Edendude Posted March 2, 2004 Author Share Posted March 2, 2004 Flash... You sure those 'solid plastic' ones don't have a small hole that goes right through them? The one's I have look a bit like they are made of skin-colour solid plastic. And I've only ever seen them in the hunting section at Walmart. They don't seem to keep them in the pharmacy with the other types of earplugs. My Last Band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyote Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 I'm using a Marshall 200w Major with a 4x12 atop a milkcrate, and a Pro3T atop that for the Hammond (the Pro3T feeds its low-rotor sim into the Marshall). Sometimes I add a 2x12 and eliminate the crate, but not usually as the single cab atop the crate puts the Hammond and JP8000 high enough for me to hear clearly. My other synths go straight into the PA & monitors so I have no trouble hearing that. The bassist uses a GK head of some sort into a 4x10 + 1x15 stack. The guitarist uses an Ampeg stack. The drummer uses a double-bass kit, and I also haul some congas & percussion toys around. We do NOT use a monster PA. We use whatever the club supplies for those rare club shows, and we use a 300w/ch Yamaha powered mixer with auxiliary mixer (and 15" cabs atop poles) for private parties - it's more than enough. So it's a big stage set without being huge. The thing is, a stack takes the same stage footprint as a 2x12 combo AND it gets the sound UP where you can hear it! BTW, a Fender Princeton 1x12 atop a verticalized 2x12 cab does roughly the same thing, if you don't dig the whole "Marshall Stack" effect. I've opted for a stack of some sort whenever possible through the years, so I don't see the big deal in moving an extra cabinet. Originally posted by getz76: Coyote, what types of rigs are the guys in your band using? If I'm not mistaken, you're playing keys, right? I remember us debating the big-rig issue... and you did mention you like big-rigs, but not necessarily loud rigs. I'm picturing everyone with full stacks and a monster PA, but at a moderate volume. Quite a visual! I used to think I was Libertarian. Until I saw their platform; now I know I'm no more Libertarian than I am RepubliCrat or neoCON or Liberal or Socialist. This ain't no track meet; this is football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Impressive that you can keep moderate volumes with that gear... then again, you're not a bunch of 15-year-olds, eh? I like the idea of milk-crates as opposed to speaker cabinets to raise up the main cabinets; seems to save some weight, no? For guitar, I have a 40-watt, 1x12" tube combo; I get happy with that when I tilt it back or sit it on a chair. For bass, when I use my lone 2x10", I set it vertical and stand approximately 3 feet from it. I can get a usable "monitor" volume without being excessively loud in the 10-15 foot dispersal area. I would love to have the cabinet lifted up near chest-level, that's not always an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahuna855 Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Impressive that you can keep moderate volumes with that gear... then again, you're not a bunch of 15-year-olds, eh? hahaha, i love to crank anything i can you kinda sound like my neighbors though("turn it down you damn kids!!!") "I'm thinkin' we should let bump answer this one... Prepare to don Nomex!" -social critic "When I install my cannons, I'm totally going to blast their asses back to the 16th century; Black Beard style" -bumpcity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lugsailer Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Clark W. you need a decibal meter. They cost about $100. If you have 90 decibals for 4 hours you will start to go tone deaf. At 120 decibals you can permanently damage you hearing, then you'll have made a couple hundred bucks playing for people who won't recall your band's name and you'll have practiced for years for no reason. Blast 'em if you must,but wear ear protection. Washburn forever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Bazbo Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Originally posted by Edendude: Flash... You sure those 'solid plastic' ones don't have a small hole that goes right through them? No, no hole. In fact, they even have a little plastic "nubbin" where the hole ought to be. I ordered a set of the right stuff from Musician's Friend. And it's ALWAYS huntin' season here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edendude Posted March 3, 2004 Author Share Posted March 3, 2004 Cool... Well at least you have a set on the way. That's the main thing. How much from MF? My Last Band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraub Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Originally posted by Edendude: I use the rubber earplugs with the metal diaphrams inside that music stores charge $40 for, but you can get in the Walmart hunting section for less than half that price... :I have to agree, I have used mine for years with great results. Mine are called "Sonic II hearing protectors" and are from a company called North, who apparently make hearing protection equipment. Pliable rubber with a metal diaphragm inside. I have used these forever, and still hear fine, plenty of high end (knock on wood). Easy to clean (take out the diaphragm first, toss rubber part in alcohol), work well, and, Edendude not withstanding, I think I paid about $12.00 for mine. But it has been a while... Search around on line, it's worth it. They're your freakin' ears, for chrissakes... Peace, wraub I'm a lot more like I am now than I was when I got here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Bazbo Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Originally posted by Edendude: Cool... How much from MF?$15.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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