It’s 2026… Are you using a guitar amp or a modeler on stage?

[romanianreaper]

With my current band, I started transistor amps with an Orange Super Crush 100 combo then progressed to an Orange Dual Baby with an Orange 2x12 vertical cab. I recently got the Synergy 20IR but haven't gigged with it. We did record our EP with it and sounded great.

I have heard some amazing shows and was modelling half of the time. When I talked to Erik from Stephen Pearcy's band, I asked about his tone and the Splawn. He said he made a tone capture of his Quick Rod and then they were using the power section of the JCM 900.

I don't know if I'd be able to make the jump to modelling live. My ADHD would just keep trying to chase a certain tone. I think I need to keep it simple.

 

[Akira]

Used to bring my tube amp (modded JCM800) for all shows minus fly gigs. In the last couple years I've been using my tube amp for local shows or gigs that are just a couple hours away and then my FM3 for farther gigs or full on tours. Also, have an IR-X that I want to build a board around as I find it a bit more inspiring to play than the FM3. The modeler is convenient, but I think the biggest thing I miss when going FOH is having a cab. I just don't find the sound thru IEMs very inspiring.