Search results for query: *

  • Users: Bushy
  • Order by date
  1. B

    Guitar amp head directly into powered loudspeakers, a thing now?

    I couldn't tell much difference if a guitar is played through a "simulated" amp vs. anything else. My ISP Technologies Vector FS8 has a switch that can turn it to full range or guitar cab. Very subtle difference. Could barely notice a difference.
  2. B

    Is there a tube combo under $300?

    Are tube amps "full range" and are they ideal for guitar synthesizer pedals? I forgot what defines "full range" in an amp. Also, is a 25 watt tube amp (combo) louder than a 25 watt solid state combo amp? I've read that a tube amp can handle distortion much better than a solid state amp at full...
  3. B

    Is there a tube combo under $300?

    When it comes to tube, is a combo ideal or is a separate tube amp head and cab more versatile?
  4. B

    Guitar amp head directly into powered loudspeakers, a thing now?

    I've seen pairings of a Peavy 6505 guitar amp head with a pair of Peavey Aquarius AQ powered loudspeakers. Doesn't this amp head "color the sound", unless it has the option switch to "bypass" it? Is this an "FRFR" setting then? I'm sort of new to the FRFR market so I bought an ISP Technologies...
  5. B

    FRFR aren’t they all the same?

    Really? I think the extension cab is an additional 100w.
  6. B

    FRFR aren’t they all the same?

    As a multi instrumentalist, I wonder if a powered pa speaker is actually good enough? I play mostly using guitar synth pedals. But I came across this: Tech 21 Power Engine Deuce Deluxe 200W 1x12 Powered Speaker Cab | Musician's Friend...
  7. B

    Can one feel the difference between a 22.8" from a 23"?

    Where did the 25.4mm come from? I was comparing a 22.8" to a 23" to see if I can feel much difference.
  8. B

    Is overdrive NOT distortion?

    This pedal is marketing both as separate things therefore sold as a 2-in-1: MXR Custom Shop CSP037 Raijin Drive Overdrive/Distortion Effects Pedal
  9. B

    Can one feel the difference between a 22.8" from a 23"?

    Really?
  10. B

    Can one feel the difference between a 22.8" from a 23"?

    It's a .2 mm difference or what's the correct answer?
  11. B

    Can one feel the difference between a 22.8" from a 23"?

    Both acoustic guitars being marketed as 3/4 scale.
  12. B

    Is there a tube combo under $300?

    This? Ibanez TSA5TVR Tube Screamer 5 WATT Guitar Combo Amplifier - ProAudioStar https://www.proaudiostar.com/ibanez-tsa5tvr-amp.html
  13. B

    Is there a tube combo under $300?

    Never owned a tube. Not sure if I need it rather than i think i want it? I guess hybrids aren't really tubes? Like the Blackstar ID Core 100?
  14. B

    Is there a tube combo under $300?

    I almost forgot that some black metal band endorses Bugera!
  15. B

    Is there a tube combo under $300?

    I thought I read somewhere that Monoprice provides the stocks to companies. All companies have to do is slap their logo onto the amp combo. I guess the lower end amps anyway. No wonder most amps in the market look similar. Look at the bulk prices at Monoprice!
  16. B

    Is there a tube combo under $300?

    I'm not sure if this is a real tube or not: Vox Cambridge50 50W 1x12" Tube Hybrid Guitar Combo Amp Black
  17. B

    Anyone looking forward to TC Electronic’s Plethora X5?

    Is this not aimed at keyboard players? Does modular mean I need to get additional gear to expand?
  18. B

    Anyone looking forward to TC Electronic’s Plethora X5?

    Yea I guess their mini guitar pedals were embraced by guitar players?
  19. B

    Anyone looking forward to TC Electronic’s Plethora X5?

    Are you serious? That would limit people that play certain genres then wouldn't it? Speaking of "fuzz"; I often wondered if one always needed effects or the amp itself was enough alone (but isn't it also considered "effects" even if the "drive" is coming from the amp itself, without effects...
  20. B

    What effects benefit from stereo amps?

    I see, so if I use a pair of cabs into 1 mono amp, that's just dual mono? I still wonder if the Blackstar ID Core 100 is truly stereo or they're just marketing it as such just because it has a pair of 10" speakers in it?
  21. B

    What effects benefit from stereo amps?

