i ever made was buying that head... go randall.... but i do like the peavy supreme head, (it's solid state) and it sounds awsome for shredding, but i haven't had the chance to let'r'rip so i'm not sure if it starts to crap out once u crank it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEdwardJones Posted July 22, 2003 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2003 *shiver* DO NOT get an MG head..... i said this is another post like 2 days ago.... worst decision i ever made was buying that head... go randall.... but i do like the peavy supreme head, (it's solid state) and it sounds awsome for shredding, but i haven't had the chance to let'r'rip so i'm not sure if it starts to crap out once u crank it.. I'm anti-shred. Solo tone is very low on my list of requirements, but with my current setup I can pretty much get my solo tone from any amp with a decent clean channel. I like Peavey gear, I'm interested in the XXL, but my local dealer went belly up on me. BAH. All I know about the MG is that several people with sounds I like use that amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted July 22, 2003 Report Share Posted July 22, 2003 one mans trash is another man's treasure.... i'll sell u my MG100 head if u want it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy McFeely Posted July 22, 2003 Report Share Posted July 22, 2003 peavey stuff does rock. xxl is top notch as far as quality. built in the usa, and has a great gain channel, really high output. i really liked the combo, but it is a little much for my liking. the clean channel is kind of blah too. it's good for rock, but don't try any country croonin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted July 23, 2003 Report Share Posted July 23, 2003 peavey stuff does rock. xxl is top notch as far as quality. built in the usa, and has a great gain channel, really high output. i really liked the combo, but it is a little much for my liking. the clean channel is kind of blah too. it's good for rock, but don't try any country croonin'. funny you say that.when i was a young guy all peavey was considered good for was country and mixers.they were the most tone dead amps on the market(which alot of country artists around here like)i am still not a fan but they have changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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