Express 5:25 vs. Studio 22+

[UsrName]

I'm in the process of down grading and just recently sold my Mark IV (I know, I know!), but I still want that Boogie sound. I found these two models for sale locally and am trying to decide which to get. I had a chance to try out the Express, but not the 22+. The 22+ is about half the price of the Express, so I'm really considering it. I still would like to keep that Boogie Mark tone if I can, (or pretty close to it), mainly for those Metallica tunes. I did like the clean on the express.

Will the Studio give me a Mark-ish tone as well. How does it compare to the Studio Preamp? How does the clean compare? I would greatly appreciate some opinions from anyone who has owned or played both. Thanks.

 

[gezza]

Hello UsrName,
My advice is try one, but having said that.
The express amp has 2 separate EQ's, One for Clean one for dirty.
The .22 has a shared eq, big difference in my books.
Both have the Mesa Sound, but do you want one with more control.
I have the 5:25 1 x 10" Combo, it is hugh, I went from a Marshall JVM410C to a little combo and never looked back.
But, to pick my amp I went to music shop for 2 hours and played 6 different amps.
You should do the same, the 5:25 has one of the best Clean Channels that I've have heard, plus I use the Burn Channel for heavy rhythm. I also absolutely love the reverb.

I know the .22 is cheaper, but you get less features. If you don't need them there is your answer.

Hope that helps,

Gezza.