Never mind my playing, just banging whatever came to mind. The plexi is brighter and more aggressive. It's THAT sound. The Mig 50 is smoother, darker and a bit quieter, but a great sounding amp. Closer to a JTM45/Bassman deal.
Re: 1987 Plexi vs Mig 50 comparison
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 5:23 pm
by RaceU4her
yeah that amp makes you sound like Malcolm
Re: 1987 Plexi vs Mig 50 comparison
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 5:42 pm
by Marc G
I prefer the more aggressive sound of the Plexi but the Mig does sound good, I could see them pairing up really well in a band with two guitarists
Re: 1987 Plexi vs Mig 50 comparison
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 5:47 pm
by spawnofthesith
Both sound dank and rawk
Re: 1987 Plexi vs Mig 50 comparison
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 5:51 pm
by GuitarBilly
Marc G wrote:I prefer the more aggressive sound of the Plexi but the Mig does sound good, I could see them pairing up really well in a band with two guitarists
Yeah there's no doubt the plexi wins. But it's $2999 vs $799 new, so apples and oranges. The Mig is a HELL of a sleeper amp for that price. I paid $400 for it!!
Re: 1987 Plexi vs Mig 50 comparison
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 5:59 pm
by greatmutah
You can hear the more aggressive tone of the 1987X for sure but the EHX is no slouch. It’s basically a tightened up Tweed Bassman/JTM 50 circuit. The tones are a bit beefier and darker. Not quite as gainy. But together they work. You should do an AC/DC cover with both of these and my vote is “What’s Next to the Moon.”
Re: 1987 Plexi vs Mig 50 comparison
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 6:06 pm
by GuitarBilly
greatmutah wrote:You can hear the more aggressive tone of the 1987X for sure but the EHX is no slouch. It’s basically a tightened up Tweed Bassman/JTM 50 circuit. The tones are a bit beefier and darker. Not quite as gainy. But together they work. You should do an AC/DC cover with both of these and my vote is “What’s Next to the Moon.”
oh man if I find the midi file for the drums I will do it. I love that song!!
Re: 1987 Plexi vs Mig 50 comparison
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 6:18 pm
by greatmutah
GuitarBilly wrote:
greatmutah wrote:You can hear the more aggressive tone of the 1987X for sure but the EHX is no slouch. It’s basically a tightened up Tweed Bassman/JTM 50 circuit. The tones are a bit beefier and darker. Not quite as gainy. But together they work. You should do an AC/DC cover with both of these and my vote is “What’s Next to the Moon.”
oh man if I find the midi file for the drums I will do it. I love that song!!
It’s my favorite tune off Powerage. The riffs are stupid simple but that song is so badass. It just oozes attitude.
Re: 1987 Plexi vs Mig 50 comparison
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 6:35 pm
by Mike Oxhuge
greatmutah wrote:
GuitarBilly wrote:
greatmutah wrote:You can hear the more aggressive tone of the 1987X for sure but the EHX is no slouch. It’s basically a tightened up Tweed Bassman/JTM 50 circuit. The tones are a bit beefier and darker. Not quite as gainy. But together they work. You should do an AC/DC cover with both of these and my vote is “What’s Next to the Moon.”
oh man if I find the midi file for the drums I will do it. I love that song!!
It’s my favorite tune off Powerage. The riffs are stupid simple but that song is so badass. It just oozes attitude.
Powerage!
Re: 1987 Plexi vs Mig 50 comparison
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 6:36 pm
by Mike Oxhuge
And both sound great!
Re: 1987 Plexi vs Mig 50 comparison
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 6:43 pm
by RaceU4her
i can send you the drums i did for nervous shakedown if you want them
Re: 1987 Plexi vs Mig 50 comparison
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 7:05 pm
by GuitarBilly
RaceU4her wrote:i can send you the drums i did for nervous shakedown if you want them
Yes!! PM'd!!!
Re: 1987 Plexi vs Mig 50 comparison
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 7:31 pm
by Marc G
GuitarBilly wrote:
Marc G wrote:I prefer the more aggressive sound of the Plexi but the Mig does sound good, I could see them pairing up really well in a band with two guitarists
Yeah there's no doubt the plexi wins. But it's $2999 vs $799 new, so apples and oranges. The Mig is a HELL of a sleeper amp for that price. I paid $400 for it!!
oh yeah.... for that price you get an EQ pedal or treble booster...hell.... just use a brighter guitar and you'll be in the ball park all day long...
Re: 1987 Plexi vs Mig 50 comparison
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 9:13 pm
by ajaxlepinski
Amazing!!!
Re: 1987 Plexi vs Mig 50 comparison
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 9:27 pm
by Dave
Marc G wrote:I prefer the more aggressive sound of the Plexi but the Mig does sound good, I could see them pairing up really well in a band with two guitarists
My thoughts as well
For $400 it’s a no brainer
Re: 1987 Plexi vs Mig 50 comparison
Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 9:30 am
by Heath
I think it would be killer to run these simultaneously live. I can see how the tones would really complement each other. They sound like they would complete each others missing tones.
Re: 1987 Plexi vs Mig 50 comparison
Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 9:36 am
by Devin
Nice, it sounds great to me
Re: 1987 Plexi vs Mig 50 comparison
Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 11:48 am
by long standing member
When I saw the thread topic, I was seriously rooting for the EH. After the vid,
never mind......
Re: 1987 Plexi vs Mig 50 comparison
Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 12:23 pm
by ***1776***
The Marshall has the bark and bite as you expect, did you boost it around the 1 minute mark? volume seemed to change slightly
The EHX will work for sure with certain tones, wonder how it does with a boost?
Re: 1987 Plexi vs Mig 50 comparison
Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 1:23 pm
by Zozobra
Stick a rat in front of the mig and play doom riffs in B.
Re: 1987 Plexi vs Mig 50 comparison
Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 1:27 pm
by maggotspawn
Plexi is bast, but the MIG sounds good in it's own right.
Re: 1987 Plexi vs Mig 50 comparison
Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 1:34 pm
by GuitarBilly
***1776*** wrote:The Marshall has the bark and bite as you expect, did you boost it around the 1 minute mark? volume seemed to change slightly
The EHX will work for sure with certain tones, wonder how it does with a boost?
there is a section of the Mig with a boost in the video
