Recommend Me a Platform Amp

[stillborn]

Hey Gent's (and Devi)

I am looking for an amp to play my pedals through with great results.

Originally I wanted to go with the matamp route, however, I just don't ever see that coming into fruition with their high prices.
Sunn Model T is my dream amp, but I don't want to take a risk on a 70's amp.

I play metal and I use my elements as my main "dirt" sound and I also like to use a fuzz (pharaoh, but I thinking of switching to a supercollider) quite a bit.

Can any recommend me a platform amp with good headroom for about $1500?

[excane]

You want a high powered, non-master volume amp.

My suggestion would be a Blackstar Artisan 100 or 30 (you can find them used for $1500 and less)

I would also suggest a vintage Fender (Showman, Bandmaster, Bassman, etc) as they have AMAZING clean channels and love pedals. There's no worry in a vintage amp if it's working correctly and doesn't have any issues.

[excane]

Actually, here you go. This is a great price (a lot less than what I paid for mine)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blackstar-Artis ... 500wt_1414

[excane]

A Marshall JCM 800 is a great choice as well

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Marshal ... 500wt_1414

[stillborn]

Thanks for the rec's excane, those artisan heads have piqued my interest. I'll do some reading on them.

[CaptainWampum]

Fender Twin...?

[Zounds Perspex]

why not a 70's amp? most of those are super overbuilt compared to any new big iron amp you'd get today for $1500. Model T or an Ampeg V4...either would be perfect.

[WeHuntKings]

AMPEG V4 FOREVER

[stillborn]

why not a 70's amp? most of those are super overbuilt compared to any new big iron amp you'd get today for $1500. Model T or an Ampeg V4...either would be perfect.

Mainly because I can't readily go out and find one to try and see if it is in working condition.

[benjuro]

AMPEG V4 FOREVER

Properly maintained, a V4 will be at least as reliable and actually easier to fix than many modern amps.

[theavondon]

FENDER PA 100

[WeHuntKings]

AMPEG V4 FOREVER

Properly maintained, a V4 will be at least as reliable and actually easier to fix than many modern amps.

They are not pristinely clean however, they get a lil grunty at mid-volume, but it's also supremely loud at that level too.

[Hacken]

Sound City 120.
6x EL34 = headroooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooom!

[benjuro]

AMPEG V4 FOREVER

Properly maintained, a V4 will be at least as reliable and actually easier to fix than many modern amps.

They are not pristinely clean however, they get a lil grunty at mid-volume, but it's also supremely loud at that level too.

True dat.

[mathias]

I've heard a lot of folks are using tube PA heads for this. Might be worth trying?