----- Original Message -----From: plw1015Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 8:24 AMSubject: [gsp-2101] Re: Power Amp recomendationsTony - thanks for the info. Let me know how the rocktron amp works out for you - I am curious to see how it performs. May have to look into selling my 2:90 and getting a 20/20, sounds like it really packs a punch for the size!
Paul
--- In gsp-2101@yahoogroups.com, "tguitar" > wrote:
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> I just won a Rocktron Velocity 100 Power amp on eBay yesterday...so when it gets here and I work a gig with it..I'll let you know.. I am running a GSP 2101 Artist through a Mesa Boogie 2x12 Cab. I has a Mesa Boogie 50/50...Sounded great, but it weighed a ton.
> I'll tell you what I did, I sold it and bought a Mesa Boogie 20/20. What a little Monster !! I mike my cab through the PA and play Medium to Large venues that hold over 500 people and I still only crank it half way !! I bought the Rocktron as a back up. This little Boogie rocks !!
> But I researched the Rocktrons. The NEW Velocity 100's get great reviews. The 120's not so good. Over heating problems that shut the amps down. So stay with the Velocity 100. The new ones have plenty of venting and a fan to keep things cool. I'd keep a few extra fuses too..just to be careful. But If I were you dude..I'd get a Mesa 20/20. Runs on 4 EL84's and 3 12ax7s....Built like tank...Never fails ,One rack Space and kicks ass. Tony
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: plw1015
> To: gsp-2101@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 12:43 PM
> Subject: [gsp-2101] Power Amp recomendations
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> Hi all -
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> I am looking into downsizing my rack and guitar rig, the main thing is to get a smaller and lighter power amp for my 2101. right now I am using a Mesa simulclass 2:90. I am considering a Rocktron Velocity 100, and just wondering if anyone has any experience using this and how it sounds with the 2101 or any other one-space power amps that are reasonably priced.
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> Thanks,
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> -Paul
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Re: [gsp-2101] Re: Power Amp recomendations
2010-02-10 by tguitar
Paul
I should have it on Thursday and am
rehearsing for a Concert on Thursday night. I'll drop you a line on Friday and
let you know how it works out since I'll be pushing it hard at the
practice.
But I have to tell you this....I've had my
20/20 for 6 years, and I have NEVER had one once of trouble from it. No matter
how hard I push it ,it runs cool with the internal fan. I've pushed a
1x12..2x12..4x10 and Full Stack with it,and it just rocks. With a Mic on my
Cabinet...I played last week to a packed Venue of 700 + people and she cut right
through. It's a little monster ! 40 watts of Mesa Boogie is 200 watts of
anything else man. I lugged around a 50/50 for over a year....and I gotta tell
you...this 20/20 is just as hot
and MUCH lighter. I play Venues that range
from 100 people to a 1000, plus I studio session a lot. This amp
covers it all.
I've got two of them and won't part with
either one. You can even hook one up as a Slave to the other and double your
power if need be. The Rocktron is and amp I'm using for my home studio and some
smaller venues when I have to spread myself out. But the Boogie 20/20 is the way
to go dude. Talk to you Friday. Tony