New amp time (Budget is 500$!)

[JMarz]

I'm getting 500$ on Tuesday, I'm looking for an amp that doesn't have to be versatile (will be for a metal band) and loud enough to play through live. Any suggestions, sneapsters? Keep in mind I'm not looking for an extremely top of the line studio recording amp, just something live-ready and preferably tube so I can play a few shows!

 

[ParsonsMatt]

Used 5150

 

[Jaymz]

Already got a 5150 by the looks lol

 

[JMarz]

Had to get rid of the fiddy to pay some bills a while back.. I'm looking on eBay now for the 5150's cause I can't find any on Craigslist. Any other suggestions, guys?

Another option I was considering was the Windsor halfstack + TS9. Anybody have?

 

[Metal Overload]

I`ll say it again.

B-52 AT100

 

[JMarz]

Good suggestion, Overload, I was actually going to pick one of those lil' guys up a while back used from GC (the half stack.) Are they still 500$ for the whole half stack?

 

[kev]

 

[J.DavisNJ]

Hmmm, getting a 5150 for $500 would be a bit tough these days. I'd say:

-Laney AOR Pro Tube (JCM 800-esque with more gain)
-Peavey Windsor

-Joe

 

[jauernis]

Any more reviews on windsor they seem to be popping out cheap here and there? WOuld it be good for modern rock sounds such as breaking benjamin, etc.?

 

[Metal Overload]

Good suggestion, Overload, I was actually going to pick one of those lil' guys up a while back used from GC (the half stack.) Are they still 500$ for the whole half stack?

No dude, just the head is $599, but you can find those used pretty cheap.

 

[ParsonsMatt]

Hmmm, getting a 5150 for $500 would be a bit tough these days. I'd say:

-Laney AOR Pro Tube (JCM 800-esque with more gain)
-Peavey Windsor

-Joe

Really? I've seen a lot go for about that price on Craigslist. I picked mine up for $375.

 

[J.DavisNJ]

Really? I've seen a lot go for about that price on Craigslist. I picked mine up for $375.

Perhaps, I haven't been in the market much recently. I'd say in the past 5 or so months I haven't seen many below $600ish on ebay.

-Joe

 

[JMarz]

600$ is the mean price here too for the only ones that are posted on craigslist unfortunately, i should probably save money and just get another one of those

 

[Virgil.]

I started a thread similar to this one about a week ago. You may want to look at some of the responses. I got a few good suggestions with my limited $500 budget as well.

Link to my topic: http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/andy-sneap/496389-new-amp-suggestions-please-help.html

 

[tobin1]

Rev Jr.

 

[lolzgreg]

I own a Windsor and a 5150. Both are great. I would go for a windsor halfstack, but you need a TS (as you said) and I would recommend active pups.

 

[zvish]

pfff used 5150 x10000




or, bugera 333

 

[Virgil.]

I just went to Guitar Center today and played the Vox Valvetronix and also tried out the Peavey Vypyr Tube 60. I'd have to say I had more fun and liked the sound from the Peavey moreso than from the vox. For only $450, I think i'm gonna get the Peavey until I can save up for a half stack.

 

[JMarz]

I was acutally going to get the Vypyr Tube 60W aswell, but.. Only one speaker, don't know if it'd handle gigs that well. Right now I have to choose between a Marshall AVT150H and the matching cab, OR a used 5150 combo with Groove Tubes just put in it. I've had the 5150 combo before, so I know how FUCKING AWESOME it is, but my guitarist in my old band had an AVT150, and it sounded pretty good too. Hmmmm

 

[colonel kurtz]

Perhaps, I haven't been in the market much recently. I'd say in the past 5 or so months I haven't seen many below $600ish on ebay.

-Joe

FWIW, i've noticed that prices of goods on ebay tend to be higher than those on craigslist, or word of mouth sort of stuff

methinks it's because their listing fees have gotten so out of hand that people inflate the price of goods in order to cover the associated costs