Hi all,
I have a JVM410HJS (Joe Satriani model) head and 2x12" Marshall cab which is a great setup. However, I'm not gigging and it is fair to say it is majorly overkill to have sitting around. For home playing, it is too loud if I have the Master at 0.5.
It's also big and heavy and I just turned 40 ;-)
There's also needing to child-proof my guitar setup as much as possible, and a stack is nicely pullable on by a nine-month year old child that is now crawling around.
From reading around, the Katana looks EXCELLENT. I intend to go to Andertons this weekend to try one out.
If I like it, the choices would be:
1. Head and use it with my 2x12"
2. 1x12" combo
3. 2x12" combo
In all cases, the 100W edition.
I'm interested in how people have got on with choosing one of the above and did they have any regrets, or felt it was the right choice?
I feel the 1x12" will have the flexibility to easily be moved around the house, and in addition can't have a Head full down on a child if a rogue wire is pulled on that was forgotten about.
Any particular 1x12" and 2x12" thoughts?
Thanks all!
Comments
My Trading Feedback | You Bring The Band
Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after youDo you put the kid in it, or the amp?
It's got an inherent Marshall EL34 tone.
My Trading Feedback | You Bring The Band
Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after youIt can get fizzy but tame that and it's sound as a pound. Really gets going with a tubesceamer out front.
My Trading Feedback | You Bring The Band
Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after youRe. choices, all I can offer is the 2x12 is heavy...
With a solid state amp you'll be more inclined to do these quick 15min practice sessions that family 'life' allows. I used to find the thought of switching on big valve amps put me off that.
The modern cheap modellers like Katana etc is getting close enough to give you a quick fix. Don't sell the valves though as they still do their thing. I've got a JVM like you and a Friedman. On the lookout for an old Marshall 2204 too...