AboutPatrick Expertise I can answer questions pertaining to beginner or expert acoustic or electric guitar. Guitar repair and set up. Song writing and basic copyright laws. Recording music in the studio or live recording and set up. Questions concerning, booking your band and what wages you can expect.
Experience I have played guitar for 40 years and performed for over 30 years.
During this time I have gained knowledge of the music business in Guitar repairs, makes and models, equipment for guitar and recording. By doing my own work, I have saved hundreds of dollars. I am not a legal expert, but I have knowledge of the music business and I keep up with the changes in the business.
Awards and Honors I have songs that I wrote that have been recognized by Billboard and I had a top ten country song in Europe. I have a band that has worked together for 20years and we still make our living playing music. I love this business and like to help others learn about this exciting business.
Question I have an older model Peavey Triumph amp with 60 tube watts. The problem is that, though it sounds great, that simply is not enough power for larger gigs that I play. I have seen some pro guitarists take a PA power amp and use that to push the preamp sound. How would I wire this/set it up? I dont want to buy a new amp, I only need more power for the preamp in the Triumph. Thanks.
Answer John,
Unless there is something wrong with your amp, 60 watts should be enough power for most gigs, not a stadium grant you, but most any club or venue. If not, you should think about adjusting your volume realitive to the size of your equipment. I use a 40 watt Ampeg 1961 for most every gig I do with my electric guitar which include festivals and shows to 3000 people. My band works hard at maintaining a constance volume on the stage and we let the P.A and/or sound man do his job.
By direct line out or miking the amp to a channel on your P.A board, you can cut the stage dynamics in half, save your ears and your gear.
