Having a very difficult time trying to decide what to purchase to play the 11 rack thru. I'd like to play at clubs and stuff when called upon with it yet I'd also like the home studio orchestration with it.. So live, what do you use, Home, which monitors do you prefer for recording (playback)? Yes, low budget if I wrap @ 900 in the rack, then whatever into the external amps or monitors. Just curious and need some direction here. Thanks again.... All I have now is a Line 6 Spider 3 75 watt amp which I know will color the rack.. Thanks...

I like playing through near field monitors at home (there are a ton of options...I love Mackie 828's personally). Live I use in ears exclusively. I tried a QSC k12 FRFR monitor for live use and hated it.

Live: Schecter Hellraiser Drop C w/EMG 81/85, Peavey 6505 head, Maxon OD-9 Pro Plus, and in the rack is: Monster Power Pro 2500, Peterson Stroborack, and a Decimator ProRack G, cab miced w/SM57. (all Monster Rock cables and a Monster speaker cable).

Home: Peterson Stroborack, 11r, Tascam 2488 neo, Boss DR 880 drum machine, and a pair of M-Audio Bx8a monitors. (again all Monster cables)

That's it. Sounds great! Not the priciest gear in the world, but even with unlimited funds, I wouldn't change a thing.. Except buy a couple more guitars and get some different monitors. Not that the Bx8a's aren't great for the price, but with unlimited funds, I'd definitely get some high-end monitors!

-- Haven't played the 11r live yet, but if I did, I'd run a xlr to FOH and amp out to a good powered monitor.

Tech 21 Power Engine 60 with cab/mic modeling turned off.
I hate the sound of guitar through a monitor with a horn...too much high end.

Didnt like it through the K12 i use for my axe-fx. Liked it thru the rocktron velo300. Pretty much love it through a blackstar tube combo(loop return).

I play through headphones at home sometimes, but mostly run the 11R through the power section of my Mark IV head (all 6L6) out through an Avatar 2x12 cab (V30 and G12H30) with cab/mic modeling turned off.

I'm considering a Rocktron Velocity 300 and swapping out my speakers for two Celestion Seventy 80's in my Avatar cab, so I can use the full rig outs - though I do like how most rigs sound w/o the cab/mic modeling through my current set up.

If the Rocktron doesn't sound close to the Mesa power section to my ears, then I'll look at getting a tube power amp or possibly a powered monitor like a QSC, EV or Atomic.

Thanks for the feedback. I was thinking the Tech 21 but the Blackstar sounds Great... If the Rocktron Velo 300 is good then I have to scout out a decent cab to play thru.. More ching... I'm just up in arms before I make the purchase for the 11 rack in terms of what to play it thru and if I wanna play live in a small club.. Thanks again all.

I play thru an Atomic Powered Wedge. It's amazing how nice this sounds and how much more the 11R sounds like a real amp. Much, much better than studiomonitors i used before.

set of KRK RP6's

If gigging is your objective you might consider the $450 (10% discount) or $500 (full street price) Fender Mustang IV. I just bought one and LOVE IT! Here's why...

1.) Sounds KILLER going from your Eleven Rack amp outputs (L&R) into the Stereo Effects Returns on the Mustang IV. With this setup you're not using the Fender Modeling/preamp section at all and only using the amp's Master Volume control. Unlike going straight into a combo amp, this actually sounds best with Eleven Rack Cabinet modeling left ON because it's really designed for modeling.

2.) The Mustang IV is a stereo solid state combo amp with 75watts on each side and can get LOUD! It comes standard with 2x Celestion Seventy80 12" speakers.

3.) The Fender modeling is very intuitive and sounds AWESOME! If you want to leave your Eleven Rack behind on some gigs, you totally can.

4.) Weighs 47 lbs. Still heavy but weights about 15 lbs. less than a Fender Twin. You can carry it with 1 hand if you're reasonably strong.

5.) I don't think you'd find a better value on this anywhere. Incredibly versatile and a no-brainer modeling solution at $450 at guitar center if you buy it with a 10% discount coupon.

6.) Includes 4 button footswitch