Recent content by Abull78

Its an ibanez. 1978 ic200. In 1978 they made this and the ic500, first year. Then did a reissue in 93...95, my memory is fuzzy.

I just left with it. I was fumbling and in a panic to find non-reissue, priced as a reissue. $270

Speechless....

Wow, i gotta say im kinda impressed. When I read the title to this post I chuckked and thought " these guys are gonna think im some kind of new age, hippie, guru weirdo guy" and instead of read any of the replies i just responded. Now i have read all the responses and i have to say...there are...

Preach Brother!

Whether its preshow, prepractice or prewriting; 1. Shower, shave, trim finger nails. 2. Breathing meditation 3. Get dressed. 4. Put on some music while i setup gear 5. If my head isnt in relaxed and centered at this point, i will use a modified meditation technique to help me. I dont...

Its actually an amazing composition. The timing of every note is exact to a specific drum strike. The bass lines in it range from extremely simple to sonic glory. It 63 minutes of brutal sensory overload.

Dopesmoker by Sleep

I love playing my LTD B-334. Its neck is fast, action is low, lightweight......its hands down my favorite to play. It lacks sustain and punch though, thats where my L2000 steals my heart.

Its a safe bet that a pre amp tube is toast. Not a big deal and not an expensive fix. 12Au7 tubes usually never go out in the fashion you are describing so I would be looking at your 12ax7.

I have to say that Al was a contributing factor for me jumping on the Ampeg train. If you compare Sleeps sound on Dopesmoker to their sound now, I cant hear any difference in Als current rig ( old svt's and 810s). I can hear a difference in Matt though. I love my Ampeg rigs. That being said, I...

Thats a pretty flat butt. I cant see it having good tone.

Im gonna check that out. Yes, me building.

Hearing what?

I like to feel my heart palpitate.