GraveyardSky Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Hello. New user here. I've been running it through the effects send into my EVH 5150 50w head, but I plan on selling it and going solely with the HX stomp into a power amp. I'll be running it into a 1x12 Zilla oversized cab with Celestion V30. I also have a Mesa 2x10 bass cab that I use when jamming on bass guitar. I'm strictly a bedroom player. So, I don't need anything fancy. Just something that works good. Nothing real expensive, but also nothing that isn't junk. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgar18 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I use a Seymore duncan power stage 170 works fine with my 212 blackstar cabs in stomp used and it sounds fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraveyardSky Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 1 hour ago, cgar18 said: I use a Seymore duncan power stage 170 works fine with my 212 blackstar cabs in stomp used and it sounds fine. That one looks nice. Probably have to buy used because it's a little pricey brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I'm kind of amazed at how my little Orange Micro Dark 20-watt sounds. And its cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedbyanr Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 They are all pricey unless you go with a pedal type power amp. Electro Harmonix just released the Howitzer which is considerably cheaper if you are just a bedroom player. They have a few other models as well. I've only watched the demo and I'm a beginner so I can't say if it sounds good/bad or colors the sound too much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraveyardSky Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, soundog said: I'm kind of amazed at how my little Orange Micro Dark 20-watt sounds. And its cheap! Does it color the sound? Or introduce any increase in noise floor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I either play through it with no Stomp, just using the amp's tube distortion (gain up volume down) and it sounds great for in the house practice. With the Stomp (using Stomp amp and or amp/cab + effects) I run it with the gain turned way down and the volume up. In that case, it doesn't color things much at all, and there is no appreciable noise. Its surprisingly versatile for as few knobs as it has. If you want to use it with the Stomp doing most of the tone controlling, it's great for the price. I'd look for one with a 30-day return to try, though. Your tastes may vary. Also, there are good reviews on youtube so you can hear what it will do.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge_lad Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I also use an SD170, and it's great. Small, powerful, easy to use and lightweight so very easy to transport to gigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datacommando Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 12 hours ago, GraveyardSky said: So, I don't need anything fancy. Just something that works good. Nothing real expensive, but also nothing that isn't junk. Hi, Mooer Baby Bomb 30. Hope this helps/makes sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpete Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Take a look at the Carvin Mach 100 power amp pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zilthy Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I just picked up a Boss Katana MKII head for this purpose this weekend, using its power amp in and bypassing all of the Katana pre-amp and effects stuff. Works pretty well and sounds fairly decent. I was considering a Duncan PowerStage 170, but the Katana is $50 less. I am wondering if the PowerStage sounds any better? Certainly there is a difference in form factor also, but it's just crazy how cheap the Katana line is. Okay, I really don't care for the Katana sound myself, but the head makes a reasonable power amp, and if ever needed, could use some of the other features. That being said, I'll probably end up with a Fryette Power Station someday, or other amp head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgar18 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Zilthy said: I just picked up a Boss Katana MKII head for this purpose this weekend, using its power amp in and bypassing all of the Katana pre-amp and effects stuff. Works pretty well and sounds fairly decent. I was considering a Duncan PowerStage 170, but the Katana is $50 less. I am wondering if the PowerStage sounds any better? Certainly there is a difference in form factor also, but it's just crazy how cheap the Katana line is. Okay, I really don't care for the Katana sound myself, but the head makes a reasonable power amp, and if ever needed, could use some of the other features. That being said, I'll probably end up with a Fryette Power Station someday, or other amp head. I bought the Seymore duncan because you can still use the 3band eq on it,on the katana you can only use the power amp, everything else is cut off except for vol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraveyardSky Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 Thanks for all of the replies, everyone. I just picked up a Powerstage 170 for $250 used. Hopefully, it works out and is good enough for both bass and guitar rigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraveyardSky Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 Quick question. Do you use preamp or amp block with a power amp like the Powerstage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericboydce Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I picked up a TC Electronics BAM200 for this purpose (guitar player here, not bass). Works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datacommando Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 49 minutes ago, GraveyardSky said: Quick question. Do you use preamp or amp block with a power amp like the Powerstage? A little research is a good thing. Hope this helps/makes sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraveyardSky Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 1 minute ago, datacommando said: A little research is a good thing. Hope this helps/makes sense. Thanks for sharing. Sorry. I didn't even think about looking for a video on YouTube. My bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericboydce Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 16 hours ago, datacommando said: A little research is a good thing. Hope this helps/makes sense. Yep, this is exactly how I run. Only difference is I use a bam200, not a SD-170. Also, if you have separate fx pedals (mod/delay/reverb) it's a good idea to use them in an fx loop (if you can) to save some DSP on the stomp. Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixxstringer Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Wow ... i am so late to this discussion but felt the need to add my two pennies of experience using the HX STOMP. First off , i have used the STOMP straight into a MOSVALE 962 stereo power amp - it's not bad using the preamp models and amp models with no cab sims or IR's to taste. Now secondly , my main objective at acquiring and using the STOMP was to run it straight into the front of my amp heads ( TW clones : Express and Rocket ). I use primarily a 1 x 12 D Style loaded Sourmash cab sporting a Weber 100wt Blue Dog speaker. The usage is the same as with the MOSVALVE - only preamp and amp models selected ... and i really do prefer using the STOMP in this fashion over the MOSVALVE. But now , getting to the absolute scheme and objective of why i got this thing in the first place. I use the Marshall 'esq models for the Express clone and the Vox models ( mainly the AC 30 NRM amp ) into the Rocket clone. You may be thinking, why are you adulterating these amps ... it's no aldulteration - trust me. I got the STOMP to replace the want or need for an attenuator - i don't like attenuators. Can you see the picture more clearly now ? I can get all the signature scream / mean tones i want at much more manageable levels and is also perfect for bedroom level practice. The bonus is i don't have to cook the tubes in the amps allowing them longer life as well. I match the STOMP models EQ to the EQ of the amp ... the rest is adjusting output volume as needed. The amps also add supporting realism to the tone overall and impart their characteristic feel rendering the STOMP models as way more believable. Nothing is sacrificed - not dynamics / touch sensitivity or any character of the amp's tonal integrity .... all in all , it's a beautiful thing really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob5670 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 HX Stomp, Fryette Power Station, Line 6 4X12……..Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsdenj Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 I'm a big fan of Powercab 112+ or 212 for gigs or at home use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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