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What ’ s that ? You only have one amp , you say ? Well yes , you ’ ll need another one , but you don ’ t have to break the bank to get wide , panoramic soundscapes . There are many five-watt ( or fewer ) tube combos available for a few hundred dollars or less , especially if you go bargain hunting on the used market . That gives you a second amplifier option to open up your sound , and you don ’ t have to spend a fortune to get it . If you ’ ve never played in stereo , I highly recommend it . Some effects are made to be played in stereo , and you ’ re cheating yourself if you haven ’ t had that experience yet . Delays , reverbs , and panning tremolos sound glorious with two amps and combining them will give you a delicious soup of sound that provides endless inspiration and enjoyment .

STEREO SETUP

Playing in stereo is a ton of fun , whether you ’ re laying down tracks in the studio , jamming at home , or providing the live soundtrack at an art gallery or black box theater production .

What ’ s that ? You only have one amp , you say ? Well yes , you ’ ll need another one , but you don ’ t have to break the bank to get wide , panoramic soundscapes . There are many five-watt ( or fewer ) tube combos available for a few hundred dollars or less , especially if you go bargain hunting on the used market . That gives you a second amplifier option to open up your sound , and you don ’ t have to spend a fortune to get it . If you ’ ve never played in stereo , I highly recommend it . Some effects are made to be played in stereo , and you ’ re cheating yourself if you haven ’ t had that experience yet . Delays , reverbs , and panning tremolos sound glorious with two amps and combining them will give you a delicious soup of sound that provides endless inspiration and enjoyment .
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