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Topic: Do any non-peddlers use 2 amps on stage? |
jsaine
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Charlottesville, VA
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Posted 19 Jan 2002 7:39 pm |
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I have been thinking about trying to use 2 amps on stage. Do any forumites find this advantageous? Also trying to find a low-tech way to split the signal. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Jeff |
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HOWaiian
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Posted 20 Jan 2002 6:10 am
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DOD has a 1-in/4-out [or vice-versa] passive resistance mixer. You might want to give it a shot:
http://www.google.com/search?q=dod+resistance+mixer
Boss has a very versatile switcher pedal, which may better suit your needs:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=boss+ls-2
For tonal variety, you can't beat multi-amp setups, IMHO. You can try an A/B box, though this doesn't give you the option of running both amps at the same time. A Y-splitter running to two volume pedals is another option.
I hope this helps....go nuts!
how[This message was edited by HOWaiian on 20 January 2002 at 06:17 AM.] |
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jsaine
From:
Charlottesville, VA
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Posted 22 Jan 2002 6:27 pm
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Thanks for the response. I'll have to check out that Boss pedal.
Jeff |
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Jason Lollar
From:
Seattle area
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Posted 22 Jan 2002 7:08 pm
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Morley makes a stereo pedal that will gradually pan between two amps (one or the other, both, and various combintaions in between). Its mechanically operated and doubles as a volume pedal. Uses an opto resistor instead of a pot so its noisless. Get a spare lightbulb for it if you buy one as no one keeps them in stock.
I only use it if I am running two small amps. I have a couple of Mascos that I set on either side of the stage but I usually use a 40 - 100 watt Fender mono.
The small amps are just for lower volume gigs and using two helps fill out the sound. Panning is just a gimmick to throw in once in a while, at least to me. |
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John Reali
From:
Arlington, VA, USA
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Posted 22 Jan 2002 7:38 pm
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| Kendrick makes an ABC( 1 input 3 output) box that allows you to turn any or all channels on at once. It is very transparent sounding, but is also very expensive. |
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jsaine
From:
Charlottesville, VA
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Posted 24 Jan 2002 6:53 pm
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Thanks for all the info. Are most of you using 2 amps to provide sound to the other side of the stage, or are you using 2 amps to improve tone and depth?
Jeff |
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Robert
From:
Chicago
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Posted 25 Jan 2002 4:34 pm
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Curley Chalker used two 4x10 Bassman's with his non-pedal Fender back in the day!
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Jody Carver
From:
KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 25 Jan 2002 8:20 pm
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Robert
You are so right,,,and a sound to "die for"
Those 4x10 Bassman amps were killers with Curleys stringmaster,,wow... |
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Ray Montee
From:
Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 25 Jan 2002 8:21 pm
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I just plug my rig into my ProFex II and direct to the two amps.....and let her RIP!!
Sounds good to my tin ear... |
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jsaine
From:
Charlottesville, VA
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Posted 26 Jan 2002 6:49 pm
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| Jr. Brown gets a great sound from his 2 Fender twins as well. He can really scorch your ears with them too. I didn't see what his set up was but I bet he just runs from his volume pedal directly into the amps. |
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