I have the line out on my computer going to one of the line inputs on an old stereo receiver connected to a pair of big old floor speakers. Whatever audio I play on the computer whether mp3, youtube, etc. goes through that. Guitar goes into pedal board / guitar amp.
I bought the Hercules wall hangers but already had various brands of floor stands. I just wrapped all of the parts the guitar rests against with some black felt and haven't had any issues.
I get most of my sounds straight from my Mesa Express+ and guitar pickup switch/knobs but I will use a an occasional fuzz or OD pedal if it makes sense.
Congratulations. It really is a great sounding amp and looks to be in very good condition. I picked up one of those about a year and a half ago and love it.
I bought a 5:25+ shortly after they came out and did some research on the difference between the original and +. From what I remember there were 3 major differences:
1. The clean channel circuit was changed to be similar to the Lone Star Special clean which many viewed as an improvement.
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