Class 5... my f**king god...

[The Ozzk]

We all have heard about it... it's great, it sucks, is it loud enough, does it have the tone, youtube videos... you know where I'm getting here.

So I decided to put it all to rest once and for all and try out a combination I've always figured would be killer but haven't seen yet... Class 5 with a 1960AX (greenbacks)

Walked in the shop and buddy hooked it all up. They have these little rooms that you can try stuff relatively loud.

Plugged in an LP and started at 666, dimmed the vol...

OMFG ! ! !

To be 100% honest... right then and there I had a moment... It was one of the best tones I've got from any amp other than my 2203.

I can go on and on about the crunch and sweet power tube distortion at full guitar volume, but then I rolled back the vol to try the cleans

Sweet lord... so dynamic, picking softly and just a hint of sweet feedback if you let the strings ring out... just lovely.

The volume level IS ENOUGH for a "quiet" gig at a small club. Wouldn't be enough for 100+ gigs.

Man what an amp this lil guy is...

 

[corbo]

Can't remember who posted it recently, but a member mentioned that he hooked the head up to the speakers of a vintage modern cab which uses greenbacks, and pretty much said the same thing . apparently the speaker lead from the combo is long enough to reach the head , I have a head on order and a VM2266c , will try it when I get the c5 and post vid

 

[33KHD]

That good eh??

I'm having fun figuring out my new Haze head but can't wait to get the C5 head home.

 

[The Ozzk]

That good eh??

I'm having fun figuring out my new Haze head but can't wait to get the C5 head home.

Yes sir... that good... I bet it would sound great with that 1936 of yours...

 

[33KHD]

Yes sir... that good... I bet it would sound great with that 1936 of yours...

It should, seems to be a decent cab. It's a newer model which I've read aren't as good as the older models. I'm still new to tube amps so sounds good to me. Looked at some cheaper options but found the 1936 in a shop. Did a deal and traded an MG and cash for it. Hopefully will have the C5 on top of the Haze by Sept.

Did you lay your money down and walk out with the C5 or just try it out?

 

[corbo]

Also heard that the C5 head sounds good through a 1965 cab ( celestion 10" speakers) , there is a youtube clip of a guy running a c5 through one of these cabs , will know soon enough as I have a 1965 cab, c5 head should arrive soon

here is the clip

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhMpQDpvwrA&feature=channel&list=UL[/ame]

 

[SuperBeaver]

We all have heard about it... it's great, it sucks, is it loud enough, does it have the tone, youtube videos... you know where I'm getting here.

So I decided to put it all to rest once and for all and try out a combination I've always figured would be killer but haven't seen yet... Class 5 with a 1960AX (greenbacks)

Walked in the shop and buddy hooked it all up. They have these little rooms that you can try stuff relatively loud.

Plugged in an LP and started at 666, dimmed the vol...

OMFG ! ! !


To be 100% honest... right then and there I had a moment... It was one of the best tones I've got from any amp other than my 2203.

I can go on and on about the crunch and sweet power tube distortion at full guitar volume, but then I rolled back the vol to try the cleans

Sweet lord... so dynamic, picking softly and just a hint of sweet feedback if you let the strings ring out... just lovely.

The volume level IS ENOUGH for a "quiet" gig at a small club. Wouldn't be enough for 100+ gigs.

Man what an amp this lil guy is...

Man, you should become a salesman. I was getting wood just reading that.

 

[SuperBeaver]

I have a little Valve junior. I recorded a clip the other day:

[ame=http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rz4bRBIhXhc]YouTube - Epiphone Valve Junior with Haar Telecaster[/ame]

What do you guys think? Should I look at a class 5?

 

[crossroadsnyc]

I have a little Valve junior. I recorded a clip the other day:

YouTube - Epiphone Valve Junior with Haar Telecaster

What do you guys think? Should I look at a class 5?

That sounded better than I thought it would, but I prefer the C5.

 

[SuperBeaver]

That sounded better than I thought it would, but I prefer the C5.

Yea. Plus if I get the head I could put it through my AX

 

[lucidspoon]

I was cranking my Class 5 last night in stereo with my DSL. It sounded tasty.

 

[The Ozzk]

It should, seems to be a decent cab. It's a newer model which I've read aren't as good as the older models. I'm still new to tube amps so sounds good to me. Looked at some cheaper options but found the 1936 in a shop. Did a deal and traded an MG and cash for it. Hopefully will have the C5 on top of the Haze by Sept.

Did you lay your money down and walk out with the C5 or just try it out?

I just tried it out... It was through sheer willpower and determination that I managed to leave that store empty handed

 

[SuperBeaver]

I was cranking my Class 5 last night in stereo with my DSL. It sounded tasty.

Just checked online. I can get a class 5 head or a JMP 1 head. What do ya think?

 

[The Ozzk]

I have a little Valve junior. I recorded a clip the other day:

YouTube - Epiphone Valve Junior with Haar Telecaster

What do you guys think? Should I look at a class 5?

Dang!!! pretty tasty sounding... but man... the class 5 with that AX of yours... dimme that bitch and we'll talk later. Great playing BTW brother

 

[SuperBeaver]

Dang!!! pretty tasty sounding... but man... the class 5 with that AX of yours... dimme that bitch and we'll talk later. Great playing BTW brother

Thanks man. Should I get the C5 head or a JMP1 head. There are a couple on line for decent money?

 

[David Corrales]

Also heard that the C5 head sounds good through a 1965 cab ( celestion 10" speakers) , there is a youtube clip of a guy running a c5 through one of these cabs , will know soon enough as I have a 1965 cab, c5 head should arrive soon

here is the clip

Marshall Class 5 Head w/Keeley SD-1 - YouTube

Doesn't sound bad but I can't stand that vibrato.

 

[The Ozzk]

Thanks man. Should I get the C5 head or a JMP1 head. There are a couple on line for decent money?

I don't know man... that's a tough one... I haven't played the JMP1. V-man and nuke have great insight about the 1 watters.

I guess it depends what you are using it for, and of course, the collector factor. 1 watters are the 50th anniversary edition after all.

Also, depending on your rig, you can use the 1 watters as pre-amps with a slave amp.

If put on the spot, I would get the JMP1. There will always be class 5's around.

 

[Darth Federer]

Thanks man. Should I get the C5 head or a JMP1 head. There are a couple on line for decent money?

That is an easy one to answer but it all depends on your budget. The Class 5 is one of the best values around and sounds great but, in my opinion, it doesn't compare with the JMP1. The JMP1 is a much more articulate and versatile amp, especially with the boost button, .1 watt setting and the preamp trick. To my ears anyway there is no comparison. Go with the JMP1 especially if you are finding it at a reduced price somewhere.

 

[acidvoodoo]

Doesn't sound bad but I can't stand that vibrato.

That was a one take iPhone video...

 

[33KHD]

I just tried it out... It was through sheer willpower and determination that I managed to leave that store empty handed

Looking at your signature it looks like you have a pretty decent spread of amps already....but for the money, the C5 would be a nice addition.