lobberuno's Country Studio Setup
I wonder how this setup would sound in a recording session, how the electromagnetic induction will interact with the mics. However, thought the Fender Custom Deluxe Reverb '68 should be in front of the Vox AC15C1 because is a semi open cab amp, or either I should open the AC15C1 cab a little but sacrificing the low eq tones.
And yeah... Some legos on the background.
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~$2,477
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- Amplifiers 96.8%
- Keyboards and Synthesizers 3.2%
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Mix of high-end and budget
Avg price: $79.99
A good keyboard to start with and also USB/Midi capable
I get this keyboard to practice the piano basic skills, like chords and harmony theory, and during this I discovered a funny fact about the volumen control: If you play synth-like sounds using the included reverb, you can make some cool effects like the modern electronic songs, just require a little timing.
Mine has around 9 years, I don't play it very often, so it is in good condition. The best and useful feature is the USB/Midi capability, so you can use this keyboard as a Midi input for DAW software like Fruity Loops, so you can use the quality sounds from this software instead of the midi-quality included.
Fender '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb
Avg price: $1,523.33
You will love the Bassman tone stack
Indeed when everybody likes this amp because it is pedal friendly, saturates the tone early and has some upgrades, you will love the Bassman tone stack for sure. Probably, I'm more used to the Vox AC15C1 grit; however, the Fender Custom Deluxe Reverb '68 can bring a sound contrast to compensate the EQ.
For a full potencial, you have to turn up the volume up to 3-5, getting a clean boost. The amp begins to overdrive until 6-7, and distort on 8-10.
Update Feb 16th, 2023:
What is up with this amp after a time?
It is and splendid amp, the tone feels warm and you can play everything on it. Funny fact is that the ambience near my place is close to the sea and the amp now looks like a real '68, but also the wear affected the tone and sounds better than before.
Avg price: $873.88
Sweetness of Amp, no need of pedals.
This is my first valve amp that I own, however I played many others back before, like the Fender Twin Reverb, the Fender Bassbreaker and Marshall DSL 40C, and the Vox AC15 is what I needed since much time before. In terms of sound, you get the classic chime but also a pretty good overdrive which can bring you in the classic and modern rock position. I don't consider it has much headroom but we can also Mic the amp. Anyway, you can get clean tones even with a high volume. I mostly play in the normal channel but the Top Boost puts a little more gain in it. I suggest to put any tone control at 12* and start there to get tones. Also, the formula for cleans is high master volume>less channel volumen, to get overdriven tones you have to put high the channel volume> less master channel volumen. The FX included are awesome, the reverb reminds me of Kings of Leon - Because of the Times album sounds. Check it out, probably this is your amp.
About this setup
This gear photo by lobberuno features 3 pieces of gear, including Casio LK-220 Midi Keyboard, Fender '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb, and Vox AC15C1. The setup spans Amplifiers and Keyboards and Synthesizers, with a mix of high-end and budget pieces. Artists with this kind of gear are most often found in the Rock, Pop, and Folk, World, & Country scenes. Notable artists with overlapping gear include Albert Hammond Jr.