Dusty Chalk Posted February 23, 2014 Report Posted February 23, 2014 I heard a really cool device tonight -- Kemper Profiling Amplifier -- basically, it reproduces any amp. At US$2177, it's cheaper than the 20 or so pedals I'm probably going to end up getting, trying to figure out which overdrive I want. Also heard a Gibson Advanced Jumbo, which was pretty.
grawk Posted February 23, 2014 Report Posted February 23, 2014 the overdrive you want is the moog mini fooger mf-drive
Dusty Chalk Posted February 23, 2014 Report Posted February 23, 2014 It is? I actually have the following in my notes: "MF Drive vs. Boost"
grawk Posted February 23, 2014 Report Posted February 23, 2014 I guess that also adds in all of the moogerfoogers with drive circuits, too. MF101, ladder filter + drive
VPI Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Posted February 23, 2014 The only thing I have in my pedal notes is "I want an Aqua-Puss and a Sweaty-Puss or whatever those things were called." Looks like a Mahogany GS-Mini with an SKB EPS Foam case would be my best bet for a travel guitar but I am not sure it is really worth dragging a guitar around everywhere.
Wmcmanus Posted February 23, 2014 Report Posted February 23, 2014 But there is no creepy guy there to give me big discounts. You would have to go to Fairfax. CA. Lots of creepy guys there...
Grahame Posted February 23, 2014 Report Posted February 23, 2014 You would have to go to Fairfax. CA. Lots of creepy guys there... Uh, huh. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwR19LrF1o4
tjkurita Posted February 24, 2014 Report Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) Collings Baby... The best travel size guitar I have played. Get yourself a Calton case for it and you can check it when you travel. Edited February 24, 2014 by tjkurita
VPI Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Posted February 24, 2014 No way I would spend 5 grand on a travel guitar setup for TSA or rapid temp/humidity changes to destroy in a year.
VPI Posted February 25, 2014 Author Report Posted February 25, 2014 I ended up going with a Voyage-Air travel guitar. Seems to be the best of both worlds as I get an OM guitar, with full scale 1-3/4" nut that in everything I have seen sounds very good. Unfortunately the shop had to order so it will not be in until after I take off on this first leg of the NBA trip.
VPI Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Posted February 28, 2014 Started working on Mumford & Sons "The Cave" tonight in lessons. Love the song and it is really much simpler than I would have thought listening to it all this time.
Dusty Chalk Posted March 8, 2014 Report Posted March 8, 2014 Jeff, listen to the piezo pickup on this (first part), I think you'll find it very acoustic-ish, more acoustic sounding than an acoustic with a pickup. 1
VPI Posted March 14, 2014 Author Report Posted March 14, 2014 Stopped to pick up my new Voyage Air and my freshly Plek'd / upgraded Gibson at the store tonight. The Voyage Air sounds really good for something that fits in a back pack. Quite a bit better than I remember the GS Mini sounding. Also picked up a ceramic and a brass slide to try out.
VPI Posted March 15, 2014 Author Report Posted March 15, 2014 It is remarkable what a good setup & PLEK plus replacing the Tusq with real bone has done for the Gibson. Far better playability and sound now.
Dusty Chalk Posted April 19, 2014 Report Posted April 19, 2014 Went by Action Music after CD Cellar, they still had the Melobar, but it was a lot more expensive than I remember it, so still holding off...I think I might see if they have a layaway plan in May. So I bought another pedal instead:
Dusty Chalk Posted April 25, 2014 Report Posted April 25, 2014 Just found out that PRS made another baritone, and in purple no less: ...but no Bigsby option. I mentioned that to them on Facebook, and they said they could do it, and to contact their Tech Center, but their tech center couldn't do it. ("Unfortunately we could not install one as the bridge will not work for one and the neck angle is to low for the bridge that will.") Oh, well, there's still the Gretsch. 1
shellylh Posted April 25, 2014 Report Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) Ooh purpley Edited April 25, 2014 by shellylh
VPI Posted May 17, 2014 Author Report Posted May 17, 2014 Trying to choose between a couple of guitars. Neither of which I can try out locally. Guitar #1 - Gibson Nashville Custom Shop '59 Re-issue ES-335 in Cherry Guitar #2 - Collings I35 Deluxe Carved Top with Lollars Humbuckers. The Collings would actually be a bit cheaper and I really like the looks better I think. It would also come with the lifetime warranty which would be nice. You guys ever played either guitar, have any advice?
grawk Posted May 18, 2014 Report Posted May 18, 2014 I'd go with #2. Gibsons quality is reportedly more hit or miss than the small builders.
Dusty Chalk Posted May 18, 2014 Report Posted May 18, 2014 I'd go with #2 for no other reason than because I was told that Lollars are good pickups, and the fact that he chose them indicates to me an attention to detail...
Salt Peanuts Posted May 18, 2014 Report Posted May 18, 2014 I know nothing about the guitars, but I like the look of the second one a lot more.
Cankin Posted May 18, 2014 Report Posted May 18, 2014 I've played neither so my opinion doesn't matter but I'd go for 335, because a 335 is a 335 rather than a semi hollow body if you know what I mean.
Dusty Chalk Posted May 23, 2014 Report Posted May 23, 2014 Advertisement I saw on Facebook for Guitar cabinets (humidors?). Don't get the large in black walnut, that thing will weigh a ton. Dr. Wood will have to tell you about the other woods.
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