Watts...

What kind of amp do you use and how many watts is it? Do you play in a band/if so what style of music?

I am trying to get some opinions. Basically I have a SWR stack. The 350 head with a Goliath III 4x10 and a Son of Bertha 1x15 on the bottom. Running both at 4 ohms to get the full 350w. My main style of playing is in a fusion electric/acoustic band. Not much volume needed so I assume this head is plenty.

I also do session work with "metal" bands to alternative rock. I just practiced with this new band I'm doing live session work for and they play very loud. The guitarist has a mesa boogie 2:90 pwr amp, damn loud. I didn't bring my rig but instead used their EX bassist rig, which is still at their practice space (he has an Ampeg rig with 8x10 tower!)

in your guys opinion do u think I will be able to compete with these guys with my SWR rig??? Or do I need to return my 350 and get the 750 and suck up the extra $500. I'd rather not because I'm broke as is but I will do if I have to. What u think?

 

Interesting suggestion. BUT how much does the alternative cost??? Because if its at least 500 I mine as well exchange the head for the 750. But seriously, while playing with my new rig at home and I turned that baby up, my ear drums almost popped. It seems louder than 350w to me but then again...... who knows.

I'll just see how practice goes with this "metal" style band next week with my SWR rig... Hopfully what I have is plenty loud. I expect to play small bars/clubs. And most of them have a sound board.

If the practice shows I'm too soft then I'll just bite the bullet and exchange it and pay more.... dear me.