Tell me about your 3-channel Rectifier

[wannabweiland]

I've been a long time 2-channel Recto user, but ultimately got rid of them for versatility issues. I did play a 3-channel for a quick 10-day tour my band did awhile back, but... honestly, I can't remember a whole lot about how it sounded or compared.

I do remember feeling like channel 2 was completely unusable, the clean was sterile, and I ALMOST got channel 3 to sound good. I had it out on loan from a friends guitar shop and it was definitely a floor model, so I don't know if a change of tubes would've done the job or what. But lately I've become more interested in the 3-channel platform and I'd like to hear from those of you who really dig your 3-channel Rectos. Thanks!

 

[twothemax]

i love mine!! these brutes have to be played at a loud volume. they are not bedroom amps. i use ch1 for clean ch2 i have set up in raw mode and ch3 set up in vintage mode. all 3 ch kick some butt. plus if things tend to sound muddy lower the bass. very tricky eqs on these also. it takes a little time to get your tone because there is so many usable tones i tend to find alot with just a few tweaks.
also some say speakers make a definate difference on these.

 

[wannabweiland]

The volume thing shouldn't be a problem, I've got a Hot Plate on order. How do you think they fair to a Stiletto?

 

[twothemax]

sorry never tried a stilleto. i agree volume is good. :lol:

 

[wannabweiland]

What kind of music do you play? Does it just do the brutal-ness or is it pretty versatile?

 

[fluff191]

While I do miss my 2 Channel alot, I ultimately kept my 3 Channel for its versatility. In stock form, the cleans were OK and I don't recall liking Channel 2 at all. Channel 3 is where I lived then and now.

Changing tubes can go a long ways and alot can be achieved experimenting with various brands. I am kind of always
looking for improvements and went ahead and sent my Recto to FJA had had their standard mod along with a push/pull gain boost on the 2 dirty channels.

But having your amp modified is absolutely not required to achieve a great tone on the 3 channels. Just play with tubes and read up on this board and you will be good to go.

 

[ibanez4life SZ!]

If you want versatility in the rectifier platform, it would be silly not to go with the Roadster IMO. Better tone all around than the 3 channels, with the lonestar clean, a great crunch, and two high gain channels to dial at your choosing. Wattage and rectifier settings per channel....

IMO, the 3 channels are almost obsolete now that the Roadster is around. The ONLY thing the 3 channel may do a little better is all out metal...but that is up for debate too. I still prefer the Roadster for that.

Best,

Eric