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Krigloch the Furious
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EffigyForgotten
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Fun facts about owning three all tube bass amps:
-You get a spinal workout every time you gig, practice, move shit around the place, or even look at them.
-When you add up their power they total approximately 666 watts RMS, which equals around 1,488 peak.
-Time always makes them louder as the night proceeds. Steady booze supply helps one enjoy said louder.
-Replacing 34 tubes is a very cost effective way to end up selling your manhole for rent money.
-All that glass acts as space heaters, which is very important during the Southern California summers.
-Increased virility, only old women and sick children play bullshit 4 pound lightweight "bass" amps.
-Superiority complex, you get to pretend that only tube amps sound good, as if anyone can tell the difference.
I was going to include a picture of my trio but nah.
-You get a spinal workout every time you gig, practice, move shit around the place, or even look at them.
-When you add up their power they total approximately 666 watts RMS, which equals around 1,488 peak.
-Time always makes them louder as the night proceeds. Steady booze supply helps one enjoy said louder.
-Replacing 34 tubes is a very cost effective way to end up selling your manhole for rent money.
-All that glass acts as space heaters, which is very important during the Southern California summers.
-Increased virility, only old women and sick children play bullshit 4 pound lightweight "bass" amps.
-Superiority complex, you get to pretend that only tube amps sound good, as if anyone can tell the difference.
I was going to include a picture of my trio but nah.
EffigyForgotten
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neal
wizard in black
they better have a serious fuckin rig or its not gonna matter whats more important
NAD's new band shall be BASS METAL
NAD's new band shall be BASS METAL
hahaha true. My big rig is ridiculous, so fuckin' loud. I use my "small" rig for this band, we're not super loud. Guitarist uses some Mesa head (I believe a Mark Five) with a 1960B Marshall 4x12. He's a bit of a tone/gear/whatever junky too, and we all work out proper frequency roles. So even with unison lines nobody is stepping on anyone else, which is pretty cool.
refraction
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^That guitar is fit to bring about the apocalypse.
On the topic of music gear does anyone know what Place of Skulls used? In my opinion the best fuzz tone ever achieved.
On the topic of music gear does anyone know what Place of Skulls used? In my opinion the best fuzz tone ever achieved.
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I would venture a guess that is a Fuzz Face type of thing, possibly with germanium transistors. Keep in mind that I have no fucking clue, but if I was going for that sound, that is probably where I would start. I did find this, with no mention of fuzz: http://www.placeofskulls.com/gear.html
Erik, it's a well-established fact that green guitars are the best guitars. I also received a green fuzz pedal today, because another well-established fact is that green pedals are the best pedals. I'm highly considering spending $350 + tax for a pedal I once owned years ago, but have now begun to miss:
Erik, it's a well-established fact that green guitars are the best guitars. I also received a green fuzz pedal today, because another well-established fact is that green pedals are the best pedals. I'm highly considering spending $350 + tax for a pedal I once owned years ago, but have now begun to miss:
refraction
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I would have guessed silicon fuzz face but thats pretty cool thanks. If youre willing to spend 350$ do yourself a favor and take a look at this monstrosity. Basically 3 different fuzz circuits in one or a clean boost/ boost with fuzz. Plus the owls eyes light up. Though I am a fan of all the switches on that other one.
Krigloch the Furious
Pants full of poo
http://wrenandcuff.com/site/the-stompboxes/the-hangman-2d/
There aren't enough improved/boutique/expensive Boss-type pedals out there, so I approve of this. I keep meaning to pick up an original HM-2 but the prices keep climbing on eButt so I always say "ehh" instead.
@refraction: I haven't used any Blackout fuzz pedals, but he does build good shit it would appear. I didn't like that big phaser pedal (Whetstone?), but it was voiced kinda high for bass so that's probably why.
There aren't enough improved/boutique/expensive Boss-type pedals out there, so I approve of this. I keep meaning to pick up an original HM-2 but the prices keep climbing on eButt so I always say "ehh" instead.
@refraction: I haven't used any Blackout fuzz pedals, but he does build good shit it would appear. I didn't like that big phaser pedal (Whetstone?), but it was voiced kinda high for bass so that's probably why.
Hell Mike
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MFJ
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good lord, greatest free find of all time!
my friend's father purchased some old building that was previously set up as a music store/instrument repair shop. they found some old stock somewhere in the place and among a bunch of garbage, he found 3 seemingly unused Fender USA Standard Strat necks (tuning machines included, these cost roughly $500 new)! He offered me the maple neck as a Christmas present, what a guy. Went on eBay last night and bought a regular Standard Strat (Mexico, 2000) with moderate use for only $270. Needs some cleaning up but should be in great shape, besides the neck which has some stains and slight damage. Think I'll probably put in some new pickups as well, after switching out the necks. I think this will be a badass guitar when all is said and done. Very exciting
my friend's father purchased some old building that was previously set up as a music store/instrument repair shop. they found some old stock somewhere in the place and among a bunch of garbage, he found 3 seemingly unused Fender USA Standard Strat necks (tuning machines included, these cost roughly $500 new)! He offered me the maple neck as a Christmas present, what a guy. Went on eBay last night and bought a regular Standard Strat (Mexico, 2000) with moderate use for only $270. Needs some cleaning up but should be in great shape, besides the neck which has some stains and slight damage. Think I'll probably put in some new pickups as well, after switching out the necks. I think this will be a badass guitar when all is said and done. Very exciting
