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Post by guitarguy10 on Jan 23, 2013 21:34:35 GMT -5
Hello everyone, I am new around these parts. I only recently started to investigate Splawns as a possible purchase. I play in a few cover bands, classic rock to 80s and 90s and current alternative and rock. I am looking for a high gain Marshall style amp that can be used in small clubs and large outdoor festivals and gigs through a variety of cabs I happen to own from 212 to 412. I tend to like Marshall style amps and am looking at Bogner Shivas, Marshalls, Splawns, Mesa Boogies, Orange Amps, Peavey, Egnater, and any others I can get my hands on. How would you all characterize the Quick Rod or Street Rod? I will say, I do not like super tight amps with no sag. I like some give in an amp, some chew, if you will.  I would also prefer to go used, if possible and stay around $1200 or less. A good clean channel is important to me as well. Thanks in advance for your opinions. Been checking out sound clips and reading up on amps and the Street Rod sounds right up my alley! Love this tone! I would consider the combo and a Splawn extension 112 but I love my big cabinets and think I would prefer a head so I could convert it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFmdUhJGqt4Sorry if any of this is co nfusing. I like variety so at times I like that tight immediate response, and at times I like a forgiving amp with more sag and chew. |
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Post by billm408 on Jan 24, 2013 16:59:22 GMT -5
1- I tend to like Marshall style amps 2- I will say, I do not like super tight amps with no sag. I like some give in an amp, some chew, if you will. Kind of conflicting statements here, no? Assuming you like an amp with sag, I'd say the Shiva is a good choice and the Orange and Quick Rod may not be the best option- both are fast and tight. Although the 2012 and B+ option QR's could potentially fit in the middle ground. You didn't indicate which Mesa, Peavey or Egnater you're considering so kind of hard to say there although I don't really consider any of those "Marshall style" amps. |
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Post by infantryman664 on Jan 24, 2013 19:38:05 GMT -5
I characterize it as a good sounding amp. Marshall JCM 800 flavored (or Plexi if you're looking at some really old QRs). You can use it in clubs and arenas, because it has a volume knob and you will be provided a PA system if necessary. Listening to clips is as close as you can get to a description of how it sounds, not our words unless you have anything specific you're looking for or want to compare it to.
You seem to be looking at any amp that the general guitar playing public considers good. Mesa's are nothing like old Marshalls...new marshalls aren't either for that matter...I mean, not even in the same league.
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Post by Tempest on Jan 25, 2013 10:51:17 GMT -5
Plus the newer QRs sound a wee bit different to the older ones, so the SRs possibly be more consistent to what you are hearing in the clips.
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Post by guitarguy10 on Jan 26, 2013 23:01:58 GMT -5
I played a bunch of amps today. Street Rod combo, Marshall VM 2466, Bogners, Orange RV 50, Black Star and a few Soldanos. I really like the Street Rod a lot and I do not own a combo rightnow so it may be cool.
I still have a few mesa Mark series heads and Dual Rectifiers from back in the day and I will have my original 1969 Marshall Plexi that I bought in 1988. I had that modded with a master volume. I also have a Bogner XTC and Orange Rocker 30 - killer little amp.
Thanks you guys.
