FORTIN's Evil Pumpkin – Made in China?

[errrrrl]

So any RT'ers going to pickup an Evil Pumpkin? I was definitely going to but shot my load into that Fryette Ultralead I always wanted.... I think I'm out. Still curious how the EP will sound though.

 

[novosibir]

Even my own cats are confused?

My tomcat isn't confused in no way, as you easily can see.

 

[RedB4Black]

So any RT'ers going to pickup an Evil Pumpkin? I was definitely going to but shot my load into that Fryette Ultralead I always wanted.... I think I'm out. Still curious how the EP will sound though.

I’m probably gonna buy one. I like my Cali and this looks like it’s right up my ally.

I wonder if I should quarantine it for 14 days after I get it

 

[novosibir]

I wonder if I should quarantine it for 14 days after I get it

Simply fire it up and have it running for 2 hours.
If there are chinese transformers, they become so hot and heat up the entire chassis, so that no virus will survive

 

[DeathbyButterslax]

So any RT'ers going to pickup an Evil Pumpkin? I was definitely going to but shot my load into that Fryette Ultralead I always wanted.... I think I'm out. Still curious how the EP will sound though.

I’m still stuck on what next myself, there is a guy locally with a Driftwood Purple Nightmare for sale so I might go that route, everything about it just sounds fuckin gnarley

 

[voodooradio1]

Somebody profile these amps please

All my amps do have a built in sensor for Kemper and similar gear.
As soon as i.e. a Kemper comes closer than 50 ft. to my amps, the built in bomb is exploding and is smashing the entire circuit of the amp.
But be aware, these sensors are so intelligent, that they even detect Kempers also then, when it is connected through long mic or speaker cables.

No Larry amp user ever would risk, that his amp might being damaged due to those kind of conspirative maggots

I don't know all of the details of your situation, but it sounds like someone stole your ideas, and you are pissed. But don't be so pissed that you spite yourself. Also, you should rethink profiling your amps. If they are good people will buy them, and your amps as well. I mainly use an AX8 these days, but I still love tube amps, and am shopping for one now. If you leave that profile money on the table someone else is going to scoop it up, leaving you twice fucked. Anyway, good luck to you.

 

[Racerxrated]

Somebody profile these amps please

All my amps do have a built in sensor for Kemper and similar gear.
As soon as i.e. a Kemper comes closer than 50 ft. to my amps, the built in bomb is exploding and is smashing the entire circuit of the amp.
But be aware, these sensors are so intelligent, that they even detect Kempers also then, when it is connected through long mic or speaker cables.

No Larry amp user ever would risk, that his amp might being damaged due to those kind of conspirative maggots

I don't know all of the details of your situation, but it sounds like someone stole your ideas, and you are pissed. But don't be so pissed that you spite yourself. Also, you should rethink profiling your amps. If they are good people will buy them, and your amps as well. I mainly use an AX8 these days, but I still love tube amps, and am shopping for one now. If you leave that profile money on the table someone else is going to scoop it up, leaving you twice fucked. Anyway, good luck to you.

I think it’s more to point out what has happened, rather than try to garner more business. Fortin buyers aren’t Larry buyers, and vice versa. With a 2 yr+ wait and a cost of 6K, his clientele is clearly smaller in number and pretty well defined. Studios and dudes with some serious cash to spend. Same guys that might bid on a Dumble, or a vintage 60s strat for example.
My guess is it’s all for the reason you stated initially....
He’s pissed off. And rightfully so.

 

[errrrrl]

So any RT'ers going to pickup an Evil Pumpkin? I was definitely going to but shot my load into that Fryette Ultralead I always wanted.... I think I'm out. Still curious how the EP will sound though.

I’m probably gonna buy one. I like my Cali and this looks like it’s right up my ally.

I wonder if I should quarantine it for 14 days after I get it

Hahah... no shit huh? I'm wondering if the Cali can get EP tones with a boost or something I like the Cali size and weight for rehearsals thats for sure.

So any RT'ers going to pickup an Evil Pumpkin? I was definitely going to but shot my load into that Fryette Ultralead I always wanted.... I think I'm out. Still curious how the EP will sound though.

I’m still stuck on what next myself, there is a guy locally with a Driftwood Purple Nightmare for sale so I might go that route, everything about it just sounds fuckin gnarley

You know I never really took a good look or rather listen to the Purple Nightmare... I have so many expensive ass amps on my "list" already and just don't want to think about adding more I should probably check them out though. Man even that Armored Sabot thing sounds pretty cool for what it is. Well I hope you get something good man So many awesome choices nowadays.

