by MeBHank » Mon Oct 17, 2016 2:10 am
I use the AC Tone every day in my care home/day centre performances. It's superb. My current AC30 is in for repair at the moment and the AC Tone has proved a great back-up option. I've used it on every gig for quite a while. It's capable of giving the depth and warmth that I need. Once upon a time I never imagined I'd say this, but it's so close to an AC30 and there's such a wide variety of tones available that I don't miss the amp at all.
Convenience-wise, the AC Tone means I can carry my whole guitar sound in the guitar case. It's also brilliant for open mic nights or in multi-act performances. I played at a beer festival a couple of months ago and I was able to slot straight in between the bands quickly without having to worry about setting up an amp or a mic. You just need the sound man to provide you with a flat EQ on a spare mixer channel. It sounds great through PA systems of any size.
It's also handy for gigs where a sharp onstage appearance is important. For my 'Shadowing Hank' tribute I'll either be using banner stands or my ex-BBC 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks' giant Strat. An amp with a mic, with or without chrome stand, would clutter the visual.
Hear it in action here:
Setting are:
Low: just over half; Mid: 2 o'clock; High: full
Level: full; Voice: 2 o'clock; Drive: 8 o'clock
Bear in mind these settings may sound quite toppy if you don't have your Strat's bridge pickup wired to your tone pot.
HTH...
J
Justin Daish