Since most places, if not, all places these days, have PA systems and you don't even use and amp during a show because of the PA system is there any reason having an amp except for rehearsals??
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PA and amps
- Thread starter Leftybass12
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very rare for electric bands to use only PA.
some sort of backline is needed for most rock shows.
very rare for electric bands to use only PA.
some sort of backline is needed for most rock shows.
Even with ample reinforcement, I've yet to play a gig without an amp. Stage volume/presence is critical, even if the signal is being amplified through the house.
While you don't technically "need" one if you can get a dedicated monitor mix of your bass, it's not very practical. You want an amp.
I usually play without PA support for my sound - when my group has to haul its own sound, we use a small rig with no subs. That's just my situation. At some shows with a strong house system, I still get plenty of confidence from being able to turn around and tweak what I'm hearing from myself. Plus, my drummer also depends on the positioning and volume of my rig on stage to be able to hear me well and keep us clicking together. He sings a lot and needs to hear himself through his monitor along with the other two of us doing vocals. If he had much more coming through that wedge, it would probably be too much.
