Axe-FX into Fender Twin Reverb combo?

[Audioholic]

I bet some of the cleans and semi gritty sounds would be plenty nice. Maybe some of the more gritty models might not sound as intended.....

 

[Stratboy151]

does that twin have an effects loop, or do you have the reissue made to be exact specs as the old twins?

 

[Stratboy151]

does that twin have an effects loop, or do you have the reissue made to be exact specs as the old twins?

 

[daver101]

Get one and then have an ampfest! Do it! Do it!

I live vicariously through you now, Thump!

 

[Mr. Brady]

I have one you could buy.

 

[cliffc8488]

The problem with going into the front an amp like that is that you then go through all the tone-shaping. A Twin has a lot of treble boost and a considerable midrange dip (12+ dB IIRC). You can flatten out the tone stack response by cranking the midrage and turning the bass and treble all the way down. However you'll still get some treble boost.

So the amp models might sound off. Now, if you were to just use it for the drive blocks and effects it would be no different than using pedals.

 

[Gainfreak]

The problem with going into the front an amp like that is that you then go through all the tone-shaping. A Twin has a lot of treble boost and a considerable midrange dip (12+ dB IIRC). You can flatten out the tone stack response by cranking the midrage and turning the bass and treble all the way down. However you'll still get some treble boost.

So the amp models might sound off. Now, if you were to just use it for the drive blocks and effects it would be no different than using pedals.

Hey Cliff!!

Thanks so much for everything! This thing RULES and I truly appreciate everything that you and Tom have done for me and Kage!

I hope all is well!

Ralph

 

[timbo]

*Dumb redneck alert* Dumb redneck alert*

From the guy who got laughed at here last year for owning an AxeFx- Get a clean poweramp like a Carvin TS-100 or DCM 600 and a guitar cab. You will not be sorry. I repeat, not be sorry.

Over and out to down some gravy and biskits this morning.

 

[Juggernaut]

Get a clean poweramp like a Carvin TS-100 or DCM 600 and a guitar cab. You will not be sorry. I repeat, not be sorry.

+1

Do it Chris, you'll love it...... I'm finally GAS free. can you believe it?

 

[Juggernaut]

+1

Do it Chris, you'll love it...... I'm finally GAS free. can you believe it?

Almost everyone is temporarily "GAS free" at some point.

True, BUT this is ME we're talking about

 

[blackba]

Good point!

Ya know, I've been thinking about an Axe-FX lately (kinda hard to avoid at this point) and I though Bob's sounded great last week when I heard it in person, but I'm the kind of guy that keeps things pretty simple and it would be overkill for me FOR SURE.

For example, I really only use 1 or 2 sounds live, a little delay at times, and a volume boost for leads. That's it. Seems like I'm not a real good candidate for something like the Axe-FX.

You don't have to use all the sounds in the Axe-Fx, even if you only use a couple live, it may still be worth it. I tend to fall in the trap with modelers/effects processors that I have to use all the amp models/settings and like them all or I am not fully using the device. Yet I will give a pass to an amp like the Fender Twin Reverb which is pretty straight forward.

 

[stratotone]

Chris -

One thing to consider about the axe is that you like trying new gear. You're like me - sometimes you just want something different to play with, it's not that you hate your tone, you just get itchy to try something new.

The axe will keep you finding new stuff to try... might be cool just for that. Sure you only use a few different tones at a time, but there's so much flexibility in these things it's scary. Maybe you will decide to try to use more effects later, or even different amps... you're covered. Instead of spending money or trading off gear, you can just flick a few dials on the ol' axe.

Pete