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Dec 28 2009, 06:18 PM
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Twelve inch speakers have proven themselves to be the ideal size for giving out guitar tones; mids, bass, treble - everything fits nicely!
The 10 inch speakers that come with the Blackstar are ok but a neat 2x12 cab with good speakers will sound far better and propably work better in a band context... I would go for an amp head for rehearsals, a 2x12 cab with V30 speakers and a Blackstar HT-5 combo for home use. Reasons: -The combo sounds great and isn't too expensive - perfect for home use -You don't want to drag your cabs arround, may it 2x12 or 2x10 - trust me!! -You can also plug the ht-5 combo into a cab if neccessary This is a really great sounding and cheap 2x12 with celestion vintage 30 speakers! http://www.thomann.de/de/framus_fr212_cb.h...0197fa2594b0eed --------------------  Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster |
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Dec 28 2009, 09:26 PM
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I don't like the idea of carrying tube amps around... that's when they break, or the tubes to be more specific. Doesn't happen often but the more often you move it the more often tubes will go.
The best solution is to have two amps. I can vouch for the Peavey classic 30 since I had one, it sounded soooo goooood. But for band situation I'd rather go for a Classic 50 - that's my own preference since we play loud at rehearsal. And for home use it's way too loud. THe HT-5 is perfect for home and studio. Regarding 10" or 12" I've had both a full stack of 4x10 (i.e. 8x10) but traded them for a 4x12 cab. The 10" are responsive and "quick" but lack the low end. For surf I suppose they'd do well but I was more happy with a single 4x12 for rock music. However, the 10" in the HT cab you could fool me for a 12" speaker. I have my doubts about cheapo cabs. I have a Marshall 4x12 that I measured to exactly 8 Ohm and so forth. The cheapo cab which is supposed to be 8 Ohm I measured to 13 Ohm. huh Now that's tricky theory since when it's got a load the impedance will vary so I don't know what to think. 13 Ohm feels a bit off though. It's not a Harley Benton but from another German musicstore so possibly similar. Anyway, HT5 for home (combo is convenient, I have a head + cab) and a 40-50 tubeamp for practice and gigs is my suggestion. 
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Dec 28 2009, 11:35 PM
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Oh, and if you can... Buy those Framus cabs
Framus cabs are great in my opinion
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Dec 29 2009, 12:27 AM
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QUOTE (mhskeide @ Dec 29 2009, 12:18 AM)  Just to make sure I got the right point, you suggest HT-5 fullstack, and just switch the head when practising with band and still use the Blackstar cab  ?Nope Assuming you've got your home and your band practice at different locations you get a HT5 combo for home and a 40-50W amp to keep, stationary, in the rehearsal room. Carrying two cab's back and forth is maybe fun the first couple of times but gets tiresome in the long run. Especially in deep snow and freezing cold like nowadays 
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Dec 30 2009, 12:14 AM
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I'd go 2x12 too, it sounds so good
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Dec 31 2009, 01:55 AM
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I recommend you get that HB 212 cab and (min 50W) hybrid cheap guitar amp head for the band and buy HT5 with the cab for home use.
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