[Guitar query] Should I go in for amp or distortion?

Desmond

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I don't know if this thread is in the right section...kindly move it if it isn't.

I have an Ibanez GRG170DX guitar. I have no amp or distortion kit. But, my budget permits me to have only one of these. So, should I go in for a amp or a good distortion kit. My budget is upto about 5000.
 
Not a guitarist, but go for an amp. Possibly, if your budget increases or you save money in future, you can add a distortion kit or a processor to it.

Marshall 5-10W amp should fit your budget. DONT go for Kustom amps. Horrible sound, despite being dirt cheap.

BTW how the hell are you using the guitar minus amp?
 

thetechfreak

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Get a Marshall MG-10 cd. Great amp for personal use,practice.
Yeah, I use that amp. Will cost atmost Rs.3500

For distortion, get a pedal. You will get many basic but good pedals within Rs.1500.
Total should be within your budget.
 
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Desmond

Desmond

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@wise crab: used borrowed amps
@tech freak: my budget is abt 2500

Also, is it necessary to use an amp? Will attaching a distortion kit to my stereo work?
 

thetechfreak

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No it wont due to disparity in jack[cable] size
get the Marshal I posted. Distortion pedal may be purchased later
 
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Desmond

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I mainly play metal, Lamb of God, Slayer and stuff. Will the MG 10 be good enough?/
 

ssk_the_gr8

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Stranger cube22 is also an option.. find out if it fits in your budget... stranger amps are good
 

thetechfreak

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Stranger amps are good but Marshall are better
Buy Stranger only if the Marshall I mentioned doesnt fit your budget
 
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Desmond

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The marshall MG10 doesnot have in built distortion, has only clean and overdrive channels. Can it be good enough to support metal?

If it is that good, maybe I can flex my budget.
 

Zangetsu

I am the master of my Fate.
@DeSmOnD dAvId: go for amp...

Btw I wanna learn a guitar(I m a n00b in guitar)
cud u give me suggestions for the same...
 

thetechfreak

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@Zangetsu

Did u see the vid I posted? No I didnt make that

BTW, I think there is plenty of local places that teach Guitar,etc
Why not try them :) ?
 

abhidev

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he doesnt have time....:hissyfit:
i m looking for other alternative if all else fails I'll
ask him to help

Even i wanna learn guitar from a long time...i think until i get one I would never be able to take out time to learn it...maybe i'll gift it to myself this year on my b'day..:grin:
 
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