HELIX LT... INTO THE CATALYST (POWER AMP IN) OR LINE 6 POWER CAB

[NC870]

Hello,

 

Will running the LT into the CATALYST yield a great sound?  or should i just get the dedicated power cab?

 

 

[rd2rk]

On 8/14/2023 at 5:28 PM, MGW-Alberta said:

Only you can decide what a great sound is.

 

Also, very dependent on the type of music you play. My Cat 100 sounds fine with Helix for blues and classic rock.

For metal, not so much. The open-back cab just doesn't get the bottom end out.

Neither did the PC112+, so I traded it for a PC212+. Much better, but if I was really a METAL head, IDK if even that would be enough.

 

On 8/14/2023 at 5:28 PM, MGW-Alberta said:

There are as many different opinions on tone as there are guitarists.

 

I second the rental idea. If there's any rehearsal studios in your area, you might ask what cabs they have on hand. Then rent a couple of hours and play LOUD.

You'll never find the right cab if you're afraid of the neighbors!

[NC870]

thx i appreciate the advice.   I play mostly at home, so other than the initial "break in" with any cabinet, I will be playing at pretty conservative volumes.

 

I play 80's-90's hard rock metal, etc.

[rd2rk]

On 8/15/2023 at 11:52 AM, NC870 said:

thx i appreciate the advice.   I play mostly at home, so other than the initial "break in" with any cabinet, I will be playing at pretty conservative volumes.

 

I play 80's-90's hard rock metal, etc.

 

IMO, the Catalyst will be just fine.