Best "metal" amp head

[Mazrim]

I have a JVM full stack which sounds great for classic thrash and metal. The only thing Ive heard that I would consider changing to is a Bogner Uber or going totally power amp/fx.

At the momemnt I put a GT10 through the JVMs power amp. Very nice match once you start patching in some killer tones.

I had a Triple rec and a Roadking for a while. Great amps but too smooth for my tastes. I like more bite and crunch. They got close but no cigar.

Never heard a Splawn, Interested to try one.

[mattmarathon]

Live, my guitarists use a 5150III and an Engl Poweball... when we record we use both of those amps and an original Bogner Uberschall and a Deizel Herbert for leads...

love em all!!!

[jdr94]

two channel dual rec would be my suggestion. but then again with up to 1200 you got alot of options. do you like marshall metal or mesa metal? could make a big difference.

[gdog]

NITRO

[toxikdeth]

Why would some one consider a dual rec tight the best metal amp is a marshall modified by mark cameron

[horns666]

Uberschall...best metal "head" hands down IMO!

[dmnall]

My personal favorite metal amp is the Marshall JCM900 sl-x... With the right power tubes and preamp tubes, can walk all over other amps with ease!

Cheers,
Charlie

[jgcable]

I guess if I had to choose an amp that can do metal really good and is affordable to most musicians I would choose either a stock 5150 or a Dual Rectifier.
For cabinets I would choose either a stock Marshall 1960A or B with an X pattern V30's and T75's.

[srommes]

For thrash - Mesa Mark III or a IIC+ if you are fortunate enough to own one.
For Modern Metal - Engl SE head, Diezel Herbert or Bogner Uberschall

[customshopkv1]

Mark Series

[roodyrocker]

Uberschall...best metal "head" hands down IMO!

Agreed, the Uber will crush anything in its path!

[DK2M92]

I hate the Recs... they're too fucking muddy and fuzzy. I like my thrash metal (which I play) with a crisp but yet crunchy tone. From what I have played Randall are good. But if you dial her in just right the Mark Series Boogie's are hard to beat.

[velkan]

ENGL Powerball or Screamer

Blackstar Series One 200

Peavey 6505 Plus or a used 5150

Bugera 333XL

[horns666]

Agreed, the Uber will crush anything in its path!

This is gospel from the books of Rudy and William.

For Peavey the new 3120 is the pick of the litter. I strongly urge old Peavey fans to investigate.

[VitaminG]

Why would some one consider a dual rec tight the best metal amp is a marshall modified by mark cameron

the dual recs sure sounded tight last time I saw Nevermore. They sounded amazing