Tetrosphere
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As ridiculous as it may sound, I am looking for that quintessential "douchebag" guitar tone... Disturbed, Korn, System of a Down, et cetera... I know most of those guys are using something like a 5150 or a Dual Rectifier but those heads are just out of my budget. I am looking for something I can pickup for around 400 or less used.
Right now I am deciding between the Peavey 6505MH or the Bugera TriRec. I like the TriRec's clean tone and dirty tone better, and it seems based on what I have heard from it that it doesn't really need a boost in front of it, but I am hesitant to buy a Bugera... thoughts? I am open to suggestions of other amps. I would like 2 channels.
Alright so I see a sticky suggests that I answer these questions in my post, so here goes:
How much would you like to spend?
~400 or less USD
What's the absolutely most you will spend?
500
How many years have you played guitar?
7
Do you seek tone quality or versatility?
Both. I don't see these as mutually exclusive. I need good cleans and good distortion.
What is your primary guitar (include pup type and configuration)?
Gibson Les Paul LPJ. HH.
What style(s) of music do you primarily play?
Alternative rock/metal. See bands listed above.
What one guitarist do you wish to emulate?
Jerry Cantrell has the best tone in history. Either him or John Petrucci.
Do you prefer to plug straight in, or will you be using effects?
* If you plug straight in, you will likely require 2 or more channels
* If you use effects, you may prefer an effects loop
I'll be using effects but not for distortion. No need for an FX loop though, I keep my effects out front as I don't use any modulation or time based effects.
What will be the primary use of the amp?
bedroom/living room
jam with friends (guitars only)
jam with friends (guitars, bass, drums, etc.)
gigs (small venues)
gigs (large venues, is mic'ing available?)
Gigging and jamming. Micing will not only be available, I will probably only be hearing this amp without a 57 in front of it 1% of the time.
Do you prefer a combo or head/cabinet (and why)?
I'm looking for a head. The cabinet will be a Randall 2x12 loaded with V30s.
What amplifier(s) do you have/had and why do you want a change?
I have an AC10. I am looking for an amp that has a really nice high gain channel on tap.
Please list five amps (minimum) that you have researched (if you can't do this, you're not serious)
Peavey 6505MH
Bugera TriRec
Randall Diavlo 20W
Jet City JCA20H
Laney Ironheart 15W
What did you like about them?
All of them except the Jet City had an awesome sounding high gain channel. All of them except the Randall had a really great clean channel.
What did you not like about them?
The Peavey, to my ear, seemed to lack a certain character in the high end. The Bugera says Bugera on it. The Randall's cleans were ass. The Jet City doesn't really have enough gain on tap. The Laney... honestly just didn't really leave an impression on me at all. I can't really name anything particularly bad OR good about it because nothing stood out.
Right now I am deciding between the Peavey 6505MH or the Bugera TriRec. I like the TriRec's clean tone and dirty tone better, and it seems based on what I have heard from it that it doesn't really need a boost in front of it, but I am hesitant to buy a Bugera... thoughts? I am open to suggestions of other amps. I would like 2 channels.
Alright so I see a sticky suggests that I answer these questions in my post, so here goes:
How much would you like to spend?
~400 or less USD
What's the absolutely most you will spend?
500
How many years have you played guitar?
7
Do you seek tone quality or versatility?
Both. I don't see these as mutually exclusive. I need good cleans and good distortion.
What is your primary guitar (include pup type and configuration)?
Gibson Les Paul LPJ. HH.
What style(s) of music do you primarily play?
Alternative rock/metal. See bands listed above.
What one guitarist do you wish to emulate?
Jerry Cantrell has the best tone in history. Either him or John Petrucci.
Do you prefer to plug straight in, or will you be using effects?
* If you plug straight in, you will likely require 2 or more channels
* If you use effects, you may prefer an effects loop
I'll be using effects but not for distortion. No need for an FX loop though, I keep my effects out front as I don't use any modulation or time based effects.
What will be the primary use of the amp?
bedroom/living room
jam with friends (guitars only)
jam with friends (guitars, bass, drums, etc.)
gigs (small venues)
gigs (large venues, is mic'ing available?)
Gigging and jamming. Micing will not only be available, I will probably only be hearing this amp without a 57 in front of it 1% of the time.
Do you prefer a combo or head/cabinet (and why)?
I'm looking for a head. The cabinet will be a Randall 2x12 loaded with V30s.
What amplifier(s) do you have/had and why do you want a change?
I have an AC10. I am looking for an amp that has a really nice high gain channel on tap.
Please list five amps (minimum) that you have researched (if you can't do this, you're not serious)
Peavey 6505MH
Bugera TriRec
Randall Diavlo 20W
Jet City JCA20H
Laney Ironheart 15W
What did you like about them?
All of them except the Jet City had an awesome sounding high gain channel. All of them except the Randall had a really great clean channel.
What did you not like about them?
The Peavey, to my ear, seemed to lack a certain character in the high end. The Bugera says Bugera on it. The Randall's cleans were ass. The Jet City doesn't really have enough gain on tap. The Laney... honestly just didn't really leave an impression on me at all. I can't really name anything particularly bad OR good about it because nothing stood out.
