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You'll be fine. Just relax and have fun.

And you better give us a detailed report of your gig. I always enjoy reading those.

Rock their socks off Rocker! :D]]> Live Sound Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/just-got-the-hot-rod-deville/paged/2/#post-152548 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/just-got-the-hot-rod-deville/paged/2/#post-152210 Sun, 15 Jan 2006 15:43:50 +0000
i'm really looking forward to the show, we went last night and the stage is good size with great lighting. i think once i hit that first chord, i'll be fine. i'm just going to do you like you said and have fun, i have waited 2 years for this, i was thinking, 100 more gigs and i will have made enough money, to cover all the lessons that i have paid for :lol: can't wait
i can't remember being this excited over somthing since i was a kid, i'll let you know how it goes. 8)]]> Live Sound rocker https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/just-got-the-hot-rod-deville/paged/2/#post-152210 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/just-got-the-hot-rod-deville/paged/2/#post-152078 Sat, 14 Jan 2006 22:49:09 +0000
I have never been one to get stage fright, guess I'm just lucky that way. I was in a lot of school plays and musicals when I was a kid, so I guess I just got used to it early.

But I know for some people this is a serious problem, even seasoned professionals.

I always just tell the guys let's just go out there and have fun. I mean, you've struggled for months practicing and perfecting your songs. To me, the stress is at practice. Now it is time to let go and have fun.

And also, the crowd will react the same as the band. If the band is uptight and stressed out, the crowd will be too. But if you go up there with a big smile on your face and act like you are having a great time, the audience will have a great time too.

And stress and worry will make you make mistakes. You are always going to make a mistake once in awhile, accept that. When you make a mistake just keep playing like nothing happened. If you make a sour face everybody will know. If you make a huge mistake (and you will on rare occasion), the best thing to do is laugh and joke about it. It can actually become a fun part of your show.

Get a good night's sleep before the show. Drink lots of water. Don't eat a huge meal before the show. Then you will feel physically good and more relaxed. Take nice long deep inhales through your nose and exhale slowly through your mouth. That is a good stress reducer.

But quit worrying right now. You have worked hard for this night, now go out there and have a great time. Nobody is going to shoot at you if you make a mistake or I would have been dead long ago.

Look up at the crowd. Smile and laugh. You will have a blast. :D]]> Live Sound Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/just-got-the-hot-rod-deville/paged/2/#post-152078 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/just-got-the-hot-rod-deville/paged/2/#post-152060 Sat, 14 Jan 2006 20:53:11 +0000
the gigs at a place called the sugar shack, its a bar about 70 miles outside of nashville.
the band is 5 man, i play rhythm guitar, i just joined a couple months ago, my best freind plays lead, and they decided to add a rhythm guitar, they have gigged a couple times before me. we play classic rock, and metal, we have about 25 songs, we do the stones, zeppelin, vh,
kiss, i should say classic heavey metal, were going there tonight to see the band thats there,
and check out the crowd. we have 2 weeks before we play, so we havn't finnalized are set play list yet. i'll tell you , the closer it gets the more nervous i get lol, the night before, i'll be a basket case lol. thanks for the tips, if you have any for nerve controll, please let me know :shock:]]> Live Sound rocker https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/just-got-the-hot-rod-deville/paged/2/#post-152060 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/just-got-the-hot-rod-deville/paged/2/#post-152044 Sat, 14 Jan 2006 19:57:56 +0000
I know this is a little off the subject of Amps, but tell me about this gig coming up. How many are in your band and what kind of music do you play? Where is this gig going to be? Does your band have much experience playing out? How many songs do you have?

Some helpful tips for gigs.

Be prepared- Have a set list prepared and follow it.

Take your time and don't rush.

Get there early so you have plenty of time to set up and make sure everything is operating properly.

Be professional- don't noodle between songs.

