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As the title says really - what are my options? I'm after a small, lightweight combo, preferably a 1x12 or 2x10 for gigs which will most likely have monitors already so the combo would just be used to monitor my on stage sound. Mark Bass has plenty of options, GK has 200w combos but not sure if that will be loud enough? Not after a super clean Genz sound!

Why are you getting so wound up about this? The EQ on an amp is an effect, it's just a fact.

Why put EQ controls on the amp then? Why not just plug direct into the power amp? Anything used to change your tone is an effect.

The truss rod or ?

Everyone uses effects... the EQ on the amp is an 'effect'.

Kendrick is not grime. The above album is pure gold!

Which one of these would be best for adding a bit of grit to your sound?

What budget options are out there for a low-mid OD with a blend?

Has anyone done a direct comparison between these two strings? Feel, tension, flexibility, durability and sound? Much appreciated.

I'm so cool, I don't like anything you like!

The best version! The Africa scream at the end. 😆

Any plug in mics that anyone can recommend for iPhone?

Ha, most likely the beer festivals.

Does anyone gig without an amp and use just a DI pedal with house monitors or IEMs? I'm considering going this route has a lot of venues I play already have their own PA with monitors on stage. Has anyone encountered any problems going this route?

What gauge were the Chromes? If they were .105 or above, that's a hell of a tension change from TIs. EDIT: You state in your first post you gave the truss rod more tension? Wouldn't you give more relief since the Chromes are putting more tension on the neck?

I think they work best with steels or very bright nickel rounds. They definitely give out that old woody Fender sound.

No problems with the normal size Pitchblack I use - bad batch?

DR Hi-Beams for the strings, Quarter Pounder for the pups.

Pictures or it didn't happen!

I played a Mesa Subway D800 recently and was blown away by how good it sounded... would love to see a comparison!

The Hi-Beams are brighter and sound slightly scooped, the Fat Beams are less bright but have slightly more mids.

Stopped using pedal boards now for two reasons - 1) poor quality velcro 2) I use only a tuner and overdrive now!

Squier CV!

Alter Bridge are decent and they're Creed with a new singer.

Sounds like you are describing DR Hi-Beams or Fat Beams.