Roland Deschain
Member
Hi all,
I've playing and gigging for over 20 years. I play a lot of different styles of music and have been searching for a good all arounder. I've owned many amps over the years and have been using a Bogner Extacy 101b for the last 6 years or so. It's a fantastic amp, and has served me well. Not the best at anything, but a very solid and versatile head.
However, I have 2 small kids now and don't gig anymore. The xtc is too loud and cumbersome to setup and tear down at home. I still get out to jams and need something that I can use for recording. I've been debating selling the xtc and getting a good power amp and FX-2 XL. That way I can still jam/gig while having the ease of headphone use and recording at home.
I've been down the modelling road before starting with the MP1 and ending with a POD XT and power amp. All with less then desirable results. My question are,
- Is the axe fx a viable solution for an old tube amp guy?
- What type of power amp would be suggested?
- What other things would I need to buy besides the pedal board to make it a functional live rig.
- Where do hell do I buy/try one in Vancouver Canada?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I've playing and gigging for over 20 years. I play a lot of different styles of music and have been searching for a good all arounder. I've owned many amps over the years and have been using a Bogner Extacy 101b for the last 6 years or so. It's a fantastic amp, and has served me well. Not the best at anything, but a very solid and versatile head.
However, I have 2 small kids now and don't gig anymore. The xtc is too loud and cumbersome to setup and tear down at home. I still get out to jams and need something that I can use for recording. I've been debating selling the xtc and getting a good power amp and FX-2 XL. That way I can still jam/gig while having the ease of headphone use and recording at home.
I've been down the modelling road before starting with the MP1 and ending with a POD XT and power amp. All with less then desirable results. My question are,
- Is the axe fx a viable solution for an old tube amp guy?
- What type of power amp would be suggested?
- What other things would I need to buy besides the pedal board to make it a functional live rig.
- Where do hell do I buy/try one in Vancouver Canada?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.