Reefriderjoe
Joined: May 01, 2024
Posts: 6
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Posted on Oct 18 2024 07:23 PM
I just tried using my Deluxe Reverb with my Fender twin reverb. I plug my Strat into the Twin's vibrato channel input # 1, and jumper #2 of that channel to the Deluxe Reverb Vibrato input #1. It is fun to play with setting the vibrato speeds differently like 3 and 6 or 4 and 8.
I have a Bordeaux Princeton Reverb with a 12 inch Celestion that pairs nicely with either the Deluxe Reverb, or Twin Reverb. I like to set the tone controls so one amp is brighter than the other to get some really nice full sounds.
Also, the sound of either the Princeton, or Deluxe can sound boxy at certain levels and setting but when played together they sound rich and full, even at lower volumes like around 2. By far, two amps deliver much better tones than one alone, its amazing.
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edwardsand
Joined: Jun 29, 2018
Posts: 737
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Posted on Oct 18 2024 09:58 PM
I've not played two amps jumpered together that way - what I do is use a stereo pedal (EHX Stereo Pulsar tremolo) and feed the two outputs to two different amps. It's loads of fun to hear the signal bounce back and forth between them when the pedal is engaged, and of course makes a great full sound when the pedal is off.
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SamDBL
Joined: Sep 19, 2016
Posts: 239
Tampa
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Posted on Oct 18 2024 11:08 PM
I used to play stereo, all the time. It can be addictive. With a stereo effect such as reverb, chorus or delay, the sound totally fills up the room in a really magical way. However, there are drawbacks. One being that the audience doesn’t always get the full effect (if you pan such a rig through a big house PA, each side of the room will only get one side of the effect). The second being that it complicates set up and crowds small stages.
I constantly wrestle with wanting to go back. I want to keep my signal as analog and traditional as possible. But on recordings, I go stereo, and it sounds so great. I’d love to have that sound, live. But I do t know if I love it enough to add the complication of another amp. I’ve tried every solution known to man to get a similarly open and clear tone out of one amp. But nothing really compares. Yet, I also want to keep my rig simple, traditional and small. A couple Princetons would be cool.
— Guitarist for Black Valley Moon & Down By Law
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taijiguy
Joined: Mar 27, 2006
Posts: 210
Newington, CT USA
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Posted on Oct 19 2024 07:01 AM
When I gigged as a bass player, I ran the neck pickup of my Rickenbacker 4001, which is a true stereo bass, into an Ampeg SVT head powering 2-15" EV speakers in a folded horn cabinet and the bridge pickup into an Ampeg V6B head powering 2 Heil AMT1 elements (no crossover). With the Rick-O-Sound kit, it sounded pretty impressive.
At home, I split my guitar signal into a Fender Princeton Reverb reissue and a Marshall DSL5CR. They are different enough to allow interesting blends.
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chiba
Joined: Sep 02, 2022
Posts: 501
Central VA
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Posted on Oct 19 2024 10:37 AM
I don't now, but I used to use a Marshall combo for drive sounds and a Fender combo for clean sounds. Sounded fantastic but was a hassle to haul around, load/unload, set up, etc.
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SixStringSurfer
Joined: Sep 23, 2014
Posts: 1396
Memphis, TN
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Posted on Oct 20 2024 09:25 PM
I play through two brown Showmans at the same time. The tone and volume become addictive.
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Squid
Joined: Aug 22, 2010
Posts: 1018
Portland, Oregon with Insanitizers
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Posted on Oct 21 2024 10:47 AM
Most of the stereo image from stereo delays and reverbs is in mid and high frequencies. In performances I use both a full-range amp and a ZT Lunchbox combo amp fed by stereo output from a multi-effects pedal. The lunchbox attenuates low frequencies for more mids and highs through its small speaker. The full range amp uses a bass amp head + 12" neo guitar speaker + piezo tweeter on crossover network. I get a good full stereo image with 3 foot distance between the two amps and volumes set about equal.
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Bernard
Joined: May 01, 2006
Posts: 80
Santa Monica
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Posted on Oct 25 2024 03:21 PM
In addition to the cool sound and spread that is possible with two amps, I have had a few moments where having a backup amp in the car to suit the gig turned into a two amp setup. Let me explain - I use small amps. So many I do do not require volume and even bigger gigs can pump the amp through a PA (Princeton reissue btw). But now and then there's some last minute thing like, "oh we decided that you will play outside instead of in the bar" and suddenly, moving a little more air and spreading out the sound is helpful. Of course, this becomes even more critical with no PA support. For the moment it's a bit of a game day decision but it's an angle that I think is worth adding to the conversation. Oh and last but not least, if one amp craps out, at least you have a backup!
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RobinsonCrusoe
Joined: Aug 08, 2009
Posts: 45
Saarbruecken Germany
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Posted on Nov 08 2024 06:21 AM
I use one Quilter Pro 200 with a 1x15 diy ToneRing Eminence Fendet Custom Twin speaker,
and a Echolette ET4 1x15 Tone Ring with a Quilter
Tone Block 202 to split i use e diy Lehle
P-Split.
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RobinsonCrusoe
Joined: Aug 08, 2009
Posts: 45
Saarbruecken Germany
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Posted on Nov 08 2024 06:22 AM
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taijiguy
Joined: Mar 27, 2006
Posts: 210
Newington, CT USA
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Posted on Nov 08 2024 06:26 AM
Here is my 2 amp setup with pedals. The TC Electronic MIMIQ really adds a lot to the sound.
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