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Have you done this? I'd be interested to see this work, because my experience tells me no. Depends on the amp/speakers, as always, I'm sure.
I'm using a 30-watt Peavey Vypyr, but it's in a 3-piece band with a drummer who doesn't hit real hard. I've also used it with a larger group with a louder drummer in rehearsal and had enough volume to scream when necessary.
I played in a bar/restaurant recently with the 3-piece band and the waitress asked me to turn down, and I was nowhere near max volume. However, we played a gig on the street and I had to crank it up near maximum to be heard over traffic. I'll probably bring my 30-watt Fender tube amp to the next outdoor gig.
Effects pedals can make a difference, too, as some of them really suck power out of your signal chain.
