Recommend me a practice amp for hard rock and metal
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Re: Recommend me a practice amp for hard rock and metal
I was faced with a similar dilemma recently and my answer was the Orange Crush 20, bang for your buck it’s great!
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Re: Recommend me a practice amp for hard rock and metal
Yeah, I like that it has a built in tuner too. How’s it sound?
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I didn’t buy one as I decided to get the terror stamp and build a cab instead but I was pretty close to pulling the trigger!
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Re: Recommend me a practice amp for hard rock and metal
No surprises coming from me but imo a Katana 50 will see him way further along his journey than pretty much any of the other amps that you mentioned.
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I'd go the katana 50. It would be great for what he wants.
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Re: Recommend me a practice amp for hard rock and metal
Preset and forget is a good thing about something like a katana or Yamaha thrbender wrote: ↑Mon Jan 16, 2023 8:48 pmDefinitely considering one.StrummersOfThunder wrote: ↑Mon Jan 16, 2023 8:39 pm Sounds like katana would do the trick. Good for headphones to so he can shred in bed
I like the look of the Orange practice amps too though. Anyone tried one?
Dial in his sound/s and save to presets
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Re: Recommend me a practice amp for hard rock and metal
They were a really excellent pedal amp, no character otherwise.... 30 watt head was the one
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Cheers. I think a Katana or something like this will actually be a turn off to him. He’s not interested in exploring lots of sounds- just wants to turn on, set the gain where he wants it, and play. Too many options just makes him disinterested.
He also doesn’t want a desktop amp as it would take up valuable lego display real estate.
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Re: Recommend me a practice amp for hard rock and metal
Just when you thought the universe could not get any more bizarre, here’s Ben asking about cheap heavy metal amps.
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The things we do for our kids, eh?
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I should add- I already have a Vox Adio that sounds great- that’s how I know about the options disinterest. I’m looking to reclaim my Quilter 101 from him, and he really likes the simplicity of that.
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Re: Recommend me a practice amp for hard rock and metal
I know right?!olegmcnoleg wrote: ↑Tue Jan 17, 2023 7:17 am Just when you thought the universe could not get any more bizarre, here’s Ben asking about cheap heavy metal amps.
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Re: Recommend me a practice amp for hard rock and metal
I’m not writing off a katana BTW, but thought I’d see if there was anything positive to say about any of the other, simpler options in that price bracket. I like the look of the Orange Crush 20RT.
If a Katana 50 pops up for a good price, I’ll likely grab one
If a Katana 50 pops up for a good price, I’ll likely grab one
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Re: Recommend me a practice amp for hard rock and metal
Mk1 Katana's usually go for about $350 or less if you're tinny. It can be used as set and forget.
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