Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb 100W Guitar Amp

[olddawg]

There’s a plethora of these type of amps coming out.. with and without DSP effects. I’m at the point that weight is an issue. I’ve been contemplating a Quilter for some time but am not quite ready to pull the trigger...

[Chuck H]

There’s a plethora of these type of amps coming out.. with and without DSP effects. I’m at the point that weight is an issue. I’ve been contemplating a Quilter for some time but am not quite ready to pull the trigger...

You've mentioned this sort of thing more than once. Using new tech to reduce weight for working musicians. Seems practical and I can't argue that in the usual chaotic live circumstance that any real or perceived difference in tone makes less difference to the musician and almost certainly none to the audience, BUT...

For me there's still an aesthetic missing. I agree that it's my problem and not necessarily anyone else's though. I'm still inclined to point out that a solid pine cabinet is pretty reasonable in weight and we now have neodymium speakers to load into them. A typical 15W/18W/20W type 2xel84 amp doesn't weight all that much. Add a "line out" or a mic for gigs where you need a bump from the PA. After that one might need, what, maybe three or four effects pedals? A dirt box, delay, chorus and a wha. At most I think. If you can't get it done with that then you're into a digital effects processor and an effects loop anyway. An effects loop can be built into the amp. And when I can't (amicably) haul a 1x12 solid pine 18W combo loaded with a neo speaker and three pedals to a gig anymore I probably have no business doing it anyway.

You, OTOH, are probably going to keep doing this until you need a medical assistant with defibrillator on hand to escort you and your oxygen tank to the stage And god bless you for it too. When that happens please post video so we can hear what the Quilter sounds like in capable hands

[minim]

Mmm.

[olddawg]

You've mentioned this sort of thing more than once. Using new tech to reduce weight for working musicians. Seems practical and I can't argue that in the usual chaotic live circumstance that any real or perceived difference in tone makes less difference to the musician and almost certainly none to the audience, BUT...

For me there's still an aesthetic missing. I agree that it's my problem and not necessarily anyone else's though. I'm still inclined to point out that a solid pine cabinet is pretty reasonable in weight and we now have neodymium speakers to load into them. A typical 15W/18W/20W type 2xel84 amp doesn't weight all that much. Add a "line out" or a mic for gigs where you need a bump from the PA. After that one might need, what, maybe three or four effects pedals? A dirt box, delay, chorus and a wha. At most I think. If you can't get it done with that then you're into a digital effects processor and an effects loop anyway. An effects loop can be built into the amp. And when I can't (amicably) haul a 1x12 solid pine 18W combo loaded with a neo speaker and three pedals to a gig anymore I probably have no business doing it anyway.

You, OTOH, are probably going to keep doing this until you need a medical assistant with defibrillator on hand to escort you and your oxygen tank to the stage And god bless you for it too. When that happens please post video so we can hear what the Quilter sounds like in capable hands

Yeah.. that’s what I’m using now. Two channel 2x EL84 amp with one 12” and a pedal board... or a Super Champ and a multiple analog effects pedal at even lower volume situations.. And yeah.. I nearly died on stage already. Lol..

[Chuck H]

I nearly died on stage already. Lol..

Tacking "Lol" on the end of that is, well, sort of horrifying. But I remember you sharing the experience here. Seriously, you're the real deal and if it makes you happy then do it forever. Or whatever that means for you. I've met a few guys like that and they always seemed to have NO questions about their priorities and were also engaged and happy in their element. These are things that many of higher station could covet.

[olddawg]

Tacking "Lol" on the end of that is, well, sort of horrifying. But I remember you sharing the experience here. Seriously, you're the real deal and if it makes you happy then do it forever. Or whatever that means for you. I've met a few guys like that and they always seemed to have NO questions about their priorities and were also engaged and happy in their element. These are things that many of higher station could covet.

Thanks Chuck! I’ll be doing 4 sets New Years Eve.. my routine after my usual weekly Enbrel injection and daily BP meds will be a Valium, a Vicodin (I’m no longer allowed Advil), one beer and one champagne. I’ll be declining shots all night!

[Chuck H]

I’ll be declining shots all night!

Well, certainly not for the same reasons, but I always played sober at gigs. I kept a squat drink glass with a couple of ice cubes and water at my station. When people asked me what I was drinking I'd say "vodka rocks" and they'd bring me one. Which I summarily handed off to the drummer.