 

[braintheory]

I owned a Driftwood Purple Nightmare and wasn’t too impressed. It didn’t last long

 

[DeathbyButterslax]

I owned a Driftwood Purple Nightmare and wasn’t too impressed. It didn’t last long

Even for more brutalish modern metal? I thought it was just another refined 5150

 

[DeathbyButterslax]

I owned a Driftwood Purple Nightmare and wasn’t too impressed. It didn’t last long

Even for more brutalish modern metal? I thought it was just another refined 5150

Not trying to derail this thread, just trying to help it get to 100 pages

 

[braintheory]

I owned a Driftwood Purple Nightmare and wasn’t too impressed. It didn’t last long

Even for more brutalish modern metal? I thought it was just another refined 5150

I don’t remember it being much like a 5150. I didn’t own any 5150 type amp at the time, but a 5150 would be from what I remember more raw, saturated, compressed and more growl/aggression on power chords

I had at the time a Wizard, Mark IIC+, Gower modded Marshall and Friedman Phil X, and others I can’t recall, and the Driftwood was unimpressive in comparison. It was more polite/restrained sounding, not as chunky or tight on palm mutes as those amps, nowhere near the aggressive or raw growl I look for, sounded kinda clinical/inorganic. I just didn’t find it that inspiring to play. It was decent overall I guess, but for the price there’s many more better amps out there.

I remember also trading a Les Paul Custom shortly after getting that amp for a Mezzabarba Mzero OD and that also smoked it, even though that amp also eventually got dethroned

 

[DeathbyButterslax]

I owned a Driftwood Purple Nightmare and wasn’t too impressed. It didn’t last long

Even for more brutalish modern metal? I thought it was just another refined 5150

I don’t remember it being much like a 5150. I didn’t own any 5150 type amp at the time, but a 5150 would be from what I remember more raw, saturated, compressed and more growl/aggression on power chords

I had at the time a Wizard, Mark IIC+, Gower modded Marshall and Friedman Phil X, and others I can’t recall, and the Driftwood was unimpressive in comparison. It was more polite/restrained sounding, not as chunky or tight on palm mutes as those amps, nowhere near the aggressive or raw growl I look for, sounded kinda clinical/inorganic. I just didn’t find it that inspiring to play. It was decent overall I guess, but for the price there’s many more better amps out there.

I remember also trading a Les Paul Custom shortly after getting that amp for a Mezzabarba Mzero OD and that also smoked it, even though that amp also eventually got dethroned

That’s too bad, I’ve heard good things... I might have to find out anyways, but I get what you’re saying on it. Wizard MTL might be the next option, if one comes up for a decent price

 

[vultures]

So any RT'ers going to pickup an Evil Pumpkin? I was definitely going to but shot my load into that Fryette Ultralead I always wanted.... I think I'm out. Still curious how the EP will sound though.

I'll wait for the Profiles to show up on the Kemper Rig Exchange or the official ones to pop up on the dark web.

 

[Monkey Man]

The dark web does Kemper Profiles?

Geez, that's some seriously-sick shit, man.

 

[fusedbrain]

Just logging in to say that the Reb Beach clip kicked major ass

Carry on.......

 

[braintheory]

I owned a Driftwood Purple Nightmare and wasn’t too impressed. It didn’t last long

Even for more brutalish modern metal? I thought it was just another refined 5150

I don’t remember it being much like a 5150. I didn’t own any 5150 type amp at the time, but a 5150 would be from what I remember more raw, saturated, compressed and more growl/aggression on power chords

I had at the time a Wizard, Mark IIC+, Gower modded Marshall and Friedman Phil X, and others I can’t recall, and the Driftwood was unimpressive in comparison. It was more polite/restrained sounding, not as chunky or tight on palm mutes as those amps, nowhere near the aggressive or raw growl I look for, sounded kinda clinical/inorganic. I just didn’t find it that inspiring to play. It was decent overall I guess, but for the price there’s many more better amps out there.

I remember also trading a Les Paul Custom shortly after getting that amp for a Mezzabarba Mzero OD and that also smoked it, even though that amp also eventually got dethroned

That’s too bad, I’ve heard good things... I might have to find out anyways, but I get what you’re saying on it. Wizard MTL might be the next option, if one comes up for a decent price

Yeah if it’s local you should try one just to confirm. I’d recommend though directly comparing it with something else if you can because the amp can in some ways seem promising at first, but I think if you can AB it with a really great amp you’ll likely agree with me about it

To be fair though, I can say the same exact thing about many many other amps out there besides the Driftwood

 

[MrDowntown]

15,000 views


She's only 17.....17.

...i love that song. Reb was a BEAST.
at nearly 50 y.o....should i still be playing it. it gives me pause.

The dude's still got it too. Wish I could play half as good as he can

ya'know.. there is a fine line between appreciating someones talent, and then going to burn your shit... i appreciate Reb very much.


...now where the matches...

 

[crankyrayhanky]

solid Reb clip, but how did he just play 5 minutes straight with none of those ascending taps that he does so well? He is the pioneer/master of that move.

I met him once when he was in his prime fame time, he was the coolest most approachable dude ever. We walked around George's Music talking gear for an hour or so before he put on a jaw-dropping clinic.

 

[311splawndude]

The dude's still got it too. Wish I could play half as good as he can

Why do I feel like I just saw his "oh face"?

I may be in the minority, but I've never been a huge fan of his. I love the fluidity of his legato lines, and he has a better melodic sense than a lot of shred-era guitarists, but I've never been blown away by his playing. Nothing he's doing wrong, just not my tastes.

Dat tone though


I was looking for a vid of Reb doing that 17 riff and ran across this 'how to tutorial' by RocknChippy

Look at that first YT Comment too