Hog Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Ok, I sold my Randall, awesome low end but zero cut through for solos. In the future I like to think that Mrs Hog will be with me so I can afford a new head (money isnt so good until this happens)Anyway, I would really like a good head to compliment Angel of Death's solos. Im not a lead guy. Mesa's seem a bit fuzzy, what about Deisel, Engl, Cornford, even something more obscure. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 AmpHughes & Kettner Trilogy.The guy I bought my TSL100 from (he replaced it with an H&K) let me hear his Trilogy.It sounded absolutely fantastic.The Engl is good amp too. I went for the Marshall coz I needed something less metal and more bluesy/hard rock.DZLPs - the H&K is backlit and looks amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest five years Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 5150, none more metal. if you can find one.(mesa and diezel seem ridiculously expensive options if you're only after a rhythm tone) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi 666 Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 The Fender Metal Head it loud as FUCK. check it out hog, you cant go wrong, am thinking of getting one myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DustyDeviada Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Are you actually engaged Hog?If so, congratulations.And who the hell's going to take the pictures at the wedding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted May 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Are you actually engaged Hog?If so' date=' congratulations.And who the hell's going to take the pictures at the wedding?[/quote']No hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HateEvent Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Do NOT buy an ENGL Powerball Hogster - you wouldn't want us both having one now eh?! Try find Framus (Cobra, Dragon), Peavey (5150 II, 6505+), ENGL (Powerball, Fireball) and Bogner (Uberschall) to try if ya can dude. If not, try get some good soundclips for them too to give you an idea of what they give.You could always buy my Mesa anyways though huh?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest b-bert Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 one of these Good idea.Get Zakk Wylde to join your band!Problem solved DZL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imprinted Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 I personally like his "non more metal" salad.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 i agree with whoever said the 5150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jake Wifebeater Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Anyway' date=' I would really like a good head[/quote']Stop right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 i agree with whoever said the 5150Yeah they sound heavy as fuck. Only problem is trying to find one in the UK! Argh!Am I right in thinking that Bazz has one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest b-bert Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 the new ENGL invader seems impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartmaxwell Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 H & K kick ass for low end with a heap of clarity, perfect for rythmn tones. helluva lot nicer on the wallet too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_matter Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 I would sooo kill for a diesel amp but there too damn expensive. 5150 sounds like the best option i played one at kef when the Haze were playing, they brought there own and christ it sounds sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Am I right in thinking that Bazz has one?No. (8 characters) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HateEvent Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Hog, if you do look at Diezel amps, make sure to check out both the VH-4 and the Herbert aswell. Both (from clips etc. that I've heard) sound great. I can link ya some info and opinions on the VH-4 if need be dude.The ENGL Invader does seem quite interesting but at 150 watts all valve, that's nuts! I'd rather have the ENGL SE to be perfectly honest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairyScaryMark Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Persoanlly, I would go for Mesa Boogie Roadking, there isn't a better way to spend 2,500 in music. Seriously, it does everything. I would say that rectifier can be a bit too fuzzy at times, for my liking but can be good for some heavy riffs. It also has a built in lonestar, which is arguably the best clean sound available at the moment. Also has a built in MK-1 which has produced many of my favourite guitar tones. http://www.mesaboogie.com/Product_Info/Rectifier_Series/roadking/roadking.htmI haven't acutally knowingly heard great tones from ENGL. People seem to worship them and they are highly respected but I haven't actulaly heard the evidence to support this.The Satch signature Peavey is also meant to be amazing.Marshall MG or AVT would be a downgrade from anything you previosuly owned. I am not overly impressed with anything in the current range of marshalls.It all depends how much money you are willing to spend, if you are going to use it as part of a larger system or want something which can do it all by itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Persoanlly' date=' I would go for Mesa Boogie Roadking, there isn't a better way to spend 2,500 in music. Seriously, it does everything. I would say that rectifier can be a bit too fuzzy at times, for my liking but can be good for some heavy riffs. It also has a built in lonestar, which is arguably the best clean sound available at the moment. Also has a built in MK-1 which has produced many of my favourite guitar tones. [url']http://www.mesaboogie.com/Product_Info/Rectifier_Series/roadking/roadking.htmI haven't acutally knowingly heard great tones from ENGL. People seem to worship them and they are highly respected but I haven't actulaly heard the evidence to support this.The Satch signature Peavey is also meant to be amazing.Marshall MG or AVT would be a downgrade from anything you previosuly owned. I am not overly impressed with anything in the current range of marshalls.It all depends how much money you are willing to spend, if you are going to use it as part of a larger system or want something which can do it all by itself.For what sound I want a Dual Rectifier is too fuzzy although it sounds amazing on Strapping young lad's Alien it sounds fuzzy on Synchestra by the Devin Townsend Band. Satch likes Cornford who seem pretty cool, well made amps. Havent heard the Peavey but I know it got good reviews.Randall- To much bottom endMarshall- cool but not for what sound Im wanting.Diesel- I know Dan Atom/MMW has one and as far as Im aware it is really good but yeah Im dont think my level of guitar playing requires such a good amp IMHO.H@K also sound damn good.H@K, Cornford, Engl, Riveria are what Im down too. The Mesa Roadking is awesome, I know this but would rather be below the 2 grand mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest b-bert Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Marshall MG or AVT would be a downgrade from anything you previosuly ownedhaha, i just suggested that as a joke. the MG range have notoriously bad tone. i wonder how much they pay zakk to claim its "crushing". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 haha' date=' i just suggested that as a joke. the MG range have notoriously bad tone. i wonder how much they pay zakk to claim its "crushing".[/quote']They stood on his balls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan G Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Hog' date=' if you do look at Diezel amps, make sure to check out both the VH-4 and the Herbert aswell. Both (from clips etc. that I've heard) sound great. I can link ya some info and opinions on the VH-4 if need be dude.[/quote']Being the proud owner of the VH-4 I can tell you that it is incredible. Just the sickest tones I have ever played by miles.Cheaper than the Mesa roadking too, although that is a sweet as fuck amp as well.H&K Tri-amp Mk II - £1500, but a wicked amp.The Satch signature Peavey is also meant to be amazing.My brother owns one of these... the JSX. Quality amp, although not quite the 5150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeid Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 See if you can get a Boogie Mark series amp. Should be pretty ace for your rhythm sounds, but should you feel the need, it could bitch slap any lead tones you need as well.I got me a Boogie .50 Caliber + Head (As used by Corrosion Of Conformity) and its a beast of an amp for 50watts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lame Guitarist Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Got both the 5150 and a Deizel HerbertHave to say the Herbert beats the 5150 by miles!Amazing amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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