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Eden Glowplug Tube Warmer - bass distortion pedal.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116789082040

 

Description:

 

"The Eden Glowplug Tube Warmer Pedal is a processor designed to keep music producers and beat makers warm during long studio sessions. This innovative device, created by the brand Eden, features a Glowplug model that efficiently emits heat, ensuring users stay comfortable while working tirelessly on their music projects. The pedal design allows for easy control of the temperature, providing a convenient solution for maintaining a comfortable environment in the studio."

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On 05/10/2025 at 01:23, tauzero said:

Eden Glowplug Tube Warmer - bass distortion pedal.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116789082040

 

Description:

 

"The Eden Glowplug Tube Warmer Pedal is a processor designed to keep music producers and beat makers warm during long studio sessions. This innovative device, created by the brand Eden, features a Glowplug model that efficiently emits heat, ensuring users stay comfortable while working tirelessly on their music projects. The pedal design allows for easy control of the temperature, providing a convenient solution for maintaining a comfortable environment in the studio."

 

"For the man with more money than sense!"

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Astonishing that Barry Gibb, Barry Manilow and Barry White are all from your home town... Three legends all from Barry.

 

You must be very proud.

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4 hours ago, rwillett said:

Astonishing that Barry Gibb, Barry Manilow and Barry White are all from your home town... Three legends all from Barry.

 

You must be very proud.

 

Actually I was just baffled that it left me off the list...

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4 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

 

Actually I was just baffled that it left me off the list...

That was my second thought, TBH. 

 

Astonishing that Barry Gibb, Barry Manilow and Barry White are all from your home town... Along with @Stub Mandrel four legends all from Barry.

 

Fixed that...

 

Rob

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Just out of interest I thought I'd ask DuckDuckGo's AI for recommended wattage for a guitarist in a pub


 

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Recommended Guitar Amplifier Wattage for Pub Gigs

 

When selecting a guitar amplifier for a pub gig, the wattage you need depends on the size of the venue and the type of music you will be playing. Here’s a breakdown of suitable wattage levels:

 

  • Solo acoustic performance 100-200 watts
  • Small band (jazz, light rock) 300-800 watts
  • Medium band (rock, pop) 1,000-2,000 watts

 

Choosing the right wattage will help ensure your performance is both powerful and clear, fitting the pub environment effectively.

 

 

 

Those poor drinkers! Sadly/Fortunately even as I type this they may well fix it: check for yourself.

 

 

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Chathpt wins!

 

Good question — the **recommended wattage for a guitarist playing in a pub** depends on a few factors: the size of the venue, whether you’re mic’ing the amp through a PA, and what kind of tone you want.

Here’s a breakdown to help you decide:

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### 🎸 **If the amp is mic’d through the PA system**

* **Recommended wattage:** **15–30 watts (tube)** or **30–50 watts (solid state)**
* **Reason:** The PA will handle most of the volume for the audience, so you only need enough stage volume to hear yourself and blend with the band.
* **Example amps:** Fender Blues Junior (15W), Vox AC15, Orange Rocker 15, Boss Katana 50.

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### 🎶 **If the amp is *not* mic’d (you rely on it to fill the pub)**

* **Recommended wattage:** **30–50 watts (tube)** or **60–100 watts (solid state)**
* **Reason:** You’ll need more headroom and projection to reach the whole room without distorting (unless you *want* that natural breakup).
* **Example amps:** Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (40W), Vox AC30, Marshall DSL40.

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### 📏 **Rough guide by venue size**

| Venue Size                  | Tube Amp | Solid-State Amp | Notes                                 |
| --------------------------- | -------- | --------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| Small pub (30–50 people)    | 15–20W   | 30–50W          | Often mic’d; moderate stage volume    |
| Medium pub (50–100 people)  | 30–40W   | 50–80W          | Enough to carry the room if not mic’d |
| Large pub / club (100–200+) | 40–50W+  | 80–100W+        | Mic strongly recommended              |

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### ⚙️ Other factors

* **Drummer volume:** Loud drummer = need more headroom.
* **Amp type:** Tube amps are louder per watt than solid-state.
* **Style of music:** Clean tones need more wattage (for headroom); distorted tones can use less.
* **Master volume:** Many modern amps have great tone at lower volume.

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**TL;DR:**

> For most pub gigs, a **15–30W tube amp** (or **30–50W solid-state**) is perfect — as long as you can mic it up.
> If you can’t, go for around **40–50W tube** (or **80–100W solid-state**).

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Would you like me to recommend specific amp models for your style (e.g., blues, rock, metal, etc.)?
 

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49 minutes ago, chyc said:
  • Solo acoustic performance 100-200 watts
  • Small band (jazz, light rock) 300-800 watts
  • Medium band (rock, pop) 1,000-2,000 watts

 

Sounds about right to me :) 

 

I've often seen acoustic performers humping a pair or more of large Marshall stacks around with them and plugging their Tanglewood acoustic guitars in. 

 

Does it say what it needs for "metal"? Asking for a friend

 

Rob

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