Roccaforte Amps?
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musicbox
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Why don't you consider a plexi? I mean ya, roccaforte is probably pretty rad, but why bother with other makers when you can skip straight to the heart of the matter and get the amp they used? The amp with the tone you want? Sorry if this response sounds a little dumb!
RR
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Try this link:
http://www.wizardamplification.com/vintage.html
I forgot another boutique amp manufacturer that has Plexi, Super Lead Marshall replicates.
http://www.wizardamplification.com/vintage.html
I forgot another boutique amp manufacturer that has Plexi, Super Lead Marshall replicates.
RR
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No, but from what I read on a review about these Wizard, the vintage series, were dead on Marshall sounding. Even Malcom and Angus are endorsing them. BUT they are expensive.Platypus said:
If you are up to it, Weber has a kit of a 50 watt JTM 45 that cost under $600 if you want to put one together yourself. But from what I read, their electronic components are bit flimsy (input jacks), transformer is par on o-kay, not sure about the electrolytic capacitors ...
Do you really want to look for "economic" price Marshall replicate?
RR said:
I wouldn't say economic, but I don't want to spend like 3k like some of these clowns are charging.... I guess I'm looking for that 'sound' from early zeppelin to sabbath but has enough modern gain to drive that sound hard and get some harmonics off it.
I'd say 1500-2000 is a good range for me, however if the Roccaforte is good I wouldn't mind the 2200.
RR
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I could see your point but if you ever see or experience some of these guitar amp builder taking painstaking time soldering point-to-point wiring, getting the transformer manutacturer to building only a handfull of customized transformers to their specification then you add $50 per hour to build these amps, you could understand and justify these prices.Platypus said:
But I could see your point and I don't blame you, "Why would I buy something so expensive? Is there anyone (or amp manufacturer) that is reasonable price amp?"
That is one reason I'm looking into these Weber Kits, boutique amps are just too expensive when component wise, they're under $1000.
Good luck on your search.
RR
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RR said:
Yeah, that was the amp manufacture I was looking for. Thank Bobbypols.Bobbypols said:
Hey Playypus, I hope I didn't give you impression I'm a "bulliten board troll", I know you want a good plexi clone Marshall (as much as I want one too) and I get the feeling they're not cheap. But tell me, or us how it goes when you try something out. :wink:
Profklamen
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I have 4 early Marshall superleades with Roccaforte master volumes and they are really great amps. His amps are 1st rate and not just some kind of plexi clone. They are in the Marshall realm of things, but they sound great at low volumes and are very well crafted. A+ amps in my gradebook.
since we are at the boogie board, you might try a Stiletto - they sound great (read the manual for tweaking) and they are reasonably priced.
since we are at the boogie board, you might try a Stiletto - they sound great (read the manual for tweaking) and they are reasonably priced.
RR
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... and this link http://www.metroamp.com/
gulp, also pricey.
gulp, also pricey.
I must admit, I am with musicbox on this one.
If it is the true tone you are looking for get the real thing.
The only way to get the tonal signature of a specific "sound like" is to use the same gear. Otherwise you might as well get a modeler (yuk) because all you will get is a close approximation anyway.
You can find those non-masters on E-bay for cheaper than you'd think sometimes. Not as many people are into playing loud enough to use them.
If you intend on getting a master installed please buy one that is already done. I would like to buy one that is still stock some day.
You might find a clone to your liking for about the same price as a used old one or cheaper, but it won't have the mojo. It might not have as many problems as the old one but it might not have exactly the same tone either. This may or may not be appealing to you but you are the one playing it. Get what you like. You can always sell it and get the real thing later.
Ultimately though tone is in your own hands. You will sound like you no matter what you play through anyway.
If it is the true tone you are looking for get the real thing.
The only way to get the tonal signature of a specific "sound like" is to use the same gear. Otherwise you might as well get a modeler (yuk) because all you will get is a close approximation anyway.
You can find those non-masters on E-bay for cheaper than you'd think sometimes. Not as many people are into playing loud enough to use them.
If you intend on getting a master installed please buy one that is already done. I would like to buy one that is still stock some day.
You might find a clone to your liking for about the same price as a used old one or cheaper, but it won't have the mojo. It might not have as many problems as the old one but it might not have exactly the same tone either. This may or may not be appealing to you but you are the one playing it. Get what you like. You can always sell it and get the real thing later.
Ultimately though tone is in your own hands. You will sound like you no matter what you play through anyway.
