Adding second Boogie to a LSS 1x12

[kmr]

I just found the Boogie Board last week and have enjoyed reading the posts of the last 6 months or so -- I've learned a lot. This is my first post.

This week I traded in my 20 year old Studio Caliber 22+ for a Lone Star Special 1x12 combo. I'm quite happy with the LSS, especially its relatively low wattage for studio work. I'd like to add a second Boogie for diversity in tones and was hoping to get some recommendations here. I'd like a full range of tones, though I play most blues and not much metal. At first I was thinking about adding a Stiletto Ace or Deuce, but those are EL84s like the LSS. Thinking about a 6L6 amp, I am considering an Express 5:50 versus a high-power amp such as a Roadster or RK II. I have a BB Preamp and have ordered a RK Butler Tube Driver for more gain.

Does anyone have an opinion about whether adding a Stiletto or an Express 5:50 would give the greatest sonic diversity to a LSS? Alternately, I have considered returning the LSS and getting a LSC and a Stiletto. Another alternative would be to go with a RK II by itself. But, I've really been enjoying overdriving power tubes of the LSS in the studio this week.

 

[phyrexia]

The Stilettos are EL34 amps.

 

[simonich]

The LSS is an EL84 based amp. But the Stiletto's are EL34 based, not EL84s. EL34s are much bigger bottles. The 5:50s are 6L6 based.

I would just try them all and see what you like. I believe Andy Timmons runs a dual amp setup with a LSC and a Stiletto Deuce if that helps you.

 

[JOEY B.]

I just found the Boogie Board last week and have enjoyed reading the posts of the last 6 months or so -- I've learned a lot. This is my first post.

This week I traded in my 20 year old Studio Caliber 22+ for a Lone Star Special 1x12 combo. I'm quite happy with the LSS, especially its relatively low wattage for studio work. I'd like to add a second Boogie for diversity in tones and was hoping to get some recommendations here. I'd like a full range of tones, though I play most blues and not much metal. At first I was thinking about adding a Stiletto Ace or Deuce, but those are EL84s like the LSS. Thinking about a 6L6 amp, I am considering an Express 5:50 versus a high-power amp such as a Roadster or RK II. I have a BB Preamp and have ordered a RK Butler Tube Driver for more gain.

Does anyone have an opinion about whether adding a Stiletto or an Express 5:50 would give the greatest sonic diversity to a LSS? Alternately, I have considered returning the LSS and getting a LSC and a Stiletto. Another alternative would be to go with a RK II by itself. But, I've really been enjoying overdriving power tubes of the LSS in the studio this week.

Let me know if you feel the need for a Stiletto Ace combo. 8) I can hook you up!

 

[kmr]

The LSS is an EL84 based amp. But the Stiletto's are EL34 based, not EL84s.

Whoops! Thanks for the correction.

I would just try them all and see what you like

That's good advice. Unfortunately, my local store only has an Ace in stock and not an 5:50 or a LSC. I did try to listen to the RK II there, but it had no sound output and then blew its fuse.

 

[kmr]

Let me know if you feel the need for a Stiletto Ace combo. 8) I can hook you up!

Thanks, I'll let you know if decide upon an Ace. Is that a 1x12 combo?

 

[JOEY B.]

Let me know if you feel the need for a Stiletto Ace combo. 8) I can hook you up!

Thanks, I'll let you know if decide upon an Ace. Is that a 1x12 combo?

Yes it is.

http://forum.grailtone.com/viewtopic.php?t=26766

 

[kmr]

Thanks to every one that responded. I played a MkIV and an Ace Combo for a while today and ended up taking the Ace home. Joey, that's a good price for your Ace, if you were local I would have picked it up from you.

Next stop, a G-Force for effects and stereo amplification and a GCX Guitar Audio Switcher for switching between the LSS and Ace preamps.

Again, thanks for the input provided.

 

[GeoBull]

I have an LSS and an LSC. The LSC is a great complement to the LSS, especially 2x12 (or head with cab). Bigger sound, more clean headroom, classic 6L6 sound.

 

[kmr]

GeoBull: Thanks very much for the input. A LSC was my first choice, but the dealer doesn't stock them and said it could take a few weeks to months to get one. It's nice to hear the two Lone Stars go well together.