Two amps at once ... one cab?

[amiller]

So, I've got this Marshall 4x12 cab that will let me run stereo by splitting the 4x12 between two amps. I'd have to set the amps to 4ohms...no prob. I have an XTC 101b and a Lonestar Classic. I like the refined driving tone of the XTC and I really like the thick warm sound of the Lonestar. For recording, I'm thinking about running both these two amps simutaneously through the Marshall cab and mic'n both sides.

Watcha think?

 

[Code001]

Sure, go for it.

 

[FIREBALL]

if it sounds good to you id defantly do it

 

[amiller]

I was inspired by Bonamassa's gear walk through on MusiciansFriend. I just thought about here at work. I'll have to try it when I get home tonight.

 

[droptrd]

how are you combining or switching the amps? Im thinking of doing something simular

 

[Marshall Law]

So, I've got this Marshall 4x12 cab that will let me run stereo by splitting the 4x12 between two amps. I'd have to set the amps to 4ohms.

I'm sure your cabinet is a 16 ohm cab, you would need to set your heads to 8 ohms.

 

[amiller]

So, I've got this Marshall 4x12 cab that will let me run stereo by splitting the 4x12 between two amps. I'd have to set the amps to 4ohms.

I'm sure your cabinet is a 16 ohm cab, you would need to set your heads to 8 ohms.

There's a switch that lets me pick between stereo and mono. The stereo selection is labled "4 ohms"...I think

 

[ke2]

Newer Marshall cabinets are usually 16/4 ohms mono, depending on which input you use, and 8 ohms per "side", if you treat it like 2 2x12 cabs..
Can you take a picture of the back panel?

 

[lookslikemeband]

I used to bower a Marshall and an Orange into one 4X12.

I ran them at 8ohms ea. and ran the cab in stereo.

 

[amiller]

Hmmm...I guess my memory is for S##t. I'll check it when I get home but it sounds like I remember it wrong based on the replies here.

 

[amiller]

how are you combining or switching the amps? Im thinking of doing something simular

I'm going to use a Lehle P-split. It lets me split my guitar signal and route it to both amps. It's very quite and works well.

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Lehle-PSplit-Splitter-Guitar-Pedal?sku=150527

 

[ke2]

Is it like this?:

 

[amiller]

Is it like this?:

Yeah man, that looks like it. I'll verify when I get home.

 

[lookslikemeband]

Is it like this?:

That's the back.

You can switch it very easily or run both at once.

If you want them both on, just plug ea. into the 8ohm.

If you want to switch them or go between them... a Lehle splitter works well.

So does a Mesa high gain amp switcher (expensive)

or, do what I do...

I use an Ernie Ball Stereo / Pan pedal and pan between the amps.... This way I can blend the amps however I want. OR... use the side footswitch and have them both on at the same time and it works at my volume pedal.

 

[ke2]

Is it like this?:

That's the back.

You can switch it very easily or run both at once.

If you want them both on, just plug ea. into the 8ohm.

If you want to switch them or go between them... a Lehle splitter works well.

So does a Mesa high gain amp switcher (expensive)

or, do what I do...

I use an Ernie Ball Stereo / Pan pedal and pan between the amps.... This way I can blend the amps however I want. OR... use the side footswitch and have them both on at the same time and it works at my volume pedal.

There`s also this alternative, but I don`t think you can use time-based effects in the loop of either amp if you go this route.
Also, this will enable you to utilize the entire cabinet with each amp.

http://www.tonebone.com/tb-headbone-vt.htm

 

[stephen sawall]

I have done this many times and like the sound of each amp having it's own cab better .... YMMV.

 

[amiller]

Yep, I just checked out the Marshall cab switching and, of course, you guys are correct. Stereo is two 8 ohm inputs.

 

[amiller]

I have done this many times and like the sound of each amp having it's own cab better .... YMMV.

Yes, but, I want to record both amps at the same time in the same room using two different mics. If I use two cabs I'm sure to run in to phasing issues that I really don't want to fuss over.

 

[stephen sawall]

I have done this many times and like the sound of each amp having it's own cab better .... YMMV.

Yes, but, I want to record both amps at the same time in the same room using two different mics. If I use two cabs I'm sure to run in to phasing issues that I really don't want to fuss over.

Why would you think you well have less phase issues doing it this way ?

 

[Anonymous]

Is it like this?:

That's the back.

You can switch it very easily or run both at once.

If you want them both on, just plug ea. into the 8ohm.

If you want to switch them or go between them... a Lehle splitter works well.

So does a Mesa high gain amp switcher (expensive)

or, do what I do...

I use an Ernie Ball Stereo / Pan pedal and pan between the amps.... This way I can blend the amps however I want. OR... use the side footswitch and have them both on at the same time and it works at my volume pedal.

There`s also this alternative, but I don`t think you can use time-based effects in the loop of either amp if you go this route.
Also, this will enable you to utilize the entire cabinet with each amp.

http://www.tonebone.com/tb-headbone-vt.htm

What use is the headbone? He wants to run both amps at the same time, not switch between them into 1 cab...

Steve