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[lowplaces]

I still have Zoom 505.

Yep, had one. Gave it to a grandson who's learning to play.

They made a bass version as well.

I remember when they first hit the stores, guys were scared of the plastic casing. Amazing how they hold up if you don't abuse them.

 

[lowplaces]

Do I read that correctly — 9 effects at once?
Don't tell newer Zoom MultiFXes...

Iirc, some of the effects in them were analog.

 

[bftbassman]

I miss this bad boy. It just had a great sound !

 

[MonetBass]

Hey all. Recently I got myself a congratulatory gift on account of my 1000 days sober, and today it arrived!View attachment 5462204

Congrats on the sweet axe and, more importantly, your sobriety milestone.

I still have Zoom 505.

Same - I still have mine and use it for recording at home. Recently I got the instructions out and am still amazed at the versatility of this pedal! I clearly haven't even scratched the surface of its capabilities. Most of the patches are still factory, but I've tweaked several of them to my taste. The octave function actually sounds really good on bass down to the low A.

 

[Bonafide]

This black beauty just showed up from Japan. 1979 Greco 100% original. Japanese Vintage. Lovely guitar.

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[Bass4ThePublic]

Hey all,

I have a guitar on my bench to set up ajd the owner says it’s an 81 les paul. We can’t exactly tell if it’s real or fake. Could anyone help us out? Thanks

 

[Bonafide]

Hey all,

I have a guitar on my bench to set up ajd the owner says it’s an 81 les paul. We can’t exactly tell if it’s real or fake. Could anyone help us out? Thanks

Gibson does not color the serial #s. They stamp the wood before the finish is applied. And the numbers are smaller. Gibson did make a Les Paul Custom in 81 with zebra pickups, Super 400 inlays and a brass nut, but it had a head-stock inlay IRRC. Those are Japanese pickup rings and a whole lot of random parts as well.

 

[ajkula66]

Hey all,

I have a guitar on my bench to set up ajd the owner says it’s an 81 les paul. We can’t exactly tell if it’s real or fake. Could anyone help us out? Thanks

Gibson does not color the serial #s. They stamp the wood before the finish is applied. And the numbers are smaller. Gibson did make a Les Paul Custom in 81 with zebra pickups, Super 400 inlays and a brass nut, but it had a head-stock inlay IRRC. Those are Japanese pickup rings and a whole lot of random parts as well.

What @Bonafide said. Also...

Pots way too close to the bridge.

My take - fake.

 

[Killing Floor]

Gibson does not color the serial #s. They stamp the wood before the finish is applied. And the numbers are smaller. Gibson did make a Les Paul Custom in 81 with zebra pickups, Super 400 inlays and a brass nut, but it had a head-stock inlay IRRC. Those are Japanese pickup rings and a whole lot of random parts as well.

Samesies. That looks not so Gibsonly. Blocks, finish, SN as noted above, all the hardware, binding. It looks cool anyway.

 

[Pocket Dave]

Hey all,

I have a guitar on my bench to set up ajd the owner says it’s an 81 les paul. We can’t exactly tell if it’s real or fake. Could anyone help us out? ThanksView attachment 5490681 View attachment 5490682 View attachment 5490683 View attachment 5490684

As others have mentioned, etc...

Also, the back of the headstock doesn't show Gibson's glued wood wings.

Fake.

 

[Riff Ranger]

Between recently playing with a guitarist who favored an EVH 5150 head and acquiring this pedal for my headphone/direct recording rig, I’m fairly certain I want a 5150-ish 2x12 combo for playing guitar out loud.

I find myself leaning toward the OG ‘90s Peavey 5150 combo, as they seem readily available and the current asking price for specimens in good shape with the footswitch (around 800 USD) seems about right for my situation. I haven’t turned up any consistent complaints about them other than about the weight (which of course I could do without, but it’s not a dealbreaker for me).

For those familiar with 5150-style amplifiers: would you please let me know of anything I should watch for with the OG ‘90s Peavey combos? Do I need the OEM footswitch? Should I consider the EVH version, or the Peavey 6505 (I played the 1x12 version ages ago and liked it), or anything similar in that <800 USD range?

*Even though some can get plenty loud, I do not want a 1x12 (I expect to sell my Mesa DC-2 to partially fund this); and while the idea of a separate head and 2x12 cab appeals to me, I don’t see that happening in my price range anytime soon.

