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Originally Posted by ndhar
Hey Everybody!
Im in search of a new amplifier. Im eyeing these carvins combo...either the legacy I or the x212b which is the combo version of the x100b.or any new suggestions you guys have. Id prefer getting a tube combo roughly $1,000 max , 50-100 watt . Sound wise i play alot of vai , satriani aswell as older stuff such as dire straits , pink floyd and then into led zep and ac/dc so bassicly i want the amp to have a good lead tone for the vai kinda stuff aswell as a nice clean and crunch tone for the other stuff. I Know this is a bad thing to do but i will not be able to test the amp so i have to order online.So im hoping you guys could help me out a little!
thanks a lot!
really appreaciate your help!
ndhar
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Both are great amps but the Legacy 1 is VERY loud and not really suitable for home use.
I have both amps and also a Legacy II which you could also consider, however the X100B is much better value for money & can produce great tones at Low Volumes.
Also there have been some discussions about the X100B re-issue volume being almost too low for gigging, but it depends how you plan to use it really.
If you fancy the X100B I woulkd go with a head & seperate cab, not necessarily a
Carvin one. That way you will not be stuck with the Rocket 50 speakers in the Combo, & will also give you more flexibilty should you decide to swap speakers later. Also easier to lug around!
