Guitar Players - Need Amp Advice

[jayrck81]

I know there has to be a bunch of you out there that play guitar and can give me some advice on a new amp.

Im looking at two right now:
Fender FM212
Crate GT212


Whats your opinion, i use pedals for my effects so i dont need an like a line6 with a shit load of effects built in. I just want nice clean sound and good quality. my price range is between $200 and $350. Id prefer to spend less and buy some new pedals though.

I play metal (like killswitch engage), rock (like jimi) and alternative (like 311 or red hot chili)

Your advice would be awesome. Thanks

[bkurtz2006]

From personal experience I defiantly would not go with a crate. I really have never liked the sound that comes out of the amp. For a more clean sound, go with Fender or Marshall.

[civsnake]

Crates don't usually sing quite as well as Fenders in my experience. If you just want good voice, the Fender will probably serve you better.

But to be completely honest, I think you should consider Line 6. I've played through solid state Fenders, Crates and Line 6s, and the Lines win hands down. I currently play through a spiderII and don't even use the effects built in (I don't use effects at all), but it's got a clarity that the other's didn't and the built-in distortion is very nice. You want metal, you've got metal.

[junkimchi]

Peavy's are cheap and can get damn loud and pretty aggressive if you play metal. If you want something more versatile, dish out the cash and get a Marshall and pump a good effect through it. It comes down to if you need to perform with the amp or if its just for your own playing enjoyment. If its the first, I know a lot of fun things you could do with just a computer, guitar, and an interface.

out of the two amps you mentioned, I would go with crate just because you said you play metal and fender is known for more mellow and bluesy sounds.

[MordeKyle]

i have a line6 spider 2 75w combo and a line6 spider2 150w head w/ peavy XXX 4x12. For the price, line 6 IMO is the best amp on the market. i play hardcore/metalish. great great amp.

[Cr8tive_leo]

Roland Cube FTW!

[Cr8tive_leo]

*grins* .. Crate... I like my cube.

[MordeKyle]

line 6 is also a very versitle amp and loud as f*ck

[jayrck81]

Thanks for your help, i still am not sure yet on what im gonna get, ill sleep on it.

[dentrecords]

Rockin a Line 6 Flextone III XL here. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Line6 in a second.. even if you say you don't need the effects, the amp/cab modeling makes it incredibly versatile.

[cR4$h]

Marshall. Personally, I think that they sound the best.

[Eltrentz]

Save up just a lil bit more money and get this

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...mp-?sku=480334

Randall RG75G3 G3 Series

It sounds really good and if you need the distortion to be a LOT heavier, just pick up a boss metal zone. Its hands down, the best distortion pedal ever made, once you tune all the knobs to your liking.

[Eltrentz]

whatever you do just dont get the mg series marshalls, they are horrible.

[tommyroo]

I personally would stay away from modeling amps if your gonna use pedals. I have had nothing but bad experiences trying to run a distortion pedal (rat pedal) through a modeling amp (Vox).

Granted it could just be the Vox because it tries to be 10 different tube amps but I really want to just get a pure amp, nothing but speakers and some watts.

[Eltrentz]

Originally Posted by tommyroo

I personally would stay away from modeling amps if your gonna use pedals. I have had nothing but bad experiences trying to run a distortion pedal (rat pedal) through a modeling amp (Vox).

Granted it could just be the Vox because it tries to be 10 different tube amps but I really want to just get a pure amp, nothing but speakers and some watts.

yeah i know what you mean, but thats mainly just on vox' and line 6's. i just have my bc rich mockingbird and my behringer vampire 1x12 with 120w. i still havent found another setup that i like better than it for the heavy yet clear distortion......but if we get into half or full stacks id love a crate blue voodoo, peavey xxx, or a randall v2 : D

[nbilyue]

if i was you i would keep saving and get something decent with tubes. I regret that I didn't do that when I was younger and had to upgrade later.

[Eltrentz]

Originally Posted by nbilyue

if i was you i would keep saving and get something decent with tubes. I regret that I didn't do that when I was younger and had to upgrade later.

yeah true, if you can live with waiting a while, save up for a tube amp.

[jayrck81]

what do you all think of the fender deville 2x12, i have the opportunity to buy this cheep from a buddy and its in great condition. 60 watts of tube power. I have the boss metal zone pedal all ready (best ever) how would that sound through this amp?

[cornerstrike]

Just go to your local EBgames, buy an Xbox360 and plug in your Guitar Hero guitar. Problem solved................



Sorry guys, but I couldn't help to make a Guitar Hero joke out this. Just a little humor.

[dcloud]

I, personally am currently rocking on a Crate GT212. I have no complaints. I love it. Great versatility (light rock to death metal tone)

BUT OF COURSE, all these opinions are good and whatnot. But, nothing beats plugging in a guitar and testing each amp out.