One guy keeps starting threads asking if there's something wrong with his amps or ears, because he loves full volume. And many people say "impossible, your ears would bleed, nobody could possibly enjoy that, there must be something wrong with your JVM, JCM900, and/or your 1960 cab".
(Oops, did I just give away the brand?
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I'm one of very few who says I've loved every minute I've spent standing in front of dimed 100w and 130w amps.
I accept and understand that many people experience pain at lower volume than I do. And some sounds hurt my ears at lower volume than guitar amps do -- circular saws make me wear earplugs.
And I know that high volume cumulatively damages hearing, and extreme volume can cause instant damage. Permanent, irreversible damage. So I've always tried to limit length of time and frequency of exposure, even though I love the sensation.
Just curious how many people enjoy dimed big amps.