You could also double-up your rig, get a RIC, and run one pickup through each... I'm somewhat kidding here, but not completely.
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Yes, this is ridiculous.....
- Thread starter Deezer Butler
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Or find a guitarist that doesn't have Napolian Syndrome...
I would appreciate a guitar player that makes an investment in nice gear and actually works with the stuff to get a sound. Overkill? Maybe...but if it fits the gig then good on him.
Several years ago, a friend of mine went to NAMM, and was invited to a private after hours party, and Eric Johnson showed up with his Strat. Plugged it into the combo amp that was already there, sans his effect pedals. Just his Strat, into the combo.
He said EJ sounded just as good as he does on stage, just quieter. Much quieter.
Just sayin'...
He said EJ sounded just as good as he does on stage, just quieter. Much quieter.
Just sayin'...
He actually wants to schlep all that stuff around? Whatever melts his butter. Good luck. Take this brother, may it serve you well...
How loud do you crank your Kilo now? I power an Aguilar 412 with an LH1000 and even with two guitarists- one with a hot 50w to a 412, the other with 2x100w running to a full stack I don't have to turn more than half way.
BTW, you get 540w per side at 4ohm. 350 at 8 ohm.
BTW, you get 540w per side at 4ohm. 350 at 8 ohm.
One of the smarter guitarists I know, a graduate of Berklee, uses a full Marshall stack but he does not plug in those cabinets. He plugs in a wedge with a single 12 that he places in front of him and that cabinet has a mic on it. It works great for everyone.
FWIW, his monitor wedge was custom-built and has no horn. If I recall correctly, it has a JBL K120 in it.
I'll let you know how he sounds from up in Alaska.
A few years ago I played a set just before Neal Schon (he was sitting in with some other names you would recognize) and Neal's rig was setup on stage right next to me. His rig consisted of an old Fender Deluxe aimed away from the audience and angled back so it would be facing Neal - mic'ed with an SM57.... and he sounded great.
devnulljp
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If you are going to follow him down the road to overkill,
start by doubling what you have.
Even this assumes you are going to be playing a big, outdoor stage
and
have help moving it.
Andy, I love your tuning fork!
start by doubling what you have.
Even this assumes you are going to be playing a big, outdoor stage
and
have help moving it.
Andy, I love your tuning fork!
DON'T help him, let him carry every one of those by himself in and out of gig. Forbid band members to help (private meeting time).
I'd say after 2 gigs one stack will be for sale.
I'd say after 2 gigs one stack will be for sale.
It's kind of been said on here but not in as many words. That's what the PA is for. Amps are essentially on stage monitors for the individual player. You do not not not need them to be big. And I'm very much with Murdoc who says no-one should help him carry any of those things. Oh, and the fire him message? Or at least a 'they go or you do' vibe. Sometimes it's easier to just get rid of someone than try to fix their attitude. Whatever you do, don't break our own bank and back trying to play catchup.
