New hi-gain guitar amp, a few choices - Page 2

Protools Guy · 19th November 2006, 11:39 PM

Try the Framus Cobra

Football · 20th November 2006, 12:22 AM

An old friend of mine makes possibly the greatest pure rock-n-roll amp I have ever heard in my life IMO. From Leslie West/AC/DC type sounds to higher gain crunch. I've tried the Soldano's, Bogners, Mesa, etc... but they have been no match to my ears.

His stuff has grind for days. I used to help him tweak the amps many moons ago (not that he needed my help though).

They don't really do the Fender thing to my ears (tighter sounding), mostly the vintage Marshall sounds (EL34's).

He is a recluse and makes them only once in a while. His own custom wound transformers, highest quality stuff.

I sent him an email today to see if he will be building any soon. I suppose that doesn't do you any good though cause you can't hear them where you are.

If he builds some soon I'll post some clips in another thread so everyone can check them out.

Blast9 · 20th November 2006, 12:37 AM

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bingoguitars · 17th September 2007, 04:05 PM

Try these amps, I have owned and personaly herd these amps at NAMM
1. Meteoro Mak 3000, it's a brazilian guitar amp. It's what Sepultura uses. So it's very easy for you to find. But they are about $1900.00
2. Engl Powerball. I own this and its the best amp I've ever played. It's built like a tank and has the best and most diverse distortion around. At under 2k The greatest amp ever!!!
3. Carvin V3. for the $ it's the best sounding hi gain amp you will ever find. Sounds like a cross of Meas trip rec, 5150II, and Engl. You can order these online so they are available to you in brazil. For 900$ it's your best bet. The thing sounds awesome! I recorded our CD with it, listen to it here
myspace.com/dahlgrenprophecy I was on the 2nd channel wich has less distortion on it. 3rd channel is just out of controle. Carvins are also build like tanks. Very road worthy
Well my 3$ is out there. Hope this helps you. Good luck
Bingo

jeronimo · 17th September 2007, 04:17 PM

I've heard the MAK before and liked it... but never recorded it.
A while ago you could get a full stack of MAK 3000 with it's cabinets for less than a Recto (head only) costs here in Brazil.
By the way, the Carvin sounds good, how did you guys recorded and mixed those songs?
Congrats!

bingoguitars · 20th November 2008, 11:07 PM

I've been in metal bands for 15 years, and I've had every amp under the sun. the 2 best amps for live/recording/practice I have ever used is the go to amp Peavey 5150 EVH, the block letter not the cursive one. I had mesa tubes put in and re-bias and it's been my favorate all around hi gain amp. The clean tone sucks though. The other amp you don't need to hot rod at all but is by far the most flexable amp in the world is the Carvin v3. Hi gain out the ass and wonderfull clean tones. I have clips of my bands if you want to hear them at work.
plus the carvin is one of the most affordable amps around and easy for you to get in brazil. Just call them or go on the web site and order one. Like I said I've had Bogner,VHT,Framus (great amp!!),Mesa. The 5150 is just a tank like the V3 Good luck. email me if you want to hear the amps on the web.
bingoguitars@gmail.com
shaketheearthband@hotmail.com

SLy_drums · 23rd November 2008, 02:12 PM

If you wanna hear a 5150 recorded, just go here :
Peavey 5150, API, SM57, Lavry AD10...

I just posted some samples of it, and I think it can sound really smooth and quite "similar" to a Mesa if you dial in it correctly.

Nu-tra · 27th November 2008, 10:47 PM

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FFTT · 29th November 2008, 06:19 PM

I'm really not into metal amps so much, but did recently catch Uli Roth at a local
club and he was running a Framus Cobra and a sweet old Marshall
AND a Custom built Cornish pedal kit.

I would guess that he's using the Framus as a clean headroom power platform for the pedals.

Me, Uli Roth and Wild Johnny Tsak

jeronimo · 29th November 2008, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLy_drums

If you wanna hear a 5150 recorded, just go here :
Peavey 5150, API, SM57, Lavry AD10...

I just posted some samples of it, and I think it can sound really smooth and quite "similar" to a Mesa if you dial in it correctly.

Links are dead bro...

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19th November 2006, 11:39 PM	#31
Protools Guy Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: US of A Posts: 1,009	Try the Framus Cobra __________________ I only need one more piece of gear...

