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eddie knuckles · July 5th, 2009, 05:48 PM

Okay, I've spent a few hours with mine now in several scenarios. No effects, just guitar to amp.
1- I wish this had reverb - probably the only bad thing I have to say.
2- there is a little hum - intermittantly - using a brand new cable.

2.5 - 4 on the volume is sweet, warm and tasty.
5-7 on the volume and you get a nice overdrive with the guitar volume up.

Probably the coolest thing about this amp is I used a semi-hollow, a strat, a tele, a lap steel and my nylon string guitar.

The character of each guitar came out warm, with nice sustain and audible attack of your played notes. When playing loud, you can really dig in and feel what you are doing, great low end sounds. I have not tried any pedals yet, but I have a board full, and will be moving on to that later tonight.

I did own a Fender Deluxe BF back in the 70's / 80's and have been chasing that sound ever since. I'm at a time in my life now where I could theoretically get one, but I am seriously thinking that I might actually like this just as much if not a little more.

Still honeymooning, however, and I'll keep that in check - I have a gig on Tuesday, and I'll see what happens...

Man this is a great amp.

July 5th, 2009, 05:48 PM	#58 (permalink)
eddie knuckles Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: central mass Posts: 154	Okay, I've spent a few hours with mine now in several scenarios. No effects, just guitar to amp. 1- I wish this had reverb - probably the only bad thing I have to say. 2- there is a little hum - intermittantly - using a brand new cable. 2.5 - 4 on the volume is sweet, warm and tasty. 5-7 on the volume and you get a nice overdrive with the guitar volume up. Probably the coolest thing about this amp is I used a semi-hollow, a strat, a tele, a lap steel and my nylon string guitar. The character of each guitar came out warm, with nice sustain and audible attack of your played notes. When playing loud, you can really dig in and feel what you are doing, great low end sounds. I have not tried any pedals yet, but I have a board full, and will be moving on to that later tonight. I did own a Fender Deluxe BF back in the 70's / 80's and have been chasing that sound ever since. I'm at a time in my life now where I could theoretically get one, but I am seriously thinking that I might actually like this just as much if not a little more. Still honeymooning, however, and I'll keep that in check - I have a gig on Tuesday, and I'll see what happens... Man this is a great amp. __________________ The eyes of a Sultan, with a radio shack budget....