What amp should I use to get a nice Southern/Classic/Modern Rock sound?!
Question: First off I have to get something from musicansfriend.com. I want a solid state amp, I'm not a big fan of tubes. However along with the rock tones I would like to get a semi-blues tone, nothing SUPER blues, maybe possibly to dial in a sort of demi-blues, but thats not exactly required as long as I can get the rock sounds (Something similar to ZZ-Top, Skynyrd, The Nuge. And then bands like The Foo Fighters, and then be able to crunch down a tad for sounds like Velvet Revolver, maybe some Queens of the Stone Age.) The amp in question is a Marshall MG100HDFX/MG412 Slant Cab Half Stack (Musican's Friend product number: 482807) I'm pretty sure this is a versatile amp for rock music of all kinds. But I would like your opinions on this amp or recommendations for another. (musicians friend does not carry mesa boogie) On another note, I play a Fender American Deluxe Ash Strat. Thanks.
Answers: First off I have to get something from musicansfriend.com. I want a solid state amp, I'm not a big fan of tubes. However along with the rock tones I would like to get a semi-blues tone, nothing SUPER blues, maybe possibly to dial in a sort of demi-blues, but thats not exactly required as long as I can get the rock sounds (Something similar to ZZ-Top, Skynyrd, The Nuge. And then bands like The Foo Fighters, and then be able to crunch down a tad for sounds like Velvet Revolver, maybe some Queens of the Stone Age.) The amp in question is a Marshall MG100HDFX/MG412 Slant Cab Half Stack (Musican's Friend product number: 482807) I'm pretty sure this is a versatile amp for rock music of all kinds. But I would like your opinions on this amp or recommendations for another. (musicians friend does not carry mesa boogie) On another note, I play a Fender American Deluxe Ash Strat. Thanks.
The amp you are asking about, the Marshall Half Stack, is a very versatile amp. I owned the predecessor to the MG series and it still is one the best amps I've ever owned. A lot of the newer solid state amps these days will produce amazing tones, but the bottom line is YOUR ear. If it sounds good to you and inspires you to play better, that's your amp. Go to a local store, if you have one, and check out a few different amps to see what works for you. Good luck and keep playing.
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