Which is your practice amp (or device)?

planish

Joined: Jan 09, 2008
Posts: 473
Sackville, New Brunswick
Canada

Posted on May 13 2009 05:35 PM

Line 6 Pocket Pod and a pair of Sony MDR-XD200 headphones.

I never play in public, I'm not in any band, and most of my playing is late at night, so a headphone amp is all I need.

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Doctor_Morbius

Joined: Oct 26, 2008
Posts: 608
This Planet Earth
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Posted on May 13 2009 06:20 PM

I lean pretty heavily toward a DRRI with JJ's tubes and a Weber California. Occasionally I'll get out the Reverb Unit, but for regular practice I just use the amp's built in reverb anywhere between 3 to 7.

For early practice on a song I'll use Guitar Pro -> Sound Card -> Dennon Receiver -> Polk Audio RT55i. For later practice I'll play an MP3 -> Sony Acid Music Studio -> Dennon -> Polks.

Both software packages allow me to highlight and replay sections of a song using slower BPMs and speed up as I learn.

I have a 1,500 sq. ft. house all to myself so I don't have to be quiet and I can practice any time of the day or night. I've never had the police knock on the door. That being said, I use the quieter input on the Deluxe Reverb with the volume around 3 most of the time.

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donbarroso

Joined: Jan 25, 2008
Posts: 69
Italy

Posted on May 14 2009 02:48 AM

planish
Line 6 Pocket Podand a pair of Sony MDR-XD200 headphones.

I never play in public, I'm not in any band, and most of my playing is late at night, so a headphone amp is all I need.

that's my exact situation. so do you fell alright witat small pod?
does it have a "strong" reverb?

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planish

Joined: Jan 09, 2008
Posts: 473
Sackville, New Brunswick
Canada

Posted on May 14 2009 05:48 PM

donbarroso
that's my exact situation. so do you fell alright witat small pod?
does it have a "strong" reverb?

I've never heard a "proper" surf setup live, with a real amp and tank, so I guess it's okay.

It has two varieties of reverb, "Room" and "Spring". Plus a ton of other effects and settings - chorus, delay, echo, drive, bass/mid/treble controls, vibrato, a bunch of amp and cabinet models (can't comment on them, due to ignorance), compressor, fuzz, a Leslie speaker simulation, phlanging (I think) and "dis, dat, and de udder ting". It has a USB port so you can fiddle with settings on the computer in real time (using the free Vyzex software), save them on your hard drive, and then upload the custom presets back to the Pod. You also can email presets to friends and so on.

Oh yeah - it has a tuner function. I wouldn't trust the case just throwing it in a gig bag.

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donbarroso

Joined: Jan 25, 2008
Posts: 69
Italy

Posted on May 15 2009 04:44 AM

thank you so much for the reply. it seems a pretty nice and useful little tool!!!

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apacheplayr

Joined: May 13, 2009
Posts: 10

Posted on May 15 2009 10:21 AM

Presently a Epi Valve Jr head with a 12" Celestion GreenBack and a EH Holy Grail.

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pyrobob

Joined: Apr 27, 2006
Posts: 251
Auburn, CA

Posted on May 15 2009 10:43 AM

Usually I use my BF showman w/ 15" tonering cab. But lately, due to my heads needing some work, I started using my DRRI plugged into a 4-12 Behringer. Sometimes it's nice to do something different...especially since the DRRI has a JBL E-120. Totally different sound.

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dp

Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3546
mojave desert, california
United States

Posted on May 15 2009 10:48 AM

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Roland Micro Cube: awesome battery-powered midget-amp

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JONPAUL

Joined: Apr 29, 2010
Posts: 2472
Venice, CA
United States

Posted on Jun 08 2012 02:15 PM

I just recently picked up an older model Peavey Classic 30 and must say that it's been more than impressive. It was a deal that fell into my lap and saying no wasn't an option, no matter how bad it could've sounded. Honestly, I didn't even expect the thing to work. Lo and behold, not only was it in perfect working condition, but it has a really nice, warm, full tube sound--very satisfying for practicing. It should also be mentioned that the onboard 'verb is actually pretty darn good! When cranked, it does produce a bit of a drip! It's funny, the previous owner relic'd the outside to look more like an old 50's tweed (complete with cigarette burns) and even replaced the Peavey logo on the front with a flat Fender logo. Also, when not in use, my tank fits on top nice n' flush, almost like a piggy-back head, which is an ideal space-saver for our tiny beach bungalow. Highly recommended!

