Thoughts on Randall RG100SC

[jwoods986]

I sold my amp to Jim (Sambencuda) last month thinking I would just play through my Korg AX1500 with headphones for about 6 months until I could get another amp. I can't take it!! I need an amp! I saw Jim listing this Randall model for a good price and did some research on it (harmony central, etc.) and finally contacted him yesterday. Unfortunately, it is gone. But he said that it was a really good amp and the best SS amp in his opinion. It really seemed to fit what I'm looking for:

$300-400 used (most likely solid-state at that price).
Something I can use at home but also loud enough to use when I get back into a band.
Distortion good enough so I don't need a pedal, ditto for reverb.
A good clean channel.
Built-in chorus is a bonus, another pedal not needed!
A regular, straight-forward amp - not a modeling amp.

If anyone here has/had/played one of these I would appreciate any input. OR, if anyone can suggest another amp that fits my criteria, it would be helpful. [img]/images/graemlins/toast.gif[/img]

[atilla]

Re: Thoughts on Randall RG100SC

I had the RG100HT, which I believe is the same thing, but in a rack-mounted form. Also, mine didn't have chorus but it did have reverb. You know, if I had to buy a solid-state head, this would be one of my first choices (along with the Tech 21 Trademark).

Here's an interesting tidbit...before the Krankenstein came out, I spied an RG100HT in one the Krank's assembly areas. I sense a bit of reverse engineering since that's rumored to be one of the late Dime's heads of choice.

[guitarsjb]

Re: Thoughts on Randall RG100SC

I have a Crate GFX1200H stack, the head is small, but packs a lot of sound/tone. The gain is massive, the clean is CLEAN, and it has built in effects..chorus, reverb, delay, and flange. It's 120 ear splitting watts, and sounds great at lower volumes.

[jwoods986]

Re: Thoughts on Randall RG100SC

Something like this?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...307017335&rd=1

That looks good (especially for the price!) but I forgot to mention I would prefer a 2x12 combo. Thanks for the input so far.

I have thought about Tech21 also. Either the Trademark or maybe a Power Engine60 to use with my Korg AX1500G.

[guitarsjb]

Re: Thoughts on Randall RG100SC

yep, that's it. I've heard great things about the Tech 21. Good luck.

[shadowcat]

Re: Thoughts on Randall RG100SC

I've also always heard great things about the Tech 21 Trademarks.
They should really fit your needs, too.

[jgcable]

Re: Thoughts on Randall RG100SC

You should get a tube amp to power your Korg. If you are looking for a stand alone SS combo you should look at
the Line 6 Spider 2 x 12, I love Randalls so you really can't go wrong there, Fender Rocpro 1000, any Peavey Ultra or Supreme, there are some killer Hughes and Kettners around that price too.