Amps Getting Smaller? |
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Amps Getting Smaller? |
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Dec 26 2013, 05:42 PM |
I was recently thinking about the guitar amps and trying to guess the trends future calls for.
As with everything nowadays - amps are getting smaller as well. I have especially noticed this with bass amps - there are some monster heads out there that can fit in your gig bag pocket. Also there are lots of small guitar amp heads like Suhr Corso, Vox Lil Night Train, Orange Dark Terror etc... This has led me to think, do we really need big rigs nowadays? Sound is most important of course, but do we need bulky amps with tons of power? This was my gigs philosophy when it comes to gigs space vs amp power : 1. Small clubs In this space the amp usually is not mic-ed. Sound is comming of the stage. Amp needs to be reasonably loud to compete with the drums. Usually 50w solid state amp works extremely well in this situation. 2. Medium to large clubs Here the band is getting mic-ed and everything goes to PA system. Stage volume is rather low and amps are used as monitoring. 3. Large venues/festivals etc Here the full band is getting mic-ed + there are on stage monitors guaranteed. Again, stage volume is rather low and monitoring is mainly from on stage monitors assigned to each band member. What I have noticed on big stages is that you usually don't hear much of the amp sound on stage, especially if its an outdoor gig. I suppose old amps always strived for power as they were used as primary sound source on gigs and sometimes only vocals would go on PA, even on larger gigs etc. This has led me to think, when do we need to utilize huge rigs and high volume from the amp itself in these modern days? What do you think guys? -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Dec 26 2013, 07:38 PM |
funny just yesterday I heard this brand of pedals for the first time
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Dec 26 2013, 08:33 PM |
Only my kitchen's getting smaller.
But yeah ... with a decent single 12" combo, a good mic, decent PA, GOOD sound man and MONITOR guy you definitely don't need huge gear. This post has been edited by klasaine: Dec 26 2013, 08:40 PM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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Dec 26 2013, 08:36 PM |
Only my kitchen's getting smaller. Hehe that is a cool amp! Also it fits the appliances in the kitchen well when it comes to color. -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Dec 27 2013, 08:43 PM |
Only my kitchen's getting smaller. But yeah ... with a decent single 12" combo, a good mic, decent PA, GOOD sound man and MONITOR guy you definitely don't need huge gear. Blankenships are fantastic amps, I'm so jealous -------------------- My SoundCloud
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Jan 1 2014, 10:52 PM |
So, being tired of carriying that old heavy gear to every gig and rehearsal room, i made a decent change in my equipment and bought a good 40 W 3-Channel Tubecombo, made by Tube Thomsen. Its small, lightweight (compared to the old stuff) and i can keep that amp on stage. Mastervolume is about 10' clock, so it's loud enough to get mic'ed, but not disturbing other musicans on stage. My own monitor still has the loudness i feel comfortable with. Yes - this is what I'm also seeing and feeling myself lately. Amps are shrinking yet small amps offer quality tone as well. Even if you don't get to choose your sound guy (who is good), in most cases you will need to use the setup which the club/house dictates. Imagine whole band going through PA and guitarist deciding to go without a mic, just blast the whole band from the stage We bass players tend to often do this even when miced and get the hate from other band members, especially singers -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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