anyone tried the Carvin X100B reissue??

[tonemonster]

Have anyone tried the X100B reissue? I saw a few youtube vids on them, it sounds intriquing. decent features, good sound and a stupid low price!!!!! $650 for a USA made all tube head?? thats just crazy!!!! It makes me want to try one on value alone. anyone here ever try one?

[Axegrinder87]

Got a friend with one. Wonderful amp. Quiet, responsive, VERY tweakable, and takes pedals like a slut.

[tonemonster]

Good to know. anyone else?

[Twitch]

MMM, highly recommend, especially with EL34s. Heres a pic of the one I used to have:


It was the punchiest amp Ive ever had, even had more punch than the Powerball. I recorded with it and had to high pass it in editing because it was breaking into the bass's range. It was a one of the best amps Ive ever had, just didnt know it at the time. And I dont care what anyone says, it CAN do thrash/metal, and VERY WELL.

[6string40]

Another positive review here. Very good amp for the price and features.

[Axegrinder87]

Ran an old MXR overdrive in front of my friends. Reminded me of my old Lee Jackson. Oh how I miss that :'(

[straycat]

Loved my original one a very good amp for anything.

This one was pretty good too

[tonemonster]

I am pretty interested in the X100b. I know its apples/oranges comparison....but I am trying to decide either a Mesa Mark V or the Carvin X100B. yea, I know they are two completely different sounding amps. I know this. but they both interested me in their own right. the Mark V has a ton of features, 3 channels, and knobs to tweak (FUN!) but its just over 3 times the cost of the Carvin. the Carvin is 2 channel, not nearly as many options to tweak, but its priced so damn good and seems to have good reviews. maybe I should just lay and wait for hte right deal on a used Mark V, and then get a Carvin as well. the Mark V are just so damn spendy new, and the used ones dont seem to be going for reasonable prices. they are $2250 new, and I think a good used one should be able to be picked up for $1500 or so. if you cant get a used one right, might as well by new and get the full warranty, etc.. so I am fuckin confused on what to do here. any advice or insight is greatly appreciated!

[toejam]

Go for a Carvin V3.

[markD]

if you'd be happy with a straight ahead amp, go for the carvin. if you NEED the tweakability and tone options of the MKV, then go for it. sometimes a simpler circuit can and does sound WAY better than a complex circuit. that's why old fender and marshall amps sound good, nothing really there to muck up the sound!! shoot, if you want a really good, straight forward boogie, grab a MKI!!

[z1n]

Go for a Carvin V3.

+1 on V3. These are great amps. I had one but sold it when I switched over to Randall. I may pickup another one once I get the funds but yea these are great heads. Especially with a G-Force in the effects/midi loop!

[toejam]

+1 on V3. These are great amps. I had one but sold it when I switched over to Randall. I may pickup another one once I get the funds but yea these are great heads. Especially with a G-Force in the effects/midi loop!

Not only did I get a V3 a couple years ago (and I still love it), but I just picked up the V3M recently!