Anyone try the EH 44 Magnum?

[messenger]

Just curious if it's loud enough (clean) to be heard over a fairly loud drummer (when pushing a 2x12 or 4x12). Most reviews I've seen say they are but a few say not.

 

[maddnotez]

Just curious if it's loud enough (clean) to be heard over a fairly loud drummer (when pushing a 2x12 or 4x12). Most reviews I've seen say they are but a few say not.

Depends on how loud the drummer actually is.

I say yes it is loud enough but can quickly become not loud enough if your drummer has no control.

I used one with the BIAS app on my Iphone through the Apogee Jam into a B52 4x12 (which is not a great cab) and was JUST loud enough to keep up with a metal band.

The other guitarist had a 120w Knucklehead amp and his jaw dropped when he heard my rig.

Keep in mind this was in a concrete basement. Other rooms may have had a different result but I vote yes, get the pedal. I wish i didnt have to sell mine but eventually will buy another as a backup rig in case my amp shits the bed in the middle of a song.

 

[SkyhighRocks]

I have one but haven't tried it with the band. Having said that, it's pretty damn loud for such a small device.

 

[thiswaythatway]

I have one but haven't tried it with the band. Having said that, it's pretty damn loud for such a small device.

Sound good with the AX8?

 

[Chris6870]

I have one but haven't tried it with the band. Having said that, it's pretty damn loud for such a small device.

Sound good with the AX8?

I just got one today. Sounds good at low volume with the AX8. Haven't had a chance to wind it up yet.

 

[jcj]

Nick had one of those that he hooked up to an eq and a distortion pedal, and it sounded unreal.

Found it

 

[Classic]

I've used a magnum on more occasions than originally intended. I bought the magnum as a backup amp to use with a Bogner Red when I had two other amps blow on me, so my experience has been gig use and it works far better than I ever imagined.

It's a power amp so benefits from having an EQ section before it.

 

[dfrattaroli]

I had the 22 Caliber which is also really, really loud. Used it with a Kemper through a Bogner Uberkab. Sounded great.

 

[Drew]

I just played this place with an Electro Harmonix 44 magnum pedal power amp and a Zoom G3 into a Boogie 1x12 and during soundcheck, the sound man asked me to turn down! You can barely see the EH44 on top of my speaker cab. Note that I wasn't playing guitar oriented music and the PA was awesome. I've used this EH44 Magnum / Zoom G3 setup for these kinds of sideman gigs for many years.

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[maddnotez]

I just played this place with an Electro Harmonix 44 magnum pedal power amp and a Zoom G3 into a Boogie 1x12 and during soundcheck, the sound man asked me to turn down! You can barely see the EH44 on top of my speaker cab. Note that I wasn't playing guitar oriented music and the PA was awesome. I've used this EH44 Magnum / Zoom G3 setup for these kinds of sideman gigs for many years.

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Some fucking sound guys I tell you.

It would not surprise me if someone during soundcheck had the volume off and was told to turn down. I think it is a disorder that some sound people have.

 

[Lord Toneking]

I'm also interested if this will sound good with my ax8 and a 2x12 cab. I heard it can distort very easily, I just want clean power. I'm looking at the ISP stealth but would like to save a few bucks, but I don't want to waste a few bucks if it doesn't work well enough

On a side note, I'll still be using my CLR on stage as a monitor and sending a line to FOH. I just want a cab for a backline to fill that void. The other guitarist is hogging the stage sound...plus I just want that traditional 'feel' of a regular cabinet behind me

 

[Drew]

I'm also interested if this will sound good with my ax8 and a 2x12 cab. I heard it can distort very easily, I just want clean power. I'm looking at the ISP stealth but would like to save a few bucks, but I don't want to waste a few bucks if it doesn't work well enough

On a side note, I'll still be using my CLR on stage as a monitor and sending a line to FOH. I just want a cab for a backline to fill that void. The other guitarist is hogging the stage sound...plus I just want that traditional 'feel' of a regular cabinet behind me

With a loud rock band, it may not have enough headroom. It gets loud but really does not get any louder after 11:00 on the dial. It just sorta compresses after that point. If you already have CLR in the rig, it may be fine.

I found the ISP Stealth and the 44 Magnum to be about the same with volume/headroom. You might also consider a Carvin DCM200L if you don't mind a rack unit. It's very light--like 4 lbs.

 

[Lord Toneking]

I'm also interested if this will sound good with my ax8 and a 2x12 cab. I heard it can distort very easily, I just want clean power. I'm looking at the ISP stealth but would like to save a few bucks, but I don't want to waste a few bucks if it doesn't work well enough

On a side note, I'll still be using my CLR on stage as a monitor and sending a line to FOH. I just want a cab for a backline to fill that void. The other guitarist is hogging the stage sound...plus I just want that traditional 'feel' of a regular cabinet behind me

With a loud rock band, it may not have enough headroom. It gets loud but really does not get any louder after 11:00 on the dial. It just sorta compresses after that point. If you already have CLR in the rig, it may be fine.

