Favorite amp under a 1k

[itsgoodnow]

it’s definitely any flavor of 5150 variant

 

[ilikehats]

If you can find one, Laney GH100L

Picking one of these up tomorrow locally. Stoked to try it out.

 

[DanTravis62]

Picking one of these up tomorrow locally. Stoked to try it out.

Was going to suggest this as well. It's a hot rodded 2203/4 for cheap. They sound great.

 

[rottingcorpse]

White 5153 100 watt with footswitch for $900 (local deal, I think. I can't remember anymore)

 

[stratjacket]

Marshall JVM 205H ($999 on Reverb now)

 

[midnightlaundry]

I got my Deliverance D120 for $1000 back in 2014..
That was probably a bit high for back then but not now..

 

[311splawndude]

Marshall G50/100 or MG100
Line 6 spider, something without menus

Uuug

If we are counting used then I will count my Mesa Single Rectifier head ($490 at GC) and my Peavey Vypyr 60 tube combo (based on Transtube) ($315 at GC)

 

[glpg80]

Peavey 5150/5150II/2x12
Peavey JSX/XXX
Peavey VTM
Laney GH100TI
Laney VH100R
Marshall JVM 210
Marshall JCM2000 DSL

 

[HowieJams]

Brand New I would get the Marshall DSL40CR for $729.
I did just pick up a used Friedman JJ Jr. combo for $1019, if you find any Friedman Combo for $1000, grab that.

 

[anomaly]

Can you still find a Peavey vtm-60 or 120 for under a grand? Also, the Mesa .50 caliber +,, and can't forget the Randall rg100es... Best solid state amp ever made IMO.

 

[glpg80]

Can you still find a Peavey vtm-60 or 120 for under a grand? Also, the Mesa .50 caliber +,, and can't forget the Randall rg100es... Best solid state amp ever made IMO.

Can you still get a Randall RG100ES for under $1k? I didn’t list it because I thought they’ve shot up

I’ll vouch for the Randall GH200 which I just grabbed. One badass amp and they fly under the radar. Super rare though.

 

[anomaly]

Can you still get a Randall RG100ES for under $1k? I didn’t list it because I thought they’ve shot up

I’ll vouch for the Randall GH200 which I just grabbed. One badass amp and they fly under the radar. Super rare though.

Yeah, rg100es heads can still be had for a grand or under, but some people still list them for more. I remember a time when you could buy them for $200 - 300 all day long.

 

[Geo]

 

[rsm]

I think I paid around $1000 for my Marshall JCM-900 Model 2100 SL-X 5881.

I got both of my Fender Super Twin amps for around $600 each; 180W RMS.

Marshall Origin 50H and 50C, both well under $1000 new

 

[NowYou'rePlayingWithPower]

I think I paid around $1000 for my Marshall JCM-900 Model 2100 SL-X 5881.

I got both of my Fender Super Twin amps for around $600 each; 180W RMS.

Marshall Origin 50H and 50C, both well under $1000 new

Have you done any mods to your Origins?

 

[rsm]

Have you done any mods to your Origins?

no; I like it stock, it's JTM-45 to early plexi to my ears. edit: at much lower volumes than my 1959x.

I have DSL40CR, JCM-900 SL-X, Engl Artist Edition, Bogner Helios Eclipse, and JVM410H if I want more Marshall flavored, higher gain.

 

[jirojan]

Can you still find a Peavey vtm-60 or 120 for under a grand? Also, the Mesa .50 caliber +,, and can't forget the Randall rg100es... Best solid state amp ever made IMO.

I'll sell you mine if your interested...the rg100es, 8100, and vh140c are the unholy trinity of metal s.s. heads

 

[JSutter]

Uuug

Is that bad? The G series are hidden gems.

 

[Erock]

Is that bad? The G series are hidden gems.

That sounded pretty friggin good. I don't remember my AVT100 sounding like that, lol. playing might have something to do with it.

 

[jchrisf]

I just got a DSL1HR for $300 new. It sounds so good. I like it better than the 40CR I had. It sounds huge in the room too through my Friedman 1x12. This cab makes everything sound good. This tiny DSL is really fun to play and takes pedals well.