the "amp position in space"-riddle

eddiewagner · May 8th, 2007, 08:04 AM

i always learn something new: had the amp on a flightcase neatly sitting in a corner of the rehearsal place, and it made some harsh trebly noises. then i removed it for half a meter with the back flat to the wall in a distance of 30 cm and all the harsh stuff is gone. i can hardly believe that. sound is a puzzle of so many inconsistent factors, it can drive you nuts.

markinlondon · May 8th, 2007, 08:30 AM

It always pays to move open backed amps around a bit. A little way off a hard reflective surface will usually fill the sound out a bit. I was told by a bandmate once that he was impressed by the way I positioned my amp for the best tone, I just thought I was putting it somewhere I wouldn't fall over it.

G-P · May 8th, 2007, 02:00 PM

"30 cm"

I guess the metric system has it merits.

May 8th, 2007, 08:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
eddiewagner Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ROCK!linghausen/germany Age: 49 Posts: 3,974 27 Photos	the "amp position in space"-riddle i always learn something new: had the amp on a flightcase neatly sitting in a corner of the rehearsal place, and it made some harsh trebly noises. then i removed it for half a meter with the back flat to the wall in a distance of 30 cm and all the harsh stuff is gone. i can hardly believe that. sound is a puzzle of so many inconsistent factors, it can drive you nuts. __________________ My Drum/Guitar-Duo: www.myspace.com/captaintwangandhisrhythmcat

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markinlondon Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wellington, NZ Age: 48 Posts: 426	It always pays to move open backed amps around a bit. A little way off a hard reflective surface will usually fill the sound out a bit. I was told by a bandmate once that he was impressed by the way I positioned my amp for the best tone, I just thought I was putting it somewhere I wouldn't fall over it. __________________ Helping to invent english country dance guitar since 1981.

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G-P Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PDX Posts: 151	"30 cm" I guess the metric system has it merits.