Pros and cons of a two amp rig

[Supertgtr]

I recently picked up a tremoverb head that I'll be using with a 2x12 recto cab. The amp sounds AMAZING. I just love the roar this beast puts out.
I also have a LSS 1x12 combo. It also sounds great. Obviously a different amp all together. I love the clean I can get with this amp.
So, I've been thinking, it would be ideal to use both amps out live. I play in a cover band that plays a very wide range of music. So I definitely would get the use of both amps. But hauling all that crap around, and set up, and tear down, etc, etc.. Is it worth it?
Btw, the amps have matching tolex amp grill cloth. (Black tolex and gold grill cloth) So it looks pretty cool too!
So talk me into, or out of, going with the pair of amps.

 

[JimAnsell]

sorry, i didn't read the post, i just wanted to respond to the initial question.


pros.

2 amps.
looks cool
twice the options.
other, dumber, less enlightened guitarists are impressed by your "crazy" rig.

cons:

pain in the *** to trasport
twice to re-tube cost.
the old gear head saying "mo gear, mo problems"

if you're a bedroom/basement rockstar, then there is no reason not to have a multi amp setup.

however, i'd never gig with more than one amp and one cab.
see cons.

 

[Elpelotero]

It's in reality only three pieces of gear and they are all small. If you had a monster cab, I'd say no. When you stack it all up, it's about the size of a halfstack. You can easily carry all that stuff in a couple of trips to the car. You can even put one item in each hand. The question is will the sound guy get pissed at having to mic an extra speaker.

When I gig, I have to carry:
100lb bass 4x10 cab
40lb bass head
30lb bass case
40lb recto head
100lb 4x12
cables and tubes

That's excluding the times I've been eager enough to take the 1x12 C+ combo, which is about 80lb.

 

[Supertgtr]

My sound guy is cool with it. We've got the channels. Did I mention I also use a talk box too? (god, what a pain to set THAT up...)

Oh almost forgot, I have a piezo bridge in my strat for acoustic tones. So four channels of guitar in total

I was thinking of maybe for smaller size stages, just use the tremoverb, then the larger festival stuff in the summer bring out both amps.

 

[Mr_You]

As I'm building my rig, I started with just two heads and now its looking like three. To keep it portable and as small as possible, I want to share a 4x12 or combo cabinet between them.

Three heads in a rolling case will probably be the best way to go eventually. I bet it looks a little silly having three stacked on top a 4x12 or combo, but I might have to do that til I find a case.

I definitely prefer multiple amp heads versus compromising and heavy rackmount setups.

 

[satisfied5582]

i say there are no cons to a two amp rig if that is what you like. if your tone comes from a two amp rig why settle for anything less. so what if you have to carry a couple more things in the long run your tone will be awesome.

 

[Gibbyage]

I play a Dual through a mesa trad slant cab and a 5150 through whatever cab I can find at the show. Sound is crucial. Lugging equipment around isn't that bad.

 

[DeFrag]

I don't gig regularly & if I did, my mind would change a bit due to schleppin' gear around. But in general, I find most of my tone comes from my few amps as opposed to cascades of pedals. I keep one set to a couple channels of grit while another is set for cleans & very light bite.

 

[nitrous2400]

thats not terrible all i know is that the rest of the guys in my band love my gear :lol: but i told em when we play out in the summer we might as well just rent a uhaul for the day :lol:

for me
its two 4x12s that are over 100lbs each
isp vector sl which is about 90lbs
TR is like 40lbs
all the rack gear is just a buncha spaghetti :lol:

i mean 2x12s are way easier to transport than 4x12s lucky for you :lol: id say go for it youll look and sound professional and youll put on sum muscle :lol: