Sound/Mix Question

[Thunderthumbs73]

Hi. Anyone here play guitar in a group that performs in front of people?

I play electric guitar in a coffeehouse type of group. The "problem" is that to the audience, my volume is too low. From my own "stage" perspective, my volume is always such that I fit well within the "sleeve" of the sound and blend my electric guitar sound (through my Fender amp) with the sound of the acoustic guitar and vocals- all of which are run through the PA. I know if I turn up which is easy, the audience will hear me better, but as far as a stage sound, I lose that feeling of being within the "sleeve" of the sound and it is not enjoyable for me. I have been very successful, IMO, in getting a seamless sound based on volume and tone which allows the electric guitar sound good in this coffeehouse context, which I think is all about blend rather than "look at me" rock stage heroics. I think I have the right approach.

I hesitate the mic my amp (in a coffeehouse of all places!) but, it seems to be the best solution to give me a low stage volume and also allow people to hear me as clearly as they seem to want to. Anyone dissagree?

Thanks.

[bassman1185]

Nope. I don't see why you have an aversion to micing your amp if that's what you think would be the best option. If you want to keep your stage volume low, that's about your only good option.

[Bob the bassist]

I agree. Mic your amp.

[Thunderthumbs73]

Thanks for the comments. No aversion whatsoever, just that I find it slightly funny/odd/interesting that I should do this for a coffeehouse gig. But whatever, you know? As long as it sounds good, that's the main thing. Thanks again.

[Bob the bassist]

Yeah, it seems like overkill, but you're not doing it for raw power, just for balance. At least, that's the way I see it.

[Thunderthumbs73]

Yes, balance!