I'm having a hard time deciding what type of amp I want to get for this band I'm getting in. The former guitarist had a lot of low end in his tone and he used a Hughes&Kettner tube amp. I've played the 5150 and know I like that "bite" it has on it's rythm channel, but my question is; Does anyone know if it would be suitable for a metal band? And how is the low end on it? The reason I ask is because I've only played it at a small shop and the owner is about 70 and won't let me turn the d@mn thing up. Thanks guys.

I think it sounds great for metal. I play in a metal band myself, and am very happy about it's sound.
I'm using it with a BBE Sonic Maximizer though, wich makes it even sound better(specially the low end).
But it sounds great without it too.

Only thing I don't really like about it is it's "clean" tones, tend to distort pretty quickly.


Greetz, TK


[Edited by trendkillah on 01-27-2001 at 04:59 AM]

BUMP! Thanks Trendkillah, but out of 1,000 members on this site there's got to be more than just one opinion on this amp.

Maybe check out the reviews on http://www.harmonycentral.com ?

Always a big help when I'm looking for new gear.



Greetz, TK

The 5150 is a great amp, no doubt.
For heavymetal, try the Boss HM-2 or HM-3. But really, any dirty distortionbox and an EQ, can do the job, just blow up the treble and bass and cut the middle to near zero.

Fiddles

Trolle

peavey 5150?

It's EVH's signature amp.
As for what I think about it, I've never played through one, so I really can't say what I think.