Lets talk amps...

[khabibissell]

I like Single Recs but if it was up to me, I'd go with RM100. More versatile and you can get modules to cover any amp tone you're after... just like the modelers you seem to be pretty fond of.

[Hellbat]

For a tight metal tone on the RM-100 you should probably look at the Dan Donegan 1086 module or the George Lynch Grail module. I know one of the old timers around here did mods on these modules to further refine their sound as well. (Pete/Twister?)

[Grandturk]

I'd go recto - but I only need one sound. If you need lots of options, go for the Randall... but I don't think you can go wrong with a Mesa.

[chrisolson]

The Single Rec is pretty versatile, especially if it's a Series II. I really like mine - the only one I'd trade it for would be a Series II Rectoverb.

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

Alright JCF'rs.... what would you do in this instance???

I worked out the deal with Pete to get the Randall RM100 with the 3 modules. I came home tonight for my little birthday party with my family and a buddy of mine stops over the house to tell me that his friend bought a Mesa rig last year and only used it a few times at home and wants to sell it quick. He needs money to repair his car.
What he has is a brand new Mesa Boogie Single Rectifier and matching Mesa 4 x 12 Rectifier cabinet. He is asking $1100.00 for the entire rig but he would sell it to me for 1K. What would you do? I need to tell him tonight because he is going to trade it in tomorrow at GC for an acoustic guitar. They won't give him spit for it but he is going to do it anyway.

I dunno man... You said earlier IIRC you didn't think 40 watts would cut it. 50 watts isn't noticeably louder than 40 watts, not a lot more headroom....

I can't say what you'd prefer but I'd probably rather have the Randall, but that is a pretty smokin' deal, too. :think:

[Robotechnology]

Single Recto is HELLACIOUSLY loud so I wouldn't worry about headroom. Both the RM and the Single are great amps. Depends what you're looking for.

Happy Birthday jgcable

[jgcable]

Thanks everybody. I am going to go with the RM. I've already had a few rectifiers... an early Dual and a Dual Recto Tremoverb. 1K is a great deal for a new half stack but the Randall RM100 clips on Youtube have me GASSING REAL BAD. My favorite module based on the online clips is the XTC although the 1086 sounds really good too.

[jgcable]

Does Lynch actually use the amp live? The modules absolutely nail his Dokken tones.
I saw Disturbed live a few months ago and it looked like Don Donegan was using Randall RM100 heads. Lots of them. His guitar tone was crushing.
Looks like I am going to be purchasing alot of modules in the very near future. Like I said earlier... the clips on Youtube are outstanding. The comparisons between the actual amp and the Randall module for that amp are amazing. I am really digging the SL+ module. I got to get that one. I like how its a modded JCM800 up to 12:00 and beyond that it turns into an SLO. If Randall had some good players doing the Youtube factory demo's that would be even cooler but I can hear the tone without being scared away by the lousy players that demo these amps live. I am going to contact Pete (Twisteramps) too regarding some modded modules. This is going to be really fun. I can't wait until Friday.

[toejam]

Well, since I got my Mark V, I have a Crate BV60 for sale.

:ROTF:

I had a BV60 head for awhile... it was a really great amp. Mine had KT66s in it, though.

[kmanick]

hap y B-day John!
I thought you were looking for a Petrucci tone?
His sound is Mesa.
Mark IIC+, Mark IV and RoadKing
I just recently went to a IVa and I've got his sound dialed in to a tee
if you went Recto I'd go for a Roadster, much more versatile than a single (which I had and liked ) but going over to the Mark series opened my eyes and ears to the sound I was chasing.
will the RM do a Petrucci type of tone?
splawn won't 5150 won't.
$1,000.00 for a 1/2 stack, shit buy it and sell the head for $900.00 and the cab for $500.00 and make a couple of bucks.

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

I had a BV60 head for awhile... it was a really great amp. Mine had KT66s in it, though.

Yeah, I saw somewhere that you had one... Mine has 6L6's, I think it's around a '95 vintage. I remember there were two versions, I think the other had EL34's. Mine's actually got tons of clean headroom and a good clean tone to it, but I don't care that much for the gain channel's sound from what I remember. I was using a preamp into the effects return. One of these days I need to see if it still works!

[Dreamland_Rebel]

happy birthday dude. Twisteramps modded SL+ clips were really really good.

[gdog]

2009 Splawn Nitro KILLS!!! Just got mine for 1500 bucks

[gdog]

Does Lynch actually use the amp live? The modules absolutely nail his Dokken tones.
I saw Disturbed live a few months ago and it looked like Don Donegan was using Randall RM100 heads. Lots of them. His guitar tone was crushing.
Looks like I am going to be purchasing alot of modules in the very near future. Like I said earlier... the clips on Youtube are outstanding. The comparisons between the actual amp and the Randall module for that amp are amazing. I am really digging the SL+ module. I got to get that one. I like how its a modded JCM800 up to 12:00 and beyond that it turns into an SLO. If Randall had some good players doing the Youtube factory demo's that would be even cooler but I can hear the tone without being scared away by the lousy players that demo these amps live. I am going to contact Pete (Twisteramps) too regarding some modded modules. This is going to be really fun. I can't wait until Friday.

Think he is Splawn guy now!!!???
G

[toejam]

Yeah, I saw somewhere that you had one... Mine has 6L6's, I think it's around a '95 vintage. I remember there were two versions, I think the other had EL34's. Mine's actually got tons of clean headroom and a good clean tone to it, but I don't care that much for the gain channel's sound from what I remember. I was using a preamp into the effects return. One of these days I need to see if it still works!

I believe it was just one version, with a switch on the back to go between EL34s and 6L6s. I never did try it with the EL34s. I got mine and it already had the KT66s (they're a substitute for the 6L6). It sounded pretty good with any guitar but really amazing whenever I used my Carvin SC90 with DiMarzio Super Distortion and Super 2.