Help me out, guys: Marshall JVM410H/210H vs. EVH 5150 III vs. Splawn Quick Rod

[Frigo89]

There is no sound difference, the block letter is just more desirable because its sort of a jewel and theyre getting to be rare. I never said there was a difference in sound.

I don't think I could ever use that justification to buy something hahaha.

I would happily spend less money to get the same amp with different printing on it

[jgcable]

I have owned every version of the 5150 and I think the best sounding one is the 5150-II. They all sound great.

[jacksonguru91]

There is no sound difference, the block letter is just more desirable because its sort of a jewel and theyre getting to be rare. I never said there was a difference in sound.

[Frigo89]

Everything I have heard myself would lead me to believe that there is no significant sonic difference between a "Block letter" and a Script 5150.

I found the 5153 to be very underwhelming. The JVM is a nice versatile amp, and I would love to try out a Splawn. In time...

[jacksonguru91]

If you aint got the dough for the 5150 3 try and track down a block letter 5150, theyre killer rigs. Ive been slaying with mine for awhile now and i traded a vk100 that i only payed $150 for. I love the 5150 series.

[Radiohead]

Not trying to sell you on the AxeFx but everything is fully available on the front panel. The editor just makes it easier and faster.

My vote is for the 5150 III.

[PowerTube]

This has to be the first time I have ever heard of someone thinking the Line 6 Spider sounds better then an Axe FX? I have the AxeFx and can tell you it can sound absolutely incredible.

Now I would say - if you actually like playing guitar get an amp... if you like playing with computers, searching the web and tweaking settings constantly, then get the Axe Fx!

I think he was being facetious.....

That's the main reason I sent the Mustang back. I don't mind tweaking and I've done it for years, but the idea that I HAVE to hook it up to a computer to get to the deeper settings really bothers me. What if I'm asked to perform the national anthem again and I decide on the spot to switch cab emulations? Tough, unless there's a laptop nearby with Fender FUSE loaded on it. So, no thanks. At least my Vetta has all of the settings on the front panel.

[Radiohead]

^^Or you could get a line 6 spider and have all 3, dude wants an amp not something that tries to sound like an amp.

This has to be the first time I have ever heard of someone thinking the Line 6 Spider sounds better then an Axe FX? I have the AxeFx and can tell you it can sound absolutely incredible.

Now I would say - if you actually like playing guitar get an amp... if you like playing with computers, searching the web and tweaking settings constantly, then get the Axe Fx!

[PowerTube]

Get an Axe-FX 2 and you can have all 3.


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I already have the Vetta rig. The Axe-Fx 2 does sound great in the videos, but I think it'll be back to tubes for now.....

[jacksonguru91]

^^Or you could get a line 6 spider and have all 3, dude wants an amp not something that tries to sound like an amp.

[Hellbat]

Get an Axe-FX 2 and you can have all 3.


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[Radiohead]

I have the EVH and the 410. I plug into the EVH 4 times as often. Just a better amp IMO.

[jacksonguru91]

5150s are where its at man.

[jgcable]

I know you're a Mesa Single Rec guy. How do you compare the
Splawn QR to the Mesa?

The Quickrod is an all around better sounding amp and that's saying a lot for me because I LOVE my Single Rectifier. The best things about the Single Rectifier are how forgiving it is and how with only 50 watts to play with you can REALLY turn it up. I often play with my master volume on 5 mic'd through the PA. Its also dead silent. The Quickrod really makes my Single Rectifier sound cheap if that makes any sense. If you want total pro sound live... the Splawn is the way to go.

[PowerTube]

Could be the player's using a pedal up front?
Splawns take pedals very well...

I believe he said it was just the amp, but he adds pedals later to demo his presets. None of the pedals mentioned are for overdrive or distortion.