Which amp? Asking for a... friend.

[FuzzyAce]

Man, all of these stipulations announced after the fact.

Your friend needs a new friend.

I can't help he's a terrible communicator!!?

 

[FuzzyAce]

Ok....don't judge ..this amp kills...I've owned the 120 for over 12 years with no issues. I paid 800 new...but ...the cleans are amazing...this amp is very underrated and very versatile.
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Ok ok, cool. something different. Never played a Laney but I know they have a great rep. Thanks for input!

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

Ok ok, cool. something different. Never played a Laney but I know they have a great rep. Thanks for input!

No problem, they are amazing. Any full tube amp they make is worth a look, honestly.

Their rep hasn't always been the best in the US, but that had to do with distribution...not the company Because i had issues with the distributor, messaged company directly and received excellent service....from England....I will only buy Laney....but only because of my personal experience.

Seriously cannot speak highly enough of my experience with their amps....I've owned Laney for over 25 years, and never even had a tube go bad ....I used the same tubes in my last amp for 12 years...and they never went bad ....

Sorry, I love them.

 

[TSJMajesty]

NO MESAS????

Well I guess that means I cannot recommend a Mk V!

 

[Stone]

sorry, no Mesas. Edited the OP to reflect.

 

[paisleywookiee]

What's your friends name? Wooly Deuce?

 

[FuzzyAce]

Ok Mr. Fractal!
Do you even use a Mesa model?

 

[Achilles]

Preset 0.A baby.

 

[spawnofthesith]

edit: no Mesas

 

[FuzzyAce]

Admittedly I use the rectumfryer model in HX ever so often.

 

[Achilles]

Did Randall once kick your dog or something?

 

[spawnofthesith]

Given the options in the OP, 5153 is the easy answer for me

 

[Stone]

Ok Mr. Fractal!
Do you even use a Mesa model?

Haha Ive not used it Exclusively yet but I have great USA Lead Mid gain patch Inspired by @2112 that i often visit
something akin to this patch although I can't play no where near as good as LT
Its simply awesome with a lots of filth and grease

 

[norminal]

HX Stomp

Edit: oh wait, wrong thread, sorry, my bad.

 

[FuzzyAce]

HX Stomp

Edit: oh wait, wrong thread, sorry, my bad.

My friend already has one.

 

[Life Eats Life]

My friend is thinking of getting an amp because he's too lazy to build one (bastard).
Which one do you think, why, and if neither - which other option under 1,700 usd.
I appreciate your thoughts, I mean, he appreciates your thoughts.

edit: no Mesas or combos.

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Tell this so called friend of YOU,
-hang onto the 17, go make that money
and send it to Eddy Lenz for something.
That’s my honest answer man
Git’ down on it..

 

[la szum]

My friend already has one.

I think I know who your "friend" is.

 

[Life Eats Life]

Tell this so called friend of YOU,
-hang onto the 17, go make that money
and send it to Eddy Lenz for something.
That’s my honest answer man
Git’ down on it..

I’d also snatch a set off those 3rd Power MagFrag pickups, the Riots.
Your new amp will thank me.

 

[la szum]

$1700 is not far off of a Marshall JVM.

 

[spawnofthesith]

If I was going a Marshall route in that price range I’d probably go with one of the souped up Ceriatones