RumpleCragstan Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 Hey guys, Just starting college this fall, and as a congrats present from my girlfriend, she's buying me a PRS. I wasn't even supposed to know what kind of guitar it was at all, but she slipped up and mentioned it was from the SE line. ButI digress, thats not the purpose of my question. I've heard that certain amps sound better with certain brands of guitars (the combo I keep hearing about is a Gibson played through a Marshall) and I figured I'd pass it by you guys for some suggestions. My dream tone is something between Slash and Coheed & Cambria..... kind of a rock-blues-progressive sound. Any amp brand suggestions? Yep, I play the gee-tar
picker Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 A Marshall is a good bet to deliver what you're looking for. So is a Stiletto series Boogie. Of course, those are the choices if money is no object. IF you're on a budget, try out the new Line 6 Spider Valve combos. They deliver a tremendous bang for the buck. I wouldn't be ashamed to play one anywhere. Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else.
RumpleCragstan Posted September 9, 2008 Author Posted September 9, 2008 As for budget... due to student loans coming in I can afford to spend a decent amount. I'm only looking for a personal amp, so 30w is about as high as I could possibly go... and even that is a bit. I had a 15w marshall for a while, and that was absolutely killer. I'll see if I can get a similar amp again. Yep, I play the gee-tar
BadLife Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 The Vox ValveTronix are a good deal if you don't want to spend too much. They have an amazing number of sounds that they can produce even Marshall or gasp Vox. http://www.voxamps.co.uk/valvetronix/
RumpleCragstan Posted September 9, 2008 Author Posted September 9, 2008 After looking at the suggestions and looking at other companies, it looks like I've narrowed my sights to 2 amps: The Marshall MG15dfx The Vox AD15VT Whats your guy's opinions? Vox or Marshall? Yep, I play the gee-tar
Strategery Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 WOW...what a girl friend! Randy "Just play!"
Steve Force Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 FWIW--I own a PRS SE and it absolutely kicks through an Orange Tiny Terror amp and Orange speaker... The amp is switchable between 7 and 15 watts and the PRS SE sounds great on the 7 Watt setting. Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites
Caevan O'Shite Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 Oh, yeah! Forceman speaks the truth! Try an Orange Tiny Terror and an Orange closed-back 2x12 with Celestion Vintage 30s- you'll love that amp and cab! If I hadn't already bought a Fuchs Lucky 7 (for a ridiculously great deal) just before trying out the TT, I would've definitely snapped up the Orange head & cab! (And I still want one, anyways!) Approach the TT this way: Set the TT's output to 7 Watts. Volume-knob on the guitar all the way down, Volume control on the amp all the way up, amp's Tone control down quite low (almost all the way off), amp's Gain control anywhere between 9 o'clock and about 2 o'clock. (As you get familiar with the TT, set the Gain higher or lower to taste, and as needed set the Volume lower to reign-in the decibels when needed. Also try out the full 15 Watts mode for somewhat tighter, cleaner tones, although it makes little difference in sheer volume.) Bring up the guitar's vol-knob gradually, and adjust the amp's tone-knob to taste, till you get a nice clean tone. Play a while like that. Then gradually bring the guitar's vol-knob up a little bit it a time, finding graduations of overdrive and distortion as you go. This amp and cab has a fantastic grindy, clangin' rhythm 'kerr-RAAANG' that is killer for Marshally flavored classic rock, punk, etc. It's like early led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Pete Townshend, the Clash, etc. in a can! I tried out the TT and that cab with a Tele-like G&L ASAT and an SG-like U.S. Masters Hornet (if you're not familiar with 'em, both very nice high-end guitars, not at all budget knock-offs). I think that a TT and that cab (or maybe their 1x12) would be very nice for you and your PRS! Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _
The Geoff Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 Thus has He(^) spoken!!!! G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!!
Caevan O'Shite Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 Shhh... he'll heer yoo... !! Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _
Steve Force Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 Your suggestion is dead-on, Caevan! Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites
RumpleCragstan Posted September 10, 2008 Author Posted September 10, 2008 I'd be dead on for the TT if I had the money, unfortunately its almost 5 times more expensive than either the Marshall or the Vox... but I'm sure I'll get it eventually. After some consideration, I think I'll get the Vox, but the 30w version and not the 15w. The 30w isn't much more expensive, and its got a knob to turn down the wattage, so I could practice on 15w if I wanted, but still punch it up if nobody is home. Yep, I play the gee-tar
Caevan O'Shite Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 Sorry! I misinterpreted your budget statement. Best of luck, may the Vox (or whatever you get) bring you wailin' good times! Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _
BadLife Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 Yeah we got the 30 watt Vox for my nephew and he loves it. He wanted something that could sound like my Marshall but that was a bit to expensive for him at this time.
soggybomb Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 Also this Blackheart combo is a killer deal. Little tube amps are wonderful because you can get them raging without pissing other people off. http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Blackheart-BH5112-5W-1x12-Little-Giant-Tube-Combo-Amp?sku=481675
RumpleCragstan Posted September 11, 2008 Author Posted September 11, 2008 Also this Blackheart combo is a killer deal. Little tube amps are wonderful because you can get them raging without pissing other people off. http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Blackheart-BH5112-5W-1x12-Little-Giant-Tube-Combo-Amp?sku=481675 I would order that, but unfortunately I live in Canada and musician's friend doesn't ship here. I might talk to the shops here in town and see if I can get it brung in for me. Yep, I play the gee-tar
Gifthorse Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 I would look at Rivera amps, Orange Tiny Terror, THD Univalve, Line 6 Spidervalve (not spider II or III), Peavey Classic 30, Fender Blues Junior. http://flagshipmile.dmusic.com/ http://www.myspace.com/gifthorse
Squ Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 I also recommend the Tiny Terror! It's so good. Red Red Rockit
caprae Posted September 12, 2008 Posted September 12, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvcPfcjVPzo TT vs Blackheart - not too long or overly well done. Raise your children and spoil your grandchildren. Spoil your children and raise your grandchildren.
caprae Posted September 12, 2008 Posted September 12, 2008 When you get your guitar take it to a store that has both those amps and see what you like. We have a small marshall and the 15 & 30 watt versions of the VOX. For us the Vox get used more often. But then we don't have the Marshall with all the effects built in. Raise your children and spoil your grandchildren. Spoil your children and raise your grandchildren.
RumpleCragstan Posted September 12, 2008 Author Posted September 12, 2008 Man, after hearing that Blackheart, I want to buy it. However, after looking at their site, its impossible. They ship to the UK, and Romania, and Croatia, but be damned if they ship to Canada. Yep, I play the gee-tar
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