redant wrote
As always, I am eager to see if someone can direct my thoughts, and perhaps elevate me to a higher sense of guitarness.... ?
RedaNt
My 2c worth.
I use a Roland Cube 60 - a heavy bugger, but nice and small for transporting to gigs. (I use a collapsible trolley which I bought at Mica to move it from car to stage)
It has one input that is switchable to two channels. One channel is clean and the other has selectable amp models for different sounds. Each channel has its own volume control and the model channel has a gain/drive pot. The channels are switchable either on the amp or via a foot switch. The output has a bass, mids, treble and presence boost and roll-off.
I use the clean channel for rhythm at a lower level and the model channel for lead. I do have to change the models on the amp itself, but that is pretty easy since this is a simple rotor switch on the amp. (I keep the amp close to me)
You can also dial in either delay or reverb, which is also switchable via a foot switch and there is an effects preset switch with chorus, phaser and tremelo, which can also be switched in via a foot switch.
I find that this setup gives me infinite options at gigs.
Okay, so for the purists, the Cube 60 is not a valve amp but hey, it does the job for me at gigs and when set up right, it sits nicely in the band mix.
It's a loud beast and can be used, as is, at most venues. For larger venues, it has a line output which can be sent to a PA amp or, what I like to do is to mic it up and send to the PA.
I know this set up might be strange to the guys who are avid pedal users, but it works for me. ?
BTW Joe Walsh uses a Cube 60 as his practice amp and also uses it for certain effects on stage.
