Blackstar HT for Death Metal?

Mehtab said:

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For 1k you get the head and cab.

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This. Get a 2x12 cab + head. It will be more portable than a 2x12 combo. I hate lugging my XXX 2x12 around (even though it rocks).

I don't mind 2x12 combo's. I use to haul around my 5150 2x12 all the time. Unfortunately, I sold it when I quit playing for awhile. But, now i'm looking for another one.

Into_Oblivion said:

I don't mind 2x12 combo's. I use to haul around my 5150 2x12 all the time. Unfortunately, I sold it when I quit playing for awhile. But, now i'm looking for another one.

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Fuck, Talk about a big 2x12 :lol:

LOL :rofl:. It seems to me like it would be more expensive to get a head and a 2x12 cab, unless i go with a low wattage head.

Generally head + cab is more expensive than combo. More materials, shipping, and the like; but you can pick and choose your cab and speakers independently of each other, and it also keeps tubes from being at ground zero behind the speakers.

Yeah, that makes sense. If i find a good deal on a head/2x12 cab used i'll probably get it.

Josh said:

Generally head + cab is more expensive than combo. More materials, shipping, and the like; but you can pick and choose your cab and speakers independently of each other, and it also keeps tubes from being at ground zero behind the speakers.

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This. My XXX rattled loose a screen resistor from the vibration.

You will save yourself GAS money in the end. You'll be able to mix and match to your heart's content, not be stuck with one solution.

I think the price difference is usually marginal, most especially in the used market.

I had a friend with a 60W 5150 combo, damn that thing was mean.

Yeah they are mean, I miss my 5150. I don't know anything about ohms and matching head and cabs together, so i need some info on that?

Also, just to keep my options open, can anyone recommend any good hi gain solidstate amps?

Into_Oblivion said:

Yeah they are mean, I miss my 5150. I don't know anything about ohms and matching head and cabs together, so i need some info on that?

Also, just to keep my options open, can anyone recommend any good hi gain solidstate amps?

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It's worth checking out the Club 40, too.

WarriorOfMetal said:

It's worth checking out the Club 40, too.

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They refused to send any of those to the Daddy's in Williston before I left, even after the shipping manager requested one

It's awesome...probably my favorite amp in the store at the moment. The 100w head is too powerful to get to the point where it opens up in the store, and the Club 40 has a few more features than the HT-5, and of course a bit more headroom.

Yeah, I've been considering the club 40.

So, I'm thinking about getting a Peavey 6505 1x12.
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It's between that and a blackstar ht 40. Anyone have experience with the 6505 1x12? I loved my 5150 2x12, should I be able to get the same tone?

The 6505+ 1x12 is definitely a 5150. Great little combo... it would probably be personal taste between that and the Blackstar if you could play both of them.

Alright thanks. I also just found a Peavey XXL 100 watt head used. Are those very hi gain?

IIRC, the XXL's are kind of like Peavey's answer to those who wanted a Mesa Rectifier

So, I should be able to get a good hi gain death metal tone from one right?

Into_Oblivion said:

So, I should be able to get a good hi gain death metal tone from one right?

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Depends on which type of death metal tone you're looking to do. If you want a super tight and articulate type, it probably won't get you where you want. I know my Mark III can do tight rhythm stuff (what the Marks have become known for), but with some tweaking and EQ adjustments, I can have a slightly thicker, sludgier/saggier tone like the Rectos have been known for.

Obviously, this isn't too say it's 100% fact, and I know there ARE guys who use Rectos for some technical stuff like Cannibal Corpse, and I'm sure Dave and the others would be more suited to help in that area.

I used to own a Peavey XXL. Freaking good solid state amp. Really. But you know what? I'd still take the Blackstar or 6505 instead.