Thanks! Since volume level is a bit subjective, I can only give you my experience with my AST PRO: it works great when you are playing with a dynamic drummer and reasonable stage volumes. The mids really cut through the mix easily. Of course, it's best if you can mic the amp but that's true for all the instruments. Tip: for low wattage open-back combos: put your amp near a back wall 12"-18" (no curtain), it will reflect off the wall giving a bit more volume. Or use a hard guitar case/road case.
Thanks! It was turned up pretty loud for those tones. For low volumes I play acoustic or electric unplugged. For Overdrive pedals I love the Timmy and Zvex Box Of Rock.
@guitarsnoop Thank you! Like any single-coil pickup the only time you hear the hum is when you are not playing or when a note is finished fading out. I'm so used to playing single-coils that it never bothers me anymore, plus I turn the guitar volume off if I'm not playing.
very nice,consider a neck through , a hardtail with the gibson style bridge, a superior bridge perhaps like a floyd/kahler ,and maybe some pickup variations as well
@metelegerald Well band volume is subjective, one persons "too loud" is another's "not loud enough" but for my needs the AST is perfect volume with dynamic and musical volume situations. The amps mid-range really cuts through the mix easily.
Love yr playing Greg. I am considering a 20 watt swart, either ast pro or master combo, for gigging small (250-1000) person clubs. My biggest concern is whether the volume will be enough to hold its own with a 5 person rock band of average volume. I don't play clean ever. Just a mild overdrive with boost for solos. Not very different than much of this demo. I'm trying to get an idea where breakup occurs on this amp and what volume that is
