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Post by dgabbear on Jan 2, 2007 14:26:14 GMT -7
Dumb Statement/Question, but I sort of had a revalation today. I was playing my MAZ JR. 1x12 (tapping on the tubes to locate a microphnic tube) and the back of the amp just happened to be facing ear level for me. As I was playing and trying to locate this tube rattle, I noticed that I really loved the tone more with the back of the amp facing towards me. It had more thump, a fuller sound and of course less piercing highs. I find my MAZ to be a little on the bright and piercing side sometimes. Does anyone prefer to do this when playing anyone play their amp live with the back facing towards them. I can't wait to try this in a live situation? Just Curious
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Post by guitargeorge on Jan 2, 2007 17:11:21 GMT -7
Try installing Weber Beam Blockers and you will like the sound of the amp turned back around with the speakers facing you.
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Post by Albert on Jan 2, 2007 17:20:05 GMT -7
Ditto on the BB's seems like I can turn up the amp more also.
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Post by dgabbear on Jan 2, 2007 17:30:21 GMT -7
What dome size for the beam blockers 4 or 5 inch. My Maz jr is a 1x12 containing a Celestion G12H 70th anniversary 30 watts
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Post by loosestring on Jan 2, 2007 18:03:58 GMT -7
Yes, I have seen a older player do this. He warned me and my playing son to do so to avoid hearing loss. Also, not to use headphones during practice either too loud, or for too long. He has worn hearing aides now for many years because of his youthful exhuberance!
I guess some build fences with the finished side outwards, and some inwards for their own enjoyment.... The primary sound is for the audience.
Maybe, backwards you hear reverb in your space, more lows and less highs.
Teach me this.... What are beam blockers?
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Post by dgabbear on Jan 2, 2007 18:24:05 GMT -7
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Post by (8^D) on Jan 2, 2007 21:06:36 GMT -7
Yes, I've been pointing my amps to the wall/backwards for years. Depends on the room, gear and gig.
My reason was for volume control rather than tone preference. That said, I've also blocked them with plexi screens and the top of pedalboard cases, put them in rooms offstage, buried them under moving blankets, etc.
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Post by kledbet on Jan 3, 2007 10:59:06 GMT -7
Like d.weller says about pointing the amp to the back wall isn't a bad thing. It cuts the volume of the amp and is not nearly as directional as with the amp facing forward. Try it and see if you like it, the Weber beam blockers will also make the highs not as directional. I saw Robben Ford about 3 months ago and sat right in from of his speaker box, great sound but the highs were tough on my ears, took about a day to recover.
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Post by tele1962 on Jan 3, 2007 22:16:12 GMT -7
I don't know. Facing an amp backwards? Why? I know my car has a usable reverse gear and it is practical, but driving it forwards is just way more fun.
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Post by tele1962 on Jan 3, 2007 22:18:22 GMT -7
"I saw Robben Ford about 3 months ago and sat right in from of his speaker box, great sound but the highs were tough on my ears, took about a day to recover."
Sitting in front of a speaker box was never the best plan even in the late 50's....those narrow panel tweed twins could get wicked.
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Post by Lefty on Jan 4, 2007 10:33:18 GMT -7
This is why I never tilt my amp back. I let it blow my pant legs...no need for a fan. And if the stage it bigger I always stand off center, or not directly in front.
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Post by garyh on Jan 4, 2007 11:23:11 GMT -7
I saw Jeff Healey in a small bar years ago and he was using a Fender which he faced toward the wall. I've tried it in my basement studio with my Z but preferred the sound coming out of the front. I now have both beam blockers and an attenuator so no need to turn it around.
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Post by detuned on Jan 4, 2007 18:55:33 GMT -7
I used to do that in small rooms with my 50 watt Marshall & 4X12. Nice round sound, & filled the room up nicely without blasting everyone into the stone age.
Haven't tried it with my Maz, & I've found that it's less satisfactory with open backed cabs.
YMMV, as always.
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