DC-3 combo or Rectoverb Series II Combo

[sricabla]

I play many styles of punk from older green day to Foo to husker du. I did like the DC-3 but maybe the Recto might be better. Which would you choose?

Thanks

 

[take5]

I have the DC3...great cleans and fantastic smooth OD. The DC3 has great tones for the blues & rock that I like to play....I would never part with it! I have played through a Rectoverb and really liked it....good cleans and of course you get that great Recto bottom end chug and thump! These are two completely different amps.....for the music you like play I would get a Recto....there is really no choice here.

Greg

 

[MasterTrax]

Yep, two different animals, the DC-3 and single rec amps.

I had a solo 50 head - which is a single rec like the rectoverb - for a long time, and I still have a rocket 44 head (DC-3 power section, subway series -derived preamp). Both great amps. The recto can chug like nothing else and is like a battle-axe in character, sort of a hybrid somewhere between weapon and instrument. What it cannot do is sing and scream like the DC series does. Of the two, the DC's/Rockets are much more versatile, just as aggressive (in a way very different from the rectos) and have a more beautiful, soaring solo voice with a creamier overall character.

Try both and see what you think. My bet is that you will prefer the rectoverb for your applications, but one never knows....

 

[PC Biz]

Yes, the Recto would be more suited to your style. I've owned two DC-3s, and they are great, but the Recto Series II is a lot more appealing to me. Every time I play one at GC I love it. You can also swap power tubes. If I ever get one, I plan on trying KT88s with the EL34 setting for more of the VHT effect.

 

[dodger916]

+1 for the ROV. The Mark IV spoiled me, and I returned the Recto. Great amp though.