so after graduation and maybe a couple paychecks

[Shawn]

I'm hoping to have about a grand. I need a new amp desperately. The SS marshall that I had probably wont cut it even if i do decide to fix it. I want a really good amp because I want a great sound, but at the same time I probably wont be putting much use into it in the foreseeable future other than jamming with some friends in my band that I have more or less just for fun.

I will need a head and a cab, because I don't have any tube cabs.

I was originally looking at a Powerball, because they seem well worth it, but for what I will be using it for, I'm not sure, as like I said, I'll need a cab too.

Right now I'm highly considering a Dual Rect. I've always loved the sound they have.


Here is where you guys come in.

How much can I get a dual rect for? (new and used)
How does it stack up to some other amps within that price range ($200-300 above or below)
What are some other good amps that will give me a good sound and be suitable for what I'm using them for?


and anything else you think I should know.

[teh Mazn]

for the love of christ get a powerball. ask sean why.

i witnessed the most beautiful tone i have EVER heard in my entire life (and i almost collapsed due to the sheer awesomeness of it).

[seijuromitsurugi]

as much as i badmouth mesa.. the dual rect gets the job done if you know how to work it


you can probably get a good used one for like 900-1000.. but you should check out www.madisonamps.com

great sounding shit, i've heard about a few issues with "poor construction".. but i think that's a bunch of crap, they sound great and are pretty cheap/versatile


check them out at www.rocksolidamps.com

[Shawn]

I know how awesome the powerball is, but its probably not suitable, depending on how much more money I'd have to spend. I'm going to try not to drop more than $1800 on anything, and considering that I'd have to get the cab too, or a cab (which with a head that nice, I'd need a cab equally as nice in order to not jew myself out), I just don't have that kind of money.

[Dreams in dog years]

used dual recto about 1100 on ebay

[teh Mazn]

yeah the powerball is very expensive. i love the dual rec too. definitely get one. go with a marshall 1960A cab.

[Shawn]

thats what I'm thinking (the cab)

[indigent]

I will need a head and a cab, because I don't have any tube cabs.

What the fuck is a tube cab?

[M. Diddy Oien]

^ i was wondering the same thing.

ne ways, for the past couple days i've been in utter stokedness to get my dual rec. i've downloaded like all the manuals, and stuff for everything im getting. can't stop reading them, cause im so sexcited to learn about the shit. i guess i've just never had anything good that i can depend on(gearwise). and i couldn't pass up such a deal. probly should get it sometime next week. yay!!!!!