Ohms Question

[ttosh]

Ok for those who are technical out there, I am thinking of getting a 16ohm stereo 2X12 so I can easily make it 8ohm mono in the future when I get another 2X12 to run together. Thus both being 8ohms at that time. However in the short term is there any disadvanatge tone wise in a 16ohm stereo cab over an 8ohm stereo cab?

[Hacksaw]

Hi ttosh,

nah.. not really.. there are some that like to use the complete winding on the OT for get the most out of the transformer.. (16ohm for example) but its a very very minimal change.

Go for it!

[ttosh]

hacksaw said:

Hi ttosh,

nah.. not really.. there are some that like to use the complete winding on the OT for get the most out of the transformer.. (16ohm for example) but its a very very minimal change.

Go for it!

The reason why is the guys at Avatar told me if it was my only cabinet but I was going to add one later it would be easier to modify 16ohms stereo to 8ohms mono. I took their word on this, but wanted other input.

Hey by the way I still want to stop out in the near future. I am still wanting to hear the Splawn. I decided based on your input to keep my Engl and save up for the Splawn instead of getting rid of the Blackmore. I purchased a sonic maximizer this weekend and it really added to the overall fullness of my sound. I jammed with another guitarist that was using an ADA preamp with a Mesa Boogie 295 power amp and I really started liking my tone through the night. He had a good sound going as well. Mixed together I thought they sounded really good and complimented each other.

So I am hoping to grab a Splawn in the near future and run it in a mix with the Engl. Does that sound like a normal thing? LOL

I figure I can use both for the dirty sounds, and figure out which one cleans up the best for cleans.

I have no idea what I am doing, but it sure is fun!!!!!!

[Hacksaw]

ttosh said:

hacksaw said:

Hi ttosh,

nah.. not really.. there are some that like to use the complete winding on the OT for get the most out of the transformer.. (16ohm for example) but its a very very minimal change.

Go for it!

The reason why is the guys at Avatar told me if it was my only cabinet but I was going to add one later it would be easier to modify 16ohms stereo to 8ohms mono. I took their word on this, but wanted other input.

Hey by the way I still want to stop out in the near future. I am still wanting to hear the Splawn. I decided based on your input to keep my Engl and save up for the Splawn instead of getting rid of the Blackmore. I purchased a sonic maximizer this weekend and it really added to the overall fullness of my sound. I jammed with another guitarist that was using an ADA preamp with a Mesa Boogie 295 power amp and I really started liking my tone through the night. He had a good sound going as well. Mixed together I thought they sounded really good and complimented each other.

So I am hoping to grab a Splawn in the near future and run it in a mix with the Engl. Does that sound like a normal thing? LOL

I figure I can use both for the dirty sounds, and figure out which one cleans up the best for cleans.

I have no idea what I am doing, but it sure is fun!!!!!!

Heck ya come on out!! when ever you get time.. just let me know! :-) the lower volumes of the engl is nicer to control. but the Splawns are more detailed. you really need to come hear them.

Sounds like you have things under control ;-) one thing is for sure.. if I was going cut some heads, it would be the splawn doing it.

hey, and Idea, let me know when your going to jam next time I will bring ya one ofthe splawns

[ttosh]

See now that would be a problem. It is going to take me about 2 months to save up the cash. If I had it and used it to Jam with and loved it that would be bad. I have a patience problem already, and I am afraid that would add to it, LOL.

[Hacksaw]

LOL.... I know that waiting pain! but, Open invatation, drop me a Email and lets just have fun with the amps. lets find out if a splawn would work for you. or just have fun messing with my neighbors hearing.