coolfeel Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 Anyone here tried one of these out? Read a little and heard some clips and they seem like THE plexi-flavored amp to have. Thinking about getting one and I would appreciate any thoughts you may have. Thanks!
JES1680 Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 I played one for a while at G/C in Dallas. A couple of thoughts1. I immediately wanted one. 2. It's not a Plexi inspired amp, more a hot-rodded JCM800 / doesn't really do the plexi crunch low gain thing that well, it's more compressed and modern sounding.3. Nails the EVH tone4. HBE channel was more gain than I would probably use5. Decent clean channel (this was an earlier two input version with the simple clean)Overall I wanted one bad. Still on the radar but they are really spendy. The one I tried was through a Friedman 4x12 with greenbacks and V30s and that also may be part of the sound. Overall I think they are the best hot-rodded Marshall on the market. Someday If I find a good deal on one I might pick one up.
kenjones Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 Brown Eye? Reminds me of this NSFW routine by The Beat Farmers:
tomteriffic Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 Buddy of mine spent some quality time with one and came u[p with pretty much with the same impressions as JES1680. especially the immediate want part.
Studio Custom Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 The Naked is more plexi like. I have the SS-100, I'm sure you're shocked.
atquinn Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 Never played one, but definitely a huge fan of the HBE model in my Axe FX2. And yes, it's definitely a more modern sound. For Plexi stuff, I use the Plexi 50 and 100 models, which definitely have a different flavor (the Cameron CCV-100 seems to be a closer match for the Plexi thing (in some of it's settings).-Austin
JES1680 Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Do you need 100 watts? It's not about need it's about WANT. Great master volume on these. Similar to the Soldano SLO they are designed to be run with the master, not necessarily wide open for the best sound. Part of what is so great about them is that they sound stellar at low - mid volumes, you don't have to kill every living thing within 25 yards for them to sound good. My 74 1987 half stack on the other hand sounds great but sterilizes all of the male species that walk in it's path.
coolfeel Posted May 18, 2015 Author Posted May 18, 2015 Thanks for all the feedback! I had a line on one at a "reasonably" better-than-new-price. Obviously I had the wrong impression of the amp thinking it was a plexi-flavored amp. A more open - less compressed sound is more my thing. Was able to listen to additional clips and read some more and it appears the Bogner Helios may be more in-line with what I'm going for. My Bogner Goldfinger is close but just isn't hot enough for my needs.
murkat Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 I see freidman amps being flipped on a regular basis.I personally have not tried even thou they are in stock at local GC.But, there are other alternatives out there as well to consider (and I am curious about)....http://www.pweamplification.com/http://www.destroyallguitars.com/amps/item/979-metropoulos-metro-plex/category_pathway-231
Biz Prof Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Since you're located a short drive away from Scott Splawn's shop, have you considered something like a Street Rod?
coolfeel Posted May 18, 2015 Author Posted May 18, 2015 Thanks Murkat for the links!Biz - perhaps I should do that. Thanks for the suggestion!
murkat Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Since you're located a short drive away from Scott Splawn's shop, have you considered something like a Street Rod?yes, yes. Do so. bring your guitar. yes.
coolfeel Posted May 18, 2015 Author Posted May 18, 2015 I see freidman amps being flipped on a regular basis.I personally have not tried even thou they are in stock at local GC.But, there are other alternatives out there as well to consider (and I am curious about)....http://www.pweamplification.com/http://www.destroyallguitars.com/amps/item/979-metropoulos-metro-plex/category_pathway-231That Metropoulos kills!
murkat Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 yes. yes it does. So does the PWE.....George / Metro, will be here in town during the gear show this year, looking forward to trying one out.
Roshark Posted May 19, 2015 Posted May 19, 2015 Very impressed with Tone Kings Royalist . It has a great early plexi meets bluesbreaker sound . 45 very loud watts . You can also get it in a 1x12 combo . The built in attenuator is excellent .
JES1680 Posted May 19, 2015 Posted May 19, 2015 Very impressed with Tone Kings Royalist . It has a great early plexi meets bluesbreaker sound . 45 very loud watts . You can also get it in a 1x12 combo . The built in attenuator is excellent . As am I. Initially thought I'd made a mistake with this one, but then I messed around with the screen voltage and bias adjustment. WOW. Thought it would be used for more bluesy stuff to some classic rock, but hit it with a clean boost and I've been playing a lot of old Priest through it lately. Still in the honeymoon stage, but my 74 JMP is not getting any play time.
Uglyfuzzface Posted May 19, 2015 Posted May 19, 2015 Love my be 100 ,, only one thing I could want is a second master volume for lead .
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Anyone here tried one of these out? Read a little and heard some clips and they seem like THE plexi-flavored amp to have. Thinking about getting one and I would appreciate any thoughts you may have.
Thanks!
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