Ok I hope this isn't a silly topic.
I have a nervous system disorder that causes me issues with guitar playing, among other things. You'd never know unless I told you but it has an impact on me with fine motor movements and significant pain.
For this reason, I look for the most supportive gear possible. For example, forgiving amps, rather than dry amps so that I don't have to be ultra articulate Nad accurate. It really stresses me out at times but I do my best with the gear I have.
For this reason I look for guitars, pickups, amps, speakers and so on, that all help and support my playing.
My question is more around modelling gear vs tube.
Years ago I gigged a Line 6 Vetta and other modeling gear after the Vetta.
At some point I switched to tube amps like the Egnater Mod 50, VHT ST-50, modified Mesa DUAL Rec and Bogner 20th EL34 Shiva.
Last rig was the Shiva and Greenbacks with V30s. I sounded great.
I stopped playing for some time due to health issues and other life changes.
I'm back playing a lit now and my main amp is a Bogner 20th Shiva with KT88s and main speakers are Redbacks and Creambacks.
Does anyone feel that modeling gear is easier to play? More supportive or is that ridiculous? I know compression and effects like delay can have an impact.
Curious your thoughts and thanks for listening guys.
The last rig I had that felt good to play for me was my Shiva 20th Anniversary with EL34s.
Could the difference in feel be as simple as the power tubes? I love 6CA7 tubes and EL34s/E34Ls and used them for years. People tell me my tone seems bigger with the KT88 Shiva but I swear the amp felt better when I had the E34Ls.
Rich
I have a nervous system disorder that causes me issues with guitar playing, among other things. You'd never know unless I told you but it has an impact on me with fine motor movements and significant pain.
For this reason, I look for the most supportive gear possible. For example, forgiving amps, rather than dry amps so that I don't have to be ultra articulate Nad accurate. It really stresses me out at times but I do my best with the gear I have.
For this reason I look for guitars, pickups, amps, speakers and so on, that all help and support my playing.
My question is more around modelling gear vs tube.
Years ago I gigged a Line 6 Vetta and other modeling gear after the Vetta.
At some point I switched to tube amps like the Egnater Mod 50, VHT ST-50, modified Mesa DUAL Rec and Bogner 20th EL34 Shiva.
Last rig was the Shiva and Greenbacks with V30s. I sounded great.
I stopped playing for some time due to health issues and other life changes.
I'm back playing a lit now and my main amp is a Bogner 20th Shiva with KT88s and main speakers are Redbacks and Creambacks.
Does anyone feel that modeling gear is easier to play? More supportive or is that ridiculous? I know compression and effects like delay can have an impact.
Curious your thoughts and thanks for listening guys.
The last rig I had that felt good to play for me was my Shiva 20th Anniversary with EL34s.
Could the difference in feel be as simple as the power tubes? I love 6CA7 tubes and EL34s/E34Ls and used them for years. People tell me my tone seems bigger with the KT88 Shiva but I swear the amp felt better when I had the E34Ls.
Rich
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