Corium_AZ
Well-known member
Hello all - I'm new to the site here, have been lurking for only a couple days though. I had never even heard of these MTS amps until about a week ago, and even then just sort of happed upon them while doing some research on the newer Egnater amps. In any case, I'm now interested to the point of anguish (obsessed is a better word), and the anguish will not recede until I get something, lol. But, before I do, I fugured I'd ask a couple questions:
I have a line on a few RM100's:
There is one with the 'tweed' upholstery for less than $500, in good shape, with the Blackface, Ultra XL and XTC modules.
Another is about $800, with the black grated fascia (sorry dont know the right term) with the Clean, Plexi and SL+ modules.
And, a Hammett signature for about $700 with the KH modules. All are in great shape.
1) I prefer the look of the black grating to the 'tweed', but not for +$300. Can I just get a grate from Randall, or somewhere else?
2) I think I'd be much happier with the Clean, Plexi and SL+ modules in the $800 head, versus the other two. But, ultimately will likely end up modding all of them. But, for the time being, I'd prefer those. Are the Blackface, Ultra XL and XTC modules 'good enough for now'? Can I get a decent range of sounds from these modules? I'd love to grab the $500 head out of principle, but dont want to be disappointed by the modules.
3) Opinions on the KH modules? I've taken a listen on YouTube, but thats only so useful. Can I get a decent array of tones out of that setup, as I dont have any will to sound like KH specifically. Only reasons I am considering the KH head are the good price, I like the overall looks, and I feel that it may retain better resale value (is this a valid assumption?). Is there any other differences, advantages, or disadvantages of the KH model?
Ultimately I'll likely end up with a JF Super Clean, JF RVerb and a JF/Salvation Soldano mods, as these seem to best suit my styles of music and my band.
What would you do and why? I'd like to pick something up soon.
Thanks.
- Bruce J.
I have a line on a few RM100's:
There is one with the 'tweed' upholstery for less than $500, in good shape, with the Blackface, Ultra XL and XTC modules.
Another is about $800, with the black grated fascia (sorry dont know the right term) with the Clean, Plexi and SL+ modules.
And, a Hammett signature for about $700 with the KH modules. All are in great shape.
1) I prefer the look of the black grating to the 'tweed', but not for +$300. Can I just get a grate from Randall, or somewhere else?
2) I think I'd be much happier with the Clean, Plexi and SL+ modules in the $800 head, versus the other two. But, ultimately will likely end up modding all of them. But, for the time being, I'd prefer those. Are the Blackface, Ultra XL and XTC modules 'good enough for now'? Can I get a decent range of sounds from these modules? I'd love to grab the $500 head out of principle, but dont want to be disappointed by the modules.
3) Opinions on the KH modules? I've taken a listen on YouTube, but thats only so useful. Can I get a decent array of tones out of that setup, as I dont have any will to sound like KH specifically. Only reasons I am considering the KH head are the good price, I like the overall looks, and I feel that it may retain better resale value (is this a valid assumption?). Is there any other differences, advantages, or disadvantages of the KH model?
Ultimately I'll likely end up with a JF Super Clean, JF RVerb and a JF/Salvation Soldano mods, as these seem to best suit my styles of music and my band.
What would you do and why? I'd like to pick something up soon.
Thanks.
- Bruce J.