I'm currently using a Fender Stage 160 and a Boss ME-50 multi-effects unit. The 160 gives me nice cleans and the effects unit gives me dirt and effects. And lots of noise. Until now it's worked really well. But I've noticed that my tastes are changing and I really just want the simplicity of my AM DLX Fat Strat (2 stock SCN's & DH-1) into a fat, warm, growly amp.
My musical tastes currently range from Trower & Blackmore's overdriven Strat tones to Neil Young and Warren Haynes' chunky blues tones. Occassionally I'll also use a Dean V or modded Aria but the Strat is my #1. I'm confident in what it can do but realize my amp setup is keeping it from it's full tonal potential.
Can anyone recommend something along the lines of a 50 watt 2x12 combo or maybe a head? I mostly play alone in the basement (I can get fairly loud there) but sometimes play with another guitarist who uses a 100 watt Marshall Valvestate and 4x12 cab that I'd need to compete with. I can mic the amp through the PA if I need extra volume.
Anyone have any opinions? I'm particularly interested in folks with HSS setups and what they're using. Thanks!
My musical tastes currently range from Trower & Blackmore's overdriven Strat tones to Neil Young and Warren Haynes' chunky blues tones. Occassionally I'll also use a Dean V or modded Aria but the Strat is my #1. I'm confident in what it can do but realize my amp setup is keeping it from it's full tonal potential.
Can anyone recommend something along the lines of a 50 watt 2x12 combo or maybe a head? I mostly play alone in the basement (I can get fairly loud there) but sometimes play with another guitarist who uses a 100 watt Marshall Valvestate and 4x12 cab that I'd need to compete with. I can mic the amp through the PA if I need extra volume.
Anyone have any opinions? I'm particularly interested in folks with HSS setups and what they're using. Thanks!
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