One thing I did not anticipate when moving to the US is that apartments' walls are built out of cardboard as a result, I can't play amplified much and didn't have any amps here. I don't mind playing my electric unplugged, but sometimes it's just nice to let a few riffs rip.
Hence I was thinking of getting a practice setup, but the game has changed a lot since I last got a new setup (a VOX VT15 with footswitch I got 4 or so years ago)...
Ideally, it'd be a pure practice-based rig. I don't gig and don't need a versatile amplifier in that respect.
I do like, however, having at least 4 quality tones: clean, edge of breakup, mid-gain (AC/DC, plexi type) and modern gain. The more tone options the better. I rarely use effects and couldn't care less for most (e.g. delay, chorus), but I do find it nice to occasionally use compression, tremolo or univibe.
I don't need a "12 speaker-sized combo, but eh, if it's what's best out there... I CAN play with headphones, but never got into the habit. Footswitch is much appreciated.
I don't understand the concept of using a phone or tablet to edit tone; and I'd rather not require a computer connection either since my PC is in my bedroom, the exact place I can't play amplified. So that rules out most of the Line6 stuff which is a bit of a shame, the Firehawk board looks pretty nice. So does the Helix but that's hardly a practice rig!
I have a couple of ideas... but would rather ask you guys for un-biased opinions. Show me your ideas!
Thanks!
Hence I was thinking of getting a practice setup, but the game has changed a lot since I last got a new setup (a VOX VT15 with footswitch I got 4 or so years ago)...
Ideally, it'd be a pure practice-based rig. I don't gig and don't need a versatile amplifier in that respect.
I do like, however, having at least 4 quality tones: clean, edge of breakup, mid-gain (AC/DC, plexi type) and modern gain. The more tone options the better. I rarely use effects and couldn't care less for most (e.g. delay, chorus), but I do find it nice to occasionally use compression, tremolo or univibe.
I don't need a "12 speaker-sized combo, but eh, if it's what's best out there... I CAN play with headphones, but never got into the habit. Footswitch is much appreciated.
I don't understand the concept of using a phone or tablet to edit tone; and I'd rather not require a computer connection either since my PC is in my bedroom, the exact place I can't play amplified. So that rules out most of the Line6 stuff which is a bit of a shame, the Firehawk board looks pretty nice. So does the Helix but that's hardly a practice rig!
I have a couple of ideas... but would rather ask you guys for un-biased opinions. Show me your ideas!
Thanks!
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