Time to look for the lighter amp setup
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ErikH
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Re: Time to look for the lighter amp setup
I've scoped out a few of those. Add the EVH 5150 III and Jet City 22H to that list.
I hear ya. I used to have a Digitech RP500 that I used at practice and gigged with it a couple times on small/tight stages. Worked good but I ended up selling it. I do like the RK FlyRig5 better than the gray FlyRig. Might go that route. For what my band does, I need something like that.
I've scoped out a few of those. Add the EVH 5150 III and Jet City 22H to that list.
I hear ya. I used to have a Digitech RP500 that I used at practice and gigged with it a couple times on small/tight stages. Worked good but I ended up selling it. I do like the RK FlyRig5 better than the gray FlyRig. Might go that route. For what my band does, I need something like that.
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tone4days
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Re: Time to look for the lighter amp setup
+1
I've lost ~70lbs since Aug '15 and started lifting in Jan '16 ... I can d/l and squat 225+ lbs, and bent row 135+ lbs ... makes all the difference ... not lugging 4x12 w/EVM-12Ls, but feeling much better moving what I need to
Learn to lift properly and wear a lifting belt
Oh yeah, an ethos pedal amp into a neo 1x12 or 2x12
Or an amplifier into a frfr powered cab
Good luck
+1
I've lost ~70lbs since Aug '15 and started lifting in Jan '16 ... I can d/l and squat 225+ lbs, and bent row 135+ lbs ... makes all the difference ... not lugging 4x12 w/EVM-12Ls, but feeling much better moving what I need to
Learn to lift properly and wear a lifting belt
Oh yeah, an ethos pedal amp into a neo 1x12 or 2x12
Or an amplifier into a frfr powered cab
Good luck
Phantasmagoria
watch where you point that sabre
Re: Time to look for the lighter amp setup
Those new 100 watt Yamaha heads & the Quilter stuff sound great... & I'd take a look at one of these too.
1.5kg/3lbs with a 100 watt output :bigthumb:
Have'nt had any real problems with amp/cab carrying weight-related pain etc yet (though at my age I expect that's around the corner haha..) but I think it just sounds great and is super convenient.
Those new 100 watt Yamaha heads & the Quilter stuff sound great... & I'd take a look at one of these too.
1.5kg/3lbs with a 100 watt output :bigthumb:
Have'nt had any real problems with amp/cab carrying weight-related pain etc yet (though at my age I expect that's around the corner haha..) but I think it just sounds great and is super convenient.
XSSIVE
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Re: Time to look for the lighter amp setup
Victory V30 Countess head and a 1x12 or 2x12 cab. It's the size of other lunchbox heads but not neutered with EL84s or some BS like that. It comes with 6L6s or EL34s and is 42w that power scales down to 2w. No need to even lug your Marshall to bigger gigs, just bring a bigger cab and crank it up.
Victory V30 Countess head and a 1x12 or 2x12 cab. It's the size of other lunchbox heads but not neutered with EL84s or some BS like that. It comes with 6L6s or EL34s and is 42w that power scales down to 2w. No need to even lug your Marshall to bigger gigs, just bring a bigger cab and crank it up.
ErikH
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Re: Time to look for the lighter amp setup
Thanks for the other suggestions. A lot more options than I was aware of.
I had thought about the EHX 44 Magnum before but just about every serious review has said there's not enough clean headroom.
The Victory amp is cool. I dig that. Higher on the price scale. May as well go after a 5150 III at that point.
Never heard of the Ethos stuff. May have to look more in to them. Only 30 watts RMS from the amp though.
Thanks for the other suggestions. A lot more options than I was aware of.
I had thought about the EHX 44 Magnum before but just about every serious review has said there's not enough clean headroom.
The Victory amp is cool. I dig that. Higher on the price scale. May as well go after a 5150 III at that point.
Never heard of the Ethos stuff. May have to look more in to them. Only 30 watts RMS from the amp though.
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IM4Tone
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Re: Time to look for the lighter amp setup
I bought a FlyRig5 when they first came out and one had to wait for availability. I thought the idea was one of the best I'd heard in a long time and I wanted so much for it to work for me.......it didn't. Tried it through the front of several clean amps, in-the-loop (which I didn't think would work well), and through a PA system. It was quite noisy (hissy) in every trial, and the tones I found to be very mediocre and uninspiring. I immediately returned it. And I might add, it's the first purchase I ever returned. YMMV
Age and the accompanying aches and pains have crept up one me as well. I mainly use relatively small tube amp heads and a 2X12 horizontal cabinet (with a handle on each side) + a small (3 or 4) pedal board. You can always get your bandmate to help w/ the cab since it has a handle on each side. It's much easier to load/unload and carry than a combo of similar weight.
I bought a FlyRig5 when they first came out and one had to wait for availability. I thought the idea was one of the best I'd heard in a long time and I wanted so much for it to work for me.......it didn't. Tried it through the front of several clean amps, in-the-loop (which I didn't think would work well), and through a PA system. It was quite noisy (hissy) in every trial, and the tones I found to be very mediocre and uninspiring. I immediately returned it. And I might add, it's the first purchase I ever returned. YMMV
Age and the accompanying aches and pains have crept up one me as well. I mainly use relatively small tube amp heads and a 2X12 horizontal cabinet (with a handle on each side) + a small (3 or 4) pedal board. You can always get your bandmate to help w/ the cab since it has a handle on each side. It's much easier to load/unload and carry than a combo of similar weight.
leevc5
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Re: Time to look for the lighter amp setup
I had the same problem and put together my own rig. I built a 1X12 cabinet with a Celestion Vintage 12. I built a 40W solid state amp based on a Fender Mustang II scematic just using the amp circuit. Then I built a 5F1 tube amp. Put all this together with an A/B switch for the amps and have a nice little rig that serves me well.
