How to setup a half stack amp




















GrampaBob , Feb 29, Joined: Feb 24, Messages: 10 Likes Received: 1. The Manual for my amp simply says that it puts out w RMS where the total load impedance is 4 ohms or more.

It looks to me like even though it's two cables into two cabs, it gets treated like a single 8-speaker cab. This page has all of the Marshall amp user manuals. Marshall Amps :: Downloads Good luck! Joined: Oct 28, Messages: 32 Likes Received: 9. I have the exact full stack as you. It screams, no need for any pedals, just plug in and turn gain to 7 and master to like 6 or higher i like 10 so I hoped that answered your question.

PS, make sure you are using watt cabs for maximum effect. Johnny Blade , Oct 28, Joined: Sep 18, Messages: Likes Received: TPR , Oct 29, You can use both cabs, but the power output of the amp will increase, not deacrease.

You must understand though, how impedance works, and that solid state amps are different than tube amps. As TPR mentioned, when you plug two cabs into an amp, they are connected in parallel, If each cab has the same impedance ohms , then the total impedance will be cut in half. A full-stack is one amplifier head unit with two speaker cabinets. This will also be the loudest option and is meant to be played in larger spaces.

Figuring out what you need as far as size, volume and portability will steer you toward one of these types. A music school can also guide you in picking an amp that works for your music style. The best system for your guitar depends on how and where you play, but your experience level and the expense also matter. Professional musicians who plan to record music or play live shows will often invest in a full-stack.

Anyone playing guitar just for fun can get the sound quality and volume they need without the significant investment into a full-stack. Combo systems are usually the best place to start as you begin your music-making career. They are the most practically sized option and the easiest to transport. Players can also use these at home without disturbing their neighbors too much, and they are typically the most affordable.

Half-stacks are perfect for well-practiced beginning guitarists or intermediate guitar players. They can create high sound quality and powerful volume levels, and they can be affordable. One significant benefit of using a half-stack is that it can always be converted into a full-stack later. Musicians who improve their skills and land some music bookings , or those who expect to record music at some point, should probably go with a half-stack that can be upgraded to a full-stack.

Full-stack amplifiers are ready to go at practically any venue. For any house party, bar or club you play in, the half stack works just fine and in fact is a little bit of overkill.

It's very unlikely you'd ever half to turn up the volume past 6 with a rig like this. Raising the cabinet a few feet off the ground helps out quite a bit as far as audio projection is concerned. This is a trick guitar guys have been using for years to get a single 4x12 cabinet heard better. The general rule of thumb is that the cabinet should be "at chest level" of the audience. If you're on a raised stage, that usually means you can leave the cabinet on the floor.

If you're not on a raised stage, get a few milk crates and raise the cabinet a foot or two. Works great. The only problem with half stack rigs is that like the full stack, it's bulky. Even with the casters on the bottom, getting that cabinet in and out of a van or truck is just plain annoying and more often than not is a two-man job.

First, you don't need two guys just to move this thing. If your amplifier offers more than one connection for different impedance ratings, choose the one that is equal to or greater than the rating of your cabinet. If you are using a tube amplifier in your half stack, remember not to power on the amplifier--unless the speaker cabinet is connected to it. This can damage your amplifier. David Medairos is a freelance writer and musician.



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