I think they definitely scratch that itch and they play and sound great as they are. Aftermarket pups may make it closer, but I always leave my PRS as is and let them just stay in their lane so to speak. For fat LP chunk, I think best to just straight to he source and get a LP. but that is...
Just got one with new switches.. they do add a lot of extra tonal options, but the base tone even without using the new switching options is really good.
Reinhold has done many other Marshall mods other than Snorkler. Most are one-offs based on customer requests. I have had 3 Bogner modded Marshalls over and played a couple others and they were all very different. Only one was similar to the Snorkler.
I have had a few single cuts and a HB II. I think they are incredible guitars and they do not suffer as badly from the plastic, nasal tone that so many other do. Not sure what it is but, it is the PRS sound and fortunately the 594 has less, but still when a/b with e LP. The LP sounded beefier...
That was a cool shop, strategically located right across the street from GC on Sunset! Sad it closed down. I wonder if GC becoming a Mesa dealer had something to do with it? and if so... which was the cart and which was the horse?
Congrats. I bet that is killer guitar and great bang for buck. Epiphone has been putting out some good guitars lately. I have a EPI 355 1959 Custom shop inspired and it kicks ass. I like it better than my USA 335 and my PRS 594 Core HB 2
I tend to run my channels volumes very high and gain lower myself. Although so far my best luck has for leaner 800 ish tones is Ch2 Green Volume around 6 and gain cranked or almost cranked. Mids cranked, resonance low everything else moderate 11 to 1 oclock ish to taste
Thanks a lot man. I credit the Ox box for that recording. I just got that thing about the same time as JVM and it is like presto... insta-tone.. It really surprised the hell out of me.
How do you like to run the crunch channel? It seems to be ill-defined and tubby and the notes don't have much cut. It works ok for smeary Lifeson stuff.( we play a lot of Rush) but it is pretty bland sounding and soft on the edges. Not punchy. ?
Real good review. Thanks for posting. I have only had for a few weeks but I think you described much how I am hearing at well. The crunch channels is kinda weak, but not terrible.. I like both Channel 3 and 4 too. For sure best to dial in less gain and more mids!
I have very little to no experience miking, or playing in band so if you like imperfect, I'm your guy. :ROFLMAO: I am just an old broken down ex surfer with a lifelong latent guitar hobby I am finally putting to use for some retirement age rock and relaxation.. trying get a bandt together...