Amps

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 Mr ProgFreak wrote:

^ I don't know - you tell me. Two posts earlier you said that modelling amps (Line 6) are good as a starting point, but kind of obviously you move to "regular" amps later.

My position is that today modelling amps are pretty much equal in terms of sound quality, and clearly superior when it comes to how much you can tweak the tone. Sure, there may be some real amps out there which - for a really hefty price tag - may offer a particular tone that seems even better, but good luck getting that on tape, or to the PA when you're performing live. Those are additional points in favor of modelling - you get persistent and readily reproducable results. Plus you don't have to carry heavy equipment around when you want to practice with a band or perform live. Plus the technology is quite affordable - for the price of a really good tube amp (the kind that keeps getting compared to modelling amps) you could buy 8-10 POD HDs. The obvious advice for any performing artist is to get two and set one of them up at home (next to your computer, which you can then also easily use to record) and the other where your band is practicing. Now if you also have a laptop you could use it to transfer sounds.

None of that is convenient (or, with the two amps scenario, affordable) with a "regular" amp, and for the suggested price tag ($300) it wouldn't even sound as good as a modelling solution (e.g. POD HD).

I think your still not understanding me, I was listing some positives to digital amps I mentioned the moving to regular amps in order for the anti-digital posters to actually listen to my points, you know concede somthing to make a point.

Personally I think that the idea of one amp being better is hogwash. The sound you make is what matters not how you achieve it. I like to run my guitar through a "portable" belt clip amp and then through a bass amp and finally through a Line 6 set to "Fuzzy" wich makes a crazy sound all together ....It dosent matter. Buy an amp digital, regular or whatever what matters is if YOU like it. Theres nothing wrong with choosing diffrent equipment. It just depends what suits your personall needs. In this case I think the poster should get a nice digital amp, but that isn't always the case.