Members tlbonehead Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Originally posted by Alex Flouros not true...well at least if you mean for clubs that'll take up to 50-100 people...the road king and the JCM will not play if not cranked at least a bit...i've tried that with the RK...it was a disaster....the sound guy was always telling em to low the master volume and in the end the RK sounded like a toaster....on the other hand the DIezels and the rack will play at lower volumes because of their design..Alex You took that wrong. Start from the other end. I'd use an amp that sounds good in a normal sized club and use the same amp everywhere. My 45 watt Nomad head has seen crowds of several thousand a few different times. It works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Japetus Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Originally posted by tlbonehead Same amp as for 50 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Songman68 Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 This one is the one by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Locky Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Mesa Road King, because nothing can sound more massive mic'd up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dave Owens Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Originally posted by Songman68 This one is the one by far. massive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members richardson Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Road King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Originally posted by Japetus Why would I use a different amp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cowinacape Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 I would think anything that gets a review where it can level a small village should suit just fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZachMetal Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Road King. I love that amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burn Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 I haven't ever played for more than say, 20 people, but I'll try my best Marshall would be a safer choice, since it's what rockers' ears are probably most accustomed to. You might be right about the lack of distortion/compression but I'm sure at such a big event the sound man will make most anything sound awesome On the other hand, you might feel more comfortable playing through your VH-4 if it really is your sig tone like Digital Jams suggested.And a big congrats on getting the gig. I mean Helloween... wow P.S... If only the exclusive line of Esteban amplifiers were available in Europe :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paragraph51 Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 You left Fender Champ off the list of choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Doctor Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 I voted Einstein Alex! Get some live usage out of your newest Diezel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stratotone Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Alex - use whatever you are most comfortable with. I wouldn't worry about the size of the crowd - that's what the PA is for. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Duesentrieb Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 The VH4 as a base - and either Einstein or Panther looped (switchable ) into the VH4 return for smooth leads. That would be my setup, Alex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr 5150 Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 I voted VH4 mainly because, with it's channel switching options and loops etc, you could pair up Panther, Einstein (comp out into loop) or any combination of stuff with it and have a massive range of tones available.Congrats on the gig Alex. Ask em to play Dr Stein for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jack Luminous Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 The rack !! You'll kill the first few rows with the massive 2:90 power. You need 4 cabs too, 2 each side and 2 near you !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jakem Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Congratulations (again)! Hmmm, this is a tough choice, Alex. Diezels would surely work great but still I voted for the rack rig... -Jaakko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JamesPeters Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Originally posted by Stratotone Alex - use whatever you are most comfortable with. I wouldn't worry about the size of the crowd - that's what the PA is for.Pete +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Knut E Evenmo Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 VH-4 and JCM 800 into one cab each. Crank the JCM, and get the gnarly Marshall sound TOGETHER with the Diezel BTWCONGRATS ON THE GIG, BRO!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members P90DSL Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Oh ... you guys are opening for Halloween? Great ... take a Diezel ... VH4 or Einstein ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PhilBelanger Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Originally posted by Stratotone Alex - use whatever you are most comfortable with. I wouldn't worry about the size of the crowd - that's what the PA is for.Pete I agree with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MoosBros Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 you'll be playing thru a Shure SM57 most likely,,,,not my favorite carrot,,,, but it IS a popular mic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BOOGIE666 Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 I'd take the 800 or RK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members etienne Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Congrats Alex !! You must be very nervous ! Is it the first time you play in front of 5,000 people ? I wouldn't know which amp to suggest since I have no stage experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Negative K3 fan Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 herbert, but since you dont have that, jcm800 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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