Originally Posted by
Robert
My Avatar cab 2x12 makes my Vox AD50VT sound so much better. However, will I fry my Vox if I keep doing this, since the Vox is designed for an 8 ohm speaker load and my Avatar cab is 16 ohm? I understand it is a really bad idea to run a 4 ohm cab with it, since it would make the load too much for the amp, but going the opposite way and make the load lighter I'm not really sure about.
I am thinking about selling the AD50VT and get a 60 or 120 Vox AD head instead. Or a Vox AC30 CC head. Or a Germino. Or a Valve JR. Or a Bandmaster. Or a Maz Jr. Or a [insert favorite GAS amp head here...]!
I'm not positive, but I remember having a Fender solid-state amp that was wired for 8 ohms, and a qualified amp tech explained to me a way to wire the speakers to 16 ohms, to increase the load and drop the wattage. If I remember correctly, with a solid-state, you can do this, but don't quote me on that. It's been a while. I know there are a few websites that explain this.
If anything, increasing to a 16ohm load will decrease the power somewhat.
If you like the avatar cab, I would agree with you and purchase a head to go with it. Lugging around a head and cab is a bit easier than carrying a combo and a cab. I'm really digging the Vox AD60VTH...the tone is incredible, and with the VC-12 floorboard, it gives you a ton of options. If you can find a NOS AD60VTH, the prices are pretty good right now. The 60 is plenty of power.
Guitars: 2003 and 2004 American series strats, Squier Classic Vibe 50's Strat, Squier Deluxe Strat.
Amps: Line 6 Spider IV 120, Vox AD50VT 212, and Peavey Transtube Bandit 112.
Pedals: Digitech Bad Monkey.