    I've heard that delays benefit from stereo amps. I'm curious what defines true stereo. What I have is a Quilter mini head and the Quilter BlockDock 10tc cab. If I get another one of the same cab, is that considered stereo? If not, will delay effects sound better just by having 2 separate cabs...
  22. B

    Does a short scale guitar/bass come in bigger bodies?

    Isn't the Jackson Dinky series in a small body but full scale length? Reverse of what I was initially inquiring about lol.
  23. B

    Anyone looking forward to TC Electronic’s Plethora X5?

    I'm still analyzing the concept and I think what it is is no more using separate pedals instead the pedals are digitize within one system, right? I'm sure it's still cheaper than buying individual pedals...
  24. B

    Anyone looking forward to TC Electronic’s Plethora X5?

    Could this make traditional pedals and pedalboards obsolete?
  25. B

    Does a short scale guitar/bass come in bigger bodies?

    I have short scale guitars but I'm now realizing that the body is rather small. I wished they had the body slightly bigger.
  26. B

    Why most pedals these days do not come with power adapter?

    Any opinion about this: Outlaw Effects Micro Power Supply | Musician's Friend https://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/outlaw-effects-micro-power-supply Are the specs decent?
  27. B

    Why most pedals these days do not come with power adapter?

    Pedal manual. Is there a pedalboard that comes with a power block or it's always separate items?
  28. B

    Why most pedals these days do not come with power adapter?

    What power it requires?
  29. B

    Why most pedals these days do not come with power adapter?

    What is its purpose though?
  30. B

    Why most pedals these days do not come with power adapter?

    Does it state on the manual?
  31. B

    Is this Ibanez RG series a good deal?

    Wanted to try some Eastwood guitars too, although the styling is vintage, I'd guess it can "Grunge"? Offset stylings are also something I started having an interest in.
  32. B

    Is this Ibanez RG series a good deal?

    I'm not sure which RG series is the better edition as they're depending on price. This one is 40% off right now: Ibanez RG450EXB RG Series 6-string Electric Guitar Blue Metallic | Guitar Center https://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez/RG450EXB-RG-Series-6-string-Electric-Guitar.gc
  33. B

    Why most pedals these days do not come with power adapter?

    What numbers should I be looking for? So that Voodoo Labs X4 is good for 4 pedals though?
  34. B

    Why most pedals these days do not come with power adapter?

    Is the Voodoo Labs X4 also enough to power under 8 pedals?
  35. B

    Why most pedals these days do not come with power adapter?

    Is that the cheapest around? The JP-01 is cheaper but I think it's an older edition. I knew nothing about connecting several pedals in sync; I thought only 1 pedal needed power and the patch cables powered the rest of the connected pedals. And I thought the pedalboard powered the pedals too. I...
  36. B

    Are guitars with faulty truss rod not salvageable?

    Truss rod doesn't turn.
  37. B

    Why most pedals these days do not come with power adapter?

    Pedals are generally noisy right? Since it's not digital?
  38. B

    Why most pedals these days do not come with power adapter?

    Does the one control junction box actually work how I described it? It seems like that was how its intended use was described? I'm not sure if they're implying that the guitar amp is the power source for the pedals? Look at this diagram here:
  39. B

    Is 25.4" scale guitar considered medium scale?

    I guess medium scales are more common with bass guitars.
  40. B

    Why most pedals these days do not come with power adapter?

    So 1 power supply to power the entire board? The patch cables are what supplies the power to each pedals then? There was a thread somewhere talking about how each pedal should run on individual power supply to give them the power they actually should be powered by instead of through patch...
  41. B

    Why most pedals these days do not come with power adapter?

    I'm just getting back into pedals and seems like none come with a power adapter. If I were to chain these pedals onto a pedal board, is the pedal board the only thing that gets powered? I'm trying to figure out how to do this. I'm assuming each pedal does not require individual power adapter...
  42. B

    Is 25.4" scale guitar considered medium scale?

    This: Recording King RPS-7-E Dirty 30's Single 0 Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar Matte Black | Musician's Friend https://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/recording-king-rps-7-e-dirty-30s-single-0-parlor-acoustic-electric-guitar
  43. B

    Confused about ohms...

