Hey guys
After the complete PRS MT15 debacle and continuous issues with QC I’m not going to bother at all and I’m no looking elsewhere for my metal tone
So the EVH 5150 iii 50 watt is another option for me, the new 2.0 version
I’ve owned the LBX and sold it on as it was a harsh box of fizz but looking at the big brother 50 watt it sounds really nice in reviews in YouTube etc
So what are your thoughts. I like a lot of low end punch and would also be nice for it to be good for lead tones as well. The PRS fell short for me on lead tones as was too harsh but clean and OD rhythm was great when it actually worked that is
Also is the 100 watt any better? Only thing is that it doesn’t have a resonance knob and I really like that
Many thanks
Comments
However if you didn’t like the lbx then it’s probably safer to try one before you buy as I wouldn’t expect them to be miles apart for the basic tone.
The evh amps are great though, listen to most modern thrash albums from the last decade or two and it's basically that.
I'm only playing at home and have some great amps here especially my cornford MK50 which has enough gain on tap but just doesn't have the tight bottom end for playing stuff in drop C etc hence why i'm still looking for another amp that can do that but still use it for basic rock as well.
I also have a two amp setup so will be mixing it with either a cornford or carvin legacy
The EVH is great but their forte is tight and liquid gain. The rectifiers just sound bigger and looser.
Was it you that was a big fan of these amps?
I have an MXR 10 band EQ here somewhere but wouldn’t know where to start with what frequencies I’d need to adjust
I’ll check out those two Laney models
Did you buy a MT15 or just give up before getting one due to all the problems
It is great. Built like a tank, 3 channels and all the gain you'll need. The LBXs are not the same, they are much less good.
But you say it's for the bedroom so unless you're attenuating you will struggle. They are bloody loud and you need to be up past '1' on the volume dial to get things sounding nice.