Sierra Voodoo
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Okay, there are so many knowledgeable people here that I thought I would seek out some expertise. Here's my situation:
Playing in a cover band (mostly 80's and 90's hard rock/metal with some occasional modern stuff like Godsmack and Rob Zombie thrown in) I have always enjoyed a rig with flexibility to cover a range of tones. For the last year my rig has been built around using an Eleven Rack running into an ART SLA-2 and out to a MESA 4X12 and most recently an Orange PPC212-C 2X12. I have been able to create patches (including effects) for the different tones that I wanted for the individual songs we play. I enjoyed the flexibility of what I call one stop shopping.....everything I need with one step on the midi controller. Now comes the change............................
I recently completed a much wanted overhaul of my '76 Marshall MKII 50-watt head. The amp was sent to Voodoo for modifications with what I consider outstanding results! I now have a ton of tonal flexibility in the amp (including and added effects loop) with the only negative being that it is still a single channel amp. What I would like/need is the ability to switch off to a clean channel (aside from rolling back the volume on the guitar) and also be able to push the amp into a modern metal tonal range all while keeping the amp's main settings geared toward the 80's sound.
For added flexibility, I tried the 11R in a 4-cable method and did not get the results I thought I would get. One of the problems seems to be that I would need to incorporate a line-level to instrument level conversion box in order to have the appropriate signal delivered to the Marshall. In the long run, it seems as though the 11R was never really intended for the 4-cable method of operation. An alternative option I considered was trying a GSP1101 as it seems to have been designed to operate in the 4-cable method if desired, giving me effects and the occasional amp model (clean) when needed. Yet another option I have considered is using a rack mount effects unit in the loop of the Marshall (obviously for all my effects) and using something like a Suhr Riot or Emma PisdiYAUwot out front to get into the modern metal sound when needed. 85% percent of the time I will use the Marshall and roll back the guitar volume for what I need, but I looking for some added flexibility (if possible) when needed. As a side note, I have always used multi-channel amps or the 11R so this is my first attempt at designing a simple, yet flexible rig around a single-channel amp.
Anyway, I know this is a long winded post but I think I covered the basics of what I am looking for. Any advice or recommendations from you guys on which direction to go would be greatly appreciated. I am particularly interested in any good or bad experiences with the GSP1101 in the 4-cable method, although I am certainly not decided on going this route.
Thanx fellas.
Playing in a cover band (mostly 80's and 90's hard rock/metal with some occasional modern stuff like Godsmack and Rob Zombie thrown in) I have always enjoyed a rig with flexibility to cover a range of tones. For the last year my rig has been built around using an Eleven Rack running into an ART SLA-2 and out to a MESA 4X12 and most recently an Orange PPC212-C 2X12. I have been able to create patches (including effects) for the different tones that I wanted for the individual songs we play. I enjoyed the flexibility of what I call one stop shopping.....everything I need with one step on the midi controller. Now comes the change............................
I recently completed a much wanted overhaul of my '76 Marshall MKII 50-watt head. The amp was sent to Voodoo for modifications with what I consider outstanding results! I now have a ton of tonal flexibility in the amp (including and added effects loop) with the only negative being that it is still a single channel amp. What I would like/need is the ability to switch off to a clean channel (aside from rolling back the volume on the guitar) and also be able to push the amp into a modern metal tonal range all while keeping the amp's main settings geared toward the 80's sound.
For added flexibility, I tried the 11R in a 4-cable method and did not get the results I thought I would get. One of the problems seems to be that I would need to incorporate a line-level to instrument level conversion box in order to have the appropriate signal delivered to the Marshall. In the long run, it seems as though the 11R was never really intended for the 4-cable method of operation. An alternative option I considered was trying a GSP1101 as it seems to have been designed to operate in the 4-cable method if desired, giving me effects and the occasional amp model (clean) when needed. Yet another option I have considered is using a rack mount effects unit in the loop of the Marshall (obviously for all my effects) and using something like a Suhr Riot or Emma PisdiYAUwot out front to get into the modern metal sound when needed. 85% percent of the time I will use the Marshall and roll back the guitar volume for what I need, but I looking for some added flexibility (if possible) when needed. As a side note, I have always used multi-channel amps or the 11R so this is my first attempt at designing a simple, yet flexible rig around a single-channel amp.
Anyway, I know this is a long winded post but I think I covered the basics of what I am looking for. Any advice or recommendations from you guys on which direction to go would be greatly appreciated. I am particularly interested in any good or bad experiences with the GSP1101 in the 4-cable method, although I am certainly not decided on going this route.
Thanx fellas.
