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821Would this JC situation be with or without a pedalboard? I has a JC77 for a while and it was nice to just plug in and get that sound, but it wasn’t very versatile
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822I'll be massively downscaling my pedalboard too...mostly because I'm tired of digital menu diving and the like. I do like the sound of an in-the-flesh amp with speakers (however small) moving some air, even if it's at relatively low volume. I also spend enough of my daily life at a computer, that pfaffing around with modelling and IRs and the like is not something I want to get into.cakes wrote: Sun Mar 09, 2025 8:02 amIf you're never going to play guitar in a band again, but love the complicated set up, why not set yourself up to do it in the box instead of tiny amps?
A small pedalboard, yes. I'm leaning cleaner these days, too...so if I can get a modest driven sound from one pedal, that'll do me.twelvepoint wrote: Would this JC situation be with or without a pedalboard? I has a JC77 for a while and it was nice to just plug in and get that sound, but it wasn’t very versatile
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823Understandable. Have you considered a hybrid approach? A simple Amp pedal with real pedals?the letter o wrote: Sun Mar 09, 2025 9:14 amI'll be massively downscaling my pedalboard too...mostly because I'm tired of digital menu diving and the like. I do like the sound of an in-the-flesh amp with speakers (however small) moving some air, even if it's at relatively low volume. I also spend enough of my daily life at a computer, that pfaffing around with modelling and IRs and the like is not something I want to get into.cakes wrote: Sun Mar 09, 2025 8:02 amIf you're never going to play guitar in a band again, but love the complicated set up, why not set yourself up to do it in the box instead of tiny amps?
Fussing with IRs... I can understand. Options fatigue is real. I have two that I use: a 2x12 for guitars and a fridge for bass. I also figured out my favorite amps for guitar and bass and just stick with those. Essentially two variations on a JMT.
Everything is on my pedalboard, I use headphones at home and a power amp at practice. When recording, I've switched to using all software. It's a little more flexible and you can do stereo effects.
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824It's the stereo thing with amp or amp-in-a-box pedals that is always the sticking point for me. I have one of those little Vox MV50 nutube amps (the "Boutique" one, it actually sounds rather good) so I guess another option would be to just pick up another of those, hang onto one of my homebrew stereo cabs, and run a pair of them as a more compact solution.cakes wrote: Sun Mar 09, 2025 11:25 amUnderstandable. Have you considered a hybrid approach? A simple Amp pedal with real pedals?the letter o wrote: Sun Mar 09, 2025 9:14 amI'll be massively downscaling my pedalboard too...mostly because I'm tired of digital menu diving and the like. I do like the sound of an in-the-flesh amp with speakers (however small) moving some air, even if it's at relatively low volume. I also spend enough of my daily life at a computer, that pfaffing around with modelling and IRs and the like is not something I want to get into.cakes wrote: Sun Mar 09, 2025 8:02 am
If you're never going to play guitar in a band again, but love the complicated set up, why not set yourself up to do it in the box instead of tiny amps?
Fussing with IRs... I can understand. Options fatigue is real. I have two that I use: a 2x12 for guitars and a fridge for bass. I also figured out my favorite amps for guitar and bass and just stick with those. Essentially two variations on a JMT.
Everything is on my pedalboard, I use headphones at home and a power amp at practice. When recording, I've switched to using all software. It's a little more flexible and you can do stereo effects.
"What am I gonna do with 40 subscriptions to Vibe?"
I talk disjointed music-related guff over here. You're welcome.
I talk disjointed music-related guff over here. You're welcome.
Re: Gear: TALK ME OUT OF IT or JUSTIFY MY PURCHASE?
825$200 Squier Paranormal 12-string, on local CL, two neighborhoods over.
I've never been horny for a Squier. Or any guitar that wasn't at least a little bit old.
It's white with a white pickguard that's been cut in half for some reason.
I get how the "Guitar Center Fenders" can feel soulless and boring.
But, dang...
I've never been horny for a Squier. Or any guitar that wasn't at least a little bit old.
It's white with a white pickguard that's been cut in half for some reason.
I get how the "Guitar Center Fenders" can feel soulless and boring.
But, dang...
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826Those are cool guitars and well made for the $$$.Teacher's Pet wrote: Thu Mar 27, 2025 2:26 pm $200 Squier Paranormal 12-string, on local CL, two neighborhoods over.
I've never been horny for a Squier. Or any guitar that wasn't at least a little bit old.
It's white with a white pickguard that's been cut in half for some reason.
I get how the "Guitar Center Fenders" can feel soulless and boring.
But, dang...
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827For the cost of a few changes of nice flatwounds! I am neither interested nor horned up for any Squiers or Fenders that I don’t already own, but for that price I’d buy it if I had the spare funds.Teacher's Pet wrote: Thu Mar 27, 2025 2:26 pm $200 Squier Paranormal 12-string, on local CL, two neighborhoods over.
I've never been horny for a Squier. Or any guitar that wasn't at least a little bit old.
It's white with a white pickguard that's been cut in half for some reason.
I get how the "Guitar Center Fenders" can feel soulless and boring.
But, dang...
Alternate tunings on a 12 are fun but kind of an obvious bear, but that guy would be a good candidate for a unique setup if you wanted.
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828I have this guitar, for $200 you can do far worse. For $600 you can do far worse. Years from now it will be described as phenomenal value for the money.Teacher's Pet wrote: Thu Mar 27, 2025 2:26 pm $200 Squier Paranormal 12-string, on local CL, two neighborhoods over.
I've never been horny for a Squier. Or any guitar that wasn't at least a little bit old.
It's white with a white pickguard that's been cut in half for some reason.
I get how the "Guitar Center Fenders" can feel soulless and boring.
But, dang...
I generally assume any guitar I buy I’m going to immediately have to set up, file & crown frets. Imagine my surprise when I took this out of the box and the neck was straight, the frets were level .. I knocked down some sharpish fret ends and that was it. Fantastic player guitar, i love that they made these. Go get it
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829But you're getting rid of a YBA-1?andyman wrote: Fri Mar 28, 2025 4:44 am I need another amp like I need a hole in the head, but a YBA-2B combo is after popping up for $300.
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830Man those are great amps! FM yard barf owns both versions (EL84 combo and 6V6 head) and I've been using the combo lately for practice at his place. We are not an extremely loud band but it's still crazy that the little guy keeps up with a drummer and a guitar with a 4x12.andyman wrote: Fri Mar 28, 2025 4:44 am I need another amp like I need a hole in the head, but a YBA-2B combo is after popping up for $300.