From donniemac88@yahoo.com Thu Mar 09 05:18:45 2006
Subject:Re: Amplifiers versus Monitors?

Walter, that's why I've been so pleased with the Traynor K4. It's so
versatile. At 300W, it has enough power for just about any type of
gig I might do. But I can also turn it down! :-)

It can be used in a tiltback position (like a floor wedge) or an
upright position (like a keyboard amp). In my primary band, I run my
keys directly thru the K4's mixer to the PA and use the K4 to hear
myself. In that setting, I use it tilted back and pointed only at me.
But when/if I need to, I can stand it upright and point it towards
the audience.

>
> Well, I'm not opposed to change simply to be ornery. Sounds like
you
> have some major miracles all coming together in one unit:
>
> Great PA, monitors (FOH?) - who paid? = $$$
> Guitars that will all agree to use small amps
> A band that will stay together as a coherent unit
> A permanent great sound tech, band member has this job or?
> Hauler of major(?)PA gear to/from 'home' before/after
> Setup and load-out of PA, all know where/how for both?
>
> Hmm.. I could and would play in a situation like this. All my gear
> will turn down as well as up, and I have smaller cabs/amps that
sound
> fine at dinner music level. But then there's real life and the pool
> of interchangeable (and mostly unchangeable old rockers and head-
> knockers) players I/we can pick from to go with, after the
> small 'core' band for the gigs. Then it's, "Who's got what for a
good
> PA. Don't tell me we have to rent, just bring it!" ..sigh. Bless
you
> in your fortunate and surely well-earned enterprise.
>
> Regards ~ Walter j
>