LEGACY... hmmm.. Kinda bummed - Page 2

newbieguitarmaker · #16 08-16-2008, 03:07 PM

yeah the blackout sounds a lot different than the Evo.

All this reminds me, would you guys use an attenuator or a volume pedal to reduce the loudness of the legacy? Also would these be any good with the legacy?
http://www.tedweber.com/atten.htm

fyrie · #17 08-16-2008, 04:33 PM

An attenuator is better because you'll get clipping off of both the preamp and the power amp. You'll only get clipping off the preamp stage with a volume pedal. I use a THD hotplate, but the Webers are known to be really good as well, and they have more options on them.

JayRobIBZ · #18 08-16-2008, 05:35 PM

Ya, I only use the volume pedal for moderate volume cut. It is more about volume controll with out loss of preamp drive. If you are trying to get good power amp dist go with an attenuator, as fyrie said.

uberthrall · #19 08-17-2008, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by uberthrall

I just picked up a Legacy combo yesterday and I got a fairly Vai-ish sound out of it by just running my standard effects......George Dennis distortion/Lexicon MX200/BBE Sonic Stomp....straight in through the front. I've got the bass,mid,and treble all dimed. On my last amp I dimed all three on my George Dennis, but with the Legacy I dialed the mid back about 30%. I got a pretty damn reasonable facsimile.

I agree with the opinions on the leadchannel. I'm playing it at home so I'm not about to crank it. The wife and kiddies were out yesterday and I had it to about 2........VERY loud,but not much grind, and pretty mediocre. Although I'm sure at F-15 levels it probably sweetens up alot. In fairness to the amp, I wasn't expecting it to have that kind of gain. The only amps I've ever played or owned that had that type of onboard grind are the 5150 and the old Mesa single rectifiers.

Never quoted my own post before,but I figured I would this time. I neglected to mention that I'm running everything through the clean channel to get my tone.

DEADTUNES666 · #20 08-17-2008, 11:48 AM

This is why I love solid state and digital. Whatever inferiorities there might be, the consistency of the sound far out weighs anything else. I am very impatient and could never take the time to search for a sweet spot.

I hope the amp turns out being good for you, good luck with that, but this thread is too funny...

waylay00 · #21 08-17-2008, 01:28 PM

But when the sweet spot is found, it kills any solid state amp out there

DEADTUNES666 · #22 08-18-2008, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by waylay00

But when the sweet spot is found, it kills any solid state amp out there

Maybe, I'm not convinced with all the hassle that they kill solid state, but...the people we play for wouldn't know the difference between a gorilla 15 watt, and a Matchless anyway, except maybe for the volume output.

That's just me...

just42dave · #23 08-25-2008, 11:51 PM

had mine for 2 weeks couldnt stand the horrible hum tried many different tube variations sold it for v3 good amp just noisy sucker

Mathias_ · #24 08-29-2008, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DEADTUNES666

Maybe, the people we play for wouldn't know the difference between a gorilla 15 watt, and a Matchless anyway, except maybe for the volume output.

Very true!

rufes · #25 08-30-2008, 11:54 AM

The Legacy is definitely not a plug and play amp. You need time to get used to it and requires high volumes to give its best.

If I had to choose one only amp to have it wouldn't be a Legacy but it is a good amp.

Spending some time choosing the right speakers for your taste is important.

Regarding the previously mentioned JSX I didn't like it at all. It just gives poor marshall tones. I prefere a real Marshall for many reasons but specially tone-wise.

lateralus819 · #26 10-19-2008, 03:08 PM

Hmmm I'm a huge legacy fan and i kinda disagree with all of this. The legacy is in fact an OVERALL amazing amp and the tones from it are down right splendid. It can in fact get heavy on it's own. Heres some of my clips, I'm new to micing amps so this isn't exactly how it sounds its actually 10x better!

http://media.putfile.com/the-tone gilbertish tone.

http://media.putfile.com/idk-56-11 SLIGHTLY boosted.

http://media.putfile.com/december-of-hell Straight legacy

http://media.putfile.com/new-song-54-26

Enjoy.

shogun · #27 10-19-2008, 08:43 PM

lololololololol

a) dont buy a tube powered half stack for bedroom use
b) how could you miss the 10,000 negative reviews towards the legacy?

Lefty Robb · #28 10-19-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by lateralus819

Hmmm I'm a huge legacy fan and i kinda disagree with all of this. The legacy is in fact an OVERALL amazing amp and the tones from it are down right splendid. It can in fact get heavy on it's own. Heres some of my clips, I'm new to micing amps so this isn't exactly how it sounds its actually 10x better!

http://media.putfile.com/the-tone gilbertish tone.

http://media.putfile.com/idk-56-11 SLIGHTLY boosted.

http://media.putfile.com/december-of-hell Straight legacy

http://media.putfile.com/new-song-54-26

Enjoy.

Yup, mine sounded exactly like that, mush with no definition.

CosmicDebris · #29 10-19-2008, 08:57 PM

If it is so great an amp then why does steve use a fender for cleans and pedals for distortion?

lateralus819 · #30 10-19-2008, 09:06 PM

What kind of music do you play rob? This amp is mainly for leads which it EXCELS at. I myself am even looking for a new amp, not to place this as it sounds awesome. But for nu-metal type tones.