Need help deciding on a head

hendrixrocks · 18th July 2006, 03:14 AM

Hey everybody, I'm building a 4x12 cabinet with 4- 8 ohm Celestion G12t-100 "hot 100" speakers. I'm doing a series-parallel wiring job. (if that makes a difference) I am going to buy a head versus build it. What sort of thing should I buy for this large cabinet? Any comments would be appreciated.

DoctorJ · 18th July 2006, 03:28 AM

Check out the Switchblade

hendrixrocks · 19th July 2006, 12:15 AM

Wow, that looks like a pretty nice head. Do you know much about the company? Another thing, I didn't see a price. Do you happen to know the price range of it? Thanks!

DoctorJ · 19th July 2006, 12:52 AM

Hughes and Kettner have been one of the premier guitar amp companies for 20 years.

The head is $1299.99

Enzo · 19th July 2006, 01:11 AM

Asking what amp to buy is like asking what I should order for dinner. Depends upon what you like.

What kind of music will you play? Obviously if you play country your needs are different from a death metal band.

If you want Hendrixy tones, then a Marshall is worth checking out. Super clean? Think large Fender or even a solid state amp. What sort of tone are you chasing?

hendrixrocks · 19th July 2006, 07:48 AM

Just a few more questions- Do you have any experience with this amp? Another thing, do you think it would support the cab at 75% (300W)?

hendrixrocks · 19th July 2006, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Enzo
Asking what amp to buy is like asking what I should order for dinner. Depends upon what you like.

What kind of music will you play? Obviously if you play country your needs are different from a death metal band.

If you want Hendrixy tones, then a Marshall is worth checking out. Super clean? Think large Fender or even a solid state amp. What sort of tone are you chasing?

My music varies a fair amount; from stuff like Jimi and Queen, Van Halen, Nirvana; to newer stuff like Nickelback and Three Doors Down. I have a fender combo right now which is not too bad. I think I'd like something with a little more punch and FX. I've looked at Marshalls, I'm just wondering if there are any other alternatives. I'd like something with plenty of clean and distortion if possible. What does a good amplifier entail anyhow? I know a fair amount about speakers and general electronics, but not a lot about valve state technology.

18th July 2006, 03:14 AM	#1
hendrixrocks diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2006	Need help deciding on a head Hey everybody, I'm building a 4x12 cabinet with 4- 8 ohm Celestion G12t-100 "hot 100" speakers. I'm doing a series-parallel wiring job. (if that makes a difference) I am going to buy a head versus build it. What sort of thing should I buy for this large cabinet? Any comments would be appreciated.

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18th July 2006, 03:28 AM	#2
DoctorJ diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Georgia	Check out the Switchblade

19th July 2006, 12:15 AM	#3
hendrixrocks diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2006	Wow, that looks like a pretty nice head. Do you know much about the company? Another thing, I didn't see a price. Do you happen to know the price range of it? Thanks!

19th July 2006, 12:52 AM	#4
DoctorJ diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Georgia	Hughes and Kettner have been one of the premier guitar amp companies for 20 years. The head is $1299.99

19th July 2006, 01:11 AM	#5
Enzo diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lansing, Michigan	Asking what amp to buy is like asking what I should order for dinner. Depends upon what you like. What kind of music will you play? Obviously if you play country your needs are different from a death metal band. If you want Hendrixy tones, then a Marshall is worth checking out. Super clean? Think large Fender or even a solid state amp. What sort of tone are you chasing?

19th July 2006, 07:48 AM	#6
hendrixrocks diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2006	Just a few more questions- Do you have any experience with this amp? Another thing, do you think it would support the cab at 75% (300W)?

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