Good Amps for Melodic Metal

[MyApocalypse]

Hey guys, I was wondering what a good amp would be for melodic metal stuff like kalmah or bodom. I'd prefer a half stack that would suit this type of music, but any size amp would be fine.I'm open to any brands as long as it get s the job done;)

Any suggestions..? :)

[TheDevilHimself]

Marshall or Peavey

[MyApocalypse]

Any particular models in mind?

[savageshredder]

peavey's hi gain models 5150(darker SLO replica) , triple x(brighter sounding)

that bodom dude is currently using Marshall amps
Im sure you can find out what model if you look into it a bit.or maybe someone here would like to help?

[BrazilianBootyLover]

I'd take a peavey jsx over a 5150/6505 any day. Plus 3 usable channels. :)

[the_emptier]

bodom uses marshall but a lot of there tone comes from a shit load of rack stuff so dont bet your money on one amp to get that tr00 b0d0m tone.

i'd recommend peavey 6505+, Engl powerball (or the special edition if you have the money), soldano, marshall jvm

[MyApocalypse]

Im looking for something not that pricey.. i don't have 1000 dollars to go spend on an amp.

[MikeAmottV2006]

Check out some Randalls man. I have a brand new randall V2 in the box that didn't sell on ebay. PM me for pricing and save HUNDREDS off of the $1200 new price tag.

[MyApocalypse]

I've actually been trying to find a good Randall amp that would give me the tone i'm looking for. I heard Michael Amott from Arch Enemy uses them..
What does the V2 sound like? is it a half stack?

[MikeAmottV2006]

It's just the head.....if you have heard the new Rise of The Tyrant cd it's pretty much that tone easily.

[MyApocalypse]

That sounds pretty awesome. I'm a big fan of Arch Enemy and i like the tone they've got on that album. Yeah i googled it and saw that it was just a head.. Like i've said earlier I don't have alot of money..if i did i would definately consider buying..but then i'd also have to buy a cab.

[the_emptier]

welll if your saying only like 1000 bucks for head and the cab... then i'd recommend a peavey xxl and a marshall 1960 cab, or a randall rh series head

[MyApocalypse]

I'm definately looking for something less pricey

[the_emptier]

dang...well if i were you i would save my money but if you really want one now then...

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-So-Cal-Half-Stack?sku=481487

these things are actually really nice and have a good metal sound

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Randall-Valve-Dynamic-G3-Series-RH150G3-150W-Guitar-Amp-Head?sku=481141

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Peavey-ValveKing-Half-Stack?sku=485058

[MyApocalypse]

Thanks man. Do you (or does anybody here) know if the Randall Half Stacks are any good? :D

[the_emptier]

:) which ones?

just look at the rh series, there all pretty much in your price range and there pretty good as well

[MyApocalypse]

Yeah..The RH series looks pretty good. What about the RX series?

[the_emptier]

yeah those amps are good, in your price range nothing is going to be amazing but theres a lot of stuff that can get the job done pretty well. heres some vids of some randall amps

http://youtube.com/watch?v=9wu5r62pRzc&feature=related


http://youtube.com/watch?v=bzVdOYzxmJk&feature=related

http://youtube.com/watch?v=T1SOo4g_INI&feature=related

[MyApocalypse]

Nice. They sound pretty good IMO. Right now anything is better than my amp.:P its some Fender Frontman random that i've had since i started playing. Don't get me wrong though, After running it through my Digitech GNX1, it sounds fine. But i definately need a new amp sometime soon. It also helps alot that everyone's so damn friendly here :D Thanks man

[savageshredder]

try looking into Bugera amps I hear theyre pretty good 5150 replicas and can be found for around $400.Arch Enemy started out on the 5150's and used them to record burning bridges.

[MyApocalypse]

Yeah, whenever there are threads about amps, the 5150's name always gets tossed around a few times:lol I'll check out these Bugera amps. thanks

[nicknuisance]

Krank Revolution 1, nuff said.

[MyApocalypse]

WAAAY out of my price range.

[Unkind]

odd request...

but anything the guys have mentioned previously will work...

I run a class A combo with a pedal (gain fxxer II) and it can get really heavey sounds... I set it up that I compared it to a Uberschall side by side and it sounds almost identical...just something to think on

[Rex Rocker]

What about the RX series?
those are alright... not very impressive, to be honest... the G3's on the other hand...

keep an eye open for both the Randall G3 half-stacks and the Peavey Valveking half-stack and... those are my personal recommendations

if you don't mind buying used, look for a good deal on Line 6 Flextone II head/cab

[Robomaiden]

im pretty sure alexi is using the kerry king jcm800, this is from what i saw on the studio pics of them recording their new album

[TheDevilHimself]

That sounds pretty awesome. I'm a big fan of Arch Enemy and i like the tone they've got on that album. Yeah i googled it and saw that it was just a head.. Like i've said earlier I don't have alot of money..if i did i would definately consider buying..but then i'd also have to buy a cab.

LOL there is no Randall on their recording.

AFAIK it's Peaveys, Mesas and ENGL, with Peavey being the only constant.

[JeanPaul du Vinnie]

What about the RX series?
Better save up and go for an RH. I've had an RX120... big no-no in my book.

[MikeAmottV2006]

LOL there is no Randall on their recording.

AFAIK it's Peaveys, Mesas and ENGL, with Peavey being the only constant.

I didn't say they used them....He asked what they sound like and I said that tone is easily achieved with this head....I know because I've done it. Anyways there's some recent youtube videos with Michael and Christopher showing riffs and stuff from that album had them using Randall RM100's with Ultra XL modules designed after the T2/V2 amps and it sounded real Close to the tone on the album. You can get a V2 to sound like just about anything.

[savageshredder]

im pretty sure alexi is using the kerry king jcm800, this is from what i saw on the studio pics of them recording their new album

cool
I hate one channel amps though

[Mister Guitar Himself]

im pretty sure alexi is using the kerry king jcm800
^+1!!!!

[MyApocalypse]

LOL there is no Randall on their recording.

AFAIK it's Peaveys, Mesas and ENGL, with Peavey being the only constant.

I'm not 100% sure if he uses them but he has a signature head..so i assume he's used them at some point.
Check it out : http://www.randallamplifiers.com/products/amplifiers/xl/v2ninja.asp#

[savageshredder]

^+1!!!!

hey nu pas zie ik dat jij nederlander bent.Ken je Cypher uit Den Haag?
een paar vrienden van me , k vind wel dat ze het goed doen.

[MyApocalypse]

english?

[arsiscode]

I'm trying to sell my Randall RG 150 G3 half stack right now for pretty cheap. It's in great, like new, condition. I won't be able to ship it though, pick up is a must. So that could be a problem. PM me if you are interested.

[TheDevilHimself]

I'm not 100% sure if he uses them but he has a signature head..so i assume he's used them at some point.
Check it out : http://www.randallamplifiers.com/products/amplifiers/xl/v2ninja.asp#

he uses them live

[MyApocalypse]

Yeah that would make sense