Looking for a new amp

Started by Deadicated Phan, July 10, 2014, 10:33:15 PM

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Heady Jam Fan

Quote from: Deadicated Phan on August 10, 2014, 06:40:21 PM
Well I pulled the trigger on a 1965 Deluxe Amp, honestly couldn't be happier with it. It sounds awesome, better than my twin. I honestly haven't found anything I don't like about it. It breaks up really nicely around 5 or 6. All in all the perfect amp!

Congrats!

Tell us a bit more about it!
Headless Hollowbody > Mesa Boogie MK III > TRM Trucker 212 w/ V30's
Whammy 5 > Mini Wah > 74 Script Phase 90 > CP9Pro+ > 82 TS9 > 83 TS9 > Ross Compressor > Turbo-Tuner > 83 AD9

tsbot

Yea congrats!! I was in the exact same boat - playing a fender twin, got a mesa head - too many options, sounds, loud etc!, bout a botique Fender 65' DR - man it sings at all levels, breaks up nice etc!  You'll always own it I bet!  Enjoy.

express50express

Quote from: Down_With_Sco on July 15, 2014, 02:09:16 PM
The two biggest parts of Trey's sound is obviously the Languedoc components. Hollow guitar and open-back cabinets. The Ts9's and Ross really just help sustain and add a bit of drive (Divided Sky, YEM) The amp is almost the least important part of Trey's tone imho.

I could not agree more with this!

I've owned a few Mark III's, deluxe reverbs, twins, etc, and the closet I've been able to get to trey's tone was a cranked fender pro junior with TS9's and Ross.

tsbot

Do you really think the 2x12 cabinet is key?  I've been GAS'ing for one, but since I mainly play alone - don't think I need one - but I've always loved 2x12's sound - is it going to be a huge difference than the 1x12 Deluxe Reverb?

Heady Jam Fan

Quote from: tsbot on August 11, 2014, 12:40:11 PM
Do you really think the 2x12 cabinet is key?  I've been GAS'ing for one, but since I mainly play alone - don't think I need one - but I've always loved 2x12's sound - is it going to be a huge difference than the 1x12 Deluxe Reverb?

I wouldn't say 'key.'

It depends. If your 112 sounds boxy and small, a 212 will usually sound bigger and warmer, but the added bass might not be ideal in a band mix. I had a 212 for a bit and it was too much of a hassle to lug around. I also found an EVM12L in a compact Mesa 112 sounded just as big and warm, but was easier to tote. At this point, I don't miss a 212 - I'm happy with my Deluxe Reverb combo.
Headless Hollowbody > Mesa Boogie MK III > TRM Trucker 212 w/ V30's
Whammy 5 > Mini Wah > 74 Script Phase 90 > CP9Pro+ > 82 TS9 > 83 TS9 > Ross Compressor > Turbo-Tuner > 83 AD9

Jkendrick

What benefit does the 2x12 cabinet serve for Trey if he's always just got one speaker miked? I mean I'm sure there's some bleed from the other speaker and on stage it may sound different, but to the crowd--the tone you're after--it would be negligible, no?
1989 Paul Reed Smith Custom 24 (Seymour Duncan 59s), POS Fender acoustic
'78 Silverface Fender Deluxe Reverb (Weber California w/ paper cone)
Teese RMC3 Wah> Boss Tu-3 Tuner> MXR Phase 45> Ibanez TS9 (Keeley modded)> TS808 (Analogman TV)> Keeley Compressor (two knob)>VFE Rocket Boost EQ> Boss DD-3> DigiTech JamMan Solo XT

Down_With_Sco

Quote from: Jkendrick on August 11, 2014, 03:54:11 PM
What benefit does the 2x12 cabinet serve for Trey if he's always just got one speaker miked? I mean I'm sure there's some bleed from the other speaker and on stage it may sound different, but to the crowd--the tone you're after--it would be negligible, no?

Stage volume.
Guitars: 2006 Gibson Les Paul standard, 1997 Fender Stratocaster, 90's Fender Telecaster, Xavier and Aria acoustics

Pedals: Furman SPB-8C; Epigaze Audio Neutrino buffer > RMC Wizard > Whammy DT > Korg pitchblack > Maxon AF9 > Maxon OD9 silver x2 > Analogman 2 knob compRossor > Analogman Astrotone fuzz > Black Cat mini trem > Black Cat Vibe > Boss 500FMH volume > Boss PH2 > FL9 > Ibanez DE7 > TC Nova Repeater > Xotic EP booster

FX loop: Boomerang Phrase sampler v1

Amps: 50w Rockitt Retro Plexi, '89 Simul-class Mesa MKIII Blue stripe combo (V30) > 3/4 closed back 2x12 (C90) Mesa cab, 3rd gen 40w Fender Hot Rod deluxe, 50w Marshall MG 1x12 combo

tsbot

Not to hijack the thread, but you're all saying it's prob not worth buying/trading for a 2x12 Hard Truckers if I only play to backing tracks, loop station and occasionally a drummer in my basement?

Buffered

Quote from: tsbot on August 11, 2014, 07:44:28 PM
Not to hijack the thread, but you're all saying it's prob not worth buying/trading for a 2x12 Hard Truckers if I only play to backing tracks, loop station and occasionally a drummer in my basement?

For a Hard Truckers? Definitely worth it!
Gibson ES-339, PRS DGT & 408
Redplate CD2, Valvetrain Beninngton Reverb, Fryette Power Station
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Jkendrick

Quote from: Down_With_Sco on August 11, 2014, 07:38:31 PM
Quote from: Jkendrick on August 11, 2014, 03:54:11 PM
What benefit does the 2x12 cabinet serve for Trey if he's always just got one speaker miked? I mean I'm sure there's some bleed from the other speaker and on stage it may sound different, but to the crowd--the tone you're after--it would be negligible, no?

Stage volume.
Right, but what does that have to do with emulating the Trey tone? It may be what they are used to wrt stage sound, but it seems it would be negligible in terms of shaping the tone we, the audience, hears.
1989 Paul Reed Smith Custom 24 (Seymour Duncan 59s), POS Fender acoustic
'78 Silverface Fender Deluxe Reverb (Weber California w/ paper cone)
Teese RMC3 Wah> Boss Tu-3 Tuner> MXR Phase 45> Ibanez TS9 (Keeley modded)> TS808 (Analogman TV)> Keeley Compressor (two knob)>VFE Rocket Boost EQ> Boss DD-3> DigiTech JamMan Solo XT