2 Heads, 1 Marshall cab?

[SEAN RAF]

Does anyone here ever run two heads into one Marshall 4x12 stereo cab?

Is this possible to set up without risking damage, fire, going back in time?

I thought it might be possible via a stereo pedal, chorus, delay etc.

Any ideas?

[GodOfRhythm]

It's definitly possible. All you've got to look out for is a load on the non-used channels of both amps and making sure you don't exceed the wattage of the speakers.

[markD]

i tried it once. sounded like ass. if you do it, try to put a baffle between the pairs of speakers to separate the sound.

[SEAN RAF]

All you've got to look out for is a load on the non-used channels of both amps

What does this mean?

[DonP]

i tried it once. sounded like ass. if you do it, try to put a baffle between the pairs of speakers to separate the sound.

Maybe he isn't think of playing both at the same time, but A/B'ing each?

If so, if it's a stereo cab, just use 1/2 of the speaker in one amp at 8ohms, and ditto for the other half. Use an A/B box to switch.

[emperor_black]

I had the same question a few months ago. Yes, you can. But its gonna cost you $240. So, people just get another cab.



The Radial Headbone is an advanced amplifier switching device that allows two different guitar amp heads to be used with a single speaker cabinet. With the Headbone, one head could be used for rhythm while a second head could be used for soloing. With 100% discreet Class-A circuitry and choice of either buffered or un-buffered inputs, the Headbone will be of particular interest for players that demand the utmost in tonal performance.

EDIT: dont try the stereo pedals with tube-amps!! Tube-amps need a speaker load at all times.

[GodOfRhythm]

What does this mean?

You have to make sure there is a speaker load (or something similar, like an attenuator or block that also gives you a load) on the unused channels, or you're in risk of blowing some fuses and your trannies. Depends on what kind of amp you're running, though. An Boogie 50/50 or most of their poweramps suffice with just turning the volume down on the unused channel and turning the presence up for stopping interference.