Might sell my Revision F Recto - should I get a RevG or 3ch?

[jesus_likes_tool]

6 months ago I sold my Marshall to get a Revision F DR and was slightly disappointed. It has that really flabby low-mid thump that I can't seem to get rid of. I tried trimming 200Hz with an EQ in the loop and it still won't completely go away. Its got some great lead and strumming-rhythm type tones, but for palm muted crunch its too flabby for me.

I'll probably buy an additional amp for playing lead, but I definitely want that tight Recto sound for my heavier playing. I could go right for a used 3 channel model because I know they'll give me the chunk I'm looking for, however I am wondering if I'd like a Revision G model. I know these are the entire line after F, and were not changed until the 3 channels came out. Is this correct?

I'd like some advice about how much tighter the Revision G's are, if at all. I read somewhere on here the G's were released to appeal to the Grunge sound at the time, but how does it fit sound-wise between a RevF and a 3 channel? Is it tighter than the RevF, and not fizzy like the 3 channels? Also, would the G give some better lead tone? When I was playing on my friend's 3 channel I didn't really like how my leads sounded because of the fizz.

Thanks in advance!

 

[danvortex]

In my opinion you don't need to change revision, you only need to put an OD in front of the amp. I know exactly what you are looking for and what you're describing that you don't like with the DR. I own a rev G and a Rev D, the D is tighter but still needs an OD in front. I have tried and compared many good amps including Bogner Uberschall, Krankenstein, Engl Power Ball, 5150, Marshall, etc... and the best rythm tone i ever got was with a 2 channels DR and an OD in front. Don't go for a 3 channels, the 2 channels sound better.
If you are interested in trying your DR with an OD i can give you a basic start, cause if you don't know how to use it you won't get the results.

 

[Elpelotero]

I'll probably buy an additional amp for playing lead, but I definitely want that tight Recto sound for my heavier playing.

If you're saying you don't like the flub of the recto, why would you want the tight recto sound? I'm not understanding it completely.

I could go right for a used 3 channel model because I know they'll give me the chunk I'm looking for, however I am wondering if I'd like a Revision G model. I know these are the entire line after F, and were not changed until the 3 channels came out. Is this correct?

A 3ch in my opinion will be even flubbier and sound much harsher than your F. Take it from experience. A few others will disagree, and that's OK. You are correct; G's were after F and stayed until the 3ch came.

I'd like some advice about how much tighter the Revision G's are, if at all. I read somewhere on here the G's were released to appeal to the Grunge sound at the time, but how does it fit sound-wise between a RevF and a 3 channel? Is it tighter than the RevF, and not fizzy like the 3 channels? Also, would the G give some better lead tone? When I was playing on my friend's 3 channel I didn't really like how my leads sounded because of the fizz.

The G will not be much tighter than the F. If anything, it will be looser as this revision defined the nu-metal sound for about 5 or 6 years. The F will be tighter for various reasons, mainly transformers and circuit board. No one particular recto was really made for grunge. It just kind of happened that Tool and Soundgarden picked these things up and made them famous for alternative rock instead of shred. In fact, they were using revision F and possibly C or D. These are obviously before G. G will not give you a much better lead tone either. It will be pretty consistent with what you have, plus or minus some.

You're not going to find big differences between what you have now and other 2 channel rectifiers. The biggest difference would be if you got a 3ch. But anything else and you're looking at minor differences that won't make as big of an impact on tone as you're seeking.

You'd be much better off doing as danvortex suggested: invest in an overdrive pedal such as the MaxonOD808. If that doesn't do it for you, you may have to look into another amp altogether.

Good luck!

 

[nomad100hd]

have you though about trying different speakers?
also try different than mesa tubes.