These last days I found myself looking on YouTube for amp reviews and this is because at the gig we had a few days ago I played on a 15-16 years old 50 watts Peavey combo (with a Celestion speaker), made in USA. It belonged to a new buddy, he lent it to me for playing there, I still owe him at least a couple of beers for this.

The fact is that I didn’t quite know what to expect from that amp but I was really amazed of how nice it sounds, so it opened again my taste for amps.

The fact is that at this moment I have an old Russian combo, I have it since  a long time and I really like the sound, but the wattage is not great, it easily gets covered by our drummer, so it’s not that useful, so lately I play directly on the PA.

However, since I got interested again in this and started to listen a few amp reviews on YouTube, I said to myself I should ask you here: what amp/combo would you recommend?

I personally keep an eye on the Line 6 Spider IV amp since I own a Line 6 Variax guitar, but for some reason I am not quite convinced, even if the guitar gave me more than expected.

What’s your take on that?

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Because I haven’t had a “poll” here in a while, today’s question is how much is enough when we count the power of an amp for a “regular” rehearsal room?

Let’s define the conditions: regular rehearsal room, let’s say 7-8m long, 7-8 m wide, regular height, I guess, about 2.45 m(?) and a “regular” band, something like drums, bass, 1 guitar, 1 keyboard, 1-2 microphones.

So, considering these conditions(that you may adjust to fit your “regular” image of a rehearsal room/band), how much would you consider it would be enough for a guitar amp? Would 75 watts do it? Or do you need 100 watts? Or 50 watts will do the trick also?

Keep in mind I speak here about distinguishing your guitar from the rest, in a “constructive” way, not making as much noise as possible so nobody else could be heard beside you…

Also, would the same wattage work for the bass amp too, or is it different?

How about for a 2 guitars band, does it change anything? What other parameters should be considered? Walls type? Drummer madness? Music style? Amp type? Number of speakers? Types of speakers? What else?

Let me hear you!

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