jdiz86
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Looking for some help to make the most of what I have or what I should get in place of what I have. I'm assuming many of you axe fx owners have come from tube amps that didn't get used like they should, for whatever reason. Please shed some light on this privileged issue for me, if you can.
I'm torn on deciding what to do with my current gear. I don't think I use my tube amp enough to warrant keeping it, but I also want to be able to jam at bedroom volume, jam-with-other-guitarists-for-practice volume, and full on my-drummer-hits-everything-so-hard death metal volume. I feel that now with the axe fx I can create a more versatile setup, suitable for all 3 applications, but need help deciding on the best route to take.Or maybe there is an option I haven't considered.
I bought the axe fx primarily to be able to jam and record in my apartment. I've only had it for a couple weeks. Right now it's just headphones, guitar, axe fx, drum program, and my DAW. But I also jam once a week with another guitarist and bass player, and then every 1-2 months we all jam with a drummer and vocalist.
In addition to the axe fx, I have a 100W mesa dual rectifier with 412 cab. I love this amp, but I barely play it. I feel like I should get rid of it, but I don't know what to replace it with in order to jam loudly from time to time. I could probably sell the thing for $2000 CAD, plus another $300 for the pedals. So I could have $2300 at my disposal immediately if I can sell it.
The plan is to get studio monitors for home recording and solo jamming, regardless. The HS8s will most likely be that choice. But I also would need speakers and potentially a power amp to jam weekly, and/or something powerful enough to jam with drums every 1-2 months.
Any recommendations to satisfy these goals, economically?
Option 1: sell the amp, keep the 412, and buy a power amp.
Option 2: sell the amp and 412, buy a 212 for the weekly jam, and use the vocalist's PA when jamming every 1-2 months (the PA is a Yorkville 1000W something rather - no idea how this sounds, plus I think the mixer is less than great, if that matters)
Option 3: sell the amp and 412, buy a wedge to use for weekly jamming and to use with the vocalist's PA
Option 4: keep everything. Use the dual rec and 412 to jam, and only use the axe fx to record and solo jam.
I'm torn on deciding what to do with my current gear. I don't think I use my tube amp enough to warrant keeping it, but I also want to be able to jam at bedroom volume, jam-with-other-guitarists-for-practice volume, and full on my-drummer-hits-everything-so-hard death metal volume. I feel that now with the axe fx I can create a more versatile setup, suitable for all 3 applications, but need help deciding on the best route to take.Or maybe there is an option I haven't considered.
I bought the axe fx primarily to be able to jam and record in my apartment. I've only had it for a couple weeks. Right now it's just headphones, guitar, axe fx, drum program, and my DAW. But I also jam once a week with another guitarist and bass player, and then every 1-2 months we all jam with a drummer and vocalist.
In addition to the axe fx, I have a 100W mesa dual rectifier with 412 cab. I love this amp, but I barely play it. I feel like I should get rid of it, but I don't know what to replace it with in order to jam loudly from time to time. I could probably sell the thing for $2000 CAD, plus another $300 for the pedals. So I could have $2300 at my disposal immediately if I can sell it.
The plan is to get studio monitors for home recording and solo jamming, regardless. The HS8s will most likely be that choice. But I also would need speakers and potentially a power amp to jam weekly, and/or something powerful enough to jam with drums every 1-2 months.
Any recommendations to satisfy these goals, economically?
Option 1: sell the amp, keep the 412, and buy a power amp.
Option 2: sell the amp and 412, buy a 212 for the weekly jam, and use the vocalist's PA when jamming every 1-2 months (the PA is a Yorkville 1000W something rather - no idea how this sounds, plus I think the mixer is less than great, if that matters)
Option 3: sell the amp and 412, buy a wedge to use for weekly jamming and to use with the vocalist's PA
Option 4: keep everything. Use the dual rec and 412 to jam, and only use the axe fx to record and solo jam.
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