elementmetal
Active member
This question might stir up a hornets nest but i dont care because i want general opinion.
I currently have played through Randall G2 series RH200SC for the past few years, have giged plently and studio recorded with it.
Its sound is fantastic and reliability has been a bit iffy (some of you may have read my other posts).
PURELY because i love Randalls tone and ability to satisfy my needs for my tone i am looking to purchase a new amp and T2 has been high on my list.
They are available in UK from anywhere between ?890 - ?1200.
My need for the T2 (which i've tried) is
A) the sound
B) the loudness - 400watt, this is needed for me because of the headroom it offers. My G2 at 200 watt gets close to breaking up in sound because iat practice we play VERY loud and Master volume is at 3/4. I think T2 and the extra headroom would be great.
The ONLY issue I have with purchasing the T2 is its reliability, i've seen and spoken to lots of people (and shop owners who i know) who've had troubles with them and faulty batches of them etc.
Whilst the T2 is high on the list, as mentioned i have problems considering reliability.
Now, i've come across a few people flogging Mesa Boogie Mark IV heads. Yes, i know they are expensive, but i can get a much loved 2nd hand one for about ?1000, the sound is fantastic and they are very customisable etc.
My question is does anyone have any LOUDNESS experience with them?
I've played through one but only at room volume.
I've heard they are very loud for the conservative watt output they provide on paper, but would one be able to provide the volume at a metal gig?
Does any one have any experience?
Am i just being stupid considering this - should i just go for the T2?
Cheers
I currently have played through Randall G2 series RH200SC for the past few years, have giged plently and studio recorded with it.
Its sound is fantastic and reliability has been a bit iffy (some of you may have read my other posts).
PURELY because i love Randalls tone and ability to satisfy my needs for my tone i am looking to purchase a new amp and T2 has been high on my list.
They are available in UK from anywhere between ?890 - ?1200.
My need for the T2 (which i've tried) is
A) the sound
B) the loudness - 400watt, this is needed for me because of the headroom it offers. My G2 at 200 watt gets close to breaking up in sound because iat practice we play VERY loud and Master volume is at 3/4. I think T2 and the extra headroom would be great.
The ONLY issue I have with purchasing the T2 is its reliability, i've seen and spoken to lots of people (and shop owners who i know) who've had troubles with them and faulty batches of them etc.
Whilst the T2 is high on the list, as mentioned i have problems considering reliability.
Now, i've come across a few people flogging Mesa Boogie Mark IV heads. Yes, i know they are expensive, but i can get a much loved 2nd hand one for about ?1000, the sound is fantastic and they are very customisable etc.
My question is does anyone have any LOUDNESS experience with them?
I've played through one but only at room volume.
I've heard they are very loud for the conservative watt output they provide on paper, but would one be able to provide the volume at a metal gig?
Does any one have any experience?
Am i just being stupid considering this - should i just go for the T2?
Cheers