Oh boy..I need an amp.

[khabibissell]

I would agree with the Mesa Mark responses. You should be able to get one for a pretty good price, especially considering alot of folks will be dumping theirs to pick up a Mark V. If you don't need a clean channel or plan on using outboard processing, I would suggest a Soldano Avenger or VHT Deliverance. All the amps I mentioned have plenty of gain, have an aggressive voicing and they are all pretty good at showing your mistakes if that's what you're looking for.

[roodyrocker]

That offer's not good forever, maybe by the end of the day, but that's how confident I am that he'll like it.

You own one Roody, you know!

Yup, I know. I have other amps but I won't get rid of the Randall. Those MTS modules are damn addicting thats for sure. I also have a couple of Pete's modded modules (XTC and SL+). This amp is like hot rodding Charvels plus the cleans from the Blackface module are incredible!

[Jacksons Shred]

So.. I thought of an idea recently and I guess some JCF input would be great. I mentioned earlier that my price range was about 1-2grand, but I don't have that yet.. I'm pretty good with saving money and I pay for all of my own expenses, the only problem would be, once I would save up that amount of money, it would be very hard for me to spend it. So I thought about financing an amp to build credit, with money I already have and would just continue to do payments..

Any suggestions? Should I avoid that or go with it?

[bibz]

Save it up, and blow it man. Blow it hard. A good amp is a purchase that will give you umpteen billion hours of entertainment, and good tone is worth its weight in gold dipped supermodels. I spent a large chunk on a JSX down here (shits expensive!) and its one of the greatest things to put money in. Tone brings zen. Can't put a price on it!

[Jacksons Shred]

Save it up, and blow it man. Blow it hard. A good amp is a purchase that will give you umpteen billion hours of entertainment, and good tone is worth its weight in gold dipped supermodels. I spent a large chunk on a JSX down here (shits expensive!) and its one of the greatest things to put money in. Tone brings zen. Can't put a price on it!

Well, if I were to finance it, I'd pretty much be getting any amp I want.. Which is a major major plus. I'm just odd with money, and it'd take such a while to save for an amp (I have other expenses I pay for), but idk..

[lynchfan6]

Be sure to try a Soldano amp before you settle! You won't get a SLO for that price, but there are other models that will still amaze.

[Robert Burns]

I saw recently a used Splawn Quick Rod head for $1200.00!
With that and another $700.00 for a 4/12 cab...you would have
an awesome versitile 1/2 stack!

[Jacksons Shred]

Holy shit man, I just checked out a few clips on youtube, and those sound great for the 80's rock and lead shit, I want to try one now, hopefully they'll be good for "death" metal.

[horns666]

Save it up, and blow it man. Blow it hard. A good amp is a purchase that will give you umpteen billion hours of entertainment, and good tone is worth its weight in gold dipped supermodels. I spent a large chunk on a JSX down here (shits expensive!) and its one of the greatest things to put money in. Tone brings zen. Can't put a price on it!

I can't argue this an once.

[Spivonious]

So.. I thought of an idea recently and I guess some JCF input would be great. I mentioned earlier that my price range was about 1-2grand, but I don't have that yet.. I'm pretty good with saving money and I pay for all of my own expenses, the only problem would be, once I would save up that amount of money, it would be very hard for me to spend it. So I thought about financing an amp to build credit, with money I already have and would just continue to do payments..

Any suggestions? Should I avoid that or go with it?

Building up your credit is always a good idea. Just be sure to get payments that you can actually afford, even if you get your hours cut at work or have to pay for car repairs, or any of the other things that might happen.

[missionguitars1]

I saw recently a used Splawn Quick Rod head for $1200.00!
With that and another $700.00 for a 4/12 cab...you would have
an awesome versitile 1/2 stack!

+1 - and check craigslist for 4 x 12" cabs - they're essentially free nowadays (ie, under $200), giving you more money to work with on the head...

My Laney AOR 50 head and Jackson 4 x 12" cab set me back a grand total of $350 combined . Sure, I sound like Tony Iommi, but the tone could be worse!

[Jacksons Shred]

I'm still not sure what I want to do when the time comes.. I'm starting to lean more towards the side of buying w/ cash.. I've been craigslisting and there are some great amps going for dirt cheap, when new they're skyrocketing. I really would like a Marshall for the leads, but the rhythm really doesn't seem tight and heavy enough.. The Mesa Mark IV's have such a phenomenal rhythm tone IMO, the lead is a little thin though.. Ahhh, the dilemma!!

[toddstaples]

I'm still not sure what I want to do when the time comes.. I'm starting to lean more towards the side of buying w/ cash.. I've been craigslisting and there are some great amps going for dirt cheap, when new they're skyrocketing. I really would like a Marshall for the leads, but the rhythm really doesn't seem tight and heavy enough.. The Mesa Mark IV's have such a phenomenal rhythm tone IMO, the lead is a little thin though.. Ahhh, the dilemma!!

There's no dilemma.
Randall MTS will solve the problem,,,,,

[elysianfield]

Laney VH100R

[Strangletooth]

You guys are all recommending some great amps, but when it comes to gigging and playing a lot of different music, you need something with versatility. Just keep that in mind when you do eventually buy something.

How long before you're ready to buy?