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If someone were inclined, those Meyer cabs he used in that era can be purchased for a not-crazy amount of money. Those models are a couple of generations old at this point, and both the UPA-1P tops and 650p subs are pretty widely available on the used market. One drawback though is the power...

Last I saw, the U5 was at the very bottom of the rack. But that stuff is always changing. Re: preamps, I’ve played a Modulus Q5 > Avalon U5 > A&H SQ5 (quality mixer) > Meyer boxes and it sounded fantastic! I saw no need for a preamp. Especially since the Q5 has the active pickups…there’s...

I think something that doesn't get mentioned enough is the Avalon U5. And specifically, that the "tone" knob is set on #4. I've experimented with it, and when you dial it in to #4, you get that "oh yeah, that's Mike" setting. Also, the U5 is just a super nice, clean DI. Another thing worth...

I believe he uses Couch straps. Or at least he did at one point. Look for their 3" wide versions, that's what I prefer.

I know this is subjective but I'll ask anyway: what strings would people recommend on a Modulus Q5 for sounds in the Mike Gordon, Phil Lesh, Dave Schools camp? Recent Q5 owner here. I started with the Ken Smith Slickrounds (halfrounds) which are supposedly used by Mike Gordon...but for some...

Just an update here: I was able to order the S130X string by calling the Ken Smith office at 215-453-8887

Hi, regarding the neck: you describe it as a "neck-thru". However from the photos it appears to be a bolt-on. Can you explain please? Thanks.

just dropped: Cory Wong interviews Mike, 1h 15m ‎Wong Notes: Mike Gordon on the Magic of the Jam on Apple Podcasts

Mike could play a 2x4 and he’d still sound like Mike. That said, yeah it was rounder, bassier…not quite as defined as the Modulus. But still, pretty minor change overall I’d say.

***, is an intern running sound on these webcasts? Mike is nearly inaudible. Fish’s high hat is like 3x louder than Mike’s bass.

Watching the webcasts the past couple nights…appears Mike is leaning more on in-ears. One of the wedges in front was removed. And the wedge to his right (that carried Trey’s guitar) is gone. The Meyer UPA-1P (on floor) that carried Mike’s bass for Trey is also gone…wondering if Trey is now on...

Thank you guys so much for all the detailed responses! If I do put in new speakers I’ll update this just so anyone reading this in the future will know about it. As it stands now, still processing and trying to decide if it’s worth the time and money to repair. They sure did sound good when...

Yeah probably...do you think a recone job would fix it?

So I pulled out my Eden rig yesterday after 2+ years of hibernation and I'm experiencing two different problems. Curious what you all would advise as a best course of action? On the D210XLT I'm getting pretty bad distortion/buzzing with any note on the E string. Mainly when played with some...

Mike Gordon of Phish is said to use Ken Smith halfrounds on his Modulus. Anybody ever tried the Ken Smiths specifically? Wondering if the idea is to tame the hi-fi sound of the Modulus?