Rectifier vs. Lonestar

[beachjammer]

Hey guys,
I've been planning on buying a used rectifier but a lonestar has came up in my local area for a VERY good deal. I haven't played it yet but will be trying it out tomorrow. I've never played one before but I thought I'd ask you guys that have played one what you think about them compared to a rectifier. I know that it won't be exact rectifier tone but does it get close? If you had a choice which amp would you get? Any comments appreciated.

[Venomboy]

Re: Rectifier vs. Lonestar

I think the Lonestar has less gain overall.

[siggy14]

Re: Rectifier vs. Lonestar

it is like comparing apples to oranges, two completly different amps.

[markD]

Re: Rectifier vs. Lonestar

i like the lonestar. i wish i had kept mine. it is lower gain than a recto, but still can crunch. i actually prefer it over the rectos. i am not a shredder or a death metaler...more of a classic metal guy and it had the perfect gain for that.

[beachjammer]

Re: Rectifier vs. Lonestar

Thanks for the comments guys! Keep 'em coming!

[catzodellamarina]

Re: Rectifier vs. Lonestar

I'm jamming with some friends tonight and I heard there's a Nomad in da house. From what I've heard it's not a high-gain amp but it's loud. Who uses Nomads? Are they good for bluesy, country, classic rock tones? Any suggestion on how to set it?

[markD]

Re: Rectifier vs. Lonestar

dave grohl from the foo fighters was using nomads for a while. i'd say you'd be safe with the assumption that it will do classic rock into 70's metal.

[noodlesatf]

Re: Rectifier vs. Lonestar

The Road King II is getting the clean channel from the Lonestar. I think they're great sounding amps, but don't have that brutality that I need and the Retos deliver.

[beachjammer]

Re: Rectifier vs. Lonestar

I ended up buying the Lonestar and I love it! It's great on it's own for country, jazz, blues and classic rock stuff. Then I have a Boss MT-2 Metalzone that I turn on for the heavy stuff and it's comparible enough ,for me, to a rectifer with that on, Plus I'm getting all the extras that the Lonestar offers! Thanks for all the comments guys.