Overseas tour - Not taking my amp , but using a JC120.. Questions
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saladin
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Re: Overseas tour - Not taking my amp , but using a JC120.. Questions
Clean is okay at best and forget about distortion. The onboard distortion is terrible and the amp does not take to pedals very well. The only thing going for it is a nice chorus but any pedal can do that trick!
Clean is okay at best and forget about distortion. The onboard distortion is terrible and the amp does not take to pedals very well. The only thing going for it is a nice chorus but any pedal can do that trick!
The Golden Boy
Fleecy Sweaterologist
Re: Overseas tour - Not taking my amp , but using a JC120.. Questions
And wear a weight belt, don't want any back injuries humpin' that one around!
And wear a weight belt, don't want any back injuries humpin' that one around!
More-Gear-Than-Skill
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Re: Overseas tour - Not taking my amp , but using a JC120.. Questions
I play a very similar GA120 - basically a little PA that looks like an amp. Nice clean, will not colour your sound. But those little wheels will only roll so far, then it's time for the above-mentioned kidney-weight belt. Aluminium cones tho!!!
I play a very similar GA120 - basically a little PA that looks like an amp. Nice clean, will not colour your sound. But those little wheels will only roll so far, then it's time for the above-mentioned kidney-weight belt. Aluminium cones tho!!!
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: Overseas tour - Not taking my amp , but using a JC120.. Questions
An SD-1, even a modded one is mild gain at best...a JC-120 is one of the cleanest amps ever...I have a feeling if you tryed to do a show with a JC-120 and an SD-1 you will be very disappointed...
An SD-1, even a modded one is mild gain at best...a JC-120 is one of the cleanest amps ever...I have a feeling if you tryed to do a show with a JC-120 and an SD-1 you will be very disappointed...
Hot _Grits
Buttery Toneologist
Re: Overseas tour - Not taking my amp , but using a JC120.. Questions
I'd try and grab something to warm it up. If I had to use one on tour, I'd grab a good two stage overdrive, like a G2D, Vox Cooltron or even a Mesa Vtwin (if that's the tone you're after). That way, you can set one channel to give a bit of grit and generally warm up the tone, and set another for high gain.
Even a pod might be a good idea...
I'd try and grab something to warm it up. If I had to use one on tour, I'd grab a good two stage overdrive, like a G2D, Vox Cooltron or even a Mesa Vtwin (if that's the tone you're after). That way, you can set one channel to give a bit of grit and generally warm up the tone, and set another for high gain.
Even a pod might be a good idea...
Re: Overseas tour - Not taking my amp , but using a JC120.. Questions
Run maybe 8 MT-2's, then run them into a TS9. Peg all the knobs.
Might not be a bad idea to have one badass noise gate too! Not that 8 MT-2s would generate ANY noise EVER at all. (hahahaha /sarcasm)
Its a amp that will no where near suit your needs, you'd be better off with a crate practice amp and good PA.
Hope ya can find another option!
Run maybe 8 MT-2's, then run them into a TS9. Peg all the knobs.
Might not be a bad idea to have one badass noise gate too! Not that 8 MT-2s would generate ANY noise EVER at all. (hahahaha /sarcasm)
Its a amp that will no where near suit your needs, you'd be better off with a crate practice amp and good PA.
Hope ya can find another option!
Re: Overseas tour - Not taking my amp , but using a JC120.. Questions
See if you can find out if there are any local (to the venue) shops that will rent out amps, you may be in luck.
If you're playing with bands of a similar style you may be able to use their equipment so phone them up in advance to try and sort that out.
See if you can find out if there are any local (to the venue) shops that will rent out amps, you may be in luck.
If you're playing with bands of a similar style you may be able to use their equipment so phone them up in advance to try and sort that out.
Re: Overseas tour - Not taking my amp , but using a JC120.. Questions
I'm not sure how those amps are made, or if they are even tube. But "if applicable" you could run those pedals straight to the poweramp.
I don't know how stacking pedals would do actually, I was just making a joke. A single High-gain pedal would be ideal.
Have time to go test drive a marshall jackhammer? It makes my peavey classic sound like a pretty heavy marshall, when ran into the clean channel.
Grandor said:
I'm not sure how those amps are made, or if they are even tube. But "if applicable" you could run those pedals straight to the poweramp.
I don't know how stacking pedals would do actually, I was just making a joke. A single High-gain pedal would be ideal.
Have time to go test drive a marshall jackhammer? It makes my peavey classic sound like a pretty heavy marshall, when ran into the clean channel.
Re: Overseas tour - Not taking my amp , but using a JC120.. Questions
I believe that the JC120 is all tube.
The place we're hiring from, we have already paid for the gear. Unfortunately this is also the only hire company on the island.
We are the only band playing (headliner, no support).
I think I'll just try and take as many peds as possible and see what works...
I believe that the JC120 is all tube.
The place we're hiring from, we have already paid for the gear. Unfortunately this is also the only hire company on the island.
We are the only band playing (headliner, no support).
I think I'll just try and take as many peds as possible and see what works...
Quencho092
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Re: Overseas tour - Not taking my amp , but using a JC120.. Questions
nah its ALL SS! I'm serious!
nah its ALL SS! I'm serious!
Re: Overseas tour - Not taking my amp , but using a JC120.. Questions
Make sure to take some stupidly high gain pedal and a noise supressor.
You'll probably be OK as long as you do, just leave yourself some options incase something doesn't work out.
Redundancy FTW!
Grandor said:
Make sure to take some stupidly high gain pedal and a noise supressor.
You'll probably be OK as long as you do, just leave yourself some options incase something doesn't work out.
Redundancy FTW!
SlyFoxx
Glossless
Re: Overseas tour - Not taking my amp , but using a JC120.. Questions
Heck...If anything, this will be a learning/adapt and over come experience. What ever happens, don't let 'em see you sweat!
Just remember, we are all tone hounds here. The folks in the audience might not know the difference or even care. Just play your best whatever happens and you'll do OK. :dance:
Good luck. Seems like you have a tremendous opportunity here. :burnout:
Heck...If anything, this will be a learning/adapt and over come experience. What ever happens, don't let 'em see you sweat!
Just remember, we are all tone hounds here. The folks in the audience might not know the difference or even care. Just play your best whatever happens and you'll do OK. :dance:
Good luck. Seems like you have a tremendous opportunity here. :burnout: