Rig re-think.... TremLord?????
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Rig re-think.... TremLord?????
I'm in the process of re-thinking and re-sorting a few things in my setup.
Currently my #1 and #2 are the Thunderverb50 into a PPC412 and an AD30TC (combo, 212OB).
Now, I do love both of those, the TV50 for its flexibility (attenuator!), and the AD30TC because it's just awesome and is no-contest, the BEST sounding amp I have.
I need something a little more portable... as I have a regular gig that is VERY tight on space and I don't need that much volume. The AD30 sounds perfect, but it's big, and there are a LOT of stairs between home and the gig... and I'm getting old.
I thought the OR15 and a PPC112 would be a nice fit, but they don't sound right. not bad, just wrong.
so, thinking about a TremLord and a decent drive pedal (onboard Reverb, loop, switchable power options), or maybe an AD30 head to go with my PPC112...
anyone have any experiences/thoughts?
I probably SHOULD sell the AD50 to pay for all of it, but I probably won't... too worried that I'll never find one again, even though I never use it (SO LOUD!)
Currently my #1 and #2 are the Thunderverb50 into a PPC412 and an AD30TC (combo, 212OB).
Now, I do love both of those, the TV50 for its flexibility (attenuator!), and the AD30TC because it's just awesome and is no-contest, the BEST sounding amp I have.
I need something a little more portable... as I have a regular gig that is VERY tight on space and I don't need that much volume. The AD30 sounds perfect, but it's big, and there are a LOT of stairs between home and the gig... and I'm getting old.
I thought the OR15 and a PPC112 would be a nice fit, but they don't sound right. not bad, just wrong.
so, thinking about a TremLord and a decent drive pedal (onboard Reverb, loop, switchable power options), or maybe an AD30 head to go with my PPC112...
anyone have any experiences/thoughts?
I probably SHOULD sell the AD50 to pay for all of it, but I probably won't... too worried that I'll never find one again, even though I never use it (SO LOUD!)
Last edited by Dark Helmet on Wed Mar 06, 2019 5:44 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Dark Lord of the Schwartz
AD15/12
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AD50
AD140
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2016 Gibson LP Standard
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Epi Les Paul (used to be) Standard
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AD15/12
AD30TC
AD50
AD140
Thunderverb50
2016 Gibson LP Standard
2012 Gibson LP Classic Custom
2017 Gibson Firebird Studio T
Epi Les Paul (used to be) Standard
2018 Taylor 616CE
Re: Rig re-think.... TremLord?????
Lets get to the real issue. You need an excuse to buy another amp Tremlord would be a nice addition to your collection! Seriously though, I haven't heard one live yet, but all the demos sound great. I don't care what people say about pedal gain vs amp gain, if you find one that sounds good, thats just what it sounds like....good.
Re: Rig re-think.... TremLord?????
+1
and i would add... there isn't any other way to get those glorious cleans... its a great amp
and i would add... there isn't any other way to get those glorious cleans... its a great amp
Jondog wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2019 5:25 pmLets get to the real issue. You need an excuse to buy another amp Tremlord would be a nice addition to your collection! Seriously though, I haven't heard one live yet, but all the demos sound great. I don't care what people say about pedal gain vs amp gain, if you find one that sounds good, thats just what it sounds like....good.
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Orange Rocker 30c, PPC212 & PPC112, Fender DRRI, Marshall 2266
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Re: Rig re-think.... TremLord?????
lol.... fully true.Jondog wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2019 5:25 pmLets get to the real issue. You need an excuse to buy another amp Tremlord would be a nice addition to your collection! Seriously though, I haven't heard one live yet, but all the demos sound great. I don't care what people say about pedal gain vs amp gain, if you find one that sounds good, thats just what it sounds like....good.
I have this really bad feeling that I'm going to end up spending about $15K on gear this year... I'm already at $3500... (Taylor, new mixer, and some other odds and ends).
I am trying to find a new small pedalboard (Nano or Nano+) for cheap, and then I owe my son a Fender JMJ Mustang...
Then I need an AD30 head regardless...
If I could find an AD15 112 combo, I would probably do that without a second thought and skip the TremLord, but I can't find one.
Last edited by Dark Helmet on Thu Mar 07, 2019 4:49 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Dark Lord of the Schwartz
AD15/12
AD30TC
AD50
AD140
Thunderverb50
2016 Gibson LP Standard
2012 Gibson LP Classic Custom
2017 Gibson Firebird Studio T
Epi Les Paul (used to be) Standard
2018 Taylor 616CE
AD15/12
AD30TC
AD50
AD140
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Re: Rig re-think.... TremLord?????
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Re: Rig re-think.... TremLord?????
The AD1512 is fantastic. Absolutely great.
Are you in the US or OZ?
The AD15 turns up on ebay UK occasionally, and usually sells for £300/£350. If you can get someone to ship it..... it may not be more expensive than buying one from your own country.
That said...... the tremlord sounds fantastic. All the demo I've listened to were very impressive.
Are you in the US or OZ?
The AD15 turns up on ebay UK occasionally, and usually sells for £300/£350. If you can get someone to ship it..... it may not be more expensive than buying one from your own country.
That said...... the tremlord sounds fantastic. All the demo I've listened to were very impressive.
