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Sure, four 100W Marshal stacks might sound great but are completely impractical for stage use, but I have yet to find a modeling amp that "cuts through" the mix
by tricky 12y ago
Sure, four 100W Marshal stacks might sound great but are completely impractical for stage use, but I have yet to find a modeling amp that "cuts through" the mix as well as a good tube amp. Am I the only one who thinks that?
- oalders 12y agoI switched from a Line6 PodXT to a Fender DeVille. I actually prefer less options, since I'm now no longer paralyzed by choice. The tube amp sounds much better than anything I got out of my Pod. Having said that, the amp wants to be loud in order to hit the sweet spot, but it's already screaming with the volume at 3. I can't really get it to the optimal place without blowing everyone else off stage. Also, I never thought I was going to hurt my back hauling the Pod up a flight of stairs. I wouldn't go back, though.
- TylerE 12y agoTwo tricks I've seen used by various pro acts are to either aim the amp about 70-80 degrees upward, where most of the sound hits the ceiling, or use one of those clear plastic sound isolation panels in front of it.
- tricky 12y agoI used a marshall tsl-100 with no pedals forever but had the exact same problems with levels and it murdered my back. I tried using a power brake attenuator but wound up buying a Reason amp that weighs like 20 lbs and can switch between 10-20 watts. It is amazing.