NEED A NEW AMP BUT NEED HELP OMGLOLZORCOPTERZ!!@!!cos(0)!!@@!1112!

[jemandvai]

hey guys, i am looking to buy an amp , thats has versatility. I love the sound of petrucci and he uses MESA MARK but i also love the sound of synyster gates. Im looking for a amp that is going to be able to get me fairly close to both of their sound. i was looking at mesa boogies, but i dont want to spend an arm and a leg for one. any recommendations at all would be great i need as many as possible thanks you, tyler

 

[Devon8822]

Mesa Boogies definitely aren't the most expensive amps out there. There are some great amps for good money though. Obviously the Peavey 6505 is a great amp for the money, and the new Randalls are excellent. People are just starting to realize how good the T2 and V2 are.

 

[AzzMan]

Boosted Marshalls will get you into that territory, any Mark 3/4 should do it for you, or a Recto. Those are probably your best bets if you don't want to go a 'more expensive' route.

 

[JPhoenix19]

Guitarcenter.com's used section has all kinds Rectos at various price points. I personally recommend a dual rectifier boosted with a tubescreamer. Never played a Mark, but that will get you pretty dang close to Petrucci's tone.

 

[Andromalia]

Mesa Boogies definitely aren't the most expensive amps out there.

I definitely must cross the atlantic then.

 

[HamBungler]

Used Mesa mang, you can probably score a Mark III for cheap, at least you used to be able to.

You could also get a Rocktron Pirhana preamp and a cheap tube poweramp (Peavey 50/50 or 60/60 would work great) and you'd be able to get a similar sound. If you REALLY want versatility, the Digitech GSP1101 preamp will get you pretty close to those tones and much, much more.