Solid state amps. Thoughts?
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Re: Solid state amps. Thoughts?
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Re: Solid state amps. Thoughts?
Weight doesn't bother me yet.griff7628 wrote:Am I the only one that doesn't mind the heavy lifting for every practice and gig for the sake of good tone..
But I expect it might when I'm 90.
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Re: Solid state amps. Thoughts?
A kindred spirit! I always have my AC30 in towgriff7628 wrote:Am I the only one that doesn't mind the heavy lifting for every practice and gig for the sake of good tone...
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Re: Solid state amps. Thoughts?
Having previously lugged a variety of bass heads/cabs in and out of venues / up and down plenty of staircases, I've no problem lugging some heavy kit about, but I reckon you'll find something like a Marshall 18w combo is a lot lighter than a head and quad, good tone for days, and loud enough for most situations. Plus you'll have room in your boot for a couple of PA foldbacks and a lighting rig.griff7628 wrote:Am I the only one that doesn't mind the heavy lifting for every practice and gig for the sake of good tone..
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At this stage I'll keep playing tubes with a bunch of pedals and a 412, taking 20 mins to set up each time. Perfectly happy doing so.
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Re: Solid state amps. Thoughts?
Nah just make sure your amp is big enough to need two people to carry it and always go on the bottom when going up and down stairs.
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It's all relativity, own a fender twin then most of the others don't seem so heavy.
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I was going to make a comment about there not being a Fender Quad Combo amp because it would be too heavy to carry, but a quick interweb check found that there is indeed a quad version of the Twin, from the 70s, and it is reputably very heavy!calling card wrote:It's all relativity, own a fender twin then most of the others don't seem so heavy.
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Re: Solid state amps. Thoughts?
Funny thing is, I'm enjoying the hybrid VR so much I'm wondering what a real AC30 would be like. Loud as hell I expect (at home that is).SimonHirst wrote:
A kindred spirit! I always have my AC30 in tow
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Re: Solid state amps. Thoughts?
I currently have a bid on for an AC30C2X, the one with the Alnico Blues. Fingers crossed I get it as I already have the Treble Booster lined up for itMolly wrote:Funny thing is, I'm enjoying the hybrid VR so much I'm wondering what a real AC30 would be like. Loud as hell I expect (at home that is).SimonHirst wrote:
A kindred spirit! I always have my AC30 in tow
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Re: Solid state amps. Thoughts?
If you win it'll be gearfest time.Mini Forklift Ⓥ wrote:I currently have a bid on for an AC30C2X, the one with the Alnico Blues. Fingers crossed I get it as I already have the Treble Booster lined up for itMolly wrote:Funny thing is, I'm enjoying the hybrid VR so much I'm wondering what a real AC30 would be like. Loud as hell I expect (at home that is).SimonHirst wrote:
A kindred spirit! I always have my AC30 in tow
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Re: Solid state amps. Thoughts?
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As an 18 year old living in Auckland's CBD, I could afford a home or a car. Not both. Simpler times.
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Re: Solid state amps. Thoughts?
Yes, yes, and everywhere else too haha!Molly wrote: Funny thing is, I'm enjoying the hybrid VR so much I'm wondering what a real AC30 would be like. Loud as hell I expect (at home that is).