best $45 accessory ever for my Mesa

[xarkon]

Sorry to sound like a drooling kid (hey, I'm 50), but just got an amp stand, and having a hard time wiping the grin off my face after putting my LSS on it. It's a whole new amp! Of course, I realized it was going to make a difference because of the axial response of treble frequencies vs. bass, but it was much more than I expected.

And, the handiness of having the knobs at an easy level to twiddle can't be underestimated.

Yes, I could have put it on a chair - but this is much nicer and more portable.

At some point I'll put the Thiele from my Mk IV up there instead and try that out.

Dave

 

[Octavarius]

What kind of amp stand is this that you're talking about? I'm curious. :?

 

[Lou]

good to hear. I picked up an amp stand but have not had the chance to use it.

 

[edward]

Amp stands are a personal choice thing. FWIW, I prefer the amp on the floor (hard floor) and tilted back ...better bass response "coupled" to the floor, especially with larger amps or a multi-spkr combo cab. But with carpeting, maybe little diff between this and a stand. With a smaller amp, though (smaller than even a Subway), there is likely no difference or bass loss when placed on a stand. But for anyone using a chair, no contest ...stands win. As always, YMMV

Edward

 

[xarkon]

Octavarious...OK, not gold-plated - LOL. On-Stage Stands.

Edward - I hear you. Mine was on the floor in our rehearsal space. Hardwood floor. I understand the coupling issue - used to play this trick with small hi-fi speakers to get better bass response.

But on the stand, there is better bass definition, in my opinion.

It's all to taste, of course, but I like it much, much better on the stand.

Dave