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What is the verdict on the Rocktron Velocity 300 for use as the power section behind a modeler (Eleven Rack, POD, Axe, etc.)? How does it compare to the Matrix? Thanks in advance...

I had an issue with the Simul 2:90 that I use for power in my rack rig during a gig on Friday. Towards the end of the second set, the output from my cabinet dropped considerably (less than half) and the tone had no balls to it. Even on my highest-gain preset, there was barely any crunch to it...

Unfortunately, you won't find much love for them here. Personally, I think they are a great tool for the money. Not up to par with an Axe II, but far better than the POD products I've heard and played. I have two; one in my recording desk and the other in my live rig. My band plays 2-3 shows a...

Greetings :) Let's talk about the volume issue with the clean channel on the 5150III 50W head. I just bought one and the volume drop is worse than I anticipated. I was hoping that the posts that said it was a non-issue when playing at stage volume was accurate, but that doesn't seem to be the...

Greetings :) I have an RG770DX that I love, but the pickups leave a little to be desired. I'm looking for suggestions... To help zero it in, my Epi LP has a '57 Classic in the neck position and a '57 Classic Plus in the bridge. I know those pickups get bashed around here on occasion, but I...

I found a couple of photos of the "rig" I used back in the early 80's. This photo was probably taken in 1982. We didn't have cameras that operated on 1's and 0's back then, so I had to scan the photos - and the quality shows. Thought it would be fun to share anyway... Gibson Custom Shop Q3000 *...

Greetings :) I'm in the market for a quality mid-priced acoustic guitar and am having trouble deciding. I would like to spend $1,600 or less, but would go as high as $2,000 if it was worth the additional investment. This guitar will be used primarily for flat-picking and strumming (I don't...

What can you tell me about them? I checked You Tube and found a few useful demos, but nothing that really showed the gain side of the amp. Would it be a good grab and go cover band amp (Matchbox 20 to Alice in Chains - no drop J flat chugga-chugga stuff :lol: :LOL: )? Is $700 a fair price for...

I have an old Washburn with a 600T trem. Does anyone know if I can swap an original Floyd Rose in place of the 600T? I can't seem to find enough dimensions to determine the feasibility of the effort. I'm hoping one of you have the details. The 600T looks like a FR copy in several respects, so...

Greetings :) Is anyone going? I know it's a midwest thing and a lot of you are on the left and right sides, but I figure there are a few that are close enough to make the trip. Fortunately for me, it's only a 90-minute drive. I've gone the last three years and will be there again this year...

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Jem70VSFG Want. Badly. Going to Gear Fest in two weeks. It's on the short list of things I need ;)

I have a rack rig with a Mesa Simul 2-90 and also a Hughes & Kettner Switchblade head and would like to have some spare tubes on hand in case something goes pfffffft during a gig. If I understand it correctly, both of these amps have fixed bias circuits. I assume that Mesa and H&K both sell...

The band I'm in has been playing frequently, so we leave the equipment in the trailer and use backup gear in the rehearsal space. I have been using a Line 6 combo amp that I picked up for cheap, but I don't have the footswitch for it (and don't want to invest in one), so I can't easily switch...

...The more I want to play Les Pauls :yes: I love a good Superstrat, but damn, a Les Paul just feels right. I guess there's a reason why they've been the "go to" rock guitar for about a million years ;)

Greetings :) I have a rack rig and a single 4x12 cabinet that I gig with. I love the tones and the flexibility, but it is a pain in the ass to haul. The band I'm in is playing a lot more often than we thought we would, which has me thinking about a more portable rig. I don't plan on ditching...

I saw where Ibanez released a pair of 25th anniversary guitars - one in flourescent pink and one in flourescent yellow. I'm a sucker for gaudy 80's guitars. I want one of each. :yes: At $899, I may have to consider at least one of them... Looks like I'll be calling my Sweetwater rep to see if...

Greetings :) Anyone know a source for inexpensive 19" rack cases? I have 4 rackmount power distribution units that will be used to feed power to devices on stage (powered mains, powered monitors, amps, lights, etc) and I need a case to put them in. I can order something from Road Ready or the...

Greetings :) The singer for a great local band was sick last week so they asked us to fill-in for them at a gig they had scheduled for Friday. It was somewhat last-minute, but we had only played out as a band 3 times prior to this and it was a great opportunity to get some stage time. It was...

Greetings :) My band has been booking and we start gigging on a regular basis next weekend. This will be our first outing with a completely new PA. The board that I bought (Yamaha MG32/14) has dual on-board effect processors which we will use for reverbs/delay - until/unless we have better...

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