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Looking for a high end Amp..

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Si_Si_ Frets: 384
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Since I've sold my AxeFX I'm on the lookout for a replacement. not exactly sure what I fancy, but not after a standard Marshall (unless it's from 1971). Anything american sounding would be good.. Soldano, Mesa Mark V etc..

Cash waiting for anything that interests me.. Please post pictures if you have them.

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  • frictionfractionfrictionfraction Frets: 402
    Two rock studio pro 50 watt combo?
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  • Si_Si_ Frets: 384
    thanks for the offer, but should have said, only really looking for Heads..

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  • bigdawgbigdawg Frets: 51
    What happened to that mesa rig you had??
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  • Si_Si_ Frets: 384
    that was only short term.. gave it back. 

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  • JohnPerryJohnPerry Frets: 1602
    that Custom Audio PT100 for sale on here looked fantastic. Fenderish channel, Marshallish channels

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  • Si_Si_ Frets: 384
    Yep.. it's in London though and no shipping.

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  • FretKingFretKing Frets: 53
    edited October 2013

    Hi Si,

    I have followed your recent posts/sales etc re your quest for the ultimate head.

    You have mentioned all the usual suspects but I'm surprised that you have not

    considered the CAA PT100 I have for sale currently - tone & voicing is definately

    a personal preferenec but this is the best channel switcher

    currently available IMHO and I've been through Bogners/Boogies etc.

    Friedman is also on my list but it wont hang with the PT100's clean which is the

    benchmark.

    Happy to talk further if you wish !

    Cheers,

    Graeme

     

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  • Si_Si_ Frets: 384
    you're just a too expensive I'm afraid, I don't have that much.


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  • FretKingFretKing Frets: 53

    Understood Si, I just thought it might be do-able as you were already spending in the £1800

    bracket on the standard issue Mark V Boogie and your not that far away having sold off your

    entire Axe rig....it is a £3000 custom spec'd amp !

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  • Si_Si_ Frets: 384
    Yea, it's lovely I admit :) but the price on the Mark V was at the very extreme of my budget. 

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  • spacecadetspacecadet Frets: 671
    Is it a high gain thing you're looking for?
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  • FretKingFretKing Frets: 53
    Si_ said:
    Yea, it's lovely I admit :) but the price on the Mark V was at the very extreme of my budget. 


    I get that Si - I hope you find an amp that is all you want it to be.

    If you change your mind, I'll be around

    \m/
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  • Si_Si_ Frets: 384
    spacecadet said:
    Is it a high gain thing you're looking for?
    Not necessarily "High Gain" but defiantly not clean.. think of 80s-90s rock.. 

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  • spacecadetspacecadet Frets: 671
    OK, pm'd ya.
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  • rockmonsterrockmonster Frets: 731
    EVH 100 III mate get a second hand one- sorted! <:-P
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  • SetzerSetzer Frets: 37
    Why specifically a 71 Marshall head? Is that year of amp a particularly good one? I dont know a great deal about Marshalls.

    I just happen to know someone with a 1971 50w Lead head ;)
    Valar Morghulis
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  • digitalscreamdigitalscream Frets: 25239
    Just 'cos I spotted it the other day...


    Other than that, keep an eye out for a Soldano Decatone - all three traditional Soldano channels in one amp.
    <space for hire>
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  • Si_Si_ Frets: 384
    Setzer said:
    Why specifically a 71 Marshall head? Is that year of amp a particularly good one? I dont know a great deal about Marshalls.

    I just happen to know someone with a 1971 50w Lead head ;)
    Nothing particular, Just I was born in 1971 :) Always wanted a year of birth Les Paul but there too expensive.. 

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  • Drew_TNBDDrew_TNBD Frets: 22443
    You should checkout the Satriani JVM; it's quite different to the original. Or go and buy a EVHIII, those are class. Failing that, Laney VH or Ironheart. I don't think you need to fall for the "more money == better tone" fallacy. Shit... even a Jet City amp would get you there!!
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  • Si_Si_ Frets: 384
    I always liked my JCM20h.. I was burnt by 2 JVMs, not sure I'd go for a 3rd, even the Satch version. Defo will consider an EVH 5150 though..

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  • ToneControlToneControl Frets: 11438

    American? Not sure what you mean, e.g. my spare Matchless Independence does 80s/80s rock, but is not like a Soldano

    Anyway, Soldano, Mesa, etc  - there must be a few of those going at good prices used at the minute? I've seen lots of very cheap Mesas over the last year or two, although everyone warns me off them because of reliability issues (2 or 3 amp specialists and the guys in the store where one was on sale). I'd use pedals for heavily OD'd sounds now tbh, some of the latest designs are very satisfying

    You could buy a Trainwreck clone.

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  • MonstronautMonstronaut Frets: 193
    Just get an EVH. Ive had most of the big hitters, mark v, bogners, SLO. The EVH is the only one that sounds exactly the same every time you switch it on. No tweaking means you can get on with the business of playing guitar. Plus it sounds awesome!
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  • rockmonsterrockmonster Frets: 731
    edited October 2013
    Just get an EVH. Ive had most of the big hitters, mark v, bogners, SLO. The EVH is the only one that sounds exactly the same every time you switch it on. No tweaking means you can get on with the business of playing guitar. Plus it sounds awesome!

    Agreed!
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  • John_PJohn_P Frets: 2725
    Monstronaut said:
    Just get an EVH. Ive had most of the big hitters, mark v, bogners, SLO. The EVH is the only one that sounds exactly the same every time you switch it on. No tweaking means you can get on with the business of playing guitar. Plus it sounds awesome!
    +1 
    my trading feedback

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  • AlexHunterAlexHunter Frets: 422
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SOLDANO-Hot-Rod-50-Plus-Guitar-Amplifier-Head-flight-case-/221298335494?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item3386689f06

    Not mine and no affilliation but he's tried to sell it a couple of times, worth an offer perhaps?
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  • jamesrt2004jamesrt2004 Frets: 1
    I have a framus cobra if you're interested :) though I know it's not everyone's cup of tea!
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  • Si_Si_ Frets: 384
    Still looking.. thought I had a deal sorted but it's fallen through..

    Ideally looking for a Bogner, Mesa Mark V, CAA (if I can afford it), Friedman (if I can sell a kidney)

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  • NerineNerine Frets: 1659
    Yeah, sorry about the Boogie, Si.

    Can't believe someone sniped the auction. It was only online about 2hrs.

    Best of luck in your search mate.

    Incidentally, there's a nice Soldano on the bay at the minute. Looks clean. Might be worth a go?
    And a couple of Ecstasys as well.

    :)
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  • DeijavooDeijavoo Frets: 3275
    Just out of interest,  what did your Boogie go for Nerine? 
    Trading History: http://thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/57898/deijavoo/p1

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  • FretKingFretKing Frets: 53
    Si_ said:
    Still looking..

    Ideally looking for a CAA (if I can afford it)
    The Red Devil's still here waiting for its new Geordie home  :!!
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