Amp suggestions?

[jettster]

So jettster, Jorn played through a 5150, no shit? Was his live sound as killer as his studio tone?

I don't have the newer Enigmatic Calling to compare but his tone sounded real similar to the sound he had on Jorn Landes "The Duke". It's possible that he was just using what was there because when I saw him last year with Jorn Lande it seemed like he was playing through a Line 6 Vetta. I tried to buy Enigmatic Calling after their set and all vendors were sold out of every PM CD. I have Infinity Divine and Celestial Entrance but, his tone on there seems much thinner. I saw them in back in 2003 and I remember them sounding pretty good but they were on a completely different level this time, just incredible.

They were also the core band for the all star jam at the end of the festival so I got to see him play Friday and Saturday. The singer for PM did a King Diamond cover "Welcome Home" and "Take hold of the flame" by Queensryche without breaking a sweat. He was hitting notes Tate hasn't hit in well over a decade.

I'm jealous Were they playing some sort of Prog/Powermetal fest? I know PM doesn't get to the states much. Also, for some reason I thought he used Mesas (maybe that's just for the studio though)?

Yes you're exactly right, I've been the last five years and it's been great discovering all this new music at each show. http://www.progpowerusa.com/bands.php

Best venue that I've ever been to, worst seat in the place is outstanding.

http://www.centerstage-atlanta.com/venue.asp

[atquinn]

So jettster, Jorn played through a 5150, no shit? Was his live sound as killer as his studio tone?

I don't have the newer Enigmatic Calling to compare but his tone sounded real similar to the sound he had on Jorn Landes "The Duke". It's possible that he was just using what was there because when I saw him last year with Jorn Lande it seemed like he was playing through a Line 6 Vetta. I tried to buy Enigmatic Calling after their set and all vendors were sold out of every PM CD. I have Infinity Divine and Celestial Entrance but, his tone on there seems much thinner. I saw them in back in 2003 and I remember them sounding pretty good but they were on a completely different level this time, just incredible.

They were also the core band for the all star jam at the end of the festival so I got to see him play Friday and Saturday. The singer for PM did a King Diamond cover "Welcome Home" and "Take hold of the flame" by Queensryche without breaking a sweat. He was hitting notes Tate hasn't hit in well over a decade.

I'm jealous Were they playing some sort of Prog/Powermetal fest? I know PM doesn't get to the states much. Also, for some reason I thought he used Mesas (maybe that's just for the studio though)?

Yes you're exactly right, I've been the last five years and it's been great discovering all this new music at each show. http://www.progpowerusa.com/bands.php

Best venue that I've ever been to, worst seat in the place is outstanding.

http://www.centerstage-atlanta.com/venue.asp

Very cool! Enigmatic:Calling is an awesome CD (it's like Celestial Entrance taken to the next level); highly recommended. They have a new CD coming out this year that sounds promising as well (based on the advanced single). Jorn has oustanding tone solo on all the PM stuff (the rhythm tone can get a bit buzzy sometimes, but works well in context).

-Austin

[Travis]

Well, I know that Jorn lists the 5150 II as his amp on the band's website along with the EB/MM EVH as his guitar (although I did see him play a Wolfgang in one of PM's videos). Guess the guy likes his EVH. Either way, I love his tone.

Maybe I should just quit lusting after different gear and spend more time becoming a better player.

[doody]

one of these.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mesa-Boogie-MK-IV-comb...1QQcmdZViewItem

or one of these

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mesa-Boogie-Studio-22-...1QQcmdZViewItem

[tralfax19645]

Speaking of Valve Tech, the local used/vintage store has a Valve Tech 12/10 combo for sale. It's got the three band EQ, and on the back panel has the 12AX7/12AY7 switch, reverb, presence, and effects loop. Black tolex, oxblood grillcloth, white piping, and no logo (odd).

The store owner says it's a rare model intended to sound like a BFDL. Channel 1 sounds normal to me, but channel 2 is much lower gain than a stock Valve Tech. It still has the on/off switch in the gain knob but overall gain is no more than a Tubescreamer, and probably less.

If it was a regular Valve Tech I'd have bought it on the spot. I really like the 12/10 speaker arrangement.

Hi,

I dont know what the store owner could be talking about. Never made a special voiced amp other than the normal evolution the amp went through, unless it had been modded by someone other than me.

You can add the switch for the hyper gain but the amp has to be at the 08 spec to put it on. (the 08 spec amp started 3 / 07) $50 plus return shipping for the mod.

Rob

[Guest Mike Lee]

Thanks for commenting Rob.

I also looked in the back of the amp and remember seeing electrical tape around some of the speaker wires. I tried to trace the speaker connections and it didn't look like the two speaker were wired in parallel. The impedence selector was at 16 ohms too.

I'm having trouble rememebering how the amp is supposed to work in the first place. Do you need the footswitch for the high gain function? And what was the purpose of the on/off switch on the channel two gain knob?

There's no telling how many mods might have been done on this thing. How much would it be to put everything back to normal?

[Stike]

I would ideally like to keep the cost well under a grand, and I don't mind buying used. In fact, if it's in good shape, I would probably prefer buying used.

Any suggestions?

Peavey Rockmaster preamp, Peavey Classic 60 power amp. It's well under a grand and 3 channels of goodness.

[El Kabong]

Rivera Pubster/ Clubster series: good cleans and does from Ac/DC to 80's hard rock with no pedal required. Some say the sound is sterile, but I disagree. It is a great band for the buck amp. http://www.rivera.com/pubclub.php

[tralfax19645]

Thanks for commenting Rob.

I also looked in the back of the amp and remember seeing electrical tape around some of the speaker wires. I tried to trace the speaker connections and it didn't look like the two speaker were wired in parallel. The impedence selector was at 16 ohms too.

I'm having trouble rememebering how the amp is supposed to work in the first place. Do you need the footswitch for the high gain function? And what was the purpose of the on/off switch on the channel two gain knob?

There's no telling how many mods might have been done on this thing. How much would it be to put everything back to normal?

Hi,

You HAVE to have the footswitch ON before the overdrive boost works. The click is the bright switch for channel 1. I can fix the whole thing between $25 and $50, plus the return shipping,or you can drop it off if you are up this way.

Rob

[Brewmaster]

You have to love the way Rob backs his stuff.

[Brooks]

Peavey Rockmaster preamp, Peavey Classic 60 power amp. It's well under a grand and 3 channels of goodness.

this setup truly rawks, but doesn't have the internet cool gear factor, ha.

[e-isle rock]

Another vote for Mesa. I just got a MKIV for $1100. I've had it for a few weeks and it just keeps getting better. Especially through my EV12L 2X12 Mesa cab. Also have a MKIII that sounds amazing.