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I need something to encourage me to play at home more.
I have young kids so it needs to be quiet, or headphones…but really I’d rather it was quiet, TV volume I guess.
I’ve had a Pocket Pod, a Fender Mustang 1, and currently I’m using Amplitube with my iPhone…but I’ve not got excited about any of these so it doesn’t make me want to play.
If I get the chance (rare free time during the day or when everyone’s out) I’m straight in there using my full pedalboard and amp with a 1x12 cab, that gets me going and I look forward to playing….but I’ve just not had that feeling with any of the ‘practice’ stuff I’ve tried.
Any suggestions on kit that I might actually look forward to playing through?
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Football is rubbish.
just because you do, doesn't mean you should.
Oh, good idea. I'd forgotten about those.
Is the 10 that much better than the 5 (I could look this up of course)
I wonder if Mrs DJ would accept one of those staying in the living room.
Major difference - PoD anything plus phones usually sounds pretty good.
Yamaha THR05/10 have a great reputation as practice amps
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The main advantages are power, 5 user memories and stereo.
The latter might sound silly for such a small amp, until you have it right in front of you. The perceived spread is quite amazing, especially when using the reverb.
I've been through a similar loop, I use my full rig at every possible opportunity, for the times when I can't I have owned Fender Mustang (great cleans, shite drive) and various other modellers and tried the ipad stuff.
Currently have a Yamaha THR5 and it is the best of the bunch so far, something about it just responds more like a guitar amp and it's just plain fun.
just because you do, doesn't mean you should.
Been there, but just didn't really do it for me.
For more amp modelling choices, I switch it to Flat and run the modelling from the Zoom G3. Sounded pretty good for an external speaker.
It just sounds awesome for the size and at any family friendly volume.
All the extra features are handy and it's beyond simple to use.
I just wish they would bring out a bigger version for gigging
Alternatively, depending on what amp you're using, I got one of these..
http://www.toneworld.co.uk/effects-c1/buffer-pedals-c69/jhs-little-black-amp-box-p601
It sits in your FX loop and works like a master volume but one that actually works. No major change in tone and you get to play your main rig. Of course the crucial thing is that you have an fx loop.
I'm using my Boss BR-80 quite a bit for practicing on the sofa, and a bit of bedtime noodling (ahem).
Its not bad I would say. It sounds decent enough through my headphones, and has the usual metronome/tuner/phrase trainer, and the ability to load backing tracks and jam along. You can also record too, if thats your bag.
I still think its a bit fiddly though - it almost does too much really, and by the time I have the headphone and guitar cable plugged in, and I might have a sheet or two that I'm working on, it doesnt really feel as enjoyable as it might. I suppose I'd like the feel of just picking up an acoustic and playing, but with the possibility to be quiet, and with at least a metronome and jam track possibility.
Of course this all means that I'll need to buy some more new gear that only differs slightly from the gear I already have, and then tell the missus 'of course its not new, Ive had it for aaages'.
http://www.roland.co.uk/products/productdetails.aspx?p=1241&c=46
Remember, it's easier to criticise than create!
Thanks guys. The Yamaha does look like it fits the bill perfectly.
The THD10C looks right up my street sound wise, I just wish it wasn't black. The regular THD10 looks much more living room friendly (I will need approval from the boss for this), but I reckon the sounds in the regular one would be fine anyway...that looks to be the only real difference (I think). Comparing the THD5 and the THD10 it seems to be the presets, better eq and seperate volume control for the Aux in...all useful for sure. So....the THD10 might well be the front runner.
Of course I'll need to sell some stuff first...hey look, anyone after a Flashback \/