 

[lowplaces]

Also, the back of the headstock doesn't show Gibson's glued wood wings.

Yep, that's one of the first things to look for.

 

[Riff Ranger]

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Between recently playing with a guitarist who favored an EVH 5150 head and acquiring this pedal for my headphone/direct recording rig, I’m fairly certain I want a 5150-ish 2x12 combo for playing guitar out loud.

I find myself leaning toward the OG ‘90s Peavey 5150 combo, as they seem readily available and the current asking price for specimens in good shape with the footswitch (around 800 USD) seems about right for my situation. I haven’t turned up any consistent complaints about them other than about the weight (which of course I could do without, but it’s not a dealbreaker for me).

For those familiar with 5150-style amplifiers: would you please let me know of anything I should watch for with the OG ‘90s Peavey combos? Do I need the OEM footswitch? Should I consider the EVH version, or the Peavey 6505 (I played the 1x12 version ages ago and liked it), or anything similar in that <800 USD range?

*Even though some can get plenty loud, I do not want a 1x12 (I expect to sell my Mesa DC-2 to partially fund this); and while the idea of a separate head and 2x12 cab appeals to me, I don’t see that happening in my price range anytime soon.

Come on, don’t make me go to an actual … guitar forum School me on 5150-style 2x12 combos, someone?

 

[James Hart]

Come on, don’t make me go to an actual … guitar forum School me on 5150-style 2x12 combos, someone?

I've no knowledge of the combo other than seeing one at a store when they were new... but I played in a band with a guy that used a first gen 100 watt halfstack that was one of the better sounding amps I've played bass against.

 

[Pdaddy1978]

I bought this during covid to see if I could advance from crappy guitarist to "just a little better than crappy " guitarist.

My first solid body electric guitar I've owned in 30 years.
I started out my journey on this 65 Gibson Melody Maker.

I had it painted White. It started out 2 tone sunburst.
Then I had a late 60s cream colored Mustang.. .... wish I still had it.
Then ....nothing. For 30 years.
Until I bought that Squier... always wanted a tele.
Its more guitar than I am guitarist. So its perfect!

 

[Riff Ranger]

I've no knowledge of the combo other than seeing one at a store when they were new... but I played in a band with a guy that used a first gen 100 watt halfstack that was one of the better sounding amps I've played bass against.

The EVH-branded version to the right of me here back in April—through that Matamp Green 4x12 —was what first got me seriously thinking about a 5150-style guitar rig.

 

[tangentmusic]

I bought this during covid to see if I could advance from crappy guitarist to "just a little better than crappy " guitarist.
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My first solid body electric guitar I've owned in 30 years.
I started out my journey on this 65 Gibson Melody Maker.
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I had it painted White. It started out 2 tone sunburst.
Then I had a late 60s cream colored Mustang.. .... wish I still had it.
Then ....nothing. For 30 years.
Until I bought that Squier... always wanted a tele.
It’s more guitar than I am guitarist. So it’s perfect!

Nice Tele. I see you really Love Lucy. Me too

 

[T-34]

Hey all,

I have a guitar on my bench to set up ajd the owner says it’s an 81 les paul. We can’t exactly tell if it’s real or fake. Could anyone help us out? ThanksView attachment 5490681 View attachment 5490682 View attachment 5490683 View attachment 5490684

It might actually be better built and sounding than an 80's Gibson but it isn't a Gibson...

 

[Pdaddy1978]

Nice Tele. I see you really Love Lucy. Me too

Oh I do indeed love Lucy!
But full disclosure, thats my wife's side of the wall. She's crazy about Lucy!
My side of the wall is all singing cowboys. Roy and Gene and Hopalong Cassidy.

 

[James Hart]

The EVH-branded version to the right of me here back in April—through that Matamp Green 4x12 —was what first got me seriously thinking about a 5150-style guitar rig.

Awesome!

I've finally finished the resetting up of my music room.... spending some time today reordering my pedal board (removing a pedal and leaving room for the one I still want/need). I've recently retired my old 10 year old tower for a 2023 i9 Dell laptop running Ubuntu Studio... the old tower wasn't shoved in my closet before taking the pic. My acoustic stuff is behind me and my 4 piece drum kit is to my left. Last thing I need is a small vocal PA, going to hang some Bag End TA12-B on the wall with the Bee about 9 foot up.