The EG5 Rocks!!!!!

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Valtiel":be8onemk said:
richedie":be8onemk said:
EWSEthan":be8onemk said:
What clean module are you using? If you are using T/D, BMan, or Vx, you should be able to get great mid-gain from channel B of that module. Then, use channel A of MHG for high gain rhythm and channel B with more gain and volume for leads. That really should do it Id think.

Is it just that you dont want to use up a whole channel just for leads?

As for cut, go with your ears. If you and your buddy are playing live with MHG and cutting fine, dont let us tell you otherwise. It didnt work for me, but that doesnt mean it wont necessarily work for you.
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Thanks Matt! I have the BMan and MHG and your description is exactly how I use the amp! I love it but just get scared with all the talk of not cutting. Again, I used it live once and it went well. I'll wait till I have a problem before I make a move. Hehehe...

I just want more modules and more tones!!!!!!! LOL! I'll deal with the boost if I need it....LOL.

Thanks bro.
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It sounds like you suffer from the same thing I suffer from. The "Spend too much time on forums and not enough time ROCKING" syndrome. You can sit here and get all worked about the things other people say on the internet, or you can go out and use those ears! It already sounds like you said the MHG sounds sick, and if no one had ever breathed a word of it having issues cutting through then this wouldnt be an issue correct? The biggest thing ive learned is the you have to use your ears and not take so seriously the different opinions that other people with very different needs have. There are people out there that will have you believe the Vintage 30's will always make you sound like you're playing through a half-cocked wah and others that all Mesa amps are muddy. Someone you plays Scorpions or Lynch could easily think that the MHG dosent cut through and sounds "muddy" just because they would be used to or prefer more high mid and treble oriented distortion. I personally prefer warmer tones, which is why I dont like the EG5 as much as something like the MHG or COD. So strap on that guitar and feel blessed that you have one of the greatest amps in the world! :rock:
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Sounds like you and i prefer similar tones. I just remember watching a badn use my Mod50 at a gig and being in complete awe of the tone swith the MHG. The tone just filled the stage with so much warmth and thickness it was insane. That is what I love. It sounded huge....very big in the mix! Other amps on stage were a small Marshall combo and large Fender Twin.

A few other guys I know on the board also much prefer these warmer, darker modules. I may get the EG3/4 next but I would need a boost of some sort for leads since I play heavy styles and using channel B for heavy would leave me lacking for solos.
I also want the SL2. Can the COD do high gain?

I may try my delay in the serial loop. If it works.....I'll put an EQ in the loop. I still wander if the Keely Katana would be enough for a nice lead coost out front.
 
Sounds like you and i prefer similar tones. I just remember watching a badn use my Mod50 at a gig and being in complete awe of the tone swith the MHG. The tone just filled the stage with so much warmth and thickness it was insane. That is what I love. It sounded huge....very big in the mix! Other amps on stage were a small Marshall combo and large Fender Twin.

A few other guys I know on the board also much prefer these warmer, darker modules. I may get the EG3/4 next but I would need a boost of some sort for leads since I play heavy styles and using channel B for heavy would leave me lacking for solos.
I also want the SL2. Can the COD do high gain?

I may try my delay in the serial loop. If it works.....I'll put an EQ in the loop. I still wander if the Keely Katana would be enough for a nice lead coost out front.
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Yup, those are the tones I dig. Ive never really liked the concept of a guitar "cutting" through a mix. I like it to sit in with the mix for rhythm, and sit out front with a bit of extra midrange and volume for leads. It definitely sounds like you and I like the same type of tone, and I think the MHG is perfect for just that. When im able to get ahold of an E2, ill be running the MHG, BMAN, EG3/4, and COD so its obviously I like warmer tones. The COD does high gain, but not really high gain rhythms, too much mid emphasis for that, thats why it excels at leads.
 
I listened to that MR Scary clip some more and it has that SL2 vibe but def is tighter like the EG5.I would like to hear one live though :D
 
so how loose is the bottom end in the sl2 ..dont you has the switch that will change the caps to tighter less bass
 
gtr31":qm3xs87u said:
so how loose is the bottom end in the sl2 ..dont you has the switch that will change the caps to tighter less bass
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It's not all that loose and it does have the switch but I keep it off.I just suck at trying to describe the differences.LOL :D
 
Is there a massive difference in tone between the USA and Russian Tung Sol 5881's?
 
So thats 1 vote for the SL2 on the Bchannel with hot pickups,,

Thanks JMG :rock:
 
The SL2 is a freaky bad ass module,I don't now how I managed without one :D
 
Yup, those are the tones I dig. Ive never really liked the concept of a guitar "cutting" through a mix. I like it to sit in with the mix for rhythm, and sit out front with a bit of extra midrange and volume for leads. It definitely sounds like you and I like the same type of tone, and I think the MHG is perfect for just that. When im able to get ahold of an E2, ill be running the MHG, BMAN, EG3/4, and COD so its obviously I like warmer tones. The COD does high gain, but not really high gain rhythms, too much mid emphasis for that, thats why it excels at leads.[/quote]


Have you tried the SL2? Thoughts?

What about the gain on EG3? Can it do heavy rhythm like MHG channel A?
 
richedie":1mtia86u said:
Yup, those are the tones I dig. Ive never really liked the concept of a guitar "cutting" through a mix. I like it to sit in with the mix for rhythm, and sit out front with a bit of extra midrange and volume for leads. It definitely sounds like you and I like the same type of tone, and I think the MHG is perfect for just that. When im able to get ahold of an E2, ill be running the MHG, BMAN, EG3/4, and COD so its obviously I like warmer tones. The COD does high gain, but not really high gain rhythms, too much mid emphasis for that, thats why it excels at leads.
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Have you tried the SL2? Thoughts?

What about the gain on EG3? Can it do heavy rhythm like MHG channel A?[/quote]

Havent tried the SL2 nor have I gotten my hands on an EG3/4 yet, sorry. :doh:
 
Have you tried the SL2? Thoughts?

What about the gain on EG3? Can it do heavy rhythm like MHG channel A?[/quote]

Havent tried the SL2 nor have I gotten my hands on an EG3/4 yet, sorry. :doh:[/quote]

Have you test drivern some or just going off what you hear on sound clips?
 
richedie":3145jbrw said:
Have you test drivern some or just going off what you hear on sound clips?
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Ive test driven the MHG and the Bman, which is what is comin in my MOD50, everything else im goin off of clips.
 
gtr31":2y1an0ka said:
So thats 1 vote for the SL2 on the Bchannel with hot pickups,,

Thanks JMG :rock:
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I agree. This sounds more SL2 than EG5 to me.
 
is that your final answer???


Jeff is it possible to have the EG5 mid bite added to the SL2 if it was a single channel mod that had to be built by order?
 
What do you all think I should get for a next module? Right now, I like lots of gain available on both A and B channels because I use one only for lead. If I can find a good boost for leads....I can use any module. To get the most of the modules...maybe I should do that. Thoughts? I have B'Man and MHG. SL2? EG3/4? EG5?

Rich
 
I would be surprised... no let me rephrase that - I would be SHOCKED.... I'm talking cattle prod up the ass... if you didn't like the Eg5 module. So just pull out that credit card and pull the trigger. And if you don't like it you can always trade it in for something else. But start there and play on it at full stage volume before you comment. I think the answer to your mid range soloing boost and then chunky rhythm wet dreams is the EG5. You will however need a mullet to pull it off - but I'm guessing that you've got that covered... :lol: :LOL:
 
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