Hey Amp Experts, I need help!

[Eric_kv2]

Have you considered the blackstar ht5? Its a very nice fit for what you want.

+1 on this suggestion. It's 5 watts but it is set up in a push-pull configuration so it sounds like a higher watt amp. It can easily power a 4x12 cab as well if you decide to get the head. I played this amp through a 1960 marshall cab and a V30 cab at guitar center. It sounded great with an EMG equipped guitar and a Seymour Duncan equipped guitar. The clean is ok, but the drive channel is cool.

[Ben...]

I've just been jamming my Class 5 with a Plexitube out front. Great sound at low volume - lots of hi-gain Marshall goodness.

OK - I was going to do a full video review for you on the Class 5 with a bunch of pedals to give you an idea - but the batteries in my camera died - so, sorry. And rather than buy new ones, I ended up jamming for three hours.

So -

Plexitube W/ Class 5 - vol 3-5 at most; classic high gain Marshall sounds - Guns, Ride the Lightning, Maiden, Priest, etc. Can do really modern stuff with EQ tweaking.

Dist + - Vol 3-5, gets shrill and flubby fully wicked up - classic 70's distortion, lots of sproing. It actually sounds the most like the amp itself - i.e. will give you the sound of the Class 5 on 10, when run on 3... get it?

Tubescreamer TS-9 - Mid Volume - level up all the way, no distortion - punchy, sharp solo boost; High Volume - same TS settings - really liquid lead sounds (can do 80's leads, but no grunt for rhythm), lots of treble and cut. Sounded surprisingly good; Mid Volume, distortion from TS - Sunshine of Your Love land.

I would say Plexitube sounds the best and is the most flexible.

Okay thanks. Now this Marshall is more interesting sounding. I'm definitely going to try it out today or tomorrow. Luckily the place that has it also has lots of higher end pedals that most places lack so I can try those out while I try the amp out. I'll see what I can find.

[Ben...]

+1 on this suggestion. It's 5 watts but it is set up in a push-pull configuration so it sounds like a higher watt amp. It can easily power a 4x12 cab as well if you decide to get the head. I played this amp through a 1960 marshall cab and a V30 cab at guitar center. It sounded great with an EMG equipped guitar and a Seymour Duncan equipped guitar. The clean is ok, but the drive channel is cool.

I keep hearing about these but I can't find anywhere here that sells them.

[Ben...]

Anyone used the Ibanez Tube King? It sounds quite good in the videos I've seen of it and basically no negative reviews. It seems quite versatile. It has a built in noise gate and a basic eq.

Link:

http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/2998/

Videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8a046Jy08Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGKznaLJD3s (This one's through a Hotrod Deluxe. My school has one for the jazz band. A very nice amp for cleans.)

[toxikdeth]

I keep hearing about these but I can't find anywhere here that sells them.

They don't have them at your guitar center?

[Hellbat]

We don't have Guitar Center (to the best of my knowledge) in Canada.

[Ben...]

We don't have Guitar Center (to the best of my knowledge) in Canada.

Nope, we don't here at least and the places we do have are getting more and more expensive. $920 for a DK2M? Are you kidding me. Long and Mcquade seems to be getting more expensive and the one here is getting less and less variety in stock. Mother's Music is my preferred place but it's getting a little steep too. At least they are realistic with their prices and will barter if something has a defect.

[Hellbat]

Wow, they are gouging pretty bad there. The DK2M's are running around $725 here in Vancouver. (Tom Lee music)

[Ben...]

Wow, they are gouging pretty bad there. The DK2M's are running around $725 here in Vancouver. (Tom Lee music)

Yeah no kidding. Long and McQuade is getting ridiculous. They had a used white DK2M for $800. It blows my mind because I bought a DK2 new with a more expensive finish for $650 and they threw in a case a few years back. Now they charge you for everything. Our dollar is stronger than it has been in a long time yet they continue to raise prices. They even had a Charvel SD1 but I didn't even want to see the price. I'll just order one from Matt or one of the Canadian online stores when the time comes to get one.

Mother's isn't as ridiculous for pricing. They sell DK2s for about $725 and they have an RR5 for $800. That's where I'm mainly looking at amps and effects though I may look at the local shop though I'm not a fan of theirs because of past experiences.

[VitaminG]

wow, I really feel for you Canucks. The DK2M is a $1600 guitar here and the RR5 is about $2300

[Ben...]

wow, I really feel for you Canucks. The DK2M is a $1600 guitar here and the RR5 is about $2300

Oh wow. Even converted to CAD that's ridiculous.

[Hellbat]

Yeah but we can't throw another shrimp on the barby in the winter! We needs us our geetars.

[wr3k3d]

What about a 6505+ combo? I have the head its amazing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBtdZZ87ruY

this is llike the only vid i could find.. and ive never played it but like i said i own the 120W head.

[VitaminG]

isn't the 6505+ combo around 60 watts? Doesn't really qualify as a low watt amp

[Ben...]

isn't the 6505+ combo around 60 watts? Doesn't really qualify as a low watt amp

Yeah I have a feeling if I used one of those I would have a couple blocks worth of neighbours knocking at the door with pitchforks. Except for the dude down the street who has a band that practices in his garage.

Today was payday so now I have my full budget and I woke up early specifically so I could go shopping for the entire afternoon. I'm planning on trying a few things out and going to the shops I haven't gone to yet.