Party after the gig.]]> Live Sound Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/just-got-the-hot-rod-deville/paged/2/#post-152044 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/just-got-the-hot-rod-deville/paged/2/#post-152031 Sat, 14 Jan 2006 19:05:35 +0000
i was thinking that its homemade also, or very old, the cab itself, is well made, but the speakers, no markings that i could see, i havn't see any like that , but i am lost, when it comes to the technical side.
our band practiced last night, amp was awsome, not worried a bit, well woried bout stage fright, but equipment wise, i feel i'm pretty solid, hey wes if your ever in nashville let me know, i owe you a beer, hell, several beers, and a jam session 8)]]> Live Sound rocker https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/just-got-the-hot-rod-deville/paged/2/#post-152031 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/just-got-the-hot-rod-deville/paged/2/#post-151892 Sat, 14 Jan 2006 03:48:45 +0000 Live Sound savage https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/just-got-the-hot-rod-deville/paged/2/#post-151892 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/just-got-the-hot-rod-deville/paged/2/#post-151825 Sat, 14 Jan 2006 01:23:26 +0000
That cab could be homemade. If you can determine the ohms of each individual speaker and whether they are wired in series or parallel, you can determine the ohms for the cab. I can't imagine those speakers are a known brand if there is no identification on them. Most well known guitar speakers are clearly labeled.

Do not be worried a bit that this amp will not be full enough for your gig. It will easily. These amps can easily be heard over the loudest drummer and can easily compete with any amp out there. Just turn it up and you will see.

The attenuator is good for home. It allows you to crank the amp and keep the volume down. But it can be used at a gig as well to put you over the top. These amps start going into saturation around 4-5 on Volume and Master. You will hear it.

Good luck at the gig, and don't worry. You will be fine. You have a great amp now used by thousands of gigging guitarists. 8)]]> Live Sound Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/just-got-the-hot-rod-deville/paged/2/#post-151825 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/just-got-the-hot-rod-deville/#post-151617 Fri, 13 Jan 2006 07:31:07 +0000
i looked all over that cab for a make, model, serial number, found nothing ledgible, this cab has got to be pretty old, i checked out the avatar cabs that you turned me on to, great user ratings, colours hit dead on, i think thats the way i'm gonna go, i'm going to do like you said, do this gig without the cab, because i really want an attenuator ( hope i spelled that right) more than the cab, thanks wes, for all your help, it has been priceless, i'll let you know how the gig goes, v ery nervous about it, and when i get tha avatar cab, thanks a million :wink:]]> Live Sound rocker https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/just-got-the-hot-rod-deville/#post-151617 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/just-got-the-hot-rod-deville/#post-151604 Fri, 13 Jan 2006 06:54:03 +0000
Just didn't want you to damage your brand new amp. That would be heartbreaking.

Look on the back of the cab. If it says 8 ohms, you should be fine. Or if you have a buddy who knows electronics, they might be able to determine the impedence (ohms) of the cab.

Most cabs are 8 ohms. But there are some 4 ohm cabs and even 16 ohm cabs (like Marshall cabs).

Ohms is a measure of resistance. The lower the ohms, the less resistance to current flow.

An amp is designed best to run at a certain impedence or ohms rating. Your DeVille is designed to operate best a 4 ohms or 8 ohms.

If you hooked up a 16 ohm Marshall cab to your amp it will work. But there is too much resistance. Your amp will not be able to really push it's full power.

But if you hooked up a 4 or 2 ohm cab in addition with your amps 8 ohm speakers, this is too little resistance. Current will flow too easily through the amp. The amp is not designed to handle this much current. It will overheat. It can burn out in a matter of seconds. :shock:

Too much resistance is kinda like driving with your foot on the brake pedal. Too little resistance is like having no brakes at all.

So read your manual. It shows exactly what speaker configuration you can use with this amp. Get a cab, just make sure it is rated 8 ohms. Then you can safely use it with your amp and have 8 speakers going! :D

Oh, and never, ever operate a tube amp without a speaker load. This too can damage your amp. So, if you are pulling that speaker jack out, make sure the amp is off, and that a speaker is hooked up to the amp before you fire it up.]]> Live Sound Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/just-got-the-hot-rod-deville/#post-151604