slipstream
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For what it's worth I run the Axe FX III into a 2u gt1000fx into two 16-ohm cabs and I have never moved the attenuators on the gt1000fx from about 2 o'clock. It is killer loud. The 2u version is very quiet as well.
Ear plugs
IEM's or the squishy ones?Ear plugs
Likewise!
For now, nothing else. But if you get out gigging, worth considering the way that 4x12 cabs focus a treble beam from about 20' in front. It can be quite painful, and damaging to young ears. I never thought about it too much, and the majority of gigs I was doing were on low stages, so the treble beam probably wasn't hitting anyone in the ears too directly, probably mainly around the crotch. However about 12 years back I was multi-tasking as engineer and guitarist, so started doing sound-checks with a radio transmitter on the guitar and wandering round the auditorium to have a listen. Jeez! Walking directly in front of my 4x12 30ft away was SSSOOO piercing. Initially I just controlled stage volume better and put more guitar in the FOH PA mix, but I knew the tone I loved was pretty compromised for quite a few listeners in the audience. Nowadays I use a big FRFR speaker.
I run a similar setup (with only 4x12 Oversize Mesa, in stereo). I have a Matrix GT1600FX.
Do you have clips up anywhere? Seems like we're both men of good taste!
For sure! This was recorded with my phone but this should give you a taste!
I run the Matrix (both outputs) at the recommended 2 oclock setting. It's the setting where it comes to life and start packing a serious punch! (See also the Metallica gear video). I leave it like that!
I try not to be reckless in terms of playing volume. I mostly play at home but the objective is to start playing out to put myself out there. I'll definitely be investing in good earplugs for sure.Above, someone said earplugs lol, and I was gonna suggest hearing aids for later years.
BTW that's no BS, Marshall Amplification and no hearing protection allow me (and many others) to wear them now.
After playing (off and on) out for over 40 years, I've found you don't need a thousand watts for good stage volumes between band mates.
"Good" as in being able to hear everyone well without it being too loud. Let the PA handle that part.
BINGO.
Yup; Matrix has some kind of sag effect happening. I also would encourage some monitors to go along with cabinets. This is what I do and there is a lot of variety when you use the cabinets in the Axefx. I still also played through traditional cabinets for shits and giggles. Mostly both at the same time.
