Practice rigs

[EVHpickdust]

This.

 

[2tallmusic]

pretty much this:

 

[headlessdeadguy]

Either unplugged or just plug into one of my rigs. Most of the time its my Mark III and Mesa 4x12.

 

[tubortski]

Either unplugged or into my laptop.

 

[PeteLaramee]

Voodoo/DSL into a Marshall style Mojo 4x12 with Hellatone 60Ls.

 

[Barzinilover1]

Yamaha Thr10x.... useful and my neighbors don't mind Pretty good tones outta that lil guy... playable and somewhat organic.. not modulated sounding.

Ive been wanting to pick one of these up as a practice rig!!!

 

[wizardy]

Axe fx 2 with ath-m50 headphone

Tone heaven at midnight while kids and wife are sleeping upstair

 

[steve_k]

 

[GtarLover]

I use the rig I plan on using when I play the next gig with that band. Isn't a full band rehearsal at stage volume levels the best opportunity to tweak your stage tone and "dry run" your overall setup?

This...

However, at home I use a variety of things. That's when I get a chance to play with ALL my gear, do I take advantage. It's also when I get to try out different configurations and effects. It's fun to try out different heads, cabs, preamps, power amps, effects, pedals, etc. then, I try out new rigs at a live rehearsal.

Never try using a new rig at a gig BEFORE FIRST using it at live volumes at a full band rehearsal. It's the only way to be sure it will sound and perform the way you need it to in a gig.

That said, I love my Axe FX II and my Kemper for headphone or low volume playing as well as recording direct.

 

[tubortski]

Yamaha Thr10x.... useful and my neighbors don't mind Pretty good tones outta that lil guy... playable and somewhat organic.. not modulated sounding.

Ive been wanting to pick one of these up as a practice rig!!!

Contemplating this as well.

 

[university81]

a digitech gsp1101 usually

otherwise a H&K statesman 50 through a 2x12 at low volumes +pedals, when i'm feeling more adventurous =0

 

[59Bassman]

Old iPad with JamUp Pro into a little Mackie and some Yamaha HS50's or AKG K240 headphones. Works very well.

 

[Bishop5150]

When it's ok to have some volume I use my Axe Fx II and Matrix GT1000 with XiTone passive wedges but if it's late I use the Axe with headphones. But if I'm chilling on the couch or in bed I use my iPhone or iPad with Ampkit.

 

[ChadVanHalen]

I use the rig I plan on using when I play the next gig with that band. Isn't a full band rehearsal at stage volume levels the best opportunity to tweak your stage tone and "dry run" your overall setup?

Well getting your whole rig out of your basement a couple times a week is extremely inconvenient and a huge hassle... That's why I keep my Line 6 combo around until I get a decent combo for practices

 

[Shawn Lutz]

I practice and noodle a lot without an amp but I make no practice distinction and practice through this
when using an amp.

 

[Aristocat]

My 100W Head and a 4x12 cab.

 

[JohnSykes]

Marshall Lead 12 + cable + guitar.

 

[shgshg]

Old Rockman X100

 

[Nico]

Friedman Brown Eye!!! Great master volume!!!
And now a Dirty Shirley as well!

 

[EVHpickdust]

Marshall Lead 12 + cable + guitar.

That too. That's probably one of the best practice amps ever made.