JKMV12
Well-known member
Hey,
I have had this RM80 for a while, but need to fine tune some things. Here is my rig:
Amp: RM80
Modules: 1087 (earlier "mailman" mod w/ one push/pull switch), Ultra Lead, Clean (silverface), and Blackface (blackface).
Pedals: ISP Decimator (will sell soon to upgrade to g string version) and Dunlop Wah
Guitar: Jackson King V with EMG 60/81
Genre: Metal and rock/blues; bands like Metallica, Megadeth, In Flames, Soilwork, Dark Tranquility, Lamb of God, Children of Bodom, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, SRV, etc.etc.
I have two main options: get some pedals or get some modules mod'd. I have a clarinet and Line 6 Spider that i'm selling, and once i get them sold, I should have about $550 to spend (clarinet is $800, but have to split 50/50 w/ parents, and Line 6 is about $250, but i have to pay back my g'ma for the blackface and RF1). But i may be able to get about $650; idk, i'll have to wait and see what happens.
Here are my options:
1) Get the Mesa Mark Mod on the ULead, the 1666 on the 1087, and the LoneClean on the Clean.
2) Get OD/Comp, OD/Comp/EQ, or OD/EQ (depending on prices).
3) Get Mesa Mark/OD, Mesa Mark/OD/EQ, or Mesa Mark/OD/Comp. (depending on prices).
4) Get 1666/OD, 1666/OD/EQ, or 1666/OD/Comp. (depending on prices).
5) Get Mesa Mark/1666/EQ or Mesa Mark/1666/OD. (depending on prices).
The main problem is that the tone i'm getting from the 1087 sounds too untamed. It has a good tone, but needs more articulation and clarity. I'm not sure if the 1666 will solve this problem, but from what i've heard, i think i'm going to like it a lot. I think making it a closed back combo will help with that, and i will eventually try that, but i think the mod will help as well.
I can't find a good tone out of the ULead, so no matter what, it is going to be turned into the Mesa Mark.
The clean, being the old silverface, has too much gain, which i can fix myself and i will probably do that, but i really like the Loneclean and will eventually get that done.
I think the compressor will help with the clean modules, as well as sustain issues (which could be b/c i can't turn it up too much).
I think the OD and EQ will help tighten up my sounds, but i'd also like to get the modules mod'd. I'd like to have as few pedals as possible.
I have a lot of different OD/Comp options, which is why i say "depending on prices." Here are the pedals i've been looking at:
OD:
Maxon ROD880
Maxon VOP9
Maxon TOD9
Maxon OD808
Ibanez TS9
Compressors:
Maxon RCP660
Maxon CP9 Pro +
Maxon CP101
I am strongly considering the ROD880 and RCP660, but may settle for the OD808 and CP101.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
Thanks, John.
I have had this RM80 for a while, but need to fine tune some things. Here is my rig:
Amp: RM80
Modules: 1087 (earlier "mailman" mod w/ one push/pull switch), Ultra Lead, Clean (silverface), and Blackface (blackface).
Pedals: ISP Decimator (will sell soon to upgrade to g string version) and Dunlop Wah
Guitar: Jackson King V with EMG 60/81
Genre: Metal and rock/blues; bands like Metallica, Megadeth, In Flames, Soilwork, Dark Tranquility, Lamb of God, Children of Bodom, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, SRV, etc.etc.
I have two main options: get some pedals or get some modules mod'd. I have a clarinet and Line 6 Spider that i'm selling, and once i get them sold, I should have about $550 to spend (clarinet is $800, but have to split 50/50 w/ parents, and Line 6 is about $250, but i have to pay back my g'ma for the blackface and RF1). But i may be able to get about $650; idk, i'll have to wait and see what happens.
Here are my options:
1) Get the Mesa Mark Mod on the ULead, the 1666 on the 1087, and the LoneClean on the Clean.
2) Get OD/Comp, OD/Comp/EQ, or OD/EQ (depending on prices).
3) Get Mesa Mark/OD, Mesa Mark/OD/EQ, or Mesa Mark/OD/Comp. (depending on prices).
4) Get 1666/OD, 1666/OD/EQ, or 1666/OD/Comp. (depending on prices).
5) Get Mesa Mark/1666/EQ or Mesa Mark/1666/OD. (depending on prices).
The main problem is that the tone i'm getting from the 1087 sounds too untamed. It has a good tone, but needs more articulation and clarity. I'm not sure if the 1666 will solve this problem, but from what i've heard, i think i'm going to like it a lot. I think making it a closed back combo will help with that, and i will eventually try that, but i think the mod will help as well.
I can't find a good tone out of the ULead, so no matter what, it is going to be turned into the Mesa Mark.
The clean, being the old silverface, has too much gain, which i can fix myself and i will probably do that, but i really like the Loneclean and will eventually get that done.
I think the compressor will help with the clean modules, as well as sustain issues (which could be b/c i can't turn it up too much).
I think the OD and EQ will help tighten up my sounds, but i'd also like to get the modules mod'd. I'd like to have as few pedals as possible.
I have a lot of different OD/Comp options, which is why i say "depending on prices." Here are the pedals i've been looking at:
OD:
Maxon ROD880
Maxon VOP9
Maxon TOD9
Maxon OD808
Ibanez TS9
Compressors:
Maxon RCP660
Maxon CP9 Pro +
Maxon CP101
I am strongly considering the ROD880 and RCP660, but may settle for the OD808 and CP101.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
Thanks, John.