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#183,441
PillO said:
I tried one of those. It is very subtle if you are playing clean. However, after a bit of dirt it sounds good. Passed it to my brother - it sounds much better on guitar. For modulation I really like:
TC Electronic | Product | THUNDERSTORM FLANGER

No longer available through L&M; I suspect they are discontinued
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Thanks, that's good to know. I'm really leaning toward the Whirlwind, but might go back to MXR of some kind. As for flangers, I just never cared for them much with a bass. I've tried, but do love my phaser. I've gots to have one!
 
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dagrev said:
Thanks, that's good to know. I'm really leaning toward the Whirlwind, but might go back to MXR of some kind. As for flangers, I just never cared for them much with a bass. I've tried, but do love my phaser. I've gots to have one!
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The Phase 95 would give you both the Phase 45 and 90, and both script and block versions of each, in a tiny pedal format. What annoyed me about it is that its lights never turn off if it's plugged in. For a gigging board, who cares. But for also using at home, it was too annoying.
 
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BklynKen said:
I love mine. It sounds great, and from everything I've read, it's more faithful to the original Phase 90 than the current MXRs. Michael Laiacona, who started Whirlwind, is one of the original MXR guys.
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Thanks Ken. I'm really leaning in that direction. Have you ever tried others and liked them?
 
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GonePlaid said:
Plagiarism! Industrial espionage!...Ahh, who cares.
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He may have been one of the devs, and even hold some patent's (but typically a designer working for a company doesn't hold those). But that could be different if was a founder and owner.

"As one of the original founders of MXR, I first brought these effects pedals to guitarists almost 40 years ago. They were the ones that started a revolution and no one has made them quite the same since...hand-wired, American made, built to last forever and with the exact same circuits and quality components."
 
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Random thought that entered my head, which has probably been discussed here before.

Why do you think Gibson continues went with the three point bridge on these NRs, or even continues with it on the Reverses? Don't get me wrong, this isn't a standard three point bridge bashing post. I don't mind the bridge at all. However, since Epiphone has had success with the more classic style two piece bridge on the Vintage Pro line, wouldn't you think Gibson, especially under their new and better direction, would follow suit? Even the Oversized Les Paul Basses from years ago got a TOM style bridge. Again, not a criticism, just genuinely curious.
 
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Tanner5382 said:
Random thought that entered my head, which has probably been discussed here before.

Why do you think Gibson continues went with the three point bridge on these NRs, or even continues with it on the Reverses? Don't get me wrong, this isn't a standard three point bridge bashing post. I don't mind the bridge at all. However, since Epiphone has had success with the more classic style two piece bridge on the Vintage Pro line, wouldn't you think Gibson, especially under their new and better direction, would follow suit? Even the Oversized Les Paul Basses from years ago got a TOM style bridge. Again, not a criticism, just genuinely curious.
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Parts bin?
 
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Most of you will be happy to know I got a new (flip) phone. It takes better pics(+). I can't figure out how to upload them(-). Apparently I'm gonna hafta enable email. I don't wanna. LSTYD. I shoulda held on to the old one 'til the last minute(February). Crap! And I say that without fear of contradiction.
Old pic of Gibsons:
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dagrev said:
He may have been one of the devs, and even hold some patent's (but typically a designer working for a company doesn't hold those). But that could be different if was a founder and owner.

"As one of the original founders of MXR, I first brought these effects pedals to guitarists almost 40 years ago. They were the ones that started a revolution and no one has made them quite the same since...hand-wired, American made, built to last forever and with the exact same circuits and quality components."
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Michael maintained the rights to the design/schematics of the original MXR pedals.
 
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Tanner5382 said:
Random thought that entered my head, which has probably been discussed here before.

Why do you think Gibson continues went with the three point bridge on these NRs, or even continues with it on the Reverses? Don't get me wrong, this isn't a standard three point bridge bashing post. I don't mind the bridge at all. However, since Epiphone has had success with the more classic style two piece bridge on the Vintage Pro line, wouldn't you think Gibson, especially under their new and better direction, would follow suit? Even the Oversized Les Paul Basses from years ago got a TOM style bridge. Again, not a criticism, just genuinely curious.
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I believe Gibson is completely tone deaf.
 
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dagrev said:
He may have been one of the devs, and even hold some patent's (but typically a designer working for a company doesn't hold those). But that could be different if was a founder and owner.

"As one of the original founders of MXR, I first brought these effects pedals to guitarists almost 40 years ago. They were the ones that started a revolution and no one has made them quite the same since...hand-wired, American made, built to last forever and with the exact same circuits and quality components."
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It also comes in a super cool velour pouch.
 
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Tanner5382 said:
Random thought that entered my head, which has probably been discussed here before.

Why do you think Gibson continues went with the three point bridge on these NRs, or even continues with it on the Reverses? Don't get me wrong, this isn't a standard three point bridge bashing post. I don't mind the bridge at all. However, since Epiphone has had success with the more classic style two piece bridge on the Vintage Pro line, wouldn't you think Gibson, especially under their new and better direction, would follow suit? Even the Oversized Les Paul Basses from years ago got a TOM style bridge. Again, not a criticism, just genuinely curious.
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What is the meaning of life?

It was a disappointment when the new NRs were announced with the three point. The old Gibson two piece had intonation issues that can be solved with Scott's bridge. Maybe cost? The tooling for the three point is long since paid for and unless the two was going to be used on multiple instruments it wasn't worth it for a small number. Why not use the one Epi does? Who knows.
 
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MCF said:
What is the meaning of life?

It was a disappointment when the new NRs were announced with the three point. The old Gibson two piece had intonation issues that can be solved with Scott's bridge. Maybe cost? The tooling for the three point is long since paid for and unless the two was going to be used on multiple instruments it wasn't worth it for a small number. Why not use the one Epi does? Who knows.
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AFAIK the 2 piece on my 67 has no intonation issues. That I can hear, anyway.:rolleyes:
 
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