Tax return time! Thinking about a new amp..

[JMarz]

Getting exactly 944$ for my 2008 tax return on/around the 20th, I'm really digging all these 5150/mesa tones I'm hearing. I dunno, I'm just looking for some suggestions for a decent metal amp within that budget, ebay's fine.

Thanks!

~Jess

 

[roy22341]

Used 5150s are extremely reasonably priced on eBay or occasionally on craigslist - I love em - easy to work with.

 

[Chryst Krispies]

I got a 5150 for you for 948 bucks hahaha


Seriously though. Ebay is rife with deals on these.

 

[JMarz]

Grats on the 2000 post count, Chryst

And I don't really trust eBay.. Ordered a 130$ CPU (e8400) from a fuckhat 3 weeks ago with 2 day USPS priority shipping and still haven't got it.. ARGH.. Though, I do see a couple of 2x12 5150 Combos up on craigslist for about 550$, http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/msg/1002585260.html I'm not sure if it would be loud enough for live. What do you guys think?

 

[Metaltastic]

It will DEFINITELY be loud enough for live, trust me on that Though it also weighs like 85 pounds with no side-handles Be sure to invest in some casters!

 

[Damian B]

It will DEFINITELY be loud enough for live, trust me on that Though it also weighs like 85 pounds with no side-handles Be sure to invest in some casters!

Looks like it has casters already actually!!

 

[Jeds7800]

Be sure to invest in some casters!

Or people to carry it for you .

Krank rev jr. and Orange TT are in your price range. Maybe you could get an avatar cab with one of those. Not that that would be better than the 5150 combo, just saying.

 

[JMarz]

I'm leaning more towards the 5150 combo, but I heard they're infamous for, if you look at the fuckers wrong they explode and cause a black hole (not very reliable ) also, watching a youtube video of a Randall Archetype V2.. So far I am FUCKING impressed. Anybody have any dirt on those?

 

[Metaltastic]

Dunno about the Randall, though I'd imagine it'd be better live than recorded. And I've never heard anything bad about the reliability of 5150 combos, mine was great for the 3 years I owned it (I bought it used), then sold it to my roommate who had it for 1 1/2 years with no problems! And they definitely don't come stock with casters, trust me! And personally, I would MUCH rather have a Rev Jr. or Tiny Terror than a 5150.

 

[Loren Littlejohn]

I'm only getting $500 ish. Stupid fucking NY, I owe them over $200.

Oh and the stimulus check can kiss my ass as well. My brother didn't get one and he is getting over $1200. He is buying a Rocker 30.

 

[JMarz]

Nice! Would you happen to have any good links to some good tones that were created with a Rev JR? That was actually my first choice in my little amp endeavor

 

[Metaltastic]

Search for stuff by Metaljonesy on here, he's posted the best clips I've heard of it!

 

[Kazrog]

I don't recommend the 5150 combo, go for the head if you can. The peavey cabs and the stock speakers are nowhere near as good as any competing cab with v30s. Even a Behringer cab with v30s will do a better job with the 5150 head than the peavey cab.

 

[JMarz]

I was gonna get a MESA OS 4x12 anyway and load them with v30's with the extra money I had left over, adding it onto the combo (combo was/is 550$.) I'm just an impatient son of a bitch and I can't find any actual 5150 heads in my area . Maybe it'll all change come the 20th, I'm still pondering about the Krank Rev JR Pro.. Doesn't sound like it has enough 'balls' to the tone for me from the clips I've heard (those crisp, but not fizzy mid-highs I love so much.)

 

[Sloan]

5150 and put the leftover into an IRA or money market account for RETIREMENT.

 

[Kadmium]

Does the US tax people based on calendar year, rather than financial year? Or are they just really late at giving out the tax returns?

 

[roy22341]

Calendar year, but our tax forms aren't due until April 15th- the earlier you file the earlier you get any return though. I got my check about a week and a half ago already. Still waiting for stupid Pennsylvania to start accepting PA tax returns though....stupid state....

 

[Loren Littlejohn]

Calendar year, but our tax forms aren't due until April 15th- the earlier you file the earlier you get any return though. I got my check about a week and a half ago already. Still waiting for stupid Pennsylvania to start accepting PA tax returns though....stupid state....

Does your entire state suck then? When I visited I couldn't find beer anywhere other than a bar or buying a fuck ton of it at a "beer store" or whatever they are called. Lamest laws ever guy. uke:

 

[colonel kurtz]

Does the US tax people based on calendar year, rather than financial year? Or are they just really late at giving out the tax returns?

taxes are based on calendar year, but employers don't have to(and often don't) send out the necessary forms until feb. 1st

then you have to file your shit...then the IRS has to process it and return your payment

if you're like me, and you e-file with your return being direct deposited, it takes about a week. if you go all paper, you're looking at 6-8 weeks from the date you send it in, which like previously stated can be as late as 4/15...but i think really only people who owe bother messing with it that late.

 

[JMarz]

Use Turbo Tax, the shit will definitely get to you way fast. They gather alot of information for you automatically and enter it, too.