Members steve_man Posted May 4, 2013 Members Share Posted May 4, 2013 I was thinking about how many amps I've been through since I've been playing guitar. When I moved to Austin a couple of years ago, I had nothing but tube amps...loved them, but ended up not using them in the live settings that I play in. So, I sold them all. Then, I sold my Mustang II, and bought this... I gotta say, it's my favorite practice amp that I've ever owned. Bought it used, and I play probably 75\% of the time through this thing. Clean channel is amazing, and I LOVE the distortion channels. Effects are all I need, and it is LOUD! For live stuff, this is all I use... In fact, the speaker stays at home, and the HD500 covers everything. Sure, I miss having my cool looking tube amps, but wow...I can cover a LOT of ground with this small, light setup... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guit-mangler Posted May 4, 2013 Members Share Posted May 4, 2013 You use an Epson live? Wow! Just kidding.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted May 4, 2013 Members Share Posted May 4, 2013 I went the other way around. I started with multi-fx units. I gigged a Digitech RP-7 Valve into a pair of solid state Fenders, and then I did the same thing with a POD 2.0 and a four-button footswitch. I eventually moved to single stomps into tubes (Vox). But the important thing is that you like what you're running! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hardtdc Posted May 4, 2013 Members Share Posted May 4, 2013 I don't fire up the tube amps very often any more, and I have several. Mostly, I just use GR5 or run my pedal board through a tube pre into my mixer and into the computer. I do just about everything with headphones now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GreatDane Posted May 4, 2013 Members Share Posted May 4, 2013 I record all the time with a pair of silver face vibro champs. I agree that everything sounds great through them. My amp needs haven't changed that much in 20 years, to be honest. I get off on a simple tube circuit and will use either a head/cab or combo amp depending on the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dougy Posted May 4, 2013 Members Share Posted May 4, 2013 Guit-mangler wrote: You use an Epson live? Wow! Don't be ridiculous, the Epson is obviously part of his pro-recording setup. Durrrrr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ugameus Posted May 4, 2013 Members Share Posted May 4, 2013 GreatDane wrote: I get off on a simple tube circuit ... This.I have four amps and a few pedals. Most of the time I am playing my main electric straight into a Goodsell Super 17. My baritone I play straight into a Traynor Bassmaster. Both simple amps with great cleans. I play mostly clean anymore so both of these work great for me. I do have a Straub Cantus lurking in the corner for when I want to bring the nasty. Honestly though, I rarely play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BeanoBoy Posted May 4, 2013 Members Share Posted May 4, 2013 Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted May 5, 2013 Author Members Share Posted May 5, 2013 Guit-mangler wrote: You use an Epson live? Wow! Just kidding.. Lol...yeah, kinda like EVH did with the power drill... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted May 5, 2013 Members Share Posted May 5, 2013 Me too, though I can still appreciate the digital stuff, it's just too much for what I do.Plus, I've been known to make a few stompboxes here or there, and the ones I don't sell get lonely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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