Best VH amp?

[tone?]

Anyone who doesn't build amps that ebay one was a steal. The parts cost that alone.

Dude it's tough for me to buy without trying
That's why these threads are great for me , and maybe I can hook up with a forum bro and try his plexi out and if I'm amazed for me to jump on a deal like that in the future

I cant build ,
I can play but not build

Cheers

[vanhalen5150]

Anyone who doesn't build amps that ebay one was a steal. The parts cost that alone.

I cant build ,

Most of us couldn't either. We're not electrical engineers by any means.

I'm sure there is someone in your area from here. It's cool if you could try a 12000 series even on an attenuator. It's the sound your looking for.

[tone?]

Anyone who doesn't build amps that ebay one was a steal. The parts cost that alone.

I cant build ,

Most of us couldn't either. We're not electrical engineers by any means.

I'm sure there is someone in your area from here. It's cool if you could try a 12000 series even on an attenuator. It's the sound your looking for.

Yup totally man
I'm trying to hook up with yng5150 to hear and play his builds to get an idea

Yeah man I'm tellin ya you don't want to have " rip tone?" On your Sig
Lol

[vanhalen5150]

The power tubes running full is IMO what gives you the harmonic overtones. A MV just doesn't sound the same.

[tone?]

As a reference, here is my stock 12000. No mods, no master volume. Stock 59 circuit to an attenuator. 4/12 cab. The power tubes running full is IMO what gives you the harmonic overtones. A MV just doesn't sound the same.

I know man it sounds awesome but I need to play and hear it up close

Cranking a plexi isn't really an option for me either
Don't know how low the volume is with the attenuator either

That's why I am turning for help from you guys.
See I can play that shit well, and I would have to show you up close
But I also need to play the amp and feel it under my fingers

I'm not trying to be difficult even though it might seem that way

Things are so subjective

I pluggged into a Evh 5153 head after the Marshall 4010 and the store assistant said " this blows the Marshall away".
I was like " no fucking way "
I thought he was crazy that he thought that


But the Marshall is harder to play without all the gain
But the Evh sounds SO two dimensional

[rgorke]

I pluggged into a Evh 5153 head after the Marshall 4010 and the store assistant said " this blows the Marshall away".

He meant to say, "My commission on this 5153 blows the Marshall away."

[tone?]

I pluggged into a Evh 5153 head after the Marshall 4010 and the store assistant said " this blows the Marshall away".

He meant to say, "My commission on this 5153 blows the Marshall away."

Lol !!

Totally

I never really liked the 5153 but back to back with the Marshall it sounded totally two dimensional

[vanhalen5150]

Yup that's the pitch.

[vanhalen5150]

Even fully attenuated they sound better than the MV's. There is a touch sensitivity that exists. Its like an instrument all in itself. Not easy to get a hold on initially. You have to work at it a bit.

If you were not picky you wouldn't be here now would you? This place is full of crusty cantankerousness that is unmatched by any other forum. Guys here buy lawns so they can tell you to get off of them.

[stef]

As a reference, here is my stock 12000. No mods, no master volume. Stock 59 circuit to an attenuator. 4/12 cab. The power tubes running full is IMO what gives you the harmonic overtones. A MV just doesn't sound the same.

Absolutely. The power tubes and entire power amp running hot is what gives the EVH sound. No way around it, no shortcuts... I have tried many to no avail . The attenuator is far lesser evil...

[tone?]

Ok how bout Mark Rockstahs mod5 ?

That was pretty Damn close and good

Thanks !

[JimiJames]

The builders with experience have made their suggestions.
Ofcourse new fresh ideas are eagerly anticipated.
You have to start somewhere & you have to choose too.
Is it gonna' be price ? Tone? Both ?
Unlimited approaches and left to your interpretation of the sound you're looking for in your own personal quest.
Soo many examples of "VH brown-other than" amps are all over this forum.
Decide what you should do with your $1000.00.
Whether it be a total complete package.
Used Granger
New
Used with the intent to mod by you or a tech.

You are at the right place for the best help on the subject. You have found The BEST Amp Building forum there is...
Help abundant at any given time which reflects the demeanor here and why this place exists...
There's nothing wrong with "starting out" then taking yourself to the next level and someday
you'll be the one who's suggesting what to build.

I'm glad I finally started... Wish I knew this stuff 35 years ago...

[tone?]

The builders with experience have made their suggestions.
Ofcourse new fresh ideas are eagerly anticipated.
You have to start somewhere & you have to choose too.
Is it gonna' be price ? Tone? Both ?
Unlimited approaches and left to your interpretation of the sound you're looking for in your own personal quest.
Soo many examples of "VH brown-other than" amps are all over this forum.
Decide what you should do with your $1000.00.
Whether it be a total complete package.
Used Granger
New
Used with the intent to mod by you or a tech.

You are at the right place for the best help on the subject. You have found The BEST Amp Building forum there is...
Help abundant at any given time which reflects the demeanor here and why this place exists...
There's nothing wrong with "starting out" then taking yourself to the next level and someday
you'll be the one who's suggesting what to build.

I'm glad I finally started... Wish I knew this stuff 35 years ago...

Yup !

From my quest I hooked up with Ymi5150 and will be heading over his,place to hear his rig and get started in finalizing what I want and set a course for it

Yeah this forum is pretty Damn good . Lots of info and passion
And no snobbery which is awesome

Thanks and I'll let everyone know how it's turning out!

Thanks to all so far for their guidance !.

Cheers

[tone?]

And there is nothing cooler than getting together with dudes and talking amps and guitars and playing and having a few laughs

[JimiJames]