Guitarists, help!

[neocon58]

hey, any guitarists out there with any info would be cool.

I'm looking for a guitar amp that can compete (be heard) comfortably with a drummer for under 500 aussie dollars. I've so far looked at some behringer amps (V-TONE GMX 110, V-TONE GMX 210, V-TONE GMX 212, V-AMPIRE LX 112) but am still unsure. I have heard the behringer distortions don't sound that good, and that they have piss-weak clean volume.

I play offspring, blink and similar, so good distortion is obviously something i want.

Any other suggestions would be great. Just remember, as long as it's under 500 australian dollars, new or second hand.

ANY suggestions would be great!!!!!!!!

[GreenTerror]

If you want distortion, you'll probably have to get a pedal, but I think there are some amps you can get with built-in distortion. I know I'm not much help, but at least I tried.

[Jebus]

If you want distortion, you'll probably have to get a pedal, but I think there are some amps you can get with built-in distortion. I know I'm not much help, but at least I tried.
pratically all amps have distortion, shelby.

[GreenTerror]

I told you I probably woulden't be much help, Edwin.

[Jebus]

hey neocon, you should join musicianforums.com
People could help you in the guitar forum.

[guitarplayr89354]

how much is that in US dollars

[wheelchairman]

Get a Behringer, it's good for the money. And if you are worried about the sound, well don't be, either get a 30 watt, or a 60 watt and you'll be fine.

[GreyCiel]

even 10/15 watts can be heard over drums... i think...

[Chainsaw]

even 10/15 watts can be heard over drums... i think...


i don't think so... 10/15 is too small... at least 30 i think, but maybe i'm wrong :p

[GreyCiel]

my little BC Rich amp (um, it came free with my old guitar...*coughs*) could be heard over a drummer. not terribly well though, so, um, don't hold me to that...

[Inshane]

Get a Behringer, it's good for the money. And if you are worried about the sound, well don't be, either get a 30 watt, or a 60 watt and you'll be fine.

I have a Behringer: not expensive and it works fine. like wcm said.

[neocon58]

how much is that in US dollars

i dont know. i think around 250-300 us dollars. i'm not 100% sure though

[neocon58]

even 10/15 watts can be heard over drums... i think...


Hmmm, I don't think. Right now i'm jamming with my drummer with a little drive practice amp, and it ain't holding up.

Well, for now the behringer gmx212 and the lx 112 (both 2 x 60 watts) looks good.

I was thinking of possibly getting a 2nd hand randall. but its just a thought at this stage.

P.S. Some of my great grandmas inheritance is going towards this amp, so i better be happy with it!

[Offspring Pyro]

got a perfect amp for you. Its called the Line 6 spider II. Its 30 watts, can be hear over drums, is only 300$, has kick ass distortion, loud clean sound, and look s cool. its the amp i have, and it works great. Line 6 spider II (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=guitar/search/bigpid/base_id/116394/)

[L2L1]

The amp I curently use is the loudest one I've heard. The dials are very delicate. If you want more info privet message me

[Jebus]

got a perfect amp for you. Its called the Line 6 spider II. Its 30 watts, can be hear over drums, is only 300$, has kick ass distortion, loud clean sound, and look s cool. its the amp i have, and it works great. Line 6 spider II
he could afford the one with 75 watts. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=guitar/search/detail/base_pid/482244/
you could probably afford the 120w if you get it on ebay http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=guitar/search/detail/base_pid/482245/

[neocon58]

thanks guys, ive been having a good look at the line 6 spider IIz. they look good.

in a week or so i'm heading down to a few music shops around town and will probably end up with a new amp in the next 2-3 weeks.

[neocon58]

this one is making me moist rite now:
http://www.line6.com/spiderII/about_210.html

could be a possibility

[4eh]

i don't think so... 10/15 is too small... at least 30 i think, but maybe i'm wrong :p


i think that 15 is enough! i advice you to take marshall amp. look something from their series.

[neocon58]

i think that 15 is enough! i advice you to take marshall amp. look something from their series.

i'm running a 19 watt now, its shit

[4eh]

and do your drums have special drum microphones for it?

[Talman]

Get a Peavey Bandit 112

Not sure about the price in Aus Dollars, but it's £300ish

[intothevalleyofdeath]

get a crate mx65r, its like 350 us dollars, and its got 2 gains and reverb and a footswitch with an effects loop, its 65 watts and it has a 12" speaker

[greencows12]

man, have you ever tried whiskey chocolate? best damn chocolate ever made! I have to stay away from it, cause it makes me fat, but it's the best damn chocolate i've ever tasted! awesome!

[neocon58]

and do your drums have special drum microphones for it?

what do you mean?

when we record, the drummer will be miced, and so will i. but when we jam/gig the drummer will probably be unmiced.

[neocon58]

well, no thanks to anyone here, i got a new amp.

hughes & kettner 60 watt

it shits over your amp anyday (unless your running a stack)