Baba
02-19-2004, 07:05 AM
I posted this also on TGP, need suggestions:
I've been thinking about a secondary/backup amp for playing. I currently use my Rivera Rake head and a recto 2x12 cab. I love it. My setup works for me.
So when my current setup "works", I obsess over something else, guitars, other amps, etc. Having played live for over 20 years, and only having an amp crap out on me 1 time, I'm still anal about backup gear. I'm trying to decide on what amp to get as my "backup".
My head says: "It doesn't really matter, it's a BACKUP, you'll probably never use it, and it's only to get you through a week or two. Don't spend alot of money".
My heart says: "When I play my guitar, I need to have the BEST gear, no matter if it's the "A" rig or "B" rig, and I'll only be satisfied with the best".
I also don't have the kind of cash to buy a $1500.00 amp that just sits, "just in case". My Rake cost me $700.00, so remember that. I've been thinking about a 1x12 combo, that way, I could really use the thing in certain rooms, not just as a "backup". Any suggestions?
I'll list the amps that don't work for me personally:
Mesa F series - Don't like the gain channel
Peavey Classics - had one, I'm over it, I like separate EQ
Mesa Rectoverb - I actually like it, but it's heavy and not THAT cheap
Rivera R series - Not enough low end, kind of thin sounding.
P.S. - It's gotta be all tube, two channel, FX loop. Go ahead, spend my money!
I've been thinking about a secondary/backup amp for playing. I currently use my Rivera Rake head and a recto 2x12 cab. I love it. My setup works for me.
So when my current setup "works", I obsess over something else, guitars, other amps, etc. Having played live for over 20 years, and only having an amp crap out on me 1 time, I'm still anal about backup gear. I'm trying to decide on what amp to get as my "backup".
My head says: "It doesn't really matter, it's a BACKUP, you'll probably never use it, and it's only to get you through a week or two. Don't spend alot of money".
My heart says: "When I play my guitar, I need to have the BEST gear, no matter if it's the "A" rig or "B" rig, and I'll only be satisfied with the best".
I also don't have the kind of cash to buy a $1500.00 amp that just sits, "just in case". My Rake cost me $700.00, so remember that. I've been thinking about a 1x12 combo, that way, I could really use the thing in certain rooms, not just as a "backup". Any suggestions?
I'll list the amps that don't work for me personally:
Mesa F series - Don't like the gain channel
Peavey Classics - had one, I'm over it, I like separate EQ
Mesa Rectoverb - I actually like it, but it's heavy and not THAT cheap
Rivera R series - Not enough low end, kind of thin sounding.
P.S. - It's gotta be all tube, two channel, FX loop. Go ahead, spend my money!