How to best play loud at home?

[1234_thumbwar]

I play with all my amps in a chair.

Neighbors below can’t hear 50 or 100w and neighbors beside us can’t hear with thick concrete walls between apartments. It’s a bit of a pain getting a 4x10 to sit on a chair but I get it done if I’m turning it up

As for my own hearing I leave the amp in a room by itself and stand at least 12 or so feet away with the volume at moderate volume I suppose.

My 50w 800 has a master volume and my ‘70s JMP has a ppimv as well so neither are as loud as can be but they move air. My SV20 also moves air and I bought an attenuator for it but I honestly haven’t used it much since 20w is manageable at home without a master volume for me.

I also have a ‘57 champ for more sensible volume but the ppimv works well on the JMP for some pretty quiet sound I agree with

 

[Alter]

Best way is to rent a small studio space. Find a small studio that two-three bands rent, and it won't cost much.

Added benefit is that, having to actually go there and having a practice schedule, you'll end up practicing more!

 

[StrummerJoe]

Either my neighbors like what I play or vacuuming the driveway once in a while has paid off. 🤷‍♂️

 

[El Gringo]

Know where to stand. For something resembling manageable volume levels but with good tone, use a Marshall 1960B straight bottom in a half stack configuration and stand beside or somewhat behind the cabinet. Being directly in front of a full stack is strictly for the birds! (not the band of that name....) I can get away with playing for several minutes without hearing protection and get no ringing in my ears if I use this setup and don't overdo it. I also adjust my controls for a very controlled amount of treble, it's not muffled but it's not ear piercing, either.

May I ask about why you prefer using the 1960 B cab versus the A cab . Why not use the angled cab ?

 

[chocol8]

The B cabs sound better than the A cabs. At least many people who compare them end up feeling that way.

 

[marshallmellowed]

Depends on the speakers and how you're using the cab, When using one 4x12, in a half stack configuration, I prefer the angled cabs for better dispersion. Straight cabs typically have more bass, of course.