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Howdy Kevin, well if I have this right, the input power rating of that amp is something like 280 Watts @ 120Vac, 60Hz.  Bearing in mind that you want that to be pretty clean power without too many "ripples" and a constant frequency, I'd be looking at something in the 1000 Watt variety preferably one of the "Inverter" types that will electronically control the voltage and Hz regardless of RPM.  Something like one of the Honda 1000i variety.  Yeah they run a bit high in cost but are fairly quiet and frugal on the fuel side and that may be a consideration if you need a couple of hours of run-time and don't want to have it a long run of extension cord away.

Another option would be a similar sized Solid State Inverter and a battery of good size which is another heavy bit of kit to handtruck around, but at least totally silent. Once again you want a true RMS Inverter.... and they don't come cheap either.  Inverters typically eat 10X the output in amps in the way of battery power (like 25-30 amps in your case for just the Marshall) so you'd need a BIG capacity battery (serious weight).  For the $$ I'd sure be looking at the generator, and a good heavy power cord.  We could run our little Honda "suitcase" for something like 5 hours well loaded on a couple quarts of pump gas, and it weighed about the same as your amp.  Either way, I'd also feed it through a good surge protector just for the additional peace of mind and additional overload protection.

Just a (well educated) $0.02 worth...
-Doug-

Well you might check out this topic right here on good 'ol Chordie!  http://www.chordie.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=19499
There are a couple of links there that might be handy in just this kind of circumstance.... especially the Kristin Hall one.

Same from me my friend !!  Sorry not a "Facebook" kinda guy....  But Family is Family !

Doug

You will have to check dimensions for fit, but take a look at this case for an example.  A good quality hard case will usually set you back at least $100, and can go pretty high.  The extra protection is worth the $$ especially if you have to fly and trust your gear to baggage handlers (not that most won't take care, but stuff can fall off the trolly, especially "odd" shaped objects)

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessor … mp;index=3

The Thomastik Infeld strings were  flatwound Jazz/Swing Light .012. really nice and durable/bright string set which I liked a lot.  But my Ovation is the shallow body AE which didn't have really enough volume to project well unamplified. I thought a heavier set would bring out a better balance, so the D'Addario EFT17 Flat Top .013-.056 polished strings are almost as smooth as the flat wounds and do have more "bottom" and seems balanced in tone on this shallow depth body instrument.  As I finger-pick most of the time, all the help is welcome in getting loud without having to be excessively aggressive.  I've used these EFT17s earlier and liked them, so figured I'd stay with them, but didn't do the full setup when I did the change as an "experiment" (that ran longer than expected). 

I still use the Thomastik strings on my electric and will stay with them for all the good reasons, although it doesn't get as many "miles" put on it annually as my Ovation, that "lives" on a stand right here next to my desk to be played with during the day and while stalking spammers in the evening.

Well Howdy, I don't know if there are any restrictions in force.... but then again I don't keep a songbook here on Chordie.  All my stuff is stored on my local media so it is available when the internet is not.  I have been watching this post of yours hoping someone with experience would wander along and post something helpful, but as that has not happened yet.... didn't want you to think we were "ignoring" your question.

The only thing I could suggest is to be sure and hit that "save" button at the lower part of the page after you "add" the tune to your book, otherwise it will be gone when you return to the page.  Sorry I can't offer more assistance at this time.

Thanks for asking !!

Does that mean the Soundcloud is turning into the "Facebook of Band-Camp Groupies"??  How sad is that?!  Tweet me and share your thoughts...... Good Luck with that by the way.

CG, Actually I'm criticising myself for not being more diligent in what and how I play.  Grown lazy and just plain sloppy.... the Classical requires attention to all the right things I should be doing, and brings out sonically all the things I have overlooked.  Many of which I have suggested to others in their journey like elevating the neck to get the thumb in better position for barre chords without undue stress on the wrist causing cramping (and potential carpal tunnel damage), locating the correct strings with the plucking fingers without support and such.  The electric guitar was making such a "slob" out of me I went (willingly) back to acoustic for similar reasons.  Once in awhile though, I revert and realise how easy it is to "hide" poor technique with effects and a wall of "noise".....

You have to get back to your "roots" now and again to see how far you haven't progressed, but it's still fun, and one of those things you can derive great satisfaction out of in your "old age".

I enjoy our conversations and look forward to meeting you at one of the Chordie functions sometime/where down the road.

This is something like what you are seeing on the Yamaha from a different angle courtesy of the Taylor Guitar Folks.
https://www.taylorguitars.com/sites/def … k=ynki-UBr
I personally use a variation of this but more like the high E string with one "twist" before diving behind the bridge... particularly notice how each string is also "clinched" by it's neighbor.  No slipping that way for sure!

Thanks for the "heads up " Phill.... I'll wander out there and give a listen.  Thinking back, I remember a fellow at University (I'll call him Scott because he is still in broadcasting and well known hereabouts ), who ran a "bootleg" station out of his Dorm Room. The Federal Communications Commission was always trying to find him, so he'd change frequency often and had a random schedule.  Something like 30,000 watts of output that still didn't go too far because he had "tapped into" the gutters and downspouts of the building for an antenna (the ONLY reason they didn't catch him... no visible mast).  Scott had a good collection of "restricted & banned" music that folks got to hear which was not available even in the Stores. Lots of others loaned records for grins, and broadcast information was passed by "word of mouth", when the streetlights dimmed it was about time to tune-in!

Pirate stations were at he cutting edge of freeing up the airwaves and bringing new artists and Bands into bedrooms and dashboards of a whole generation.... despite the Censors and objections of our "Conservative Parents".

Hats Off and a Hearty Thank You !!

Well Gramps, you got any good advise for those of us catchin' up?  (3 so far & all ladies)

Congrats on your newest addition!!!