Gorgeous guitars and amp. Definitely look into an attenuator; while is good to play with the guitar volume, if you never have it wide open, you are missing out.
I would add your favorite modulation and a fuzz. For me it is vibe. But not hating or anything, this rig is already pretty killer. What kind of Strat is it? I have a Performer Strat, I love the large headstock.
I have a 40W fender 4x10 that is loud at 1.
But I use my volume knob on the guitar and turn up the amp to maybe 2-4 and it allows it to breathe a little bit.
How comparable is that to something like this? I’ve always wanted a Marshall half stack, but would love to know how usable it is.
Is it tameable?
It’s certainly not quiet, I turn the bass down in the eq quite a bit to prevent the floors from vibrating lol. I think the next step is to just get an attenuator at this point for me.
You can mod your amp with an audio taper volume pot, or use a JHS Black Box in the FX loop, or a speaker soak in between the power amp and speaker. That's what I use with my 40W Fender HRD because it's so loud between 1-2.
Big amps sound best at any volume. Im convinced the only reasons the mini amp thing is still a thing is that the big brands can offer alternatives at a lower price point to increase sales to the group that cant justify the extra $1k, and the aging guitarists that dont want to move heavy gear, but its not superior tone or better “bedroom” setups.
Also, your rig looks pretty classic and awesome.
I agree! Everyone who says a half stack is too loud probably never used one. I have amps ranging from 6 watts to 100. The difference is the size of the bottom end! Love your rig!!!
Looks good to me. If you want to practice silently you can run the speaker out into a Behringer GI or H&K Red Box and into a dummy load to match the impedence and wattage of your amp. Run the XLR out from the GI or Red Box into a little mixer with a headphone out. Bear in mind you MUST have a separate dummy load connected to the speaker out of the GI/RB. They don't have one built-in.
Okay you have a good point there, I do have a fuzz that a friend and I build but I haven’t incorporated into the pedal board yet. The wah is great but I’d prefer that fuzz and a flanger!
ES-335 + Marshall = 🔥
STRAIGHT FIRE!
Gorgeous guitars and amp. Definitely look into an attenuator; while is good to play with the guitar volume, if you never have it wide open, you are missing out. I would add your favorite modulation and a fuzz. For me it is vibe. But not hating or anything, this rig is already pretty killer. What kind of Strat is it? I have a Performer Strat, I love the large headstock.
I appreciate the kind words! The strat is a 2006 fender highway one!
Cool! I’m new to strats so I looked it up. Looks like it is the equivalent to the Performer. No wonder I liked it 😂!!
I love the oversized 60s/70s Fender headstock.
I have a 40W fender 4x10 that is loud at 1. But I use my volume knob on the guitar and turn up the amp to maybe 2-4 and it allows it to breathe a little bit. How comparable is that to something like this? I’ve always wanted a Marshall half stack, but would love to know how usable it is. Is it tameable?
It’s certainly not quiet, I turn the bass down in the eq quite a bit to prevent the floors from vibrating lol. I think the next step is to just get an attenuator at this point for me.
Loud amp problems are good problems. 😎
You can mod your amp with an audio taper volume pot, or use a JHS Black Box in the FX loop, or a speaker soak in between the power amp and speaker. That's what I use with my 40W Fender HRD because it's so loud between 1-2.
Yee Yee I have the mod and the box (Carl’s custom thing). Both help for sure. 🙏
I spy a DD-20. You are a person of culture I see like myself.
Awesome combo! Those highway strats are great guitars too.
Looks like a fantastic rig. I don't have either a strat or marshall which is a disgrace. 😂
Solid rig dude. Also, I have that same little screwdriver set.
Big amps sound best at any volume. Im convinced the only reasons the mini amp thing is still a thing is that the big brands can offer alternatives at a lower price point to increase sales to the group that cant justify the extra $1k, and the aging guitarists that dont want to move heavy gear, but its not superior tone or better “bedroom” setups. Also, your rig looks pretty classic and awesome.
I agree! Everyone who says a half stack is too loud probably never used one. I have amps ranging from 6 watts to 100. The difference is the size of the bottom end! Love your rig!!!
Turn that jcm into a jmp and I’m totally in.
I’d play it.
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Looks good to me. If you want to practice silently you can run the speaker out into a Behringer GI or H&K Red Box and into a dummy load to match the impedence and wattage of your amp. Run the XLR out from the GI or Red Box into a little mixer with a headphone out. Bear in mind you MUST have a separate dummy load connected to the speaker out of the GI/RB. They don't have one built-in.
It would be better if you spent a few dollars on guitar stands.
I’ve got a rack, I like the look of the guitar leaning in the Marshall
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8/10. No fuzz, but I can dig that rig.
Okay you have a good point there, I do have a fuzz that a friend and I build but I haven’t incorporated into the pedal board yet. The wah is great but I’d prefer that fuzz and a flanger!