Ant
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Re: Rig re-think.... TremLord?????
I'm in the US. there are a decent number of AD15s out there, but they are all the 10" combo, not the 12.
Dark Lord of the Schwartz
AD15/12
AD30TC
AD50
AD140
Thunderverb50
2016 Gibson LP Standard
2012 Gibson LP Classic Custom
2017 Gibson Firebird Studio T
Epi Les Paul (used to be) Standard
2018 Taylor 616CE
AD15/12
AD30TC
AD50
AD140
Thunderverb50
2016 Gibson LP Standard
2012 Gibson LP Classic Custom
2017 Gibson Firebird Studio T
Epi Les Paul (used to be) Standard
2018 Taylor 616CE
Re: Rig re-think.... TremLord?????
Might be worth looking at building a lightweight 112 cab around the AD15? I really dont like the sound or feel of 10" speakers personally. Rather than 18mm ply, go with 12mm, not for the front baffle, but everything else? Put in a Creamback Neo speaker and you'll have a really nice lightweight combo on your hands.
Re: Rig re-think.... TremLord?????
https://reverb.com/item/17963887-orange ... 004-orangeDark Helmet wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2019 4:49 pmI'm in the US. there are a decent number of AD15s out there, but they are all the 10" combo, not the 12.
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Re: Rig re-think.... TremLord?????
yeah, saw that... the only one out there I think. a grand is hard to take when you can get an AD30 head AND a PPC112 for the same money...Sooner wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2019 9:51 amhttps://reverb.com/item/17963887-orange ... 004-orangeDark Helmet wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2019 4:49 pmI'm in the US. there are a decent number of AD15s out there, but they are all the 10" combo, not the 12.
Dark Lord of the Schwartz
AD15/12
AD30TC
AD50
AD140
Thunderverb50
2016 Gibson LP Standard
2012 Gibson LP Classic Custom
2017 Gibson Firebird Studio T
Epi Les Paul (used to be) Standard
2018 Taylor 616CE
AD15/12
AD30TC
AD50
AD140
Thunderverb50
2016 Gibson LP Standard
2012 Gibson LP Classic Custom
2017 Gibson Firebird Studio T
Epi Les Paul (used to be) Standard
2018 Taylor 616CE
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Re: Rig re-think.... TremLord?????
It seems to be a ridiculous price for one that isn't mint too.Dark Helmet wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 2:33 pmyeah, saw that... the only one out there I think. a grand is hard to take when you can get an AD30 head AND a PPC112 for the same money...Sooner wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2019 9:51 amhttps://reverb.com/item/17963887-orange ... 004-orangeDark Helmet wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2019 4:49 pmI'm in the US. there are a decent number of AD15s out there, but they are all the 10" combo, not the 12.
In the UK, they fetch a little more than a Tiny Terror combo, but not much more.
Crickey, you could get one from the UK shipped to you, pay a professional to rewire the power transformer, and still have change for spare Valves........
Ant
Orange Gear: RV50 MKI, R30, AD15, PPC212
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Re: Rig re-think.... TremLord?????
This is more like what they're selling for in the US:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Orange-AD15-Gu ... 7675.l2557
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Orange-AD15-Gu ... 7675.l2557
Sooner
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Re: Rig re-think.... TremLord?????
Sooner wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 11:31 pmThis is more like what they're selling for in the US:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Orange-AD15-Gu ... 7675.l2557
The Last one in the UK sold for £325.....
But hey up, you get all the cheap boogies and other USA boutique amps are much more affordable your side of the pond.
Ant
Orange Gear: RV50 MKI, R30, AD15, PPC212
And.... Genz Benz Black Pearl 30
Past Orange: AD30TC Combo, TT, AD5
Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded, Vigier Expert Retro 54, Gibson SG 70s Tribute, Aria Pro II RS X80, G&L ASAT Special Tribute
Orange Gear: RV50 MKI, R30, AD15, PPC212
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Re: Rig re-think.... TremLord?????
That's still pretty high considering it was pretty trashed out and only sold for £399 new. I wonder if the SS rectifier is just a replacement for the valve or a permanent mod?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Orange-Ad15- ... 7675.l2557
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Re: Rig re-think.... TremLord?????
I reckon it'll be a plug in SS replacement.
Crazy, a lot of the greatness of the AD15 comes from the GZ34.
Yeah, I bought both of mine in very good condition, both cost me £275. But the last one was 2 or 3 years ago.
Crazy, a lot of the greatness of the AD15 comes from the GZ34.
Yeah, I bought both of mine in very good condition, both cost me £275. But the last one was 2 or 3 years ago.
Ant
Orange Gear: RV50 MKI, R30, AD15, PPC212
And.... Genz Benz Black Pearl 30
Past Orange: AD30TC Combo, TT, AD5
Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded, Vigier Expert Retro 54, Gibson SG 70s Tribute, Aria Pro II RS X80, G&L ASAT Special Tribute
Orange Gear: RV50 MKI, R30, AD15, PPC212
And.... Genz Benz Black Pearl 30
Past Orange: AD30TC Combo, TT, AD5
Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded, Vigier Expert Retro 54, Gibson SG 70s Tribute, Aria Pro II RS X80, G&L ASAT Special Tribute
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