Trading an amp

Marshall Thinline · May 9th, 2004, 03:47 PM

Are there any good sites for trading instruments? I have gear that I would like to possibly trade for a new amp.

Caper · May 9th, 2004, 08:33 PM

Why not post an ad in the Garage Sale?

Marshall Thinline · May 9th, 2004, 11:06 PM

Thanks Caper! Sometimes you forget what is right under your nose (Buy & Sell The Garage Sale). As soon as I do some research on a replacement amp I'll do that.

I am currently playing thru a Marshall DSL half stack. I like the tone, but my back hates the size of it. I also think that I am ready for an amp with a little more of an open sound. But, I don't want to lose the ability to get that Marshall chunky feel. I have heard a lot of good things about the THD products and played thru a univalve once. I liked it, but I am not sure if it would have the headroom I need. Maybe the Bivalve is my solution.

Rob DiStefano · May 10th, 2004, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Marshall Thinline

... I have heard a lot of good things about the THD products and played thru a univalve once. I liked it, but I am not sure if it would have the headroom I need. Maybe the Bivalve is my solution.

Yes, forget the UV for ANY clean headroom at even medium volume levels ... the BV will be better ... but, what are your amp requirements? There are lotsa good combos available that are 50# and under that might do better ... ?

Marshall Thinline · May 10th, 2004, 10:30 PM

[quote="Rob DiStefanobut, what are your amp requirements? There are lotsa good combos available that are 50# and under that might do better ... ?[/quote]

I work with Norman Nardini http://www.normannardini.com,he uses a Peavey Classic 50 with 4x10s. The more I hear that amp the more I like it. He tunes down to a D and uses a strat with Dan Electro pickups most of the night. That combo really sounds good!! He uses a parts-telecaster the rest of the night. I would love to be able to get that sound plus the Marshall growl when I need it. At times, I play a bit more aggressive than he does. Maybe the answer is to use a tube screamer in front of it.

I still have a lot of experimenting to do yet.

May 9th, 2004, 03:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Caper Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,169 7 Photos	Why not post an ad in the Garage Sale?

May 9th, 2004, 11:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Marshall Thinline Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 635	Thanks Caper! Sometimes you forget what is right under your nose (Buy & Sell The Garage Sale). As soon as I do some research on a replacement amp I'll do that. I am currently playing thru a Marshall DSL half stack. I like the tone, but my back hates the size of it. I also think that I am ready for an amp with a little more of an open sound. But, I don't want to lose the ability to get that Marshall chunky feel. I have heard a lot of good things about the THD products and played thru a univalve once. I liked it, but I am not sure if it would have the headroom I need. Maybe the Bivalve is my solution.

May 10th, 2004, 10:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Marshall Thinline Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 635	[quote="Rob DiStefanobut, what are your amp requirements? There are lotsa good combos available that are 50# and under that might do better ... ?[/quote] I work with Norman Nardini http://www.normannardini.com,he uses a Peavey Classic 50 with 4x10s. The more I hear that amp the more I like it. He tunes down to a D and uses a strat with Dan Electro pickups most of the night. That combo really sounds good!! He uses a parts-telecaster the rest of the night. I would love to be able to get that sound plus the Marshall growl when I need it. At times, I play a bit more aggressive than he does. Maybe the answer is to use a tube screamer in front of it. I still have a lot of experimenting to do yet.