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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
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 Posted - 12/19/2002 : 21:18:33
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| So I beleive I will be purchasing a new guitar amplifier tomorrow, and I was hoping to get some feedback on my choice. I think I've decided on a Randall RG100SC, 100 Watt 2 X 12. Any input on this company or this particular amp or amp advice in general would be much appreciated. I could also use a hug. Thanks in advance. |
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Itchload
= Cult of Ray =
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - 12/19/2002 : 22:14:37
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| I know nothing about guitars, but I did pick up on the GBV Hardcore UFO's reference, nice. |
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mdisanto
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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fallus
- FB Fan -
Belgium
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Posted - 12/20/2002 : 04:59:39
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you should look for user reviews on http://www.harmony-central.com and see what others think about it. I do agree with mdisanto tho, tubes are worth the extra cash.
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zanni67
= Bio Elf =
643 Posts |
Posted - 12/20/2002 : 05:15:18
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Yes, tubes are nice, most definitely worth saving for. I just got a Vox 60-watt bass amp. Sweet.
Good luck with your purchase!
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
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Posted - 12/20/2002 : 09:36:00
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| What were you planning on using the amp for, and what kinda tunes you play? |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 12/20/2002 : 23:19:19
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| I wanna thank you fellers, for not shuttin' me out. Thank you for the responses. I actually bought the Randall today, and while I would certainly love a Fender tube amp (or a nice Mesa Rectifier half stack, for that matter), by budget and time constraints led me to this purchase. I was getting a good deal on a trade in ($250 for a Peavey Studio Pro 112) and I needed the amp as soon as possible, as we need to rehearse quite badly. I needed a reasoably priced combo amp for rehearsing, recording and possible future live use, and this seemed to be the best fit. As for what sort of "tunes" I play, obviously Mr. Black has been a tremendous influence on my style, though I like to think our sound is varied enough to keep it interesting. Again, thank you all for your input, and to Itchload for catching my GbV reference. I like distortion, when I bar chord, e'en though it's not tube, I still like my noise. And I really love the solo from that song. |
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zanni67
= Bio Elf =
643 Posts |
Posted - 12/21/2002 : 03:37:52
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Have fun with the Randall, and good luck with everything!
Zan
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Ebb Vicious
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 12/21/2002 : 12:06:23
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i have an ampeg VT-120, but i think my brother damaged the tubes on accident. he didn't give it a chance to warm up enough. am i right that when you see blue the tube is in trouble? :/ two of 'em have some blue. :( :( they were brand new tubes when i bought the amp. |
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mdisanto
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 12/21/2002 : 12:14:10
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mine look sorta blue sometimes and it still works. how did he not give them a chance to warm up? dontthey not do anything until they are warmed up anyway, my amp doesnt atleast
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Ebb Vicious
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1162 Posts |
Posted - 12/21/2002 : 15:10:30
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| mine has a Standby switch and a Power switch. if you just switch both on and have the volume cranked on your guitar and then slam a chord out, the tubes will cry out in pain. |
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mdisanto
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - 12/21/2002 : 16:28:50
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i dont think that really hurts them. i always do that cuase it sounds cool and mine seems to work fine, i blew a fuse the other day, but the tubes are still doing their thing. and when you turn it off while its cooling off hit a few chords and it sounds cool
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