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BrentD
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Lansing, MI

My CVR is noisy, but so is my playing!
Jun 25th, 2012 07:01 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search Topic
So with all of the different models available in so many sizes, wattages, speaker configurations, etc., prospective amp buyers often hear things like "That's not loud enough" or "Just mic it" or "You sure you want to lug that around?".

Sure everyone has an opinion, and often times these are useful. But the proof is in the pudding. What amp do you actually gig with most of the time?

5Strats
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Edmond/OKC

THUNDER UP!
Jun 25th, 2012 07:25 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search Topic
My primary gigging amp is a '63 Vibroverb RI, which at 40 watts is certainly loud enough. It only weighs 45 lbs.

I also use my '59 Bassman LTD occasionally, and have even used my backup combo (Blues Jr. NOS) for some really small venues.

ps - I have a Marshall JVM410H halfstack, but haven't gigged with it for a few years.

busta string
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85-South

ya know we need another round
Jun 25th, 2012 07:41 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search Topic
Kustom 36 Coupe
plenty-o-balls & not too heavy

stratcowboy
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USA/Taos, NM

Jun 25th, 2012 07:54 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search Topic
Allen Brown Sugar with 1-15" Weber California.

6L6
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Lago, CA

Kick the tires, Light the fires!
Jun 25th, 2012 07:55 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search Topic
'72 SFDR w/Weber 12F150, 50 watt/light dope speaker.

6
This One
(This message was last edited by 6L6 at 07:55 AM, Jun 25th, 2012)

Rumblemeister
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Kirkland, WA

Guitars do not have diminishing returns.
Jun 25th, 2012 08:01 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search Topic
Allen Sweet Spot. Just did an outdoor gig yesterday. Mostly because it sounds great but with the added benefit that it's easy on the back. It would not suffice outdoors if it wasn't mic'd of course.

5Strats
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Axe Victim
Jun 25th, 2012 08:17 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search Topic
6L6 - Did you mean "light dope smoker"? (;oD

littleuch
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Jun 25th, 2012 08:49 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search Topic
In the past year I've used my Peavey C30 mostly, and they've been primarily outdoor gigs. I have an indoor basement surprise party thing coming up and plan on using my VHT Special 6 + 1x12 cab. I also used my Princeton Reverb II for an outdoor thing (not mic'd) and it was more than sufficient.

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Jun 25th, 2012 08:56 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search Topic
It's been a while since I've gigged, but here's my most recent setup.

Mesa/Marshall in stereo.

Giggage

MLC
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It's not just good..

...it's good enough.
Jun 25th, 2012 10:15 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search Topic
Lately, with our band, I've been using a '68 Deluxe Reverb and a Gibson GA15-RVT running from the stereo outputs on a Hardwire RV-7 reverb pedal.

I could get away with either one on it's own, but I like the sound of the 2 together. It's not really louder, but "bigger" sounding.

In smaller venues I'll pair the Gibson up with my Mission 5E3.

FWIW, we don't mic our amps.

LHW

Southwest Ohio

Alone in my principles
Jun 25th, 2012 10:19 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search Topic
I gigged for several years with my 72 SFDR, but recently semi-retired it. I now use a Fender Blues Jr. for small venues, and a Crate Vintage Club 50 (great amp) for larger needs.

Vic Vega
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Happy to be at the top of the food chain
Jun 25th, 2012 10:22 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search Topic
Dr. Z Z28 1x12

22 Watts, 3 knobs, and tonal bliss!

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urby
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Warshington State

Jun 25th, 2012 10:23 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search Topic
The last few times I have played outside the house I've used either my Carr Rambler or my Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb. The Carr has a Weber Vintage Alnico vintage style speaker and the Vibrolux has 2 Weber vintage style ceramics.

To my ears both amps sound great and I could pretty much get by on those two. But...

wborys
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Trenton, NJ

what do you mean the bass is too loud?
Jun 25th, 2012 10:58 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search Topic
with my Xtian-folk rock band, usually its
my Ashdown Mag-300, 15" bass amp. Has enough
tone control to match the room, good bottom,
luggable.

('cept if I have to go up choir loft stairs.
then its a 15" Neo cab with a separated
Fender BXR-25 head. Not as 'tunable' a
sound but decent clarity and thud)

oldfartbassplayer Walt

RobertNasir
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Galt's Gulch is where I'd rather stay...
Jun 25th, 2012 11:57 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search Topic
Using the Mustang III in the studio, will use the same rig later this year when we gig the CD.

So far, have only backyard-gigged with the III (where it sounded great).
(This message was last edited by RobertNasir at 11:59 AM, Jun 25th, 2012)

Juice Nichols

Panama City, FL

Same ol **** but my hair's longer
Jun 25th, 2012 11:59 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search Topic
DRRI for most indoor gigs. 2x12 HRDV for the outdoor or larger gigs.

Paul L
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New Jersey, USA

Support local music!!!
Jun 25th, 2012 12:18 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search Topic
I'll use either my Super-Sonic or a Tech 21 Power Engine, mic'ed if necessary.

guitarmoog
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Belgium

I wouldn't say that's excessive
Jun 25th, 2012 12:24 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search Topic
Normally, a DRRI with one band playing folk-roots-rock, and a Marshall Vintage Modern and/or Vox Night Train with another playing rock covers.

My Pedal Board is set up for the DRRI though, so I find myself using that more for the covers band gigs, just for ease of use and weight.

adrenaline junkie

N. Missouri

My member has always contributed
Jun 25th, 2012 01:51 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search Topic
Mike Fortin Modded Marshall 100 watt JCM 800. Clean Channel, two gains, and two masters are all footswitchable.

For speaker cabinets I either use a Bogner 4x12 with 70's Black back G12M-25's or a Mesa Rectifier 2x12 with Vintage 30's.

Pedalboard has a Turbo tuner and a few OD's I never use. I use a Digitech RP1000 in the loop with all the amp and cab simulators turned off for delay and reverb.

Main Guitar is an '02 Les Paul R8 with a Suhr Aldrich pickup in the bridge, and an '06 EJ Strat for about 3 songs we do that I like a Strat for.

We play mostly rock and hard rock.

shaynewhitmore

louisiana

Jun 25th, 2012 01:51 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search Topic
Crate Palomino V32. I used to use a Hotrod Deville 2X12 but sold it because the crate took it's place.

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