    I mentioned Orange cabs out of curiosity if I can use my 4-8 ohm amp with their 16 ohm cabs since I didn't see any Orange cabs that were 4-8 ohm. Regarding stereo connections; Quilter stated this on its website: Does the Frontliner 2x8W work in stereo? Quilter Labs...
  44. B

    Confused about ohms...

    What I have is the Quilter mini head 101 and the Quilter BlockDock 10TC cab (8 ohm). For stereo, I've read that I can get another set of the same thing I have above so it's a pair (2 amps and 2 cabs). How exactly do I plug a guitar into 2 separate amps? Or do I actually plug into an external...
  45. B

    Confused about ohms...

    Or I could get a 12" cab? Instead of the 10" I have as well? Or run both in parallel?
  46. B

    Confused about ohms...

    So I guess I needed a more powerful amp to use 16 ohm cabs then?
  47. B

    Confused about ohms...

    I see. I can't find any Orange cabs that's 4 or 8 ohms. I have a Quilter Mini Head 101.
  48. B

    Confused about ohms...

    My amp is 4-8 ohm, some cabs are 16 ohm, can they work together?
  49. B

    Do you still use pedals if you already have amp?

    Do I plug the pedal in to the fx loop to bypass the amp's tone? Would using the amp's tone along with the pedal's make it sound muddy though?
  50. B

    Do you still use pedals if you already have amp?

    My amp is the Quilter Mini Head 101. Sounds like it has every sought out tone there is so I was curious if you had this amp, would you disregard use of pedals? I'm actually curious how one can tell if pedals or amp sim were used on a recording? I would assume a band like Nirvana was obviously...
  51. B

    Is "Treble" knob on a guitar really just a bridge switch?

    Yea. So bridge is for riffage and neck position for soloing? Is center more for clean tones (no distortion)?
  52. B

    Is "Treble" knob on a guitar really just a bridge switch?

    I just saw it on an SG. Was curious if it's just a fancy term for switching to the bridge pickup?
  53. B

    Is there a sonic difference between tube vs. solid state amps?

    So I got me a quilter amp mini 101 and the quilter cab 10". This is supposed to be high end, but I'm not sure if my cheap Ibanez mikro guitar is not on its level? Must I use a better guitar for it to make more sense?
  54. B

    New Carvin pedal stereo power amp

    I think Carvin is now one of those companies that everyone knew went out of business but made a pseudo comeback ever since metal is sort of mainstream again? Megaforce Records is kinda on the same boat?
  55. B

    Is there a sonic difference between tube vs. solid state amps?

    I'm not familiar with amp history but is tube older than solid state?
  56. B

    New Carvin pedal stereo power amp

    Too late, I got me the Quilter Labs 101 Mini Head instead. It was almost half the original price @ musicians friend.
  57. B

    New Carvin pedal stereo power amp

    I felt it was unusual for Carvin to put out something like this.
  58. B

    New Carvin pedal stereo power amp

    anyone here liking the pedal amp concept? Just read about the Carvin Mach100 too.
  59. B

    To FRFR or to powered PA speakers?

    No I haven't been on stage lol. Was just curious for future reference what I can do or not. BTW, when amps are mic'd or sent to FOH, does it matter if my guitar cab has a 6.5" speaker? I'm looking into getting the ZT lunchbox cab.
  60. B

    To FRFR or to powered PA speakers?

    Stage? Couldn't the EVs be the FOH? The ISP Technologies Vector FS8, as a stage monitor?
  61. B

    Hughes & Kettner Black Spirit 200 pedalboard amp?

    Thanks for clarification. Sometimes when they say "amp", it's not clear if it's "head" or "power amp". Is the Fractal also in the same class of being a pedalboard amp?
  62. B

    Hughes & Kettner Black Spirit 200 pedalboard amp?

    Doesn't cabs need power?
  63. B

    Hughes & Kettner Black Spirit 200 pedalboard amp?

    Does one still need a power amp to power a cab though or what?
  64. B

    To FRFR or to powered PA speakers?

    I'd assume the powered pa speaker route is affordable, much more versatile, and enough with the fancy labelling! Unless you can afford it of course lol! When I was new here I was drawn to buy the new ISP Technologies Vector FS8 FRFR due to hype plus got 15% off the $599 price tag. I also bought...
  65. B

    Hughes & Kettner Black Spirit 200 pedalboard amp?

    So I need an unpowered cab, I see...
  66. B

    What cable do I use to chain link a pair of powered PA speakers?

