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Inexpensive amps that bring on the heavy
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:41 pm
by dallasisacowboy
I need an amp. Something thats incredibly loud but inexpensive (and hopefully, sounds good). I've been borrowing amps for awhile now and I need to change that, so any recommendations?
Thanks, by the way!
Re: Inexpensive amps that bring on the heavy
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:45 pm
by MEC
"Inexpensive" is relative, what's your price range?
Re: Inexpensive amps that bring on the heavy
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:52 pm
by Moustache_Bash
Acoustic Control Corp., and old Peavey stuff.
Re: Inexpensive amps that bring on the heavy
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:56 pm
by dallasisacowboy
MEC wrote:"Inexpensive" is relative, what's your price range?
200 or 300 bucks is probably the best I can do right now.
Re: Inexpensive amps that bring on the heavy
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:59 pm
by dallasisacowboy
Moustache_Bash wrote:Acoustic Control Corp., and old Peavey stuff.
What old Peaveys would you recommend?
Re: Inexpensive amps that bring on the heavy
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:02 pm
by Moustache_Bash
VTM, Butcher. Mark series is pretty loud and cheap, but don't expect lush tone or something like that. Just bulletproof loudness.
Re: Inexpensive amps that bring on the heavy
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:40 pm
by hazefuzz
200-300 is not really mush, because for me heavy means more than 50W
but for a bit more(maybe you could find 1 for less then $300), you should check Blackheart amps,
really nice little amp,
[url]http://www.blackhearteng.com/[/
I don't really know heavy means how mush watts for you,
little tips: class A amp sound louder than B or AB, maybe it will help
Re: Inexpensive amps that bring on the heavy
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:51 pm
by MEC
Peavey will probably be your best bet for availability but the SS Sunn stuff is great too and can be
found in your price range.
Re: Inexpensive amps that bring on the heavy
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:51 pm
by sonidero
As big a SS amp as you can find and a Fuzzhugger Huger... HEAVYZZZ...
Re: Inexpensive amps that bring on the heavy
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:03 am
by Derelict78
old peavey stuff on craigslist is prob. your best bet.
I have an old ass TKO that sounds rad with guitar and its loud as fuck
Re: Inexpensive amps that bring on the heavy
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:10 am
by GardenoftheDead
A used Jet City 50 watter (Which are much different beasts than the very low gain 20 watters).
Re: Inexpensive amps that bring on the heavy
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:22 am
by skullservant
Another to recommend Peavey. I've got a Rock Master 120 watt that rips. Got it for $300 I believe. Loud enough for pretty much anything, terrifying actually....
Re: Inexpensive amps that bring on the heavy
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:25 am
by hazelwould
Peavy Ultra/Triumph 100 (or 60). /thread
Very loud, and just amazing quality (sound and build) for the money. I've got a Triumph PAG 60 that smokes.
Re: Inexpensive amps that bring on the heavy
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:30 am
by Chankgeez
Yeah, you get your Peavey with the Black Widow speakers.
Re: Inexpensive amps that bring on the heavy
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:32 am
by dubkitty
Peavey is the most likely option because there's literally thousands of them out there. old Kustom amps can sometimes be had and will cause serious harm, especially the solid-state heads combined with a good cabinet. some Crate amps will bring the pain and can be even cheaper than Peaveys. and there are old Univox, Sunn, and other 70s-era amps that pop up from time to time which can be both affordable and cruel.