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Wardpike · May 5th, 2008, 09:22 PM

I think you will find that a 22 watt amp puts out about closer to 44 watts when you have it cranked up (not too overly distorted) and that it will be much louder than a comparable 50 watt solid state amp.

I have used tube amps exclusively since 1983, and would never consider going back again. Presently I have 3 Voc AC30s, in addition to a Mesa 5/50 express and a Dr. Z Maz 38.

Even back in my hard rock days, I would use Sholtz R&D Power soaks on my AC30s because those 30/33 watt amps were much too loud...even with a crazy loud drummer and a bassist with a 200 watt amp.

The Mesa I keep set on the 5 watt setting and even live, I haven't cranked the master volume past "3".

I haven't tried the Dr.Z live yet, as it hasn't yet arrived at the dealership...so I don't have it in my possession yet. But I'm looking forward to making it my main gigging amp!

That and one AC30 should suffice, but that's for tone and stereo sound. Volume wise, both of those cranked up would blow the roof off most joints.

May 5th, 2008, 09:22 PM	#45 (permalink)
Wardpike Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland Age: 43 Posts: 591	I think you will find that a 22 watt amp puts out about closer to 44 watts when you have it cranked up (not too overly distorted) and that it will be much louder than a comparable 50 watt solid state amp. I have used tube amps exclusively since 1983, and would never consider going back again. Presently I have 3 Voc AC30s, in addition to a Mesa 5/50 express and a Dr. Z Maz 38. Even back in my hard rock days, I would use Sholtz R&D Power soaks on my AC30s because those 30/33 watt amps were much too loud...even with a crazy loud drummer and a bassist with a 200 watt amp. The Mesa I keep set on the 5 watt setting and even live, I haven't cranked the master volume past "3". I haven't tried the Dr.Z live yet, as it hasn't yet arrived at the dealership...so I don't have it in my possession yet. But I'm looking forward to making it my main gigging amp! That and one AC30 should suffice, but that's for tone and stereo sound. Volume wise, both of those cranked up would blow the roof off most joints.