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Well, I can't afford a Goldtop like yours. I am kinda glad I only have a Studio. It sounds as good as the higher priced LPs, but I don't worry about scratching it. I would be afraid to play the higher end LPs.

Yeah the HRD is a great gig amp, lots of power and a great clean channel. Pedals sound great through it, so you can get just about any tone. It has a very full and warm tone, really carries in a room. Good amp.

Lately I have been playing my Marshall DSL401 a lot. It is also 1 X 12 and 40 watts. I think I will use it for a few gigs. It has a great tone, but is not as dependable as my Fender. I can think of at least 3 instances where I have seen an amp quit on a guitarist at a gig, and everyone was a Marshall. :shock:

But I tell ya, I still love Marshall tone. :twisted:]]> Live Sound Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/so-i-want-to-buy-a-head-but-am-unsure-of-everything/paged/2/#post-234394 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/so-i-want-to-buy-a-head-but-am-unsure-of-everything/paged/2/#post-234392 Sat, 17 Mar 2007 04:33:37 +0000 Live Sound TRGuitar https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/so-i-want-to-buy-a-head-but-am-unsure-of-everything/paged/2/#post-234392 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/so-i-want-to-buy-a-head-but-am-unsure-of-everything/paged/2/#post-234375 Sat, 17 Mar 2007 02:03:04 +0000
My half stack only looks small compared to Dom's rig. It is a about 3 1/2 to 4 feet tall. The HRD weighs about 50 lbs., the cab is pretty light, maybe 40 lbs., so not too bad.

Here is another pic from our last gig. I did not use the cab and my combo was plenty. It's there on the floor behind Dom. This club holds maybe 300 people. You can see Dom's full rig behind him.

]]> Live Sound Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/so-i-want-to-buy-a-head-but-am-unsure-of-everything/paged/2/#post-234375 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/so-i-want-to-buy-a-head-but-am-unsure-of-everything/paged/2/#post-234373 Sat, 17 Mar 2007 01:55:45 +0000
Here is a pic of my HRD on top of the 2 X 12 extension cab. My little "stack".
A wall of sound. Had to look for a while to find your stuff next to the two stacked 4x10 cabinets .. must be the bass player. But anyway, one look at the setup next to you is enough to convince me that a 2x12 + something is far easier than a half stack :-)]]> Live Sound vink https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/so-i-want-to-buy-a-head-but-am-unsure-of-everything/paged/2/#post-234373 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/so-i-want-to-buy-a-head-but-am-unsure-of-everything/paged/2/#post-234361 Sat, 17 Mar 2007 00:54:55 +0000
Here is a pic of my HRD on top of the 2 X 12 extension cab. My little "stack".



This is all I need to play the largest clubs. I rarely even use the cab, my HRD 1 X 12 combo is plenty powerful. The cab does add some fullness to the tone. A wall of sound.]]> Live Sound Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/so-i-want-to-buy-a-head-but-am-unsure-of-everything/paged/2/#post-234361 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/so-i-want-to-buy-a-head-but-am-unsure-of-everything/paged/2/#post-234289 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 07:02:46 +0000 Live Sound racetruck1 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/so-i-want-to-buy-a-head-but-am-unsure-of-everything/paged/2/#post-234289 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/so-i-want-to-buy-a-head-but-am-unsure-of-everything/paged/2/#post-234230 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 01:56:33 +0000
Also when you are playing smaller venues or playing at home you can use just the combo. It has an effects loop and other gubbins at the back to play with and doesn't cost the earth. Also has built in effects and 3 foot switch able channels. Maybe something like that would be suitable.]]> Live Sound moriondor https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/so-i-want-to-buy-a-head-but-am-unsure-of-everything/paged/2/#post-234230 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/so-i-want-to-buy-a-head-but-am-unsure-of-everything/paged/2/#post-234187 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:06:03 +0000 Live Sound vink https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/so-i-want-to-buy-a-head-but-am-unsure-of-everything/paged/2/#post-234187 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/so-i-want-to-buy-a-head-but-am-unsure-of-everything/paged/2/#post-234075 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 02:12:21 +0000 Live Sound Ignar Hillström https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/so-i-want-to-buy-a-head-but-am-unsure-of-everything/paged/2/#post-234075 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/so-i-want-to-buy-a-head-but-am-unsure-of-everything/paged/2/#post-234072 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 02:01:44 +0000 Live Sound michhill8 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/so-i-want-to-buy-a-head-but-am-unsure-of-everything/paged/2/#post-234072