I found the ISP Stealth and the 44 Magnum to be about the same with volume/headroom. You might also consider a Carvin DCM200L if you don't mind a rack unit. It's very light--like 4 lbs.

yeah I've considered that along with an ART, Rocktron, and a Quilter. I honestly just want something that'll fit in one of the zip up compartments in my Furman pedalboard soft case. That's why the ISP, Mag44, and the Quilter seem to be top on my radar. I just want to do this on a budget being that I already spent $900 on the CLR

Too many decisions!

 

[Drew]

I'm also interested if this will sound good with my ax8 and a 2x12 cab. I heard it can distort very easily, I just want clean power. I'm looking at the ISP stealth but would like to save a few bucks, but I don't want to waste a few bucks if it doesn't work well enough

On a side note, I'll still be using my CLR on stage as a monitor and sending a line to FOH. I just want a cab for a backline to fill that void. The other guitarist is hogging the stage sound...plus I just want that traditional 'feel' of a regular cabinet behind me

With a loud rock band, it may not have enough headroom. It gets loud but really does not get any louder after 11:00 on the dial. It just sorta compresses after that point. If you already have CLR in the rig, it may be fine.

I found the ISP Stealth and the 44 Magnum to be about the same with volume/headroom. You might also consider a Carvin DCM200L if you don't mind a rack unit. It's very light--like 4 lbs.

yeah I've considered that along with an ART, Rocktron, and a Quilter. I honestly just want something that'll fit in one of the zip up compartments in my Furman pedalboard soft case. That's why the ISP, Mag44, and the Quilter seem to be top on my radar. I just want to do this on a budget being that I already spent $900 on the CLR

Too many decisions!

The thing about the EH 44 Magnum is the power supply is bigger than the pedal. It's like a laptop power supply (you can see it on the floor in the lower left of my pic above) and the power supplies are less than sturdy. In 6+ years of using it, I'm on my 3rd power supply. Electro Harmonix replaces them for $25. But having said that, I'm still using the EH 44 a lot and even on gigs where I'm not using it, it goes in a small bag as part of my backup rig.

 

[Lord Toneking]

I'm also interested if this will sound good with my ax8 and a 2x12 cab. I heard it can distort very easily, I just want clean power. I'm looking at the ISP stealth but would like to save a few bucks, but I don't want to waste a few bucks if it doesn't work well enough

On a side note, I'll still be using my CLR on stage as a monitor and sending a line to FOH. I just want a cab for a backline to fill that void. The other guitarist is hogging the stage sound...plus I just want that traditional 'feel' of a regular cabinet behind me

With a loud rock band, it may not have enough headroom. It gets loud but really does not get any louder after 11:00 on the dial. It just sorta compresses after that point. If you already have CLR in the rig, it may be fine.

I found the ISP Stealth and the 44 Magnum to be about the same with volume/headroom. You might also consider a Carvin DCM200L if you don't mind a rack unit. It's very light--like 4 lbs.

yeah I've considered that along with an ART, Rocktron, and a Quilter. I honestly just want something that'll fit in one of the zip up compartments in my Furman pedalboard soft case. That's why the ISP, Mag44, and the Quilter seem to be top on my radar. I just want to do this on a budget being that I already spent $900 on the CLR

Too many decisions!

The thing about the EH 44 Magnum is the power supply is bigger than the pedal. It's like a laptop power supply (you can see it on the floor in the lower left of my pic above) and the power supplies are less than sturdy. In 6+ years of using it, I'm on my 3rd power supply. Electro Harmonix replaces them for $25. But having said that, I'm still using the EH 44 a lot and even on gigs where I'm not using it, it goes in a small bag as part of my backup rig.

Well I just bought one. Should be here next weds, hopefully it works out ok

 

[hammered]

When using something like the Magnum 44 or ISP Stealth I`m guessing you should use a speaker cable and not a guitar cable when going from the unit to the cab ?

 

[maddnotez]

When using something like the Magnum 44 or ISP Stealth I`m guessing you should use a speaker cable and not a guitar cable when going from the unit to the cab ?

Correct.

 

[Lord Toneking]

Got my pedal and mounted it on my board. Tonight will be my first time using it at a show. Initial thoughts are very good! With the knob at only 9:00 it is very loud!!

With my CLR up front and my Splawn 2x12 behind me it sounds huge! Probably the best $115 I've ever spent

 

[Chris6870]

GProbably the best $115 I've ever spent

Was that new? I paid $150

 

[Lord Toneking]

GProbably the best $115 I've ever spent

Was that new? I paid $150

I found it used on reverb and made an offer. It's mint though, even the power supply looks like it was never unwrapped.