https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/moving-up-from-a-practice-amp/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:24:04 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/moving-up-from-a-practice-amp/paged/2/#post-175075 Thu, 04 May 2006 14:21:16 +0000
Let us know what you end up with!]]> Live Sound PVTele https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/moving-up-from-a-practice-amp/paged/2/#post-175075 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/moving-up-from-a-practice-amp/paged/2/#post-175053 Thu, 04 May 2006 09:42:23 +0000
I'll look into the Fenders and Crates. Fender is a big name and I already have experience with Crates. And Crates seem to have lighter cabs should I chose to go with a stack. Unfortunately, there is not a single dealer for Randall in Canada and don't want to order it online. Way too expensive.

Thank you again!]]> Live Sound Anonymous https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/moving-up-from-a-practice-amp/paged/2/#post-175053 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/moving-up-from-a-practice-amp/paged/2/#post-175049 Thu, 04 May 2006 06:56:22 +0000 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Guitar/Amps?sku=481193

Randall Head on sale. Looks nice, and its on clearance, only 250. Sounds good to me, and should be all you need. Good reviews too.]]> Live Sound duffmaster https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/moving-up-from-a-practice-amp/paged/2/#post-175049 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/moving-up-from-a-practice-amp/paged/2/#post-174865 Wed, 03 May 2006 15:32:47 +0000
The Crate GT1200 half stack I recommended lists the head at 25lbs, and the cab at 54lbs.

May need a buddy to help carry the cab! :wink: Good thing they have handles on the sides! :lol:

Dan]]> Live Sound Dan T. https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/moving-up-from-a-practice-amp/paged/2/#post-174865 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/moving-up-from-a-practice-amp/paged/2/#post-174847 Wed, 03 May 2006 12:27:21 +0000
Fender FM212R (100W) combo as comparison = 48lbs. Same wattage but won't be quite as loud or 'forceful' in sound ;-)

Fender don't do an all-tube 100W half-stack as far as I know. Tubes are always heavier - a Marshall 100W tube head (Super JH100) weighs 48.5lbs and its matching 4x12 cab = 91lbs.

Of course the cabs have casters, and a handle each end so's 2 of you can lift one between you - then it's manageable. By yourself, even for a strongish man, 4x12's are pigs!]]> Live Sound PVTele https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/moving-up-from-a-practice-amp/paged/2/#post-174847 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/moving-up-from-a-practice-amp/paged/2/#post-174842 Wed, 03 May 2006 09:47:49 +0000
As for getting a sparkling clean sound..............it's not a sound I'm looking for. I don't know whether or not to get distortion from the amp or a pedal, but find leaving it to the amp a little less restricting. No batteries. Might just get an AC adapter and fix that issue.

Quick question, those half stacks, how much do they weigh?]]> Live Sound Anonymous https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/moving-up-from-a-practice-amp/paged/2/#post-174842 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/moving-up-from-a-practice-amp/#post-174768 Wed, 03 May 2006 01:14:44 +0000 Live Sound duffmaster https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/moving-up-from-a-practice-amp/#post-174768 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/moving-up-from-a-practice-amp/#post-174706 Tue, 02 May 2006 17:00:42 +0000 I needed something that had presence on stage, as I began gigging again.
being a total single coil freak i wanted a nice tube amp.
I really like the warmth and that cool vintagey breakup when I increase volume.
I also wanted two speakers. they simply sound better in my opinion.
that said I got a great deal on a Fender Virbrolux Custom.

this isnt the amp for you however.

do look at amps with two speakers. they may be too much for now, but later when you have drums and bass backing you you'll b happy to have two speakers.

the above mentioned amps are all suitable.

look around.

Polytone makes a great solid state amp.
I know a few players that use them. Ive heard them.
the sound isnt for me, but those dudes really can get the sustain and grit to die for.


have fun looking.]]> Live Sound dogbite https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/moving-up-from-a-practice-amp/#post-174706 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/moving-up-from-a-practice-amp/#post-174683 Tue, 02 May 2006 14:34:42 +0000 Live Sound duffmaster https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/moving-up-from-a-practice-amp/#post-174683 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/moving-up-from-a-practice-amp/#post-174675 Tue, 02 May 2006 14:18:32 +0000
I'm also with the guys who want to play with sound through the pedalboard. I acquired a Korg AX10G multiFX the other week and they're seriously good.

Best,


A :-)]]> Live Sound Alan Green https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/moving-up-from-a-practice-amp/#post-174675