04-11-2023, 03:14 PM
Who still gets to play with a big amp live these days?
I mean, the sound levels have gone down seriously on stages big and small (I'd even argue more so on big stages).
I went from a Deluxe Reverb I wasn't able to push beyond 5 for fear of being sacked from the band to a Blues Junior which I can't push much above 4 for the same reasons. It's very much possible I suck in general.
We play with good PA's and monitors. It's PLENTY loud on stage. I'm just wondering how others manage with those bigger amps - especially if they're not tucked safely in an ISO booth below the stage. I use a clean sound which I distort with pedals or (gasp/shudder) a Line6 Helix. If I needed a big Marshall sound, I'm not sure it would be feasible using the real thing in today's live configurations.
How are you 6-string people doing it?
I mean, the sound levels have gone down seriously on stages big and small (I'd even argue more so on big stages).
I went from a Deluxe Reverb I wasn't able to push beyond 5 for fear of being sacked from the band to a Blues Junior which I can't push much above 4 for the same reasons. It's very much possible I suck in general.
We play with good PA's and monitors. It's PLENTY loud on stage. I'm just wondering how others manage with those bigger amps - especially if they're not tucked safely in an ISO booth below the stage. I use a clean sound which I distort with pedals or (gasp/shudder) a Line6 Helix. If I needed a big Marshall sound, I'm not sure it would be feasible using the real thing in today's live configurations.
How are you 6-string people doing it?
"Sure, let's go on tour — I've still got some hearing left I'd like to obliterate"