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germs
07-17-2009, 08:19 PM
Trying to reduce load in/outs, onstage footprint, etc - I won this on the 'bay.
Whatchya think?
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll44/abruptband/Guitars023.jpg
And with the live rig...
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll44/abruptband/Guitars022.jpg
Not too shabby? The Avatar has V30's, and I'm using the XTLive with the cab and mic sims OFF.
Essentially, it's like having the 3 amp sims I mostly use running through the same 2x12 cab. Sounds pretty good!
Cool!
I have a PB. Couldn't pass one up when they were selling for 49 quid new.
Makes a great stereo power amp for a modeler-based rig and can be used as a regular amp if the modeler packs up. The overdrive is surprisingly good, although it is best pushed with an external overdriver. I use a treble booster with it.
germs
07-18-2009, 12:13 PM
Most definitely, thanks!
I've got a spare SS three channel I'll be keeping in the trailer for just such an occasion. It'll get the job done in case the PB or POD ever packs in on me before/during a set.
Feels pretty good to have a back up, actually...
pedalboard
07-23-2009, 02:21 PM
you could really streamline if you left the 2 12 behind and just brought the microcube :lol:
on a more serious note, looks like you could get some good sounds out of that setup. :thu:
germs
07-23-2009, 09:08 PM
Any sound you want!
As much as I'm going to miss the look of a full rig on stage, my back doesn't miss loading a 4x12 + 65lb head + pedal board at the end of the night.
I still get funny looks from other bands like, "What the hell is he gonna do with that?" And then I show them, and they're like, "Ooooh." And then I plug into a 4x12 in the backline and they're like "Aaaaaaah." And I'm like, "See? It can be easier."
Though I do find that the POD does cleans better than distortion, until you're pushing a 4x12. But I don't haul that thing out unless we're playing the big rooms. Just no point.
aliensporebomb
07-24-2009, 05:54 AM
Stay tuned for rev2: this is a big train set:
http://pod.ath.cx/connies/gear.smaller.jpg
Your streamlining is a good idea. I'm tired of lugging really heavy stuff around myself.
TieDyedDevil
07-24-2009, 11:02 AM
Trying to reduce load in/outs, onstage footprint, etc ...
Looks great! Now if you could only get rid of that huge honkin' speaker cabinet... ;)
Here's my rig:
http://psg.com/~dlamkins/lamkins-guitar/Articles/gpics/rp355.jpg
Built-in stereo DI goes straight to the snake. I hear myself through the stage monitors.
Karma1
07-24-2009, 01:13 PM
Congrats - I've heard really good things about those little Crate power amps.