#46
|
||||
|
||||
Another option to the Kemper at about 1/2 the cost, is Positive Grid bias head amp and software
https://www.positivegrid.com/bias-head/ There is also a great review on Andertons tv youtube channel
__________________
Enjoy the Journey.... Kev... KevWind at Soundcloud KevWind at YouYube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...EZxkPKyieOTgRD System : Studio system Avid Carbon interface , PT Ultimate 2023.12 -Mid 2020 iMac 27" 3.8GHz 8-core i7 10th Gen ,, Ventura 13.2.1 Mobile MBP M1 Pro , PT Ultimate 2023.12 Sonoma 14.4 |
#47
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
__________________
Roy Ibanez, Recording King, Gretsch, Martin G&L, Squier, Orange (x 2), Bugera, JBL, Soundcraft Our duo website - UPDATED 7/26/19 |
#48
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
Todd in Chicago Edit: In order to get anywhere near distortion on my tube amp (even though I can set it to 1/2 power, 9 watts), I need to use my Weber mini-mass attenuator, otherwise simply too loud. Last edited by TheChicagoTodd; 08-25-2017 at 03:43 PM. |
#49
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
For me though if I was a considering a top end modeling amp (which I am not) The Bias Head with it's modern plugin style GUI software graphics is so much more intuitive to work with, it would be my hands down, no question, choice . The ability to tweak all the different sections of the amp is outstanding IMO And actually the fact that it does not any FX but has FX loop appeals to me. here is that review I mentioned
__________________
Enjoy the Journey.... Kev... KevWind at Soundcloud KevWind at YouYube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...EZxkPKyieOTgRD System : Studio system Avid Carbon interface , PT Ultimate 2023.12 -Mid 2020 iMac 27" 3.8GHz 8-core i7 10th Gen ,, Ventura 13.2.1 Mobile MBP M1 Pro , PT Ultimate 2023.12 Sonoma 14.4 Last edited by KevWind; 08-25-2017 at 09:07 PM. |
#50
|
||||
|
||||
Here's another thing to consider about modelers:
For my entire electric guitar life since 1970 I seem to have always approached the combination of guitar and amp as part of a search for a tone and feel that was in my head. I've never been one who was obsessed with the amps in their own right and finding an exact duplicate - my interest in amps was as a means to the end of the sound in my head that was usually something I'd heard on a recording and the feel I'd experienced with previous amps. For instance, I've always been willing to throw a clean boost in front of an amp to get closer to the sound I was looking for and did so often from the mid-70s on. The modelers I work with serve that aim well. So, the point here is that perhaps that mindset is what allows person to acclimate to and be comfortable with modelers. Bob
__________________
"It is said, 'Go not to the elves for counsel for they will say both no and yes.' " Frodo Baggins to Gildor Inglorion, The Fellowship of the Ring THE MUSICIAN'S ROOM (my website) |
#51
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
|
#52
|
||||
|
||||
Ha yes, I hadn't thought about it, but I suppose my familiarity with working with DAWs and plugins and navigating their GUI's (since 2003) , could make the Positive Grid software seem much more "intuitive" to me , than it might to someone new to that type of computer program.
__________________
Enjoy the Journey.... Kev... KevWind at Soundcloud KevWind at YouYube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...EZxkPKyieOTgRD System : Studio system Avid Carbon interface , PT Ultimate 2023.12 -Mid 2020 iMac 27" 3.8GHz 8-core i7 10th Gen ,, Ventura 13.2.1 Mobile MBP M1 Pro , PT Ultimate 2023.12 Sonoma 14.4 |
#53
|
|||
|
|||
tales from the rabbit hole:
imho for small home amp... kiss...keep it simple...as in git, pedals and amp....less is moar has not yet been discussed...spkrs and cabs are a huge factor...thus have an assortment of alnico/ceramic spkrs in 4", 6", 8" 10" and 12's. If you want cranked champ with out the volume do a 4 or 6 in...if you want loud clean do a high efficiency 2x12. Side note: a Weber Z-matcher is a wonderful tool. Which reminds me, if you want a wall of sound or depth of field at low volume, use two cabs or 2 amps separated with a bit of distance for a dual mono or stereo in a wet/dry set-up. With 5 watts with a 2x12 will rattle the house and disturb the neighbors. As for fatness on a single coil...roll down the tone and vol on the git...or get a parametric eq. If you want a chunky clean rhythm...add a compressor. I love the gruntage using a vfe rocket eq and vfe white horse comp. as for amps...in the stable for home use are a 1950's se6L6, 1960's se el84, late 40-early 50's se6v6 with octal pre and a 1949 pp6v6 monoblock. pedals most used are a ehx 2ube (used as a tube buffered fx loop for the analog pedals)...aya drivesta od/dist, vfe white horse comp, vfe para eq rocket, tech 21 rvb verb and a custom pultec eq. There are some other pedals but for the most part, the always on are the ehx 2ube, tech 21 rvb and the pultec. edit: Also have an old modeller in to the board via a loop switcher...its fun for different sounds...but to my ears analog pedals in to an old simple ptp tube is simple and pure enjoyment. But a tele into the se el84 using a low efficiency spkr...is all about the satisfaction...ala keef. Last edited by wrathfuldeity; 08-26-2017 at 02:00 PM. |
#54
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
I'm kidding, I bow to your obvious experience/expertise and assume your comprehensive response was mostly intended for others on this thread who are way more advanced and, while I definitely learned some things from your post, I'm no John V, just the little home guy who can barely play trying to figure out low wattage, lower volume amps for use in the home, and why overdrive pedals fit into the mix if you can overdrive a tube amp at lower volume and how isn't that modeling? I think I've got that part nailed, thanks to the helpful info here. I'm leaning toward that Bugera V22, with a pedal or two (including a compressor!), when the timing's right. Thanks to all. |
#55
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
Looks like I've made it necessary for me to play even louder now to achieve a particular level of overdrive from the Champ. Thinking back to 1975, when I replaced the 8" Jensen with the 10" JBL, I probably was trying to get a cleaner sound with the Champ, as I was using it while teaching guitar in a music store. Fast forward to today, I'm not sure just what my motivation was to do that back then. That seems like a different lifetime for me now. Perhaps I need to put together a small cab with a 4" or 6" speaker in it, and drive it with my Champ. Any suggestions on that? I never thought of going with a smaller speaker to achieve that tone at low volumes. Last edited by DHart; 08-26-2017 at 06:41 PM. |
#56
|
|||
|
|||
Some old intercom spkrs 4" alnico, 8" ceramic and below is a old cts 10" alnico from garage sale finds. The 10" cts was put in an re-purposed birch ply drawer. I've tried to blow up the 8" its still hanging in there. Just a few minutes ago was playing the pp6v6 monoblock and board with the 4" in the basement and Mrs didn't complain (watching tv right above me). And the over-sized 1x12 cab
Last edited by wrathfuldeity; 08-26-2017 at 09:26 PM. |
#57
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
a bit of a tangent, but check out ballamps. he repurposes old radios, tvs and suitcases into amps. http://www.ballamps.com/ hope i'm not hijacking this thread. if so, i'll delete and start a separate post. play music!
__________________
2014 Martin 00015M 2009 Martin 0015M 2008 Martin HD28 2007 Martin 000-18GE 2006 Taylor 712 2006 Fender Parlor GDP100 1978 Fender F65 1968 Gibson B25-12N Various Electrics |
#58
|
|||
|
|||
Hijack away - I got what I needed.
|