Wedding band amp suggestions

[thebisch]

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So I guess a Fender Cybertwin combo would be an excellent choice.

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To my ears, no, but if it floats your boat, then cool...

[thebisch]

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Actually, I'm considering the Fender Cybers. Yetanotherone has a great deal on a Cybertwin but I think a 2x12 would be too much (size and volume) for what I need. I've pretty much settled on a 1x12, so I'm going to check out the Flextone III and CyberDeluxe. I think modeling is the way to go because I want an amp that can do the wedding band thing but be able to crank to my usual stuff (Dokken, VH, old Metallica, some SRV) when I'm playing at home.

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A DR with a Ibanez Distortion Charger (DS-10) will do those tones all day long. The DR with a Bad Monkey will do SRV pretty authenticly. The Cyber combo amps didn't do much for me (I have tried the Twin and the Deluxe) but the head with a 4x12 cab sounded pretty good to me. Hey, if the Cyber works for you, then go for it!

[Chad]

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I used to play in our church band and used my Allen Old Flame with several pedals and it worked great. It is a boutique 2x10 40 watt all tube amp based on Fender blackface circuitry. I switched the 6L6's for 6V6's, though...that cut it down to 25 watts and it's still plenty loud.

I reckon something like that would work well in your situation too.

[jgcable]

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Actually, I'm considering the Fender Cybers. Yetanotherone has a great deal on a Cybertwin but I think a 2x12 would be too much (size and volume) for what I need. I've pretty much settled on a 1x12, so I'm going to check out the Flextone III and CyberDeluxe. I think modeling is the way to go because I want an amp that can do the wedding band thing but be able to crank to my usual stuff (Dokken, VH, old Metallica, some SRV) when I'm playing at home.

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Go with a 2 x 12. The stereo effects sound so much better in a 2 x 12 combo. BTW... I had a Cybertwin combo for around 3 weeks. It belonged to a buddy of mine. I thought it sounded fanstastic for Fender tones both clean, dirty and heavy. I also had a 60's Twin Reverb and a Super Reverb and when I a/b'd the 2 with the Cybertwin we thought the Cybertwin was EXTREMELY close to the originals. Not exact.. but really close. Its not good at doing high gain metal but for a wedding band it would be great.
The Vetta combo is the best choice but its a really heavy amp to lug around.
The Flextone 3 XL would be perfect. I would also check out VOX.
If you want to go the traditional tube amp route I would think that a Fender Deluxe Reverb, crybaby, stereo chorus pedal, Tube Screamer, tuner and a clean boost pedal in the loop for solo's would be all you would really need in a wedding band.

[Shawn Lutz]

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A buddy of mine used a Boogie, I think it was a Mark II or III, when he was in a wedding band. I filled in for him once and used it, it worked out pretty good. He also had a Fender head..can't recall what that was tho

I'd have to say that was a tough gig for me, one of the toughest even over originals in front of large audiences and cover bands. I did it just to learn to be more versatile...took about a month learning the material [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

I think if I were to do a wedding gig again I'd use a Vetta...

[markD]

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i played in a wedding band for about a year. all i used was a telecaster or a stratocaster and a fender deluxe reverb. the ONLY pedal, besides my tuner, was a proco RAT pedal for the "jumpier" songs or leads. but REALLY, my lead time was 1 song in a 3 hour set. the amount of time i used the RAT pedal was 3 songs in a 3 hour set.

set up and tear down time was important because the family would only have payed for X number of hours and we were RARELY given extra time to set up or tear down. EVERYONE played with minimal rigs because we also had to set up the PA (the MOST important part) and the small lighting rig (the SECOND most important part). my rig took about 3 minutes to hook up. the rest of the time was helping the drummer and the PA/lights.

while as guitar players we often think of OUR needs in a rig, playing in a wedding band is more like a business. each member serves a specific role in the music aspect, but must work for the greater good of the group regarding rigs and setup.

interestingly enough, i got the gig (which payed KILLER) because the previous guitarist played TOO MUCH and took TOO LONG setting up all his pedals and amps and guitars.

