Originally posted by Lordathestrings
Maybe spending some time jumping around in front of a cranked VT-22 driving a pair of 4x10 cabs, trying desperately to find a 'dead spot' to save your ears from total destruction, is the path to enlightenment!

I found that a 20 foot jack cord was almost long enough.

Well, I'd say if you're playing in a band with a drummer, it doesn't really matter how loud your amp is turned up, you'll damage your hearing anyway. Earplugs are the way to go in that case.