20th November 2006, 12:37 AM	#33
Blast9 Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London Posts: 2,816	^ ^ ^ Wizard? __________________ :: my band is called protoangel My guitars: Atkin OM (sitka spruce top walnut back: sweet mids):: Atkin Small Jumbo (cedar top, rosewood back: big bottom, sparkly top):: Jap Tele with fat frets (rude and fat):: . My amps: 1973 Hiwatt DR504::Framus Dragon ... Latest purchases Kel Audio HM-2d TC Electronic Nova System, Chameleon Labs 7602 Digi 002 + PTLE, Addictive Drums

17th September 2007, 04:17 PM	#35
jeronimo Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Salvador, BA - Brazil Posts: 2,535	I've heard the MAK before and liked it... but never recorded it. A while ago you could get a full stack of MAK 3000 with it's cabinets for less than a Recto (head only) costs here in Brazil. By the way, the Carvin sounds good, how did you guys recorded and mixed those songs? Congrats! __________________ Think Diferente! www.verticeestudio.com http://www.myspace.com/jelmet

20th November 2008, 11:07 PM	#36
bingoguitars Gear interested Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2	try these I've been in metal bands for 15 years, and I've had every amp under the sun. the 2 best amps for live/recording/practice I have ever used is the go to amp Peavey 5150 EVH, the block letter not the cursive one. I had mesa tubes put in and re-bias and it's been my favorate all around hi gain amp. The clean tone sucks though. The other amp you don't need to hot rod at all but is by far the most flexable amp in the world is the Carvin v3. Hi gain out the ass and wonderfull clean tones. I have clips of my bands if you want to hear them at work. plus the carvin is one of the most affordable amps around and easy for you to get in brazil. Just call them or go on the web site and order one. Like I said I've had Bogner,VHT,Framus (great amp!!),Mesa. The 5150 is just a tank like the V3 Good luck. email me if you want to hear the amps on the web. bingoguitars@gmail.com shaketheearthband@hotmail.com Last edited by bingoguitars; 20th November 2008 at 11:08 PM.. Reason: missed something

20th November 2006, 12:22 AM	#32
Football Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Area Posts: 566	An old friend of mine makes possibly the greatest pure rock-n-roll amp I have ever heard in my life IMO. From Leslie West/AC/DC type sounds to higher gain crunch. I've tried the Soldano's, Bogners, Mesa, etc... but they have been no match to my ears. His stuff has grind for days. I used to help him tweak the amps many moons ago (not that he needed my help though). They don't really do the Fender thing to my ears (tighter sounding), mostly the vintage Marshall sounds (EL34's). He is a recluse and makes them only once in a while. His own custom wound transformers, highest quality stuff. I sent him an email today to see if he will be building any soon. I suppose that doesn't do you any good though cause you can't hear them where you are. If he builds some soon I'll post some clips in another thread so everyone can check them out.

17th September 2007, 04:05 PM	#34
bingoguitars Gear interested Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2	Try these amps, I have owned and personaly herd these amps at NAMM 1. Meteoro Mak 3000, it's a brazilian guitar amp. It's what Sepultura uses. So it's very easy for you to find. But they are about $1900.00 2. Engl Powerball. I own this and its the best amp I've ever played. It's built like a tank and has the best and most diverse distortion around. At under 2k The greatest amp ever!!! 3. Carvin V3. for the $ it's the best sounding hi gain amp you will ever find. Sounds like a cross of Meas trip rec, 5150II, and Engl. You can order these online so they are available to you in brazil. For 900$ it's your best bet. The thing sounds awesome! I recorded our CD with it, listen to it here myspace.com/dahlgrenprophecy I was on the 2nd channel wich has less distortion on it. 3rd channel is just out of controle. Carvins are also build like tanks. Very road worthy Well my 3$ is out there. Hope this helps you. Good luck Bingo

23rd November 2008, 02:12 PM	#37
SLy_drums Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 656	If you wanna hear a 5150 recorded, just go here : Peavey 5150, API, SM57, Lavry AD10... I just posted some samples of it, and I think it can sound really smooth and quite "similar" to a Mesa if you dial in it correctly.

27th November 2008, 10:47 PM	#38
Nu-tra Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,535	vht sig x __________________ http://www.nu-tra.com

29th November 2008, 06:19 PM	#39
FFTT Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: A stoned throw from ground zero Posts: 2,947	I'm really not into metal amps so much, but did recently catch Uli Roth at a local club and he was running a Framus Cobra and a sweet old Marshall AND a Custom built Cornish pedal kit. I would guess that he's using the Framus as a clean headroom power platform for the pedals. Me, Uli Roth and Wild Johnny Tsak __________________ Don't look at me in that tone of voice

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