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Re: Full or almost full stack; that's the question...

Post by Bensnake » Fri Nov 08, 2013 8:27 pm

Boy_Narf wrote:This is very very old but it should do the trick.

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Looks damn nice! And high (or tall, maybe)... :lol: Are you switching amp depending on mood?
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Re: Full or almost full stack; that's the question...

Post by Boy_Narf » Fri Nov 08, 2013 8:47 pm

Tall yes. I have a hate/hate relationship with my RV100 these days. It has been banished to the closet and will be used as a bass amp once I pick up a 1X15 cab. I use the Rocker 30 all the time unless I'm jamming at night and need really low volume (then I switch to the TT).

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Re: Full or almost full stack; that's the question...

Post by Bensnake » Fri Nov 08, 2013 8:58 pm

Boy_Narf wrote:Tall yes. I have a hate/hate relationship with my RV100 these days. It has been banished to the closet and will be used as a bass amp once I pick up a 1X15 cab. I use the Rocker 30 all the time unless I'm jamming at night and need really low volume (then I switch to the TT).
So you think your Rocker sounds better... What is it that you don't like about the RV?
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Re: Full or almost full stack; that's the question...

Post by Boy_Narf » Fri Nov 08, 2013 9:24 pm

Here we go again :)

Muddy, lacking note definition and clarity. There is a strong emphasis in the low-mid frequencies that turns the tone into pure mud. I have played bass amps that don't put out this much bass! It could also be the nature of 30 watts vs 100 watts. 30 watts = smaller transformers, less low end produced, which means cleaner more defined tone. IMO leave the bass frequencies to the bass player. I have been trying to sell this RV100 for the past 3 years but the offers I get are laughable to say the least. I wasn't until a few weeks ago when I had the brilliant idea to run it through a bass cab. Too much bass for guitar? well it should work great for bass!

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Re: Full or almost full stack; that's the question...

Post by everdrone » Sat Nov 09, 2013 5:46 am

the full stack will look awesome and sound awesome so get that 250 pound monster!!!

heh spinal cord of steel

if its too loud just unplug one and go for the looks :twisted:

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Re: Full or almost full stack; that's the question...

Post by nlimbaugh » Sat Nov 09, 2013 6:09 am

It will always sound better as a full stack IMO. Not louder, Just better. Any disagreers? Unless speakers are high wattage maybe... stack that stuff up I suggest.

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Re: Full or almost full stack; that's the question...

Post by nlimbaugh » Sat Nov 09, 2013 6:20 am

Boy_Narf wrote:Here we go again :)

Muddy, lacking note definition and clarity. There is a strong emphasis in the low-mid frequencies that turns the tone into pure mud. I have played bass amps that don't put out this much bass! It could also be the nature of 30 watts vs 100 watts. 30 watts = smaller transformers, less low end produced, which means cleaner more defined tone. IMO leave the bass frequencies to the bass player. I have been trying to sell this RV100 for the past 3 years but the offers I get are laughable to say the least. I wasn't until a few weeks ago when I had the brilliant idea to run it through a bass cab. Too much bass for guitar? well it should work great for bass!
How working for bass?

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Re: Full or almost full stack; that's the question...

Post by Bensnake » Sat Nov 09, 2013 10:25 am

Ok, thanks for all your feedback and suggestions, boys! I think I'll go for a full stack. And maybe a little OR15 on the top... :)
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Re: Full or almost full stack; that's the question...

Post by Bensnake » Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:01 pm

Ordered a second PPC412 today. Straight cab. Never liked the angled ones. Looking forward to have a fullstack for the first time in my life... :D
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Bax B. | Amp D.

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Vox AC30C2X + V212C

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Re: Full or almost full stack; that's the question...

Post by Randy Bass » Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:35 pm

Badass. An OR100 full stack in black with straight cabs is probably the meanest looking Orange rig you can get.
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Re: Full or almost full stack; that's the question...

Post by Bensnake » Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:37 pm

Randy Bass wrote:Badass. An OR100 full stack in black with straight cabs is probably the meanest looking Orange rig you can get.
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Vox AC30C2X + V212C

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Re: Full or almost full stack; that's the question...

Post by everdrone » Tue Dec 03, 2013 12:23 am

full stack is awesome! congrats

and start saving for your back surgery!!! j/k :lol:
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Re: Full or almost full stack; that's the question...

Post by Forrrest » Tue Dec 03, 2013 2:20 am

another advantage of the full stack is having the top two speakers at ear level.
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Re: Full or almost full stack; that's the question...

Post by OU818 » Tue Dec 03, 2013 2:40 am

This thread is making me GAS for an OR100 and a 4x12 to pair up with my Hiwatt half stack.
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Re: Full or almost full stack; that's the question...

Post by Bensnake » Tue Dec 03, 2013 8:23 am

everdrone wrote:full stack is awesome! congrats

and start saving for your back surgery!!! j/k :lol:
Thanks! :D Don't need to save money for the back surgery though... For minor gigs I'll use the Rocker.
Forrrest wrote:another advantage of the full stack is having the top two speakers at ear level.
Yeah, that's a major advantage. Don't need an angled cab with two straights in the setup...
OU818 wrote:This thread is making me GAS for an OR100 and a 4x12 to pair up with my Hiwatt half stack.
That would be awesome! An A/B/Y-pedal and you're in gear heaven... :D
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RV100 MKIII | '75 OR120 | OR100 | OR50 | CS50 | R30H | TT
2 x PPC412
Bax B. | Amp D.

Marshall 1959 HW + 1936V
Fender '65 Super Reverb Reissue
Vox AC30C2X + V212C

Playing Les Pauls and Teles...

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