Nervouspace

I've never had an amp stack before so I know literally nothing about them. It''s gonna be hard making a decision to buy one. What do you recommend for a good and cheap one preferably around or under 400$ that is loud, good tones, and great for a variety of genres from Rock, Funk, to Metal?

Robbgnarly

None, give us:
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Volcz

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Give us:

Your location
If your willing to buy used
Are you gigging?
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Nervouspace

I'm about to be gigging. McAllen Tx and am willing to buy used

Robbgnarly

Peavey Ultra 1x12/2x12 combo

It will cover all the ground you need and you can find them for <$400 on Guitarcenters used site.

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2009 Epiphone G-400 (SH-4)
Marshall JCM2000 DSL100
Krank 1980 Jr 20watt
Krank Rev 4x12 (eminence V12)
GFS Greenie/Digitech Bad Monkey
Morley Bad Horsie 2
MXR Smart Gate

ikey_

400 for a stack? oo thats tougher. a combo is easier but generally a good cab is an investment to put down so then you can say in the future you want to spend 400 all on the head.

....and then metal. 400 is easier for a rock stack, but pshing into metal territory narrows the field.

i would say jet city or blackstar used?

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Nervouspace

hmm ok thanks for the suggestions

FruKlingVak

Check out the blackheart handsome devil head and bh112 cabs

Offworld92

Do you need an amp right now?

If not, I highly suggest saving up some more.

For example, if you're thrifty and shop around with patience, you can get a completely professional setup for $600-700.

Off the top of my head, something like a Peavey Ultra head ($300-400) and a Marshall 1960 cab ($300-350). A setup like that will last you forever.

But $400 is a really big gap gear wise - you're pretty much going to have to settle for crap with that.

If $400 is your total, you could probably get a Peavey ValveKing half stack - I don't really know what else I'd recommend.

Stay away from Bugera/Behringer, Marshall M or VS anything, Anything Line 6 that doesn't say "Valve".

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Nervouspace

Your right I probably should save up. I wish I knew more about amps. Is the Peavey/Marshall set up versatile for different genres?? I want to be able to get great tones for anything I would play

Offworld92

I think the Ultra would be pretty decent for what you want to do. But we'd be able to help you out more if you told us exactly what kind of sounds you need - examples of bands, etc..

If you need true versatility, you could get the Peavey Vypyr Tube 120H for about the same price as an Ultra. I own one, so you can ask me any questions about that if you have any.

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ihartfood

if you don't need a stack:
http://used.guitarcenter.com/usedgear/index.cfm

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red.guitar

Look at the Jet Citys JCA's.

Great for meatal, and cheap too :P

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Nervouspace

Examples of bands I like alot of prog rock so Porcupine Tree, Pink Floyd, Dream Theater stuff like that. They have a wide array of interesting sounds

Offworld92

Well the Vypyr is definitely a good choice for creating soundscapes on a budget. With a normal amp you're going to have to invest in pedals or an MFX unit for those sounds.

If you still want to go that route, I think the Ultra Plus would be good. Cleans are a bit sterile, but the gain structure would be good for prog dirt.

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Danelectro Fish & Chips

Nervouspace

I will look into the Vypyr and you would still pair that up with the marshall 1960 cab?

dementiacaptain

You could, or you could get the combo version, the 60, and it would probably be available for your budget. Just look for the Tube 60 watt combo online, you can definitely get one used on ebay for your price range.

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OliOsbourne

why do you want a stack?

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Nervouspace

Simply because my amp is not loud enough, and I need to make more noise