I have a JCM900 50Watt head, and the tubes are about a year old. When I first bought it used, it was pretty loud in a band setting on like 5-6. But that was up against a SS crate head. Now I'm up against a 5150, and I have to turn my amp up to 11. And the clean is barely there anymore. Is that just the tubes that need changing? Will a retubed JCM900 be able to compete in volume with the 5150? I have a LP Gothic, and my guitarist has a Custom 22 PRS. I also have a SD Custom custom in the bridge.
My main question is, do I need a more wattage to cut through in the band? or will my JCM900 50 watt head, work?