Anybody own a 5150 combo?

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I might be trading for one that is 60 watts and from the early 90s. Any feedback would be appreciated.

Its this one:
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Great amps. The clean sucks ass but for great for rock and metal! Loud as hell too!
 
thats actually kinda kool. i like how it has been split. it would make for easier transport thats for sure. i know victim5150 owns one, and could give a better idea of the actual tones, but like gbsmusic said, the cleans are almost useless, but the gain is incredible :rock:
 
gbsmusic":8dvpldek said:
Great amps. The clean sucks ass but for great for rock and metal! Loud as hell too!
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There isn't a clean on those amps.
 
if i could do it all over i would own a 5150 combo instead of a 5150 II with two 5150 cabinets.

much clearer gain, more enjoyable, more practical for bedroom and live use, and through some greenbacks or V30's they fucking slay :rock:
 
I always liked my 5150 combo. Nice and aggressive as expected from a 5150. The only problem is that they weigh in at about 90 lbs if I remember correctly.
 
glpg80":neh353i4 said:
if i could do it all over i would own a 5150 combo instead of a 5150 II with two 5150 cabinets.

much clearer gain, more enjoyable, more practical for bedroom and live use, and through some greenbacks or V30's they fucking slay :rock:
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I agree.
 
gbsmusic":lboz89ee said:
tehuk":lboz89ee said:
Do they sound as good as the head?
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IMO they sound better.
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i dunno why, but i agree as well. not much in circuit design differences, but there is a definately tonal difference. i prefer the combo, but not enough to sell my 5150 II.
 
I had a 5150 combo...what an awesome amp. I traded it for a 5150 II head and tone-wise it was a bad trade. That damn combo must have weighed 500 pounds, or so it seemed. :lol: :LOL: :lol: :LOL:

I took the combo to a Sam Ash to trade, and while they tested it and subsequently offered me some absurd trade in value, a guy who heard it ended up doing a deal with me in the parking lot. I got the new 5150 II head for a song, but I think the combo walked all over it in terms of tone.
 
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