HeHasTheJazzHands
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Are there any demos out there of the GK250ML? I know Chuck used them in a few live shows for Death, but I'm kinda unsure of the fact.
Ampeg VH140c alternative
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Are there any demos out there of the GK250ML? I know Chuck used them in a few live shows for Death, but I'm kinda unsure of the fact.
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Soubi7string
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Crate GX130c
same layout just Crate parts.
same layout just Crate parts.
ShadyDavey
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Are there any demos out there of the GK250ML? I know Chuck used them in a few live shows for Death, but I'm kinda unsure of the fact.
There are but they're not particularly good demos so it's not very representative of the potential. It's a very good amp but extremely hard to find.....I tried one through a late 70's Marshall 4 x 12 and it was crushing with a fabulous lead tone and shimmering cleans to boot.
great_kthulu
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Are there any demos out there of the GK250ML? I know Chuck used them in a few live shows for Death, but I'm kinda unsure of the fact.
its the amp human was recorded on. That should be enough
HeHasTheJazzHands
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inhuman666
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Does anyone know if there's a difference between the older model Ampeg VH140c and the newer Marshall-looking model?
Read somewhere on the forum that the old one sounds better.
Read somewhere on the forum that the old one sounds better.
HeHasTheJazzHands
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As said before, the consensus is that the one that the SS (The one that looks like an SVT) has a bit less gain then the VH (the one that looks more like a Marshall)
If you really want the old school metal tone, get the Crate VTX350H, IMO. Same preamp as the VH, just with a louder mono power amp. In fact, theres one on Guitarcenter's used section ATM.
blackrobedone
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Digitech GSP1101? It sounds better than the much more expensive Rocktron processor.
goat violator
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I just got my VH-140C back from getting rebuild after 2 years (my fault not theirs) In the meantime I had been using my SS-150 and 8100 Valvestate (and some other gear). Honestly I can say the 140C blows the 150 0ut of the water!! As people have said, you dont need OD and the gain is good at 5 to 6.
Whereas the 150 needs a helping hand.
One thing I did notice that I had forgotten was that you need good pickups for the VH to sing!!. I found my BC Rich V with Bill Lawrence XL500's in it was perfect, but my Epiphone Black Beauty (stock) was as muddy as hell. Funnily enough I tried my Kramer 7 (with an X2N7) and it was muddy as well. I found the 8100 needs a helping hand to even get close to the VH, but never achieves the clarity, which some people might find a bit "false" and lacking in the organic sound tubes produce. But if you want to nail that particular Death metal tone, it is perfect and unbeatable!!
inhuman666
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Lucky to get both an Ampeg VH140C and Crate GX130C!
HeHasTheJazzHands
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Done and done! Congrats. 
