Why so many amps?

[S̷͖͑m̵͎͂á̵̺s̸͚̈́h̴̬̑]

I was talking with @Techdeth and then started wondering about others such as @RedB4Black What makes you guys want so many amps?

I only want one at a time. But when you have a bunch, is it to collect, collect/hoard, or because you need so many different tones?

Im genuinely curious

Also, i just realized, i dont want to have nice shit that i dont use. I would rather have someone else use it than just have it sit around

 

[Techdeth]

I just like each one I have a lot. After I get my Larry I will try to let more go .I literally just love amps and the unique tones , I even love plugging into a shitty head for the experience . Other than guitar books I don’t own much material things . I’m a weirdo with no car . No life . Just amps lol
I’m too weird

 

[NowYou'rePlayingWithPower]

I just don't get rid of stuff for the most part unless I give it to family/friends.
People are strange or maybe I am, but not big on the meeting up to sell gear.
I believe that I've had all my amps since they were new sans one or two bought used, and the only ones I no longer have were stolen.
That said; I don't have many amps compared to most of y'all.

I just like each one I have a lot. After I get my Larry I will try to let more go .I literally just love amps and the unique tones , I even love plugging into a shitty head for the experience . Other than guitar books I don’t own much material things . I’m a weirdo with no car . No life . Just amps lol
I’m too weird

Yeah, but if you had a car than you could store more amps in it!

 

[Tone Monster]

When you’re able to run them side-by-side, you really get a much better idea of the differences plus the ability to run multi amp set ups.

 

[Techdeth]

I just don't get rid of stuff for the most part unless I give it to family/friends.
People are strange or maybe I am, but not big on the meeting up to sell gear.
I believe that I've had all my amps since they were new sans one or two bought used, and the only ones I no longer have were stolen.
That said; I don't have many amps compared to most of y'all.

I’m a loser weirdo lol I know
Yeah, but if you had a car than you could store more amps in it!

 

[S̷͖͑m̵͎͂á̵̺s̸͚̈́h̴̬̑]

When you’re able to run them side-by-side, you really get a much better idea of the differences plus the ability to run multi amp set ups.

A few times i had more than one. I just chose the one i liked best and got rid of the other. For awhile, i would have two, then sell one and get another only keeping the best. This is a great method for not regretting selling something.

But then i just went back to buying to try with one only. Probably why i hold onto amps so long when they are great

 

[Geo]

For recording different types of music.

But as far as developing your own distinct sound, it would be advantageous to stick to one.

 

[S̷͖͑m̵͎͂á̵̺s̸͚̈́h̴̬̑]

I enjoy.meeting up to play a bunch of amps.
When i went to Matt's last time, we played my amp through all his cabs. One of them was just a phenomenal match, so i had to order the speakers. It is exciting.

 

[DanTravis62]

I've always been more on Smashed's side

I've had maximum 3-4 amps at a time, but most of the time its 1-2 relatively nice/high end amps, with one or two amps being "tried out" or passing through.

I am confident enough in my micing and recording abilities to have a very good idea of how they compare without having them side by side

I think the biggest thing is I just can't justify having 40 grand in amps sitting around. If I struck it rich in bitcoin I would be like NowYourePlayingWithPower or tonemonster and I would have kept like every amp I've ever owned.

 

[headlessdeadguy]

I currently have 16 amps, 11 4x12’s and 2 2x12’s. I certainly don’t need all of this stuff but the market is shit right now. Having an amp switcher will open your eyes as to the difference a cab makes. I have a handful of friends that are touring pros so it’s a lot of fun messing with all of them when they come around.
Most of them get played at least once every couple of weeks. There are a couple that don’t get played much.

 

[Geo]

I own about 10 amps but mostly because I stopped selling them.

 

[tallcoolone]

Because I want options. And I have the money and space. And WTF is this ‘need’ you speak of?

 

[skoora]

Guilty…I’ve got multiple amps. I’ve at least gotten over having multiples of the same amp..lol. But another T-Verb to have with 34’s has started sounding good ?‍
Three of my amps I bought because they were cheap and sounded amazing when I was killing time in a store. Mostly I try and get amps for a certain sound but they do end up getting dialed mostly the same. I like having several speakers too. They’re the easiest way to dial in an amp for recording. I have a 4x12 with 4 different speakers in it and just move the mics to the speaker that suits the amp best.
I’m with Techdeth. I love amps. More so than guitars.

 

[skoora]

I own about 10 amps but mostly because I stopped selling them.

Yeah, Intend to buy with the intention of keeping. But some of mine that have been mainstays is because I just don’t want to deal with selling them. I’m always glad I kept them around though when they hit that spot after being on the bench for a while.

 

[S̷͖͑m̵͎͂á̵̺s̸͚̈́h̴̬̑]

Guilty…I’ve got multiple amps. I’ve at least gotten over having multiples of the same amp..lol. But another T-Verb to have with 34’s has started sounding good ?‍
Three of my amps I bought because they were cheap and sounded amazing when I was killing time in a store. Mostly I try and get amps for a certain sound but they do end up getting dialed mostly the same. I like having several speakers too. They’re the easiest way to dial in an amp for recording. I have a 4x12 with 4 different speakers in it and just move the mics to the speaker that suits the amp best.
I’m with Techdeth. I love amps. More so than guitars.

I am a one guitar type a guy too...but one acoustic, one electric

 

[skoora]

I am a one guitar type a guy too...but one acoustic, one electric

I have more than one guitar and always looking but it’s amps that always get me excited to go to a store. I do need a good single coil guitar though.

 

[BeZo]

I play two at a time now, so I need backups. Right? My Stiletto needs tubes, so I'm gigging with the Verellen Skyhammer and Mesa Mark V in stereo. I liked the Stiletto more on its own than the Verellen, but the Skyhammer and the Mark V mix together better.

The others I keep for nostalgia. Who else has a Redbear MK120?

 

[Geo]

Also, I am always curious to see what an amp sounds like with different speakers or guitars or pickups.

I found I like my EVH 50w on the green channel with a Tele, who would have thought?.

So many options, so many amps, so many guitars, so many speakers.....

 

[headlessdeadguy]

I am a one guitar type a guy too...but one acoustic, one electric

Somewhere around 40 guitars. Haven’t counted for a while. ?‍

 

[S̷͖͑m̵͎͂á̵̺s̸͚̈́h̴̬̑]

Somewhere around 40 guitars. Haven’t counted for a while. ?‍

Admittedly, i have two electrics. I bought a les paul studio when waiting for my jackson to be built. I grab it seldomly, but everytime i do, i write a new riff, without fail. Fucker is just inspiring even if it isnt my go to. I would sell it, but may just hang on to it for my kids to play