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Las_Barracudas

Joined: Apr 24, 2011
Posts: 1087
Surf City, NC
United States

Posted on Jun 08 2012 02:20 PM

Roland Cube 30.

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JohnnyDobro

Joined: Apr 10, 2012
Posts: 28

Posted on Jun 08 2012 02:22 PM

I almost always pratice unplugged and use a metronome with adjustable volume.

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Surfabilly

Joined: Apr 21, 2006
Posts: 852
Connersville, Indiana, USA
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Posted on Jun 08 2012 02:25 PM

Vox DA5 or Line6 Guitar POD 2.0; Line6 Bass POD as well.

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Mel

Joined: Feb 25, 2008
Posts: 321
Canada's Wet Coast
2 News Pins

Posted on Jun 08 2012 02:32 PM

Fender Princeton Reverb

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RobC

Joined: Oct 11, 2010
Posts: 152
Bainbridge Island, Washington
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Posted on Jun 08 2012 04:41 PM

Korg Pandora PD5. It has an aux in for Ipod,1/4 inch in and out for headphones or cable out to a power amp. It is as bg as a cassette tape case (yeah I am that old) and I keep it in my gig bag in case my amp craps out and I have to go DI.

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wfoguy

Joined: Dec 11, 2011
Posts: 2138
United States

Posted on Jun 08 2012 09:37 PM

I recently bought a Fender G-Dec3-15 when they went on sale. I'm able to do a lot of different things with it. I'm not very knowledgeable so I have lots of learning but it appears that I will only be limited by my skills. I have other amps but at 15 watts, this amp is very good.

