Gear?

espm1000 · February 21st, 2006, 05:33 PM

What gear does the band use, especially amp wise.

sorceron · February 21st, 2006, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by espm1000

What gear does the band use, especially amp wise.

Personally, I use:
LTD MH-400 w/ EMG 81's
Peavey 5150 II
Rivera 4x12 w/V30's
Ibanez Vintage TS808 Tube Screamer
Boss NS2 Noise Gate
Boss TU2 Tuner.

and those tiny black dunlop picks. the tortex ones.

if i ever have to do cleans live i plan on using my pod pro.

for keyboard stuff i use logic...

Brad Riffs · February 21st, 2006, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by espm1000

What gear does the band use, especially amp wise.

Caparison TAT
Caparison Dellinger Natural
Caparison Dellinger TDR
Engl Powerball
Peavey 5150
Mesa Cabs
Line 6 POD XT
Maxon OD808
EMG's

espm1000 · February 21st, 2006, 05:57 PM

I wish I weren't too poor for a powerball, I heard that their internals are rather fragile when it comes to ENGLs. I ahve been trying to decide between the 6505, 6505+ (even though they are the same as 5150 I and II), Madison Divinity, and the ENGL Fireball for the Melodic to black metal ranges of music. I've got an LTD Deluxe M1000 FM with 81s on the way as we speak from working all summer. Brad, you lucky devil with the powerball.

Brad Riffs · February 21st, 2006, 06:01 PM

All great amps that you are looking into. I'd say the Madison and Engl are more versatile, but the new 6505's have good tone also. Let me know if you decide on that Madison, one of my good friends reps for that company.

I've never had a single problem with my Engl in the years I've had it. I find it to be a lot more durable that many amps out there, including my 5150, which took a shit and had to be fixed the night before a show.

zero88 · February 21st, 2006, 06:10 PM

What about PA systems? I'm interested to see what you guys would recommend using for a band just starting out.

espm1000 · February 21st, 2006, 06:15 PM

It may be an easier selection if I had the opportunity to try any of these amps out. I am leaning towards the Madison since it also has a clean channel and I practice my lead with a lot of clean so I can hear everything. The Fireball is only 60 watts and like all guitarists I want it to be a monster, haha. Since my funds are limited I need to do some serious comparing and contrasting between the 6505+ and Divinity. I guess I am a bit weary since I don't know of many people who use the divinity and that it is rather new.

Thanks for the help!

Brad Riffs · February 21st, 2006, 06:18 PM

The 60 watt Fireball is PLENTY loud. No need to worry about that.

espm1000 · February 21st, 2006, 06:41 PM

Thanks! I HAVE decided on the Madison. I will be the only person in my city that I know of who owns one. Also it will be accompanied by an Avatar 4x12 with V30s.

sorceron · February 21st, 2006, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by espm1000

It may be an easier selection if I had the opportunity to try any of these amps out. I am leaning towards the Madison since it also has a clean channel and I practice my lead with a lot of clean so I can hear everything. The Fireball is only 60 watts and like all guitarists I want it to be a monster, haha. Since my funds are limited I need to do some serious comparing and contrasting between the 6505+ and Divinity. I guess I am a bit weary since I don't know of many people who use the divinity and that it is rather new.

Thanks for the help!

i wouldnt get the madison, they wouldnt give me a free one.

ha jk

espm1000 · February 21st, 2006, 07:32 PM

Let me guess, are you the one who reps for them? Hahaha!

sorceron · February 21st, 2006, 08:01 PM

nope. they are nice people though at least.

ive honestly never heard a madison sound great. but i havent heard many people play them. ill just stick with a 5150. unless i can get a framus..

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sorceron ken Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: nyc Posts: 1,611	nope. they are nice people though at least. ive honestly never heard a madison sound great. but i havent heard many people play them. ill just stick with a 5150. unless i can get a framus.. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/abigailwilliams

February 21st, 2006, 05:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
espm1000 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 47	I wish I weren't too poor for a powerball, I heard that their internals are rather fragile when it comes to ENGLs. I ahve been trying to decide between the 6505, 6505+ (even though they are the same as 5150 I and II), Madison Divinity, and the ENGL Fireball for the Melodic to black metal ranges of music. I've got an LTD Deluxe M1000 FM with 81s on the way as we speak from working all summer. Brad, you lucky devil with the powerball.

February 21st, 2006, 06:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Brad Riffs brad riffs Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 112	All great amps that you are looking into. I'd say the Madison and Engl are more versatile, but the new 6505's have good tone also. Let me know if you decide on that Madison, one of my good friends reps for that company. I've never had a single problem with my Engl in the years I've had it. I find it to be a lot more durable that many amps out there, including my 5150, which took a shit and had to be fixed the night before a show.

February 21st, 2006, 06:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
zero88 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 32	What about PA systems? I'm interested to see what you guys would recommend using for a band just starting out.

February 21st, 2006, 06:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
espm1000 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 47	It may be an easier selection if I had the opportunity to try any of these amps out. I am leaning towards the Madison since it also has a clean channel and I practice my lead with a lot of clean so I can hear everything. The Fireball is only 60 watts and like all guitarists I want it to be a monster, haha. Since my funds are limited I need to do some serious comparing and contrasting between the 6505+ and Divinity. I guess I am a bit weary since I don't know of many people who use the divinity and that it is rather new. Thanks for the help!

February 21st, 2006, 06:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Brad Riffs brad riffs Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 112	The 60 watt Fireball is PLENTY loud. No need to worry about that.

February 21st, 2006, 06:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
espm1000 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 47	Thanks! I HAVE decided on the Madison. I will be the only person in my city that I know of who owns one. Also it will be accompanied by an Avatar 4x12 with V30s.

February 21st, 2006, 07:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
espm1000 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 47	Let me guess, are you the one who reps for them? Hahaha!