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Original message:326 days 10 hours 27 minutes ago
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Member: Timothy Khalil
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Hey all for those who remember me from a few years back I was formally known as SHRED_777. But anyways its good to be back.

Now I'm looking for an amp or open to using pedal distortions if you think they're better (personally I don't!)

Here's what I play:

-Vai, Satch, Petrucci
-Classic Rock, Blues
-Modern and Contemporary Christian Worship

Generally I don't play at massive venues regularly.

Here's what I HAVE to work with:

-Ibanez RG 320-FM
-Boss Super-Overdrive, Boss Delay, MEGA-OLD Boss Chorus

My current amp is a Roland Cube 30 which serves me well for now but having been a guitarist for over 8 years I think I'm ready for a little more in the way of tone.

What Sounds I'm after:

-Classic blues & Clean
-Classic Rock Crunch
-Screaming lead (not really scooped but more middish)


I LOVE the Sound of a tube amp and it's probably more what I'm looking for -or so I believe.

HERE are the AMPS I've either played, heard etc which I am considering. I'm prepared to pay but not CRAZILY expensive.

-Fender SuperSonic
-Fender Blues Junior (possibly boosted with my Super overdrive for overtoning leads)
-Marshall JCM 2000 TSL
-Marshall Mode Four
-Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier

I don't want something half-hearted -I really am in pursuit of a good tone. I also plan to get hold of an ibanez SZ and Fender Strat so these will need to be considered in my next amp.

HELP IN ANY WAY YOU CAN!?!?!?
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Reply:326 days 1 hours 3 minutes ago
Member: Richey
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I would suggest, in addition to the amps you mentioned:

Mesa Boogie Stilleto series
Mesa Boogie Road King (if you can afford it) (used by Petrucci)

I have a Dual Rectifier but I am geared more toward the heavier stuff.
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Reply:325 days 23 hours 28 minutes ago
Member: Timothy Khalil
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Yeah road king was in the picture (Til I found out that they cost $9,000 AUD!!!!) I'm thinking about the fender blues junior and getting a Boss DS-1.
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Reply:325 days 23 hours 21 minutes ago
Member: Timothy Khalil
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Oh another which I forgot was the JCM-900 -but I can only ever get it 2nd hand -good luck for me!
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Reply:323 days 7 hours 57 minutes ago
Member: Richey
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I used to have a JCM900 and I liked it. The only problem is that the EQ controls are used for both the clean and distorted channels.
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Reply:325 days 22 hours 54 minutes ago
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I've always wanted to try a Stiletto with EH 6CA7's. They're supposed to be a direct replacement for EL-34's, from what I understand. EVH used them, so I might as well try ;)
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Reply:325 days 22 hours 31 minutes ago
Member: Prowler
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Get a JSX!
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Reply:325 days 13 hours 48 minutes ago
Member: Timothy Khalil
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I love its hard-edge lead sounds but can it handle all that in between stuff?
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Reply:325 days 13 hours 16 minutes ago
Member: Timothy Khalil
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Ok I've read reviews on the JSX combo -Most people seem to love it -I have no worries about its mean lead sounds or by the sounds of things its crunch tone -the clean is what I was worried about but most seem to say that its close enough to a fender for them. There were about two reviews though of people who thought it was the crappest thing ever made.

Opinions please...
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Reply:325 days 12 hours 57 minutes ago
Member: Timothy Khalil
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Ok I've been on Youtube and heard a strat through this thing on clean

I BLOODY LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!

The lead once again no probs! the classic hendrix sound is also achievable.

The only thing is the rhythm crunch sound in chords still sounds slightly metal-like as far as I've heard... hmm still by far the best sounding option I've come across yet!
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Reply:325 days 12 hours 55 minutes ago
Member: Timothy Khalil
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Oh and according to satriani.com it won 2005 NAMM Music & Sound award!
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Reply:325 days 6 hours 19 minutes ago
Member: Richey
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The only problem I have with the JSX is this:

When you play high notes on top of low notes (not necesarily simultaneously; more like letting the low notes ring out), you can't hear the high notes. I have only played it on the one that is owned by my friend so it could be his guitar or EQ settings or something like that. Be warned.
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Reply:324 days 11 hours 21 minutes ago
Member: Timothy Khalil
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I'll keep that in mind

Thoughts on OD/Dist pedals through a fender blues junior anyone?
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Reply:324 days 7 hours 49 minutes ago
Member: Richey
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I don't do distortion pedals. In 18 years of playing guitar, they have never failed to disappoint me.
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Reply:323 days 19 hours 48 minutes ago
Member: Timothy Khalil
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hmm ok thanks
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Reply:323 days 12 hours 49 minutes ago
Member: Mike D.
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I personally prefer pedal sounds, they are less sloppy. If you're doing classic rock, then absolutely do NOT get above a DS-1. I tried a DS-1 and it was pretty metal (with some tweaking). That classic sound is mainly overdrive. If you were to get a pedal (not sure you would need one with a fender amp) get the ds-1 and below. (od, blues od, od/ds...

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