Wow, I'm blown away, never seen anything that tall before. He says he's been doing it for 20 years the same way.
That tells you everything. 20 years ago, yeah, you may have needed a rig that size as a statement, "I've arrived and I've got the right gear for any venue." But in this day and age what's the point?
If you can't ever turn your amp volume passed 2 on an amp that doesn't really kick in until the volume is at 7 or 8, then it doesn't sound as good as a smaller, sensible rig and you're needlessly breaking your back lugging it around everywhere.
Granted it took me 20 years to downsize to a better sounding, lighter amp after proudly displaying my long saved up for double stack.
It was like a security blanket. I sold it to a young guy who just had to have it because he had "arrived"
BTW, this is not to say, there is isn't a place or genre for amps that are taller than the musicians. What I'm saying is, does it match the genre?
If you're doing over the top metal, by all means, bigger is better
...and no, I don't know what the best amp for metal is.
In my case I'm doing R&B standards and it's not about the volume, it's all above the groove/pocket.
Note: There is a limit to downsizing to the point of being unheard.
No one hears the bass player anyway, no sense in confirming their beliefs.
V For gigging you don't want to go this far V
