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2016/02/02 20:07:31
jbow
Nice cab. Do you like it? I'd opt for a straight cab, only because they are what Kossoff used. I'm sure either one would finish off my hearing, lol. I'd love to have one of the purple cabs that came with the V/M, or a 4x12 with 25w G12Ms (may be the same) or maybe some comparable EMI. There is always something to want... I've never had a 4x12. I have a stereo 2x12 that I wired to be switchable to 2x12 mono and several 1x12 cabs.. I think everyone should have a 4x12 at least once but I have absolutely no need for it. I guess it's OK, my forst real amp was a Silvertone 1485, all tube with 6x10s. They are unique amps, two channels and two output transformers, one for each input so plugging in to both really does a LOT. It was stolen from a club, but I still have the footswitch!
In 1970 I had it in the back of my second VW vanagon with 3x10s hooked to each side of a Motorola 8-track cassette player. You'd be astounded how loud 8wpc can be through 6 tens. The tape hiss would scare you... lol. I miss that amp. I'm glad you got what you like!
These are the good years Rain.
 
J
2016/02/02 22:02:00
craigb
Being 6' 4", I preferred the slant cab so I can hear things a little better.
 

2016/02/03 02:26:52
Rain
Obviously, if I could I'd probably go for a full stack - but I can't justify that, and for most venues where I'm likely to play, my half stack is already more than sufficient.
 
At home, I'm running it in Triode mode (down to 50 Watt) and I've not yet pushed the volume to 1. I'm not one to play needlessly loud, even though like every guitar player I like to feel the power once in a while. But in my home studio, I value clarity over everything else.
 
However, rehearsals with our band should begin soon, and I'll have the opportunity to push it then and there.
2016/02/03 03:14:14
ampfixer
With great power, comes great responsibility. 
2016/02/03 09:10:58
Moshkito
ampfixer
With great power, comes great responsibility. 




Power in the hands of fools, is an accident waiting to happen, yeah?
2016/02/03 13:36:50
craigb
Power is good.  I've noticed it's really hard to abuse it when you don't have any. 
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