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Re: Generic Gear Opinion Request Thread

311 by TylerDeadPine
kmc wrote: Thu Jun 29, 2023 5:42 pm Anyone play/own/have thoughts about newer vintage (2000s) Gibson Melody Maker 6-strings. Though I've never played one, I like the Gibson scale and I have always liked the look of them and the no frills design... and I am about to jump the gun on one that is priced-to-sell. Mostly curious about the quality: I have heard mixed reviews of Gibson quality control in recent times.
My spouse has one - it's got a raw sound, it's light as hell. It's made like total dogshit. Bad neck, bad frets, bad hardware. Had to do a lot to get it playable.
I hate playing it but I like recording it.

Still you can get lucky so go play it, and if it feels good have fun!

Re: Generic Gear Opinion Request Thread

313 by VaticanShotglass
kmc wrote: Thu Jun 29, 2023 5:42 pm Anyone play/own/have thoughts about newer vintage (2000s) Gibson Melody Maker 6-strings. Though I've never played one, I like the Gibson scale and I have always liked the look of them and the no frills design... and I am about to jump the gun on one that is priced-to-sell. Mostly curious about the quality: I have heard mixed reviews of Gibson quality control in recent times.
I don’t know that model, but 2000s Gibson could be all over the place. Best if you can hold it. I’ve played some really great guitars from that era.

Re: Generic Gear Opinion Request Thread

318 by Dr Tony Balls
TylerDeadPine wrote: Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:18 am In 2023, post Ukraine war, post good class D amps... there's no reason to buy a 70s Ampeg SVT right? They're still worth a grip, but between my back and future tube costs...

... yet still
I struggle to answer if it was *ever* worth it for me. They sound good, but that's more power than I think I have ever needed. Certainly not worth the two repaired SVT-induced hernias I have.

Nowadays most of my playing out has a backline, and I generally make do with whatever is available (its usually pretty okay). In the practice space I play bass out of a head I built which is 2xKT88 for something near 100W and I find it to be just fine volume wise. In the rare occasion where I need to bring it out to play a show its good for stage volume and anything else can go through the PA.
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Re: Generic Gear Opinion Request Thread

319 by TylerDeadPine
Dr Tony Balls wrote: Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:32 am
TylerDeadPine wrote: Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:18 am In 2023, post Ukraine war, post good class D amps... there's no reason to buy a 70s Ampeg SVT right? They're still worth a grip, but between my back and future tube costs...

... yet still
I struggle to answer if it was *ever* worth it for me. They sound good, but that's more power than I think I have ever needed. Certainly not worth the two repaired SVT-induced hernias I have.

Nowadays most of my playing out has a backline, and I generally make do with whatever is available (its usually pretty okay). In the practice space I play bass out of a head I built which is 2xKT88 for something near 100W and I find it to be just fine volume wise. In the rare occasion where I need to bring it out to play a show its good for stage volume and anything else can go through the PA.
Thank you, that's what I needed to hear - I'm playing normally out of a 2xKT88 head as well, and it sounds amazing. It's anything I would need, and I still have to turn down at practice. It's heavy but manageable Myself from 10 years ago, feels crazy I would pass up a deal on an old SVT. But I will. I must!

Re: Generic Gear Opinion Request Thread

320 by losthighway
Dudley wrote: Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:04 am Any of you use the Gamechanger Audio Plus pedal? I'm sorely tempted (again) but they are damn pricey. Thoughts?
My piano brain sees that metal pedal and positive association just makes me feel like it sounds so good. I know there are unique specs/tech under the hood but I can't help but wonder if a lot of the best sounds can't be matched with a good reverb and delay.
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