Change of band, change of gear, change of sound.

jimcroisdale · 14th July 2009

Hi all,

I'm currently in a rock/metal covers band. I use Ibanez Rg's with Dimarzio Tone Zones into a Peavey 5150mkII & 4x12" cab. I have a delay pedal on in the FX loop for a bit of extra grease, and that's pretty much it.

I'm also in an originals band (see my sig) and hope to be playing & rehearsing live soon, after a lot of time spent in the home studio. On the demos I used an Orange Tiny Terror and an Ibanez Roadstar, mostly on the neck pickup. I chose this sound cos I find it easier to mix without stomping all over the vocals, but live I'm going to be wanting a heavier tone.....

I have a Washburn N4 Padauk coming from America at the end of the month (after Nuno's signed it in store

) so that's gonna be the basis of my tone.

So I'm wondering what to do ampwise? Should I stick with the 5150? I don't really need a volume boosted 'lead' channel, as I have no other guitarist to compete with, so maybe something simpler? I love the Tiny Terror but the volume is not quite there, even with a 4x12". Maybe two Tiny Terrors, each with it's own 2x12" cab, run from a delay pedal to get a stereo split 'studio' sound?

Or something different altogether - I'm not really up on amps in the last 10 years. Any ideas people?

Cheers,

Jim

jimcroisdale · 15th July 2009

Any suggestions people? I thought you guys love to talk amps!

theledgeofaustin · 17th July 2009

I was in the same situation last year where I wanted to have a different tone from what I was using and I now have found that going with a combo is working the best for me...at the moment that is. I like your idea of the tiny terror with a 212 or both running split. Definitly set it up with one and two and use two when you have the stage for it. Good luck with your new musical journey.

theGeek · 22nd July 2009

I don't know about the tiny terrors but anytime you are using two amps you run the risk of having a ground loop. You'll have to isolate one of your inputs... thegigrig.com has a great product called the humdinger... its a little pricey but it works great.

If you like the sound Tiny Terror you might want to try an Orange Rockerverb... they are pricey but they sound awesome.

14th July 2009	#1
jimcroisdale Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mirfield, U.K. Posts: 958 Thread Starter	Change of band, change of gear, change of sound. Hi all, I'm currently in a rock/metal covers band. I use Ibanez Rg's with Dimarzio Tone Zones into a Peavey 5150mkII & 4x12" cab. I have a delay pedal on in the FX loop for a bit of extra grease, and that's pretty much it. I'm also in an originals band (see my sig) and hope to be playing & rehearsing live soon, after a lot of time spent in the home studio. On the demos I used an Orange Tiny Terror and an Ibanez Roadstar, mostly on the neck pickup. I chose this sound cos I find it easier to mix without stomping all over the vocals, but live I'm going to be wanting a heavier tone..... I have a Washburn N4 Padauk coming from America at the end of the month (after Nuno's signed it in store ) so that's gonna be the basis of my tone. So I'm wondering what to do ampwise? Should I stick with the 5150? I don't really need a volume boosted 'lead' channel, as I have no other guitarist to compete with, so maybe something simpler? I love the Tiny Terror but the volume is not quite there, even with a 4x12". Maybe two Tiny Terrors, each with it's own 2x12" cab, run from a delay pedal to get a stereo split 'studio' sound? Or something different altogether - I'm not really up on amps in the last 10 years. Any ideas people? Cheers, Jim __________________ I'm a qualified guitar tech with 15 years experience. If I can help anyone out, PM me! Add me on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/jimcroisdale

22nd July 2009	#4
theGeek Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 809	I don't know about the tiny terrors but anytime you are using two amps you run the risk of having a ground loop. You'll have to isolate one of your inputs... thegigrig.com has a great product called the humdinger... its a little pricey but it works great. If you like the sound Tiny Terror you might want to try an Orange Rockerverb... they are pricey but they sound awesome. __________________ theGeek Springload - Juice Rock Tremor Christ Pearl Jam Tribute Shouldn't you be practicing?

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15th July 2009	#2
jimcroisdale Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mirfield, U.K. Posts: 958 Thread Starter	Any suggestions people? I thought you guys love to talk amps!

17th July 2009	#3
theledgeofaustin Gear interested Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 12	I was in the same situation last year where I wanted to have a different tone from what I was using and I now have found that going with a combo is working the best for me...at the moment that is. I like your idea of the tiny terror with a 212 or both running split. Definitly set it up with one and two and use two when you have the stage for it. Good luck with your new musical journey.