Amp baffle (Page 1 of 2)

I remember reading that Joe has his like an M infront of the amps, so a V infront of each speaker cab.
It bounces off differently and not directly back into the amp speaker, maybe try angling the baffle.

Yes you need the angle b/c it funnels the sound upward, not backwards.  It makes for listening better, but it doesn't beam you directly.

I run a half stack with 2 heads sitting on top of a 4x12 cab.  The baffle I use is about 4 inches higher than the cab + my auralex great gramma.  I make the "V" shape and I experiment with "bleeding" some sound if I feel that the sound is too boxed in.  Most of the time, I just crank the bejeses out of the amps (the whole point of the baffle) and I have no troubles with the sound or being heard with my 2 100 watters.  I actually like the way the baffle affects the tone.  It's not nearly as trebley and it adds a certain depth to the sound.  I remember Warren Haynes remarking on using plywood and other materials in the studio in front of his amps for natural reverbs and slapback delay sounds.  I feel you get that to an extent with the baffling.  I guess I'm just lucky that I liked the sound on my first try at it.

Yes thats a good one too. Still I can see the angle of the two shields in front.
I will try this soon. But now we have the outdoor season. There i don't need to baffle it.
Currently I put the set together for this year. Probably I stick with the Hayseed and
a very good sounding Ceriatone 2550 head.

Alex

Stratpaul, I have a Silver Jubilee 2555 and the new Ceriatone and had some time to compare them.
Well. the Ceriatone has just 50 watts but they are frightenly close if I set their EQs equal.
In fact the difference I notice is the 100 watt has more bottom end at higher volume
(did I mention the Jub has 100 watt and the Ceriatone 50? )
The 2550 is slightly warmer sounding. The distortion comes better balanced and is far away from beeing harsh.
I didn't have too much time to test. But all I can say at this time is that the Ceriatone is the only amp worth buying
if you want a Jub. substitute then go and buy it!
As soon I have some time left I will post some clips.

Alex

I just had the END hit me right in my face...just as I was going to pull the trigger on a MArshall 1962 bluesbreaker...BAMMM...hit with the reality of the financial climate of the world today and got nailed with a rather large % decrease in salary...sadly no 1962 BB or any amp for quite some time now....may even have to give up guitar lessons and other hobbies too....

very bummed....

Well. the Ceriatone has just 50 watts but they are frightenly close if I set their EQs equal.
In fact the difference I notice is the 100 watt has more bottom end at higher volume

Alex this is what I expected to hear . the 100watters always have more bottom end, but the jubilee has a lot of bottom anyway so it is no loss. I dont no why but you gave me the impression before that you were not the jubes biggest fan
now you have 2 LOL. They are truly great amplifiers IMO.
but you have to get to know them to get the best out of
them . but when you hear what JOE has done with them
then you know its worthwhile
STRATPAULGUY - you need to get one these I am sure
once you get one some of your gear will become obsolete
as mine did (then again not everyone likes these amps)

"Everybody's entitled to my opinion.

Thats not perfectly right. I like the sound of the jub a lot. But only if you have the volume all the way up.
And here is the crucial thing. Its way too loud for almost evry location we play. The ceriatone seems to be
a bit more generous here. Not only because of the 50 watts it has, also the mastervolume section seems to work
more pleasant - at least to my ears. My impression is the jub wants it all while the ceriatone can live with less...

Ben you are right. For everyone who luckily doesn't suffer the financial crisis.
Time for pretty good deals. Same here. But I also have some losses in orders now.
I run my own business in paintless dent repair. Every business that goes along with cars
is currently going low... But you know, better days are coming now...

Alex