Total noob question

rocketmanj · 08-29-2007, 11:58 PM

Okay, basically I really like the onboard distortion from my old 30 watt Kustom Solo 16 practice amp I got years ago(call me weird, i just like its sound). Obviously I cant use this thing for concerts,
thats what my jcm 2000 for, I was wondering if there's any safe way of running the head of the kustom into my jcm guitar input. I understand that its an extremely stupid idea to experiment with expensive equipment such as a tube amp. So is this a stupid idea? Or is there a safe way or piece of equipment that I can accomplish this with?

Jongpil Yun · 08-30-2007, 12:03 AM

Run it into the PA at wherever you're performing?

newamerikangospel · 08-30-2007, 02:21 AM

If it has an effects loop, go effects send from kustom into effects return/power amp of the marshal. It in all actuality doesn't, But, there should be a headphone out on most "practice" amps, that runs around +6db. So you can run headphone out (most times its 1/4" as well) into effects return/power amp in, and with it running over line level, you can push the power section harder. But I would say that you may like the kustoms sound through the combo, but more than likely you wont like it through the jcm.

rocketmanj · 08-30-2007, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newamerikangospel

If it has an effects loop, go effects send from kustom into effects return/power amp of the marshal. It in all actuality doesn't, But, there should be a headphone out on most "practice" amps, that runs around +6db. So you can run headphone out (most times its 1/4" as well) into effects return/power amp in, and with it running over line level, you can push the power section harder. But I would say that you may like the kustoms sound through the combo, but more than likely you wont like it through the jcm.

Are you sure thats safe? Sorry im a bit paranoid about damaging the marshall, i payed a hefty repair price for my own ignorance a few months ago.

Stitch · 08-30-2007, 08:07 PM

Use the JCM live I'd say - the heartache isnt worth it for the Kustom. When it comes to recording, just mic up the combo.

newamerikangospel · 08-30-2007, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocketmanj

Are you sure thats safe? Sorry im a bit paranoid about damaging the marshall, i payed a hefty repair price for my own ignorance a few months ago.

In all theory. But I would suggest not messing with it.

rocketmanj · 08-31-2007, 12:43 PM

alright thanks for the help anyway, i guess ill stick with my austin gold od

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08-29-2007, 11:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
rocketmanj ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New West, BC Posts: 15 Main Seven: none currently Rig: jcm 2000, au gold od Thanked: 0	Total noob question Okay, basically I really like the onboard distortion from my old 30 watt Kustom Solo 16 practice amp I got years ago(call me weird, i just like its sound). Obviously I cant use this thing for concerts, thats what my jcm 2000 for, I was wondering if there's any safe way of running the head of the kustom into my jcm guitar input. I understand that its an extremely stupid idea to experiment with expensive equipment such as a tube amp. So is this a stupid idea? Or is there a safe way or piece of equipment that I can accomplish this with?

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08-30-2007, 12:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jongpil Yun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,264 Real Name: JP Main Seven: RG 7620 (VK) Thanked: 25	Run it into the PA at wherever you're performing?

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Stitch Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 6,914 Real Name: Simon Main Seven: Ibanez RG7420 & S7420FMTW Main ERG: Orion OG8 Rig: Peavey 6505 Thanked: 109	Use the JCM live I'd say - the heartache isnt worth it for the Kustom. When it comes to recording, just mic up the combo.

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