Rick 381

When I was young almost every band played Showmen and I can't remember ever seeing a Marshall.

We judged how successful a band was by their amps,

A poor band played Custom's with the tuck and roll carnival ride seat vinyl.

A band that was a little more successful played Fender Showman. If they were really doing well they had two cabs per amp.

A band making money, or at least having rich parents, played Vox Super Beatles.

The first time I can remember seeing a Marshall live Hendrix was playing it. Fenders blew away Marshall in these part at least into the 70's. Showmen ruled.

I know of one band touring nationally that has empty boxes on stage. They play through Tonelabs DI'd into the PA. Their amps are stage props. Much better for your hearing.

D'Angelico New Yorker even one of the Korean ones.

I'd really like to try one of the ones from the 30's or 40's though. Even if they're worth more than my house.

A made in England AC-30 or a AC-30CC. There's a difference.