Brahma w/ boost = Mr. Scary?

[usrname]

Got a question:
I haven't had a chance to really play with it yet, but I know I like the Brahma. I did try the Mr. Scary first, which reminded me a lot of a JCM800, but I liked the vintage tone of the Brahma, so I went with it.

Do I have to buy the Mr. Scary or can I get the sound of the Mr. Scary out of the Brahma with an od?

Thanks, any help would be much appreciated.

 

[gtr31]

There are some clips comparing the Brahma boosted and Scary its just labelled Grail vs Brahma.

From what I hear , there are similarities BUT the scary gain structure is different more saturation.

 

[Mailman1971]

The Scary is voiced different than the Brahma. Based on a Slo(Heavier GROWLY voiced) where the Brahma is based on a Plexi. Both are KILLER and MUST haves!!
Just my 2 cents! :wink:

 

[usrname]

The Scary is voiced different than the Brahma. Based on a Slo(Heavier GROWLY voiced) where the Brahma is based on a Plexi. Both are KILLER and MUST haves!!
Just my 2 cents! :wink:

Sure, add to the GAS why don't ya!

It's funny that you mention SLO as I almost bought a Soldano Atomic 16 before I found the RM20. Now I'm really in a quandry!

 

[Mailman1971]

Oh man.....that MTS is THE WORST if you suffer from G.A.S!!
I had them ALL!!
Collectors paradise and gear hounds dream!!

 

[Mailman1971]

I actually preffered the Modded Brahma to the Mr. Scary. Great GREAT plexi tone from that Brahma. But the Scary has a darker voice which is perfect for the slightly heavier stuff than the hair metal.

 

[usrname]

Thanks for the replies! Yeah, I think I'll go with an od for the early 80s/hair metal stuff and get the Grail for the heavier stuff. The Brahma does have a nice plexi tone; I'm really digging it and I did manage to get a nice iron maiden sound with the built-in boost of the RM20.

 

[Mailman1971]

I never tried it with a RM20. Always had a Lynch box head and cab and it sounds superb! Love to get a RM20 just for the portability.

 

[usrname]

Yeah, it's pretty manuverable, especially they way it's shaped. The shell is a bit higher but not as wide as most combos, so it stays at your side really well. I'm just using it in the house for now while I tweak, but I plan to take it to practice once I think I have a good feel for the sound(s).

 

[usrname]

Well, GAS got the best of me. I just bought the Mr. Scary module from a guy in the classifieds as well as the Grail. I still plan on getting an OD, though.