Do I Need A New Amp?

[shredmonster]

You guys think the XTC could pull off the Schenker sound and Scorpion tones?

[Rupe]

After lots of looking I am leaning towards a Makoplex

I didn't play this model but spent some time with a Mako Custom Hundred and it was the best for what you are looking for of anything that I've tried (SLO, JVM410, Splawn QR, VHT Pitbull Ultra Lead, 5150 III, Stiletto, Uberschall, XTC, Shiva, Egnator and others that I'm sure I'm forgetting). My biggest disappointment was that I couldn't get Andrew at Mako to return my correspondence when I was trying to buy one.

[toddstaples]

If your looking for Marshall tone why not keep the Crobra, snag an old JMP or JMC 800 2203/04 and go old school with a TS or SD1 in frint? That is where the MS tone is from

Truth spoken

[fuel0707]

If your looking for Marshall tone why not keep the Crobra, snag an old JMP or JMC 800 2203/04 and go old school with a TS or SD1 in frint? That is where the MS tone is from

And don't forget to add a Crybaby with the pedal set about halfway down.

[horns666]

You don't need a new amp IMO..you can cover alot of sonic ground with what you have!

[Shawn Lutz]

You guys think the XTC could pull off the Schenker sound and Scorpion tones?

yes

[Wizard of Ozz]

Get a JVM410. It sounds great at low volumes.

[El_Kabong]

this will do what you want.

http://cgi.ebay.com/MINT-MARSHALL-19...QQcmdZViewItem

DING, DING!!!!! We have a winna!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[shredmonster]

Get a JVM410. It sounds great at low volumes.

I have heard the 410H was not that dynamic compared to some other amps but I will try one out anyway.

I was thinking since I have a Cobra which has beautiful cleans and high gain that kills that the only thing I am really missing is the Marshall thing.

I am contemplating as one of my choices a 2210. Although the David Bray stuff - the 1987X looks pretty good.

[shredmonster]

Guys found one I think I am going to try.

http://www.soultoneamps.com/

Don't think these can be beat for quality, features and sound from everything I have checked out.

And a major feature is the power scaling.

[fuel0707]

Which model are you planning to get? Does it have enough gain for you or do you plan to run some distortion or overdrive pedals as part of your tone?

I think his power scaling feature is interesting. I'd like to get to try a few of his amps.

[shredmonster]

I am looking at the 2204ps. I called him and spoke with him.

The ONE THING I don't like is it does not have 2 channels - which I thought it did. I have heard these are just friggin' killer sounding amps. And I bet they are.

I almost have to have 2 channels so I might go to GC and try out a Marshall JVM first. The JVM is suppose to be the best Marshall in years and can be tamed on the gain stages with a noise suppressor cause they can get noisy.

At the same time I am going to get some customer names from Soultone and call to see how these guys are getting clean/crunch/solo sounds out of these things.

[fuel0707]

If you really want to 2 channels (and I'm guessing that you'd like a good clean channel), I think you ought to try to track down some Rivera's before you plunk down cash.

Regardless, good luck with whatever you decide to purchase. Be sure to post some pics.

[shredmonster]

Well tried the Marshall JVM this weekend. Also tried some Fuchs, Dr Z, Two Rock and some others.

Also tried the Hughes Kettner Triamp MK II. The JVM and Triamp sounded pretty buzzy but we did not crank them. I would have to play with the JVM more.

However I tried this Budda Overdrive 45 watter. Holy shit what an amp. Not a super high gain but still had plenty of gain for lead playing and sounded like a great Marshall that was smoothed out some. Super organic. Without a doubt one of the best amps I have ever heard.

On to some more.

[Mickey_C]

Did you end up getting the Budda Overdrive 45? Is it working out for you?