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  1. Mark_G

    AC/DC rhythm tone help needed

    ZVEX Box of Rock can get some of that vibe. It's more of a JTM-45 style overdrive with a darker tone than a plexi. I've used it and have gotten a similar sound to Malcolm.
  2. Mark_G

    Best Speaker Choice for a 1x12 Cab

    All true. I still like to ask people with experience, watch/listen to demos and read specs as a general guideline to help narrow things down. But yeah, in the end, it's all an experiment.
  3. Mark_G

    1987x Boost?

    I usually use a ZVEX Super Duper 2-in-one dual boost. It can be a great transparent boost, but also has that extra gain on tap when needed. I've also revisited my JHS Banana Boost recently. It can be set as a Rangemaster type treble boost or MOSFET depending where you set the dial. Great...
  4. Mark_G

    Best Speaker Choice for a 1x12 Cab

    Thanks, Jim. I have some preexisting Sweetwater credit that'll easily cover a speaker replacement/upgrade. That's why I was leaning toward a Celestion purchased through them because of less out of pocket expense. While I am sure a creamback 65-70 will be safer power handling and also sound...
  5. Mark_G

    Marshall 1936 Vintage experiences?

    Nice. 👍 One of the first (if not the very first) electric I played was my buddies AR300 around '81.
  6. Mark_G

    Best Speaker Choice for a 1x12 Cab

    Funny! I'm actually in the middle of watching Zilla comparative speaker videos. 👍
  7. Mark_G

    Best Speaker Choice for a 1x12 Cab

    Thanks! Yeah, thought about the G12H anniversary edition as well. :) Thing is, I'm not sure how often I'll reamp it. But I venture to think not too often since it's a surprisingly loud amp to begin with!
  8. Mark_G

    Best Speaker Choice for a 1x12 Cab

    Thanks and very true. I'm thinking the creamback might actually complement that amp better since it's mellower but still retains a greenback vibe. Could help offset some of the inherent brightness of the amp, especially with using only one speaker. Might turn out be the best of both worlds in...
  9. Mark_G

    Best Speaker Choice for a 1x12 Cab

    I appreciate this post very much! A while back, (like 25+ years ago) my friend had a 2x12 cab with a green and a cream in it that I borrowed on some gigs. That combination sounded great. I'm pretty sure if I drove my SV20 into a single G12 M (25-watt) it would sound good, get a bit of that top...
  10. Mark_G

    Best Speaker Choice for a 1x12 Cab

    Thanks. 👍 I've heard good things about Jimmy speakers but never played them. I'll look into some YouTube comparative demos.
  11. Mark_G

    Best Speaker Choice for a 1x12 Cab

    Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check out some demos of it. 👍
  12. Mark_G

    Best Speaker Choice for a 1x12 Cab

    Thanks, good to know about the creamback. I haven't played through one in a very long time but I've had great experiences in the past with greens. Maybe the 'newer' creambacks are just better than the newer greenbacks. Of course, it's all subjective anyway.
  13. Mark_G

    Best Speaker Choice for a 1x12 Cab

    Ha! Thanks. 😃👍
  14. Mark_G

    Best Speaker Choice for a 1x12 Cab

    Thanks! I forgot about the heritage variant. I know that a 1x12 in a live setting is hard to capture that classic rock growl that a 4x12 cab can. But I'm trying to get as close as possible. A single greenback will 'kinda' do it, but I'd hate to blow it up if I push it too hard with the Power...
  15. Mark_G

    Best Speaker Choice for a 1x12 Cab

    Thank you very much for all the info! Only thing, if I use the Power Station to increase headroom, it'll likely be pushing the speaker too hard and might fail, so that's why I thought a Creamback (65 + watt) would be 'safer' then a single Green rated at only 25w. But I favor the greenback tone...
  16. Mark_G

    Fryette PS-2a vs. PS-100

    Appreciate the response! Yep, I'll be pulling the trigger on one of them soon and will report back. I know I'll be impressed with either one. But as of now, I'm leaning towards the 100.
  17. Mark_G

    Best Speaker Choice for a 1x12 Cab

    I am going to get a 1x12 cab for easy transport on smaller gigs that won't require more than a single 12". I'll be using my SV20H; likely with a Fryette Power station. I pretty much decided on either a G12M (25-Watts) or a G12M-65 (65-Watts). While historically I've preferred the...
  18. Mark_G

    Fryette PS-2a vs. PS-100

    For sure. It's just that I already have many (TOO many) pedals that I love to use and cycle for variety. Also, I don't use MIDI. I only brought up the OX in that it also offers attenuation/reactive load and is highly regarded - but not as a direct comparison to the TAE, which I have no doubt is...
  19. Mark_G

    Fryette PS-2a vs. PS-100

    While I like the idea of the TAE being a kinda one and done unit, I wouldn't be taking advantages of all it's features. And I have no doubt it's an amazing piece of gear; same for the Ox, etc. Originally, I just wanted a really good attenuater but soon realized having a unit that can increase...
  20. Mark_G

    Fryette PS-2a vs. PS-100

    Very savvy. 👍

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