Obligatory gig pics once again!

[Inazone]

It's been a mere 24 hours since we wrapped up our set at Bev's Jook Joint in scenic Superior, Wisconsin, and I just finished going through some pics. It was a nice enough trip up there, but coming back after a night of Pig's Eye beer and a five-band bill was rough. I ended up having to catch a couple hours of sleep at an interstate rest area only 30 miles from home, because I just couldn't keep my eyes open. Got back into town, unloaded gear, caught a few hours of "real" sleep, checked out a few bands at Minneapolis Mayhem 4 (bad turnout - why have this the same day as Milwaukee Metalfest?!), and am now ready to sleep AGAIN. Solace of Requiem played the slot after us in Superior, going on just shy of midnight, and had to be in Milwaukee at 10AM. What balls they have.

Anyway, here's a couple of pics. The usual Jackson/Charvel content, and it was my first gig using my new Boss ME-50 and Peavey Classic 50/50 power amp. Worked out slick, and I look forward to using that setup again.

[Cleveland Metal]

Cool pics man!

Listening to your activities, I can only say. You sir, are all quite veryfuckingmetal.

Much coolness.

[scotty]

I have one of those 50/50 power amps.

[Norton]

I have one of those 50/50 power amps.

Nice


Btw,I heard that the cooling fan of them,works a little noisy,is that true?

[jackson1]

Yeah Norton, mine is quite noisy but it sure gets the job done. Lots of air gets pushed to the front. We should start a 50/50 club, LOL, but there wouldn't be much to talk about - it's rock solid. But yeah, noisy.

Great action pics as usual, Inazone! Are you running the ME-50 directly to the 50/50?

[shobet]

Yeah mine was noisy as well. Must be a common thing on them. The time I had mine I didn't have a single problem with it.

[Norton]

I'll be buying a Peavey Classic 50/50 or a Mesa 50/50(the ones with the lo power switch).So,since the peavey is noisy,it wouldn't be much good for "bedroom recordings".Any tube amp wouldn't be good for bedroom recordings anyway


And Inazone, great pictures!

[Inazone]

Great action pics as usual, Inazone! Are you running the ME-50 directly to the 50/50?

Yup, and it works out really well. I used to use a Classic 60 power amp instead, but it doesn't have the presence or resonance controls of the 50/50. I wanted something that would be smaller and require less tweaking than a head but a little more versatile than the Classic 60, so the 50/50 was a good choice. The ME-50 has a pre-distortion "Tone Modify" section that is pretty cool when switching between different guitars with different pickups without needing to make EQ adjustments.

I couldn't make the most of the new setup though, because it was a very small club with only the drums and (obviously) vocals mic'd, meaning no monitors . . . and nowhere to stand except *beside* my cab. I could just barely hear myself because of it, but rumor has it that everything sounded good.

[guitarsjb]

Awesome pics bro!

[Speiro]

I have one of those 50/50 power amps.

Me too


Cool photos.

[Norton]

Me too


Cool photos.

So,am I supposed to be jealous?

[jackson1]

How much did you 50/50 owners pay for yours? I bought mine blind folded and second hand for $370 some years back, and I'm still amazed how good this amp is for the money.

[Inazone]

I bought mine last month for $325 BIN. Although that might seem high to some folks, I wasn't going to wait until the last minute and get outbid when I knew it's what I wanted. Prices on these amps seem to be pretty random. I see them go for $200-250 sometimes, yet once in a while they crack $500 with a lot of bids.

[Norton]

300 is the average price for that unit.And it's a pretty good price IMHGDMFO.

[jackson1]

IMHGDMFO.

You always crack me up, dude. You are very ill, YMFSB.