fatboyslimfast Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Ok, before I get shot down in flames, this is only a hypothetical. Lets say (because it's the truth) that I have three practice amps. All around the 15-25 watt mark. None have line outs, but all have headphone outs. If I modify the headphone sockets (or run another socket from the headphone feed) so that it doesn't cut the power amp section when a patch lead is inserted, could I daisy-chain them together to get all three working at once? Like a mini, crap-looking stack with 75ish watts? Am I going to run into any issues doing this? Or would I be being daft and would be more sensible spending £75 on a cheap 15" combo or similar... Any thoughts, (or flames actually - it's been a slow day), welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 [quote name='fatboyslimfast' timestamp='1329407273' post='1542032'] Or would I be being daft and would be more sensible spending £75 on a cheap 15" combo or similar... [/quote] this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebCarr Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I played a gig with a bodged setup of three guitar amps daisychained once, in a similar manner to what you describe. It sounded awful! But hey, it was a house party, I was 16, and the place was full of girls so we were gonna play no matter what! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyslimfast Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 And I suppose the next Q is, is a £75 12/15" combo going to be much better than say my 10" 25W Marshall? I'm seeing things like Ashdowns, Peavey TNTs for that sort of money - any good, or should I wait and save up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Something like a TNT might be an upgrade, but the real question here is: why do you want a new amp? Or more accurately: what do you want your new amp to do that your current one can't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 [quote name='Jack' timestamp='1329413522' post='1542172'] Something like a TNT might be an upgrade, but the real question here is: why do you want a new amp? Or more accurately: what do you want your new amp to do that your current one can't? [/quote] ^^^^ THIS Do you play in a band & how loud do you need it to go? Go & try some gear out in your local music shop (that should get the gas started ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyslimfast Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Think it's probably just AGAS. I'm getting to the point where I'm about ready to start playing with other people now (need to get out there rather than being a spare-room-bassist), and didn't think a 25w practise amp would be enough... ...and (if I'm being more honest) didn't want to turn up to anything looking like the newbie who has bought a £100 starter "kit" of bass and little amp! Maybe I'll take a trip to the talent store before worrying about the amp!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 If you're off out to play, then check what sort of stuff you want to play & if you need more to be heard above the drummer (if there's one). I've gigged with a 30w 1x12 combo & no PA (although it wasn't a deafening gig & the combo was giving it yeehah). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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