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planish Joined: Jan 09, 2008 Posts: 473 Sackville, New Brunswick	Posted on May 13 2009 05:35 PM Line 6 Pocket Pod and a pair of Sony MDR-XD200 headphones. I never play in public, I'm not in any band, and most of my playing is late at night, so a headphone amp is all I need. — I'm not a complete idiot. Some parts are missing. Top
Doctor_Morbius Joined: Oct 26, 2008 Posts: 608 This Planet Earth	Posted on May 13 2009 06:20 PM I lean pretty heavily toward a DRRI with JJ's tubes and a Weber California. Occasionally I'll get out the Reverb Unit, but for regular practice I just use the amp's built in reverb anywhere between 3 to 7. For early practice on a song I'll use Guitar Pro -> Sound Card -> Dennon Receiver -> Polk Audio RT55i. For later practice I'll play an MP3 -> Sony Acid Music Studio -> Dennon -> Polks. Both software packages allow me to highlight and replay sections of a song using slower BPMs and speed up as I learn. I have a 1,500 sq. ft. house all to myself so I don't have to be quiet and I can practice any time of the day or night. I've never had the police knock on the door. That being said, I use the quieter input on the Deluxe Reverb with the volume around 3 most of the time. — Cats 'n' Strats, 'cause that's how I roll - I eat reverb for breakfast! Fenderus Collecticus Strat Blender Pot Modification HERE Top
donbarroso Joined: Jan 25, 2008 Posts: 69	Posted on May 14 2009 02:48 AM planish Line 6 Pocket Podand a pair of Sony MDR-XD200 headphones. I never play in public, I'm not in any band, and most of my playing is late at night, so a headphone amp is all I need. that's my exact situation. so do you fell alright witat small pod? does it have a "strong" reverb? — Never surrender in finding a surfcaster Top
planish Joined: Jan 09, 2008 Posts: 473 Sackville, New Brunswick	Posted on May 14 2009 05:48 PM donbarroso that's my exact situation. so do you fell alright witat small pod? does it have a "strong" reverb? I've never heard a "proper" surf setup live, with a real amp and tank, so I guess it's okay. It has two varieties of reverb, "Room" and "Spring". Plus a ton of other effects and settings - chorus, delay, echo, drive, bass/mid/treble controls, vibrato, a bunch of amp and cabinet models (can't comment on them, due to ignorance), compressor, fuzz, a Leslie speaker simulation, phlanging (I think) and "dis, dat, and de udder ting". It has a USB port so you can fiddle with settings on the computer in real time (using the free Vyzex software), save them on your hard drive, and then upload the custom presets back to the Pod. You also can email presets to friends and so on. Oh yeah - it has a tuner function. I wouldn't trust the case just throwing it in a gig bag. — I'm not a complete idiot. Some parts are missing. Top
donbarroso Joined: Jan 25, 2008 Posts: 69	Posted on May 15 2009 04:44 AM thank you so much for the reply. it seems a pretty nice and useful little tool!!! — Never surrender in finding a surfcaster Top
apacheplayr Joined: May 13, 2009 Posts: 10	Posted on May 15 2009 10:21 AM Presently a Epi Valve Jr head with a 12" Celestion GreenBack and a EH Holy Grail. Top
pyrobob Joined: Apr 27, 2006 Posts: 251 Auburn, CA	Posted on May 15 2009 10:43 AM Usually I use my BF showman w/ 15" tonering cab. But lately, due to my heads needing some work, I started using my DRRI plugged into a 4-12 Behringer. Sometimes it's nice to do something different...especially since the DRRI has a JBL E-120. Totally different sound. Bob Top
dp Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3546 mojave desert, california	Posted on May 15 2009 10:48 AM image Roland Micro Cube: awesome battery-powered midget-amp Top
JONPAUL Joined: Apr 29, 2010 Posts: 2472 Venice, CA	Posted on Jun 08 2012 02:15 PM I just recently picked up an older model Peavey Classic 30 and must say that it's been more than impressive. It was a deal that fell into my lap and saying no wasn't an option, no matter how bad it could've sounded. Honestly, I didn't even expect the thing to work. Lo and behold, not only was it in perfect working condition, but it has a really nice, warm, full tube sound--very satisfying for practicing. It should also be mentioned that the onboard 'verb is actually pretty darn good! When cranked, it does produce a bit of a drip! It's funny, the previous owner relic'd the outside to look more like an old 50's tweed (complete with cigarette burns) and even replaced the Peavey logo on the front with a flat Fender logo. Also, when not in use, my tank fits on top nice n' flush, almost like a piggy-back head, which is an ideal space-saver for our tiny beach bungalow. Highly recommended! — Insect Surfers The Tikiyaki Orchestra The Scimitars Lords Of Atlantis Fiberglass Jungle - Surf Radio Top
Las_Barracudas Joined: Apr 24, 2011 Posts: 1087 Surf City, NC	Posted on Jun 08 2012 02:20 PM Roland Cube 30. — METEOR IV on reverbnation Top
JohnnyDobro Joined: Apr 10, 2012 Posts: 28	Posted on Jun 08 2012 02:22 PM I almost always pratice unplugged and use a metronome with adjustable volume. Top
Surfabilly Joined: Apr 21, 2006 Posts: 852 Connersville, Indiana, USA	Posted on Jun 08 2012 02:25 PM Vox DA5 or Line6 Guitar POD 2.0; Line6 Bass POD as well. — Fast Cars & Loud Guitars! Top
Mel Joined: Feb 25, 2008 Posts: 321 Canada's Wet Coast	Posted on Jun 08 2012 02:32 PM Fender Princeton Reverb — Mel Top
RobC Joined: Oct 11, 2010 Posts: 152 Bainbridge Island, Washington	Posted on Jun 08 2012 04:41 PM Korg Pandora PD5. It has an aux in for Ipod,1/4 inch in and out for headphones or cable out to a power amp. It is as bg as a cassette tape case (yeah I am that old) and I keep it in my gig bag in case my amp craps out and I have to go DI. Top
wfoguy Joined: Dec 11, 2011 Posts: 2138	Posted on Jun 08 2012 09:37 PM I recently bought a Fender G-Dec3-15 when they went on sale. I'm able to do a lot of different things with it. I'm not very knowledgeable so I have lots of learning but it appears that I will only be limited by my skills. I have other amps but at 15 watts, this amp is very good. Top

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