Members nwright Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 I use 2 halfstacks as well. Our bass player has 2 8x10 cabs (usually just uses one, though). We rarely play venues where the cabs aren't miked, and the rooms can take the volume very easily. And, in smaller rooms, it really isn't hard to control things even with a full stack or 2 half stacks. Just don't be an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nodachi Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 i just got one persay. my second cab is a 2x12 + 1x15. SOUNDS HUGE!!! i'll get a pic later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Agreed Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 Nope, just a half stack here. I thought about turning it into a full stack earlier this month, but frankly my back isn't up to it and I can't imagine EVER needing to get louder than my half stack gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members justinhedrick Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 while i don't have a full stack, i DO use a 4x10 and 2x15. . . is that kind of a back-woods stack?????:confused: we DO play with a lot of bands that use full stacks. one band's only guitar player uses 2 full stacks.....and he isn't even really that loud?? justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nodachi Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 Nope, just a half stack here. I thought about turning it into a full stack earlier this month, but frankly my back isn't up to it and I can't imagine EVER needing to get louder than my half stack gets. I don't really think my full is louder than my half ever was, just more bassy and big sounding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marshallesque Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 Nope, just a half stack here. I thought about turning it into a full stack earlier this month, but frankly my back isn't up to it and I can't imagine EVER needing to get louder than my half stack gets. I always thought full stacks were more for image and a fuller, deeper tone not actual loudness in most cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orangekick Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 When we play places that I can do it, I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members killertone Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 Me and my other guitarist both do every time we can. Like here: And here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members .homewrecker. Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 Hellz yeah! I don't have any live shots of it though. I'm a big dude and have no problem moving my own gear. Our bassist uses an 8x10 and 2x15 live as well, sounds massive but not too LOUD, just BIG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blckbldng Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 I run two cabs but one is located behind my drummer because he is deaf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Agreed Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 I always thought full stacks were more for image and a fuller, deeper tone not actual loudness in most cases. Image, yes, but my experience has always been that the more air you're pushing, the louder it gets at max volume. More speakers pushing more air does mean that you'll have more fullness at all volume levels, too, I suppose. Either way, I've never found my half-stack to sound anemic, while even a 2x12 can sound a bit brittle in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orangekick Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 I like the sound of 2 cabs simply because each cab brings something to the mix and together they just sound bigger. It's not about volume at all. It also looks cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KingKabong Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrispsullivan Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 if i could fit two cabs into my car id do itim pushin it with just the one 4x12", a head, one guitar, and all my accesories (cables, pedals, etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Facejackets Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 My band says its mandatory when we start playing gigs that I use 2 cabs. 8( My back is STILL {censored}ed up from my car accient in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrispsullivan Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 My band says its mandatory when we start playing gigs that I use 2 cabs. 8(My back is STILL {censored}ed up from my car accient in May. wowyour band is pretty {censored}ing gay if they MAKE you use two cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GCDEF Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 I'm living the rock and roll dream of hearing loss and tinnitus, does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bikehorn Posted November 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 Nice pics guys. Honestly I never see myself neeeding more than a 2x12 or 4x10 combo, 40 watts at the most(Marshall Bluesbreaker, Vox AC30, Hiwatt DR504 combo) but damn, full stacks just look so sweet. Maybe not a "full stack", but here's a picture taken out of the '73 Orange catalog, showing almost their entire product lineup from that year. I wish they still made PA equipment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Syn Harvest Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 {censored} now i have to have Orange floor wedges. Thx alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Purplexi Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 Since I rolled my Mazda pickup last Winter, I can't manage more than one cab. Before that I would run three 4x12's across. If it was a smaller stage area I would stack two cabs. I used to go full stack even when just playing party's but the other bands really got tired of setting up around my rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheToneMan Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 i drive a toyota mr2 turbo. so i cant even fit a combo in it much less a full stack. but my band isnt going to be playing any gigs for awhile so i dont realy give a {censored} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members worldoftone Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 Half-stack when I do take Marshalls out. Occasionally a couple of half-stacks. Full stacks are fun, but unless it is a huge arena, I don't bother. I'd rather have a wall of Fenders. - WOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr. Bluesman Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 Personally I find two halfstacks way more cool than a single fullstack. (found this online) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitarted Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 I play out with a full stack; out in the garage that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danjovi Posted November 28, 2007 Members Share Posted November 28, 2007 played a show last night with 2 splawn 4x12's running a Quickrod and Deliverence together. Our lead guitarist used a splawn 4x12 with a mKIV - it was wow : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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