Recent content by theblackshades

Both guitarists in my band have tube amps as well. That will be helpful for me as I get this thing prepped for it's new life.

You are absolutely right about that. I've played with solid state amps in the 10 years I've been playing. I've demoed tube amps but have never had the money to buy one really. I know about having to change out the tubes but I'm definitely going to read up on that link you posted. Much...

Thanks! I just wanted to be sure!!!

I think so. The guy said it's basically a mute switch...

How does the bypass work? I mean what exactly does it do?

So I think I'm finally gonna get one. It's gonna cost me $500. Here's what's wrong: Missing plastic volume knobs. Minor tolex wear Bypass switch does not work Is this a good deal? How does the bypass not working actually affect the head?

Definitely Sting

Thanks for the help everyone. I'm gonna look into Sansamp bass driver, and add an eq to the mix.

What sort of compression would you recommend? What is the purpose of a compression exactly? Sorry for such a "wet behind the ears" question. I've been gigging for over ten years but have barely scraped the surface in the various effect pedals. Currently, I only use my overdrive pedal and a...

Also had odb-3 at one time and it was in my mix for a few years but I wanted to try something new. I've gone through maybe 5 pedals now.

I've already tried big muff, too fuzzy in my opinion. How do you guys feel about the Sansamp bass driver pedal?

The age old question. Ive been using the zvex distortron pedal for the past six months but am not happy with it. I find that I lose beefy low end when it's engaged, leaving me with too much high end. I'm looking for more crunchy, bass boost. Something that isn't hard to dial in as well. Less...

I actually know the guys in cage the elephant. They're not really that famous though.

I'm pretty close to doing this as well. I'm in bowling green ky. I'll be I'm Cincy on august 11th to play gig. If you still have it by then, I will take it.

My highest count at one time was 7 basses, 2 guitars. Now I'm down to 3 basses, 1 non working bass, and 2 guitars. I'm about to add another bass though.