Shootmeagain
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Hey, so with Christmas coming and me being in need of an amp head, I'd like to ask you about your opinions on my problem. I've done quite a research on google about this, but there were different comments, and I'm not really sure what to believe now. Basically I've narrowed it down to getting a Peavey 6505 head. I currently own 2 4x12 cabs, of which I use only one at a time (haven't done any stereo yet) - Marshall 1960A and a Randall (can't really remember the model, I think it's R412CB75 from what I just found on Google, it's loaded with 4 Celestion G12T-75s for sure, same as the Marshall). I play in a hardcore punk band, and I currently use a Marshall JCM900 100W head most of the time, however the tubes in it are changed with Russian 6L6's (I think) instead of the stock EL34s. At the time that I had them replaced it was a LOT cheaper than buying an original set, even though the maintenance guy told me that it would lower the head's power to about 50W, but that suits me pretty well. I currently don't ever go for more than 7 on the volume, with pre-amp and gain being at ~9-9.5. The head is good and all, but I need something more "modern" and metallish. My problem is that I play unmicced gigs really often. Most places where I play usually PA only the microphones, monitors and kick and snare drums. I also have a 25W "boutique" tube combo that I used for some time at the start, which I used to plug in to one of the cabs, which is a Fender Blues Deluxe copy I guess. I had it cranked at max, both gain and master volume, with a Boss DS-1 Keeley modded, and it barely did the job (didn't even handle it at some gigs). Sadly I don't have any availability for any of the heads that I want to buy in my country, and the only option for me is to order one and hope it will do the job. Basically I'm worried if the 6505MH will be enough, with it being only 20W, the pros of it are the price, size and weight (obviously). The dilemma here is that the 120W version is just too much power in some situations (I think), really expensive for maintenance (with so many tubes and all), and not really comfortable for touring. If I decide on going for the 120W version, I will most likely have to find a used one on the internet and get it shipped here, since I currently can't afford a new one (but I'd rather save up for it if the 20W won't do it, since I don't want to buy something unuseful). The average size of the venues where we play is about 10x15 meters (~30x50 feet).
TLDR; Will a Peavey 6505MH be enough to gig hardcore punk shows without guitar getting micced.
Thanks for the help in advance!
TLDR; Will a Peavey 6505MH be enough to gig hardcore punk shows without guitar getting micced.
Thanks for the help in advance!
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