Well? What amps do you guys like to use for your lead tones in your recordings? Hoping for some Mark, VHT, XTC, etc. 
Favourite amps for lead tones...
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Depends on the music style, I guess.
I just use the Orange channel on my 2 Ch. Dual Rectifer, set to Vintage mode. (Has a nice, thick, gooey feel, too.)
The Bogner Ecstasy sounds pretty decent on the red channel for lead, but in general, I feel like the amp is "too refined" sounding, and like it's lacking highs. I think this could depend on the cabinet you use it with. Great for rock stuff, though.
Mark IV on Channel 3 is pretty decent, too. I"m not real crazy about the other channels on the MkIV. (I've been itchin' to try an old MkIII again. I used to like those quite well.)
Haven't had much experience with VHT, though.
I just use the Orange channel on my 2 Ch. Dual Rectifer, set to Vintage mode. (Has a nice, thick, gooey feel, too.)
The Bogner Ecstasy sounds pretty decent on the red channel for lead, but in general, I feel like the amp is "too refined" sounding, and like it's lacking highs. I think this could depend on the cabinet you use it with. Great for rock stuff, though.
Mark IV on Channel 3 is pretty decent, too. I"m not real crazy about the other channels on the MkIV. (I've been itchin' to try an old MkIII again. I used to like those quite well.)
Haven't had much experience with VHT, though.
lolzgreg
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5150 Rhythm channel can be amazing for leads (surprisingly). It's a bit thicker than the lead channel. I love EL34 based amps for leads as well.
amarshism
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I too like the orange channel set to vintage on my recto. Still has cut but rounds eveything up nicely where as the red can be a bit harsh for leads ESP on the bridge pickup. Lately I've been favouring the mark IIc+ and mark IV for leads. Has a lot of warmth and the gain is crisp and full without the fizz. The mark I is great for bluesy/jazz soloing where a fat low-med gain tone is required. I've also had success recording leads with a Mesa and jcm2000 at the same time. The Marshall helped to
round out the sound quite a bit as I was going for a more fluid sound then I was able to pull out f the recto alone. Would never use one live or anywhere else lol
round out the sound quite a bit as I was going for a more fluid sound then I was able to pull out f the recto alone. Would never use one live or anywhere else lol
Soldano Hot Rod sounds great on leads IMO, same with ENGL POWERBALL and the 6505 cuts through well too.
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Joe Satriani sounded fucking tits when I saw him live using the JSX head. Absolutely stomped on Vai's tone that night (it was a G3 concert)
AudioPhile777
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The JSX is def a soloers amp. I love chunky rythm, but can't get the balance of rythm/solo right on the 5150's for me. Whereas the JSX sings wherever its put! imo of course...
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While I'm here, the Bugera 333XL is pretty sick.
Basically a JSX copy, but it has it's own flavor to it. Sounds good for anything really
Basically a JSX copy, but it has it's own flavor to it. Sounds good for anything really
bryan_kilco
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I own a 5150 and Mark IV, and the IV wins easily. Mic'd both, same mic/position......the Mesa just breaths better.
Glenn Fricker
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I'm surprised by the number of 5150s and Rectos! 5150 is a bit rough-sounding for leads and I've never really seen Rectos as much of lead amps.
amarshism
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MarcusGHedwig
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Well he's always been more of a Mark-series fan for leads, but yeah, a Recto in Vintage mode gives hearty lead eargasms
