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professorbenprofessorben Frets: 5105
edited May 2017 in Amps
ok so I have a small dilemma I am part way towards a new amp goal but I'm wondering which direction to go in.

Im selling an amp which will release enough funds to purchase a Mesa power amp to go with my Mesa Studio Preamp 

Or

Sell the Studio Pre and put all the money towards a S/H Rectifier or similar (suggestions?)

Or

Sack off the Mesa route and get a JetCity 50 or 100 head and buy another H9 with the spare.

I like Spanky cleans, lots of headroom, crushing Gain and a good fx loop is a must as I'm kinda getting hugely into delay and verbs. 


Edit: just to preempt.....
I don't like Fenders, I'm not gonna get a Helix and I'm not getting a Katana.......maybe.

" Why does it smell of bum?" Mrs Professorben.
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  • guitarfishbayguitarfishbay Frets: 7960
    EVH 100 watt not an option? 
    Music
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  • professorbenprofessorben Frets: 5105
    guitarfishbay said:
    EVH 100 watt not an option? 
    Hmmmm yeah pretty amazing amps, I tried the 100 and the 50 and they did blow me away, tbh I'd forgotten about them!!!

    well suggested that man.
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  • DLMDLM Frets: 2513
    professorben said:
    I like Spanky cleans, lots of headroom, crushing Gain and a good fx loop is a must as I'm kinda getting hugely into delay and verbs.
    My confirmation bias is tingling...
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  • professorbenprofessorben Frets: 5105
    DLM said:
    professorben said:
    I like Spanky cleans, lots of headroom, crushing Gain and a good fx loop is a must as I'm kinda getting hugely into delay and verbs.
    My confirmation bias is tingling...
    Go on....... ;)
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  • DLMDLM Frets: 2513
    https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/square_small/7/72648/2048210-erbert.jpg
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  • professorbenprofessorben Frets: 5105
    DLM said:
    https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/square_small/7/72648/2048210-erbert.jpg
    Put me out of my misery then dude.
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  • timmysofttimmysoft Frets: 1962


     I'm a big fan of Dual/triple Recs, i like the early 2 channel ones the best, but the 3 channel ones are still a real force. I wasn't that keen on the reborn one, for me it added features that weren't really needed. Nothing "gushes" like a recto, for me it'll always be the definitive high gain tone.

    Theres a lot of other good stuff to consider: Brunetti XL-Evo RII, Diezel Einstein/D moll, VHT/Fryette, H&K Trilogy / TriAmp.
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  • DLMDLM Frets: 2513
    The biggest issue here is: will the person (or ideally people!) lifting it be able to do so without sustaining permanent back damage?
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  • LebarqueLebarque Frets: 3840
    Lazy J 20 or Louis Electric Columbia.
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  • professorbenprofessorben Frets: 5105
    @DLM I do get where you are coming from, but for example, where a Fender Deluxe Reverb would be a great choice for a lot of players, it wouldn't suit me, same as a Plexi etc.
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  • DLMDLM Frets: 2513
    professorben said:
    DLM said:
    https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/square_small/7/72648/2048210-erbert.jpg
    Put me out of my misery then dude.
    Sorry Ben: Diezel Herbert, hence 'Erbert from Bash St.
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  • professorbenprofessorben Frets: 5105
    Lebarque said:
    Lazy J 20 or Louis Electric Columbia.
    I see what you did there.....
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  • professorbenprofessorben Frets: 5105

    DLM said:
    The biggest issue here is: will the person (or ideally people!) lifting it be able to do so without sustaining permanent back damage?
    Once it's in the practice room, it's staying put, original band, so not huge amount of gigs, weight is not really a deciding factor for me at this time.
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  • professorbenprofessorben Frets: 5105
    DLM said:
    professorben said:
    DLM said:
    https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/square_small/7/72648/2048210-erbert.jpg
    Put me out of my misery then dude.
    Sorry Ben: Diezel Herbert, hence 'Erbert from Bash St.
    Oooh lol, I did not get that, Hmmmmm who use one of them? Only guy I can think of is Myles Kennedy of AlterBridge, also looking at £1k or less, most likely less....
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  • DLMDLM Frets: 2513
    Spanky cleans, lots of headroom, crushing Gain and a good fx loop is a must as I'm kinda getting hugely into delay and verbs.
    Clean as you like. Because 180W headroom. Diezel gain FFS! Best. FX. Loop. Options. Ever.
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  • professorbenprofessorben Frets: 5105
    timmysoft said:


     I'm a big fan of Dual/triple Recs, i like the early 2 channel ones the best, but the 3 channel ones are still a real force. I wasn't that keen on the reborn one, for me it added features that weren't really needed. Nothing "gushes" like a recto, for me it'll always be the definitive high gain tone.

    Theres a lot of other good stuff to consider: Brunetti XL-Evo RII, Diezel Einstein/D moll, VHT/Fryette, H&K Trilogy / TriAmp.
    Yeah, I'm tempted by a few Single Rec 50 heads about currently, just wondering how they compare to a Mark type boogie tone?
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  • professorbenprofessorben Frets: 5105
    http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/103769/for-sale-diezel-herbert-owned-from-new-3-yrs-custom-zilla-tolex-el34s-home-studio-use#latest


    Well looky looky

    Ebay says poss trades.......Hmmmmmm
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  • DLMDLM Frets: 2513
    professorben said: Oooh lol, I did not get that, Hmmmmm who use one of them? Only guy I can think of is Myles Kennedy of AlterBridge, also looking at £1k or less, most likely less....
    Who uses one? Err. Me?

    Less famous users tend to be mentioned on here: http://www.rig-talk.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=14

    The s/h prices recently have been making me cry. You should search on here. cry
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  • timmysofttimmysoft Frets: 1962
    professorben said:
    DLM said:
    professorben said:
    DLM said:
    https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/square_small/7/72648/2048210-erbert.jpg
    Put me out of my misery then dude.
    Sorry Ben: Diezel Herbert, hence 'Erbert from Bash St.
    Oooh lol, I did not get that, Hmmmmm who use one of them? Only guy I can think of is Myles Kennedy of AlterBridge, also looking at £1k or less, most likely less....
    The guy from cancer bats uses a Herbert too, fucking monstrous tone.
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  • professorbenprofessorben Frets: 5105
    Thoughts on Victory Kraken?
    @digitalscream you had one I think??
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