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Post by infantryman664 on Jan 27, 2013 2:55:33 GMT -5
I played a bunch of amps today. Street Rod combo, Marshall VM 2466, Bogners, Orange RV 50, Black Star and a few Soldanos. I really like the Street Rod a lot and I do not own a combo rightnow so it may be cool. I still have a few mesa Mark series heads and Dual Rectifiers from back in the day and I will have my original 1969 Marshall Plexi that I bought in 1988. I had that modded with a master volume. I also have a Bogner XTC and Orange Rocker 30 - killer little amp. Thanks you guys. Glad you like the Street Rod. I like those Black Stars a lot... Where the hell could you try out all those amps together? |
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Post by guitarguy10 on Jan 28, 2013 14:45:29 GMT -5
Dude, I basically spent the entire day driving all over SE PA, New Jersey and a friend's studio. LOL! It was worth it. Luckily we have a Splawn dealer not far from me and I tried the Quickrod. He has a 2010 and it blew my mind! I really like Marshalls but they can be bright. I love how Splawn has taken the Marshall formula and made it better. I checked out a few Mesa Boogies, Mark V, etc but I think I prefer my old Dual Rectifier for the Mesa thing. I have a Bogner that I love, but the Splawn does something totally different, it has a huge whallop or gut punch, angry sounding. I also love the loop volume, it sounds like I could get killer tones at home! My band is really going to be playing a wide varity and I really think a Quick Rod with those amazing 3 gears, should be able to cover the songs we play. Do you think the Quick Rod is too clear or bright to cover some of the darker songs we play? We play everything from the Beatles to Stones, to Alice in Chains, VH, Led Zep, Tool, Rage Against th Machi ne, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Michael Jackson, Metallica and on and on.... In my opinion, a versatile Marshall or better, a Splawn that goes Plexi to hot rodded high gain Marshall should do well in a cover band. |
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Post by rocknrolla on Jan 28, 2013 14:55:53 GMT -5
A Quickrod sounds perfect for you. I play in a band that primarily does Metallica covers and the Nitro is Hetfield.
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Post by guitarguy10 on Jan 28, 2013 14:59:20 GMT -5
A Quickrod sounds perfect for you. I play in a band that primarily does Metallica covers and the Nitro is Hetfield. We only do two Metallica songs, LOL. We play more mid gain, crunch stuff. Some of tghe new Orange amps like the Rockerverb sound grea too. Even the Marshall AFD100 Slash head or the Vintage Modern 2466. I am also a big fan of Port City cabs. I have a PC Oversized 212 with WGS ET65/Retro 30. Anyone play a Port City cab with a Splawn? Good results? |
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Post by Tempest on Jan 28, 2013 18:13:26 GMT -5
Just discovered the nitro does a great soldano-era Gary Moore on OD2. But yeah if you do Metallica, Godsmack, Fear Factory, Tool & 90's covers the Nitro is sweet.
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Post by guitarguy10 on Jan 28, 2013 20:54:50 GMT -5
Thanks Tempest. We do mostly clean, light and medium gain tunes. I don't want a modern metal amp.
The Quick Rod sounds thicker and sweeter to me.
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Post by rocknrolla on Jan 29, 2013 11:40:45 GMT -5
The QR will do great clean to mid-gain tones all the way to metal. With the 4 button footswitch you should be set.
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Post by guitarguy10 on Jan 30, 2013 17:35:11 GMT -5
I really like amps that have a good clean, good bedroom volume tones and a lit if punch, immediacy, responsiveness, balls yet sweet enough to handle the Beatles yet guts enough to handle Alice in Chains.
I also checked out the Fryette Pitbull 50 and SigX. Killer amps!
If I go with Splawn, I either have to get used or save up for a new one. If New, I may consider a Street Rod head!
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Post by guitarguy10 on Jan 31, 2013 16:41:58 GMT -5
I think I pretty much have it down to a Fryette or Splawn but unfortunately I doubt I could find a used Fryette for the great prices I could find a Splawn. Plus, Splawn offers all I need, 3 gears of Marshall/Splawn goodness should cover classic rock to modern heavy and all I need in between. I will have to find a used QR in the $1200 or less range. Some day I hope I can afford a new Street Rod.
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Post by splawndude on Jan 31, 2013 19:51:37 GMT -5
You have a similar thread up at Rig-Talk no?
I mean, I have friends that have a Quick Rod and they consider it too tight. But compared to a Pitbull - I'd say it is def looser. I have another friend who has a Nitro, a Pro Mod and a Pitbull. I'll see if I can get him in here.
PS: Wait - you have a Plexi, Rocker 30 AND an XTC now?
Dude - you've played a bunch of amps recently and have a nice stable. Go with your gut.
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