distortion..preamp or pedals : discuss

[Kenny Everett]

get the old two channel MK1 Dual rec, that's the best amp they made

[TheFallenAngel]

Originally Posted by Kenny Everett

I'm seriously fancying getting myself an old JMP single channel head or a good clone. That's the way forward for the sad old rock I like

Having said that, my Mesa sounds scary when you turn the dirt up. Actually too much dirt for any normal purpose.

I might have one of those lying around

Oh I shouldn't have skimmed the boogie bit either that or my roman numerals suck haha... where was my Rocky DVDs when I needed them!

[pornbob]

Originally Posted by Kenny Everett

I've had loads of great pedals over the years (even have one I got custom made for me), but you can't beat the sound of a good valve amp having the tits cranked off it.

Ahh, tinnitus

despite what i may have said in earlier posts i`m firmly back in the `valve amp cranked up` ballpark these days. bought a peavey JSX head

[AlcohollicA]

to go back to your original post pornbob, how is the G-sharp? i've heard good things. unique? fun toy?

[TheFallenAngel]

Originally Posted by AlcohollicA

to go back to your original post pornbob, how is the G-sharp? i've heard good things. unique? fun toy?

My old toy.
Its long gone from both our camps now.

You can get them really cheap now compared to what they were when I bought it new. It didn't work all that well in the loop of my amp although its probably just my amp to blame. It was just rather cumbersome and a pain in tits to cart around. I didn't quite like the fact I couldn't have modulation and delay at same time, it is very limited in what it can do. Sounds nice though - good quality.

I'd take a step up from it if I were you... maybe a G-Major or a Nova system.
If its just Delay maybe the Nova pedal would be a good idea or a Eventide Time Factor if you got money to burn.

Personally I have been lusting after a Fractal Axe-FX Ultra for 2 years now

[AlcohollicA]

hmmm,

just seen that you can buy them new for £99 and i was curious.

thanks for the info doug.

[pornbob]

yes the g-sharp has gone i`m afraid...sounded ok but ot very flexable, great if you have an amp without onboard reverb mind you