    Time to read manuals then lol. I think the ZLX12P is capable of being chain linked.
  67. B

    What cable do I use to chain link a pair of powered PA speakers?

    My powered pa speakers is the Electro-Voice ZLX12P. Both has aux in as well as XLR outs. If I were to use the aux in to play music from my phone don't I have to chain link both the speakers for stereo (left and right)? Do I use an XLR to XLR cable?
  68. B

    Hughes & Kettner Black Spirit 200 pedalboard amp?

    I just read about it here: https://www.musicradar.com/news/hughes-and-kettner-summons-the-black-spirit-200-floor-pedalboard-amplifier Looks dreamy, but for $1000, what would you rather get? Could I actually use a powered pa speaker as the cab with it? I have a pair of Electro-Voice ZLX12P.
  69. B

    Finally, Simmons puts out an affordable e-drum monitor!

    Alesis also has one similar coming out with the same exact specs. I'm starting to think the way the industry works is companies buy wholesale from Chinese bulk wholesalers and companies simply slap they're logo on the product and put it in the market to compete with other brands and have market...
  70. B

    Do I use instrument cables or speaker cables?

    There's a new strip down version of the SY-300 called SY-1.
  71. B

    Do I use instrument cables or speaker cables?

    My peavey minimax bass amp uses speakon with the GK NEO 212 cab.
  72. B

    Anyone here took the passive PA speaker route instead?

    Good call. I was trying to figure out the advantages but now I see none. Other than I bought speaker cables instead of instrument cables lol.
  73. B

    Anyone here took the passive PA speaker route instead?

    I saw a YouTube talking about $1000 tube guitar amps vs. $200 solid state guitar amps. Does your opinion differ when it comes to this type of amplification speakers though? I'm not sure if they meant a separate power amp and cab speakers or combo amps. I'd guess both tube and solid state...
  74. B

    Do I use instrument cables or speaker cables?

    BTW, any idea if there's a guitar head/cab that uses speakon cables? I don't believe I've seen one, not sure why a bass guitar head/cab is on board with speakon cables but never seen one regarding guitar head/cab.
  75. B

    Do I use instrument cables or speaker cables?

    I guess that was what I was trying to say lol. Or effects pedal outputs.
  76. B

    Finally, Simmons puts out an affordable e-drum monitor!

    This: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Simmons/DA2012B-Advanced-Drum-Amplifier.gc But is it similar to the one Headrush has? I haven't looked at the specs yet like frequency range but it does appear similar (2000 watts) and so is the price ($300). Could this be used as an FRFR amp?
  77. B

    Anyone here took the passive PA speaker route instead?

    The ones Behringer has seems like the cheapest options even the passive pa speakers. Are power amps heavy?
  78. B

    Anyone here took the passive PA speaker route instead?

    Is it actually cheaper, lighter, and better? I've been thinking about this type of setup as well just to try different things. I already have a pair of powered pa speakers (Electro-Voice ZLX -12P). Should I try a 10" speaker or stick with 12" passive? Maybe 15"? Any suggestions regarding...
  79. B

    Do I use instrument cables or speaker cables?

    So technically I have 4 speaker outputs then? I guess if the pedal allowed it, I could route a different effect patch to go into the sub out speakers and another effect patch into the main output speakers? Ever tried this?
  80. B

    Do I use instrument cables or speaker cables?

    I see. There's a L and R main outputs on the pedal and a L and R sub outputs as well (the latter I'm not sure if it's for subwoofer speakers or any speakers could work as "sub mix" speakers, which I would assume could be the stage monitors?). Could I use passive speakers (using an amp of...
  81. B

    Do I use instrument cables or speaker cables?

    I'm using the Boss SY-300 guitar synth pedal into the Electro-Voice ZLX-12P powered PA speakers. I was a bit confused if I should use speaker cables or instrument cables. Do I connect the outs of the pedal directly into each of the PA speakers or is it better to chain the PA speakers and simply...
  82. B

    Not much love for bass regarding amps and effects?

