[Rich Watkins]

I've already got a Pod XT and can get decent tones with it but I have only studio reference monitors to amplify my noise. Now how should I spend 1200 dollars on new gear. What I'm looking to do is to be able to play in a garage/basement band. I'll need to be pretty loud but not like full out stage volume. The room is about 14ft. x 20ft. and will contain acoustic drums, my new gear along with the gear of a bass player. The choices that I have considered were: 1). Pod XT with outboard power amp and PA speakers. 2). 2x12 combo dedicated guitar amp. 3). Head and cab (4x12) setup. Which option would you guys choose, what brand of equipment and what particular model. I play mostly progressive rock ala Dream Theater. Thanks for all your suggestions. Rich

 

[Rich Watkins]

How about this set up....

Rocktron Vooduvalve preamp/effects processor coupled with a Mesa Boogie 20/20 stereo power amp and a Marshall 4x12 cab. Would a cheaper Marshall cab (MG412A) be a bad thing or should I consider an AVT or 1960 cab.