So I needed something small, light, and inexpensive amp to use here at the house. Tube amps were out as I needed something a bit more versatile, but most modelers I've tried simply sounded like shit.
My dream setup would be a Mesa Dual Recto with a 4x12 cab and stomp boxes in the FX loop, but i don't have $2k laying around and I also only need it for here at the house. This would be overkill.
I went down to my local GC and came across the Code 50 and jammed on it for about an hour.
I've heard mixed reviews on these, so I had to hear it for myself.
All I can say is I'm impressed. Marshall nailed some of the amp models. The JCM800 model is spot on as is the SLP model. Both of which I've played/owned before.
Some of the others were ok, but would probably sound better with some tweaking.
The control panel is a bit of a joke. It's fine once you have your patches dial in, but you really need to use the phone app to dig into the full settings for the amps and effects.
Also, it's loud.... very fucking loud. You could easily gig a small club with it. No clue on the speaker that's in it as it's a sealed cab, but whatever it is, it can handle full volume without breaking up.
For $$250, it's a decent little amp.
GC has a 45 day return policy on the amp, so that should be plenty of time for me to dig deep into it and see if it's really up to the task.
So far, I'm happy with it.
My dream setup would be a Mesa Dual Recto with a 4x12 cab and stomp boxes in the FX loop, but i don't have $2k laying around and I also only need it for here at the house. This would be overkill.
I went down to my local GC and came across the Code 50 and jammed on it for about an hour.
I've heard mixed reviews on these, so I had to hear it for myself.
All I can say is I'm impressed. Marshall nailed some of the amp models. The JCM800 model is spot on as is the SLP model. Both of which I've played/owned before.
Some of the others were ok, but would probably sound better with some tweaking.
The control panel is a bit of a joke. It's fine once you have your patches dial in, but you really need to use the phone app to dig into the full settings for the amps and effects.
Also, it's loud.... very fucking loud. You could easily gig a small club with it. No clue on the speaker that's in it as it's a sealed cab, but whatever it is, it can handle full volume without breaking up.
For $$250, it's a decent little amp.
GC has a 45 day return policy on the amp, so that should be plenty of time for me to dig deep into it and see if it's really up to the task.
So far, I'm happy with it.
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