I had the same problem and put together my own rig. I built a 1X12 cabinet with a Celestion Vintage 12. I built a 40W solid state amp based on a Fender Mustang II scematic just using the amp circuit. Then I built a 5F1 tube amp. Put all this together with an A/B switch for the amps and have a nice little rig that serves me well.
NjuiMusic
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Re: Time to look for the lighter amp setup
5153 15 watt has no clean channel though, especially at gig level
Thanks for the other suggestions. A lot more options than I was aware of.
I had thought about the EHX 44 Magnum before but just about every serious review has said there's not enough clean headroom.
The Victory amp is cool. I dig that. Higher on the price scale. May as well go after a 5150 III at that point.
Never heard of the Ethos stuff. May have to look more in to them. Only 30 watts RMS from the amp though.
5153 15 watt has no clean channel though, especially at gig level
ErikH
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Re: Time to look for the lighter amp setup
I wouldn't be going after that one. It would be the 50 watt mini head.
Right now I am leaning heavily towards the Quilter Pro Block. It has a DI, reverb (which I like to have). I'm the only one in the band that mic's up right now. Everyone else goes DI. I may as well look at going DI as well and make our sound chick's job easier (who happens to be my wife).
I wouldn't be going after that one. It would be the 50 watt mini head.
Right now I am leaning heavily towards the Quilter Pro Block. It has a DI, reverb (which I like to have). I'm the only one in the band that mic's up right now. Everyone else goes DI. I may as well look at going DI as well and make our sound chick's job easier (who happens to be my wife).
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Shooter.556
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Re: Time to look for the lighter amp setup
Don't get an EVH combo.. Mine is like dragging around a dead body, that sucker is heavy!
Don't get an EVH combo.. Mine is like dragging around a dead body, that sucker is heavy!
ErikH
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Re: Time to look for the lighter amp setup
I know how heavy those are. The combo isn't even an option.
Yeah it does. I used to do it some years back. One piece of gear I forgot I had is the Behringer Ultra-G DI box. It has a 4x12 cab sim on it, level pad buttons and can be powered with phantom power from the board. I could use that with the 101 mini head between it and the cabinet (it has a thru-put speaker jack) and then DI to the board. Put my delay in the FX loop and done. Less money to spend and reaching the same end point.
I know how heavy those are. The combo isn't even an option.
Yeah it does. I used to do it some years back. One piece of gear I forgot I had is the Behringer Ultra-G DI box. It has a 4x12 cab sim on it, level pad buttons and can be powered with phantom power from the board. I could use that with the 101 mini head between it and the cabinet (it has a thru-put speaker jack) and then DI to the board. Put my delay in the FX loop and done. Less money to spend and reaching the same end point.
ErikH
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Re: Time to look for the lighter amp setup
So I swung in to a local shop, Tone Shop Guitars, and they all three if the Quilter mini heads. Out of them all, I like the 101 the best. I can't justify the power and DI difference between it and the 201 for the price. The Pro Block is nice but I like the Voice options on the 101 that the Pro does not have. They all sound good though. Mighty impressed at the tones I was able to dial in. The 101 is plenty loud for what I need. I use a 50 watt amp now and barely get it to half way. And the weight? Fuh get about it. It's rediculously light at 2lbs. A Crybaby weighs more. But don't let it fool you, it is sturdy with a full metal exterior.
So I swung in to a local shop, Tone Shop Guitars, and they all three if the Quilter mini heads. Out of them all, I like the 101 the best. I can't justify the power and DI difference between it and the 201 for the price. The Pro Block is nice but I like the Voice options on the 101 that the Pro does not have. They all sound good though. Mighty impressed at the tones I was able to dial in. The 101 is plenty loud for what I need. I use a 50 watt amp now and barely get it to half way. And the weight? Fuh get about it. It's rediculously light at 2lbs. A Crybaby weighs more. But don't let it fool you, it is sturdy with a full metal exterior.
ItsaBass
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Re: Time to look for the lighter amp setup
You could have someone build you a head box for your amp, and continue using the combo (or any other cab) as your speaker cabinet. That way you keep the amp you love, but split its weight between two objects.
Also, try to bring a friend/roadie with you to every gig, or have a bandmate help out. Something doesn't necessarily need to be heavy to tweak your back, especially if you have pre-existing issues with it.
You could have someone build you a head box for your amp, and continue using the combo (or any other cab) as your speaker cabinet. That way you keep the amp you love, but split its weight between two objects.
Also, try to bring a friend/roadie with you to every gig, or have a bandmate help out. Something doesn't necessarily need to be heavy to tweak your back, especially if you have pre-existing issues with it.
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ErikH
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Re: Time to look for the lighter amp setup
I've thought about rehousing the chassis to a head shell. Even took the measurements. If I have to do that as a last resort, I will. The idea of a new amp sure is appealing though.
It's been a long time since I got a new amp for gigging.
I've thought about rehousing the chassis to a head shell. Even took the measurements. If I have to do that as a last resort, I will. The idea of a new amp sure is appealing though.
It's been a long time since I got a new amp for gigging.
ErikH
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Re: Time to look for the lighter amp setup
Yeah, some of the combos and the other heads have some neat features.
Yeah, some of the combos and the other heads have some neat features.