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#41
So i shouldnt have any clipping problems? Thats mostly what i am concerned about.


I usually like to have a head that provides more juice than the can can handle so i have plenty of room. So im nervous about that as well.

Ive also been interested in a puma900 and s212
 
#42
What is your competition, the guitarist's rig, for example? How loud does your band really play? Do you make your drummer hit hard to keep up with the volume of the rest of the band or visa versa?
 
#43
Things can get pretty loud. This is kinda why i like having options.

Because who knows.. Te band im playing with now may not e the same one in the future....


He uses a vintage fender vibro king
Keyboard comes through his PA, drummer can be loud too.


poopie gets rockin
 
#44
I would think the Tone Hammer 500 with the right cabinets would be more than loud enough. I have no experience with the SL112 outside of playing through one a couple times at Sam Ash so I can't say whether two of them would work. I have been very satisfied with the volume with all the various LDS cabs I have had Don make for me, louder than my other band mates would like if I wanted to; this was with pop rock/top 40/jazz fusion/progressive-psyco-jam-rock type music, so basically in the same vein as you.

Rack systems with PA style power amps and preamps are great too, but these day there are really nice lightweight choices that are no slouches in any area. I used to have a few rack systems over the years but I could not see going back to a larger, heavier, more complex amp, anymore.

Do you run your bass through the band's PA? Or, do you carry the room with your amp?
 
#47
modny123 said:
I usually prefer to carry the room myself.
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You may not always have a choice.
modny123 said:
I never count on backline
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If you fly to a gig, you may have to rely on gear other than your own. Just a fact.
I don't turn down a gig because MY amp isn't there—as much as I prefer my rig.
 

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