Which amp? Asking for a... friend.
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The JEL-20 has intrigued me, I like the features and all the clips I've heard so far. It has a nice plexi style clean but also has the higher gain modded Marshall thing too. The 5150 sound will be more refined which is good, I like that tight percussive thing although I've not put much time in to that sound, other than maybe the Peavey Duel Twotwelve i used to own.
Both these amps have effects loops which is a plus. I don't mind the 20 watt of the Friedman, it would be enough for most things if I were to gig it. But I'm kind of torn to be honest, I do know I want a nice little amp with some versatility though. I'm leaning towards the JEL-20 a bit more atm.
Both these amps have effects loops which is a plus. I don't mind the 20 watt of the Friedman, it would be enough for most things if I were to gig it. But I'm kind of torn to be honest, I do know I want a nice little amp with some versatility though. I'm leaning towards the JEL-20 a bit more atm.
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Tight and percussive?
Sounds like a Mark (with a v shape on the eq)
Sounds like a Mark (with a v shape on the eq)
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I'm not dead set against a Mesa, the Badlander was on my radar at one point. I just don't want something with too many knobs tbh.Tight and percussive?
Sounds like a Mark (with a v shape on the eq)
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Yeah if Ceriatone did a Friedman Smallbox clone, I’d definitely be considering it.If I was going a Marshall route in that price range I’d probably go with one of the souped up Ceriatones
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I'm all about those Plexi to modded JCM800 tones. I was so close to pulling
the trigger on the JEL-20. But my experience with needing headroom and
anything under 30 watts dissuaded me. But that's me. Not you.
Also, @cragginshred has gone through a bunch of Marshall variants from
Friedman and other brands. He'd be a great resource to pull from in your
decision-making. Even if your mind is already made up.
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The reality is, I could build my own but my free time lately is taken up with other things. I'd prefer to use that time playing even though I do enjoy working on amps. I like form factor of the 2 OP amps, they're not too big and I have enough speakers cabs to pair up with.
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Maybe I should get both?I'm all about those Plexi to modded JCM800 tones. I was so close to pulling
the trigger on the JEL-20. But my experience with needing headroom and
anything under 30 watts dissuaded me. But that's me. Not you.
Also, @cragginshred has gone through a bunch of Marshall variants from
Friedman and other brands. He'd be a great resource to pull from in your
decision-making. Even if your mind is already made up.
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Badlander has 6 knobs. The other 6 are the same. Here's a STEAL:
JiveTurkey
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That gross ass cheap as fuck looking logo + 20 watts is a HARD pass.
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It's not the prettiest logo in the world, but the 20 watts and el84s doesn't bother me.
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Have you played one yet? (not Katana)Sorry for the
It reminds me of a Katana. For 5x the price
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Friedman JEL 20 in 3 channel mode -Live Vid!
We actually started the night with me on mandolin and bassist on acoustic doing dock of the bay landlside, and Ed Sherran stuff. A first for me. This was set 2 into a more rockin finish. The amp does it all. The Gopro makes the guitar sound a little grating in spots. iPhone audio is always...
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Cool thanks. Just listening a bit it reminds of the way my old bandmate's JCM800 combo used to sit in the mix. It's got some nice hair on the notes without being harsh.Friedman JEL 20 in 3 channel mode -Live Vid!
We actually started the night with me on mandolin and bassist on acoustic doing dock of the bay landlside, and Ed Sherran stuff. A first for me. This was set 2 into a more rockin finish. The amp does it all. The Gopro makes the guitar sound a little grating in spots. iPhone audio is always...
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Yeah, just curious what the fellow Borg thought.Get what makes you happy, FA! And fuck the lot of us and our chronic "know betterisms."
And a healthy return/exchange policy may be your best friend in this.
I'm kinda leaning towards the Runt 20 now.
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