64 STICK WITH LOWER WATTAGES IN SMALLER SPACES
t’s all too easy to get carried away with volume when buying a new valve amp. More power equals more tone, right? Well, no. That only really comes into effect when you’re driving the valves hard at higher volumes on arena or festival stages. If you’re playing small gigs and using your amp at rehearsal studios or home, a 20-watt combo will probably suit you better than a 100-watt behemoth you can’t quite push to its full potential. If your high-wattage amp has a low-power mode or built-in power soak, try seeing how
