Not something I ever thought I would do. Have been looking for a nice combo and an Express 5:50 came up, I had some store credit so why not eh?
First impressions, really good. I've no desire to play mettalica chugga chugga and this is a lovely thing. Love the response and so versatile. Can see there is some love on here for these amps and I can see why.
I was thinking I might go for something Orange flavoured but this took me completely by surprise. The Rainbow pickups in the old Manson truly sing. Just goes to show, don't get too tied into thinking a certain manufacturer will have a defined sound that doesn't suit you. This is an excellent amplifier and I need that right now to get me playing again after being a bit sidelined with my old war wound.
Viva electricity, viva guitar playing, bring it on.
Feelin' Reelin' & Squeelin'
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enjoy yours - difficult to get a poor sound imho
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It really shines at the old Johnny Marr jangle, been a while since I trod that ground. Breaks up lovely too. I haven't even thought about pedals yet, which is unusual for me.
The Express is a superb amp, and something of a ‘sleeper’.
One interesting thing to try is to use the ‘clean’ channel for yur drive sounds, and the ‘drive’ channel for your cleans. Try it
Not sure if it's the same on the older Express but on my Express+ 5/25 I love the Blues voicing on Channel 2, it sounds like the Channel 1 Clean voicing with an overdrive pedal added.
Also, the Crunch on Channel 1 is a bit Marshally and harder sounding and hints at Plexi which sounds great with a Les Paul.
I have toyed with changing out the Vintage 30 speaker for a Creamback M65 as the highs are definitely a little sharper that I like if not reigned in a bit.
Anyone have any thoughts on putting a Creamback in?