So to simplify things:
I have: Marshall MG15CDR and Epi LP100
I play: Metallica, AC/DC, Chili Peppers, Nirvana, Zeppelin, Hendrix
Budget: R3000
Mustang II: didn't like the layout but I enjoyed the bass (12" speaker). Wasn't wowed by any of the clean presets, but truth be told I only spent about 30 minutes on it. . Metal tone was very '2000s' but I preferred it to the Extreme setting on the Cube (normally play with the R-Fier model). I would have to take my guitar into the shop and try it out first (I played it on a Fender Tele in the shop)
Cube 40XL: borrowed a friend's for a week. Looper is a big plus. I like the cleans and the simplicity of the layout. The bass is just right, but I hated the metal channels at first. After spending some time I've tweaked the sound to something of my liking, but I reckon it lacks tone and it's a very modern metal sound (I'm after a more Metallica-era tone ). Also the versatility is great for what I like to play. The downside is it's a little bland and I have a feeling I might get a little bored. The noise gate is fantastic too.
I've watched Anderton's Ultimate Practice Amp Shootout and I like the look of the Vox very much. I might buy a Boss DS-2 from a friend (is R450 a good price?) - it sounded sweet with the Roland! I could a get a lot more tone with it. I will be using the amp for practice, jams with a drummer and also gigs in a few months.
So what can you guys recommend? I just want some opinions. What will the Vox be like with high gain - with and without the DS-2? My budget is R3000 (including the DS-2).
I'm happy with a solid state, but I like the idea of this Vox semi-valve thing. How sturdy is it though?
Any opinions appreciated! ?
I have: Marshall MG15CDR and Epi LP100
I play: Metallica, AC/DC, Chili Peppers, Nirvana, Zeppelin, Hendrix
Budget: R3000
Mustang II: didn't like the layout but I enjoyed the bass (12" speaker). Wasn't wowed by any of the clean presets, but truth be told I only spent about 30 minutes on it. . Metal tone was very '2000s' but I preferred it to the Extreme setting on the Cube (normally play with the R-Fier model). I would have to take my guitar into the shop and try it out first (I played it on a Fender Tele in the shop)
Cube 40XL: borrowed a friend's for a week. Looper is a big plus. I like the cleans and the simplicity of the layout. The bass is just right, but I hated the metal channels at first. After spending some time I've tweaked the sound to something of my liking, but I reckon it lacks tone and it's a very modern metal sound (I'm after a more Metallica-era tone ). Also the versatility is great for what I like to play. The downside is it's a little bland and I have a feeling I might get a little bored. The noise gate is fantastic too.
I've watched Anderton's Ultimate Practice Amp Shootout and I like the look of the Vox very much. I might buy a Boss DS-2 from a friend (is R450 a good price?) - it sounded sweet with the Roland! I could a get a lot more tone with it. I will be using the amp for practice, jams with a drummer and also gigs in a few months.
So what can you guys recommend? I just want some opinions. What will the Vox be like with high gain - with and without the DS-2? My budget is R3000 (including the DS-2).
I'm happy with a solid state, but I like the idea of this Vox semi-valve thing. How sturdy is it though?
Any opinions appreciated! ?