    Maybe all these things could work for bass and any other gear you want to make it work with, who knows? I'm just finding out that my bass effect pedal could also work for guitars just by turning off something in the chain or whatever. I have the Zoom B1Xon. My Boss SY-300 works for both guitars...
  83. B

    ISP Technologies Vector FS8 - just bought

    I see. The first part I get, the second part not so sure. Say, the FOH speakers are a pair of Electro-Voice ZLX12P, do I run its outs (using a mixer to sum stereo into mono?), into the OTHER input of the Vector FS8? Would the Vector FS8 be facing me, the band, and the stage, so that it functions...
  84. B

    ISP Technologies Vector FS8 - just bought

    Not sure if you ever used a "boost" pedal (ex: Whirlwind's "The Bomb"), to drive a tube amp? I'm not familiar with its usage and was wondering if it can do wonders for the ISP Technologies Vector FS8. Does it boost low end or just drive volume louder?
  85. B

    Headrush FRFR $349

    I'm not sure why Headrush had to make an 8" version of the same garbage! Saw and heard the demo online from the NAMM. Speaking of 8" speakers, I just saw in the catalog of Guitar Center the QSC CP Series powered speakers. I wasn't aware if this is a new product or an old one. It only comes in...
  86. B

    anyone here assembled their own cab?

    I've read about the FRFR speaker coming out from Celestion? I'm curious if that would actually need an amp (like with a regular guitar combo) to power up or is the amp in the FRFR pedal? If yes, so all I'd need is really an empty speaker cabinet? I wanted to see if I could simply remove the...
  87. B

    ISP Technologies Vector FS8 - just bought

    at low volume (since I live in an apartment for now), I think it does have good low end compared to my Peavey Rage 258 guitar amp. I shall try it out cranked up at my brother's place soon. I think the small amps from Quilter was said to push air even with the 8 inch speakers they have. I think...
  88. B

    ISP Technologies Vector FS8 - just bought

    good call. my OCD makes me hesitant!
  89. B

    ISP Technologies Vector FS8 - just bought

    Hello?
  90. B

    ISP Technologies Vector FS8 - just bought

    I've always wanted to get a higher end amp, even for practice or whatnot and I was glad I bought the FS8 at a good price (15% off). My practice amp was a Peavey Rage 258. Both amps are 8" speakers. The difference between the two is very clear. I'm getting ready to trade in the Peavey Rage 258...
  91. B

    Headrush FRFR $349

    Must be false description mentioning it to be "full range" LOL.
  92. B

    Headrush FRFR $349

    Anyone here looked into this full range amp from Quilter: https://www.zzounds.com/item--QUIAVIATOR8GOLD
  93. B

    is there a way to determine how may watts I have per channel?

    I was trying to determine how much volume I'd have if I were to plug a guitar synth on one channel and mic (for vocals) on the other channel. I'd assume 500 watts RMS for both would be enough power? I'm not sure why they market these speakers as 1000 watts, maybe because it CAN possibly go up...
  94. B

    do you use a speaker stand for your PA speakers?

    I'm wondering if this Rockville brand I saw on Ebay is any good: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rockville-RVES05-Black-Heavy-Duty-Tripod-Pole-Mount-DJ-PA-Speaker-Stand/301879726405?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
  95. B

    is there a way to determine how may watts I have per channel?

    I see, but just in general would the 2 channels have 500 watts total or each?
  96. B

    is there a way to determine how may watts I have per channel?

    I have a pair of Electro-Voice ZLX-12P. Each has 2 channels. It's marketed as 1000 W class D, but the RMS was said to be 500 W. So my guess here is since it's 2 channels and has 500 W RMS, does that mean each channel has 250 W or it doesn't work that way?
  97. B

    Anybody tried the Laney IRT–X?

    Almost got a 10" too (Yamaha DXR10), but ended up with a pair of Electro-Voice ZLX-12P instead. I've read into JBL Eon's "bassiness".
  98. B

    Anybody tried the Laney IRT–X?

    I've wondered if the ISP Technologies Vector FS8 would also sound boxy since it has an 8" speaker? Although it's marketed as sounding bigger than a 4x12...lol.
  99. B

    Anybody tried the Laney IRT–X?

    Yeah I was hoping they had a 12" too like the other Ironheart series, but are not an FRFR. I ended up getting a pair of Electro-Voice ZLX-12P instead.
  100. B

    Anyone here ever tried the FRFR by AccuGroove?

    http://www.accugroovellc.com/frfr?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7Lyb_b233AIViobACh10JATCEAMYAyAAEgKx8_D_BwE
Back
Top Bottom