[jgcable]

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There you go.. real world experience.

[Bengal65]

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I'd think that two full stacks would be appropriate, just to make sure you go all out. I mean, people only get married once right? Or at least they are supposed to...

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[img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] Yea, a good set of Marshall's or Splawn amps! No really, the amps suggested are good. I think the Cyber Twin is a good allround choice and isn't too heavy to lug around. The Roland JC-120 is another good one with a few pedals and is clean enough to support acoustic guitars.

[jgcable]

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A Variax and an XT Live would be another combo to look at. Set up time would be seconds and you could cover every sound imaginable.

[thebisch]

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i played in a wedding band for about a year. all i used was a telecaster or a stratocaster and a fender deluxe reverb. the ONLY pedal, besides my tuner, was a proco RAT pedal for the "jumpier" songs or leads. but REALLY, my lead time was 1 song in a 3 hour set. the amount of time i used the RAT pedal was 3 songs in a 3 hour set.

set up and tear down time was important because the family would only have payed for X number of hours and we were RARELY given extra time to set up or tear down. EVERYONE played with minimal rigs because we also had to set up the PA (the MOST important part) and the small lighting rig (the SECOND most important part). my rig took about 3 minutes to hook up. the rest of the time was helping the drummer and the PA/lights.

while as guitar players we often think of OUR needs in a rig, playing in a wedding band is more like a business. each member serves a specific role in the music aspect, but must work for the greater good of the group regarding rigs and setup.

interestingly enough, i got the gig (which payed KILLER) because the previous guitarist played TOO MUCH and took TOO LONG setting up all his pedals and amps and guitars.

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Couldn't agree more. +1000

[thebisch]

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"If you want to go the traditional tube amp route I would think that a Fender Deluxe Reverb, crybaby, stereo chorus pedal, Tube Screamer, tuner and a clean boost pedal in the loop for solo's would be all you would really need in a wedding band."

The Deluxe Reverb doesn't have a loop. To use the boost pedal for a lead boost you need to run it after your distortion/overdrive pedal. But for me, a chorus pedal in a rig like this will just cloud up and slightly ruin the tone IMO. Remember, the beauty in an old Fender tube amp is the simple elegance. You don't need a buch of effects for them to sound great. All you REALLY need is guitar-cord-amp. Add a distorton/OD and/or wah to taste and that's it! I do sometimes like a little bit of compression between guitar and amp on my DR. I have an old DOD FX80 that I use for that.

[jgcable]

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"If you want to go the traditional tube amp route I would think that a Fender Deluxe Reverb, crybaby, stereo chorus pedal, Tube Screamer, tuner and a clean boost pedal in the loop for solo's would be all you would really need in a wedding band."

The Deluxe Reverb doesn't have a loop. To use the boost pedal for a lead boost you need to run it after your distortion/overdrive pedal. But for me, a chorus pedal in a rig like this will just cloud up and slightly ruin the tone IMO. Remember, the beauty in an old Fender tube amp is the simple elegance. You don't need a buch of effects for them to sound great. All you REALLY need is guitar-cord-amp. Add a distorton/OD and/or wah to taste and that's it! I do sometimes like a little bit of compression between guitar and amp on my DR. I have an old DOD FX80 that I use for that.

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I didn't know the deluxe doesn't have a loop. I guess you are right. For a wedding band I suppose you only need 1 to 2 different tones and because of that fact, getting a real Fender Twin or Deluxe is probably the best choice. I differ to thebisch. He is correct and I agree with him.

[markD]

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i use a 63 tremolux now, and you are so right...nothing but an OD pedal and the sound is GLORIOUS!!!! fender had it right as far as true, organic tube sound is concerned. use some tube driven spring reverb, add the tremolo and you pretty much have the best sound EVER!!