Gear News 2006

[popeye]

wow.. the colour on the gt550 was so.. wow... it reminds me of dir en grey's kaoru model.. i mean.. on of it also have this colour combo but instead the blue is somehow a skull image

cool rite?

Ganesa is always my dream axe.. :lol:

won't it hurts your thigh if you play it while sitting?

 

[mero]

I think the thigh would be the least area of concern if you were playing that sitting down and you're a male.

 

[subversion]

Oh yea saw those Grecos.. where are they made from? And I realise their width profile is quite thin? Not sure if i observe properly..

the set neck ones are japanese. the neck's profile mimics Gibson's slim taper make.

 

[suspend_thought]

All of Kaoru guitars are shaped around like that, based off the F series (some are slimmer, though), except for the black Viper he's been using lately on the european tours.

Anyone has any news on the MXR booster/overdrive? The Custom Audio Electronics one.. It might be interesting if the Overdrive's good =)

 

[Guest]

This tread has been quiet for a while. Ok, here's some gear news:

Just when many gear makers thought one 12AX7 tube sounded great in their pedal... here's DamageControl with dual 12AX7 tubes...

http://www.damagecontrolusa.com/

Check out the website for all the info you need.

Who use it? Yngwie, & Nuno.

No local distributors...

 

[Phil]

I've watched demos of the Demonizer and Womenizer. Didn't impress me at all. Although it does look somewhat novel.

 

[edder]

those guys were from line6 right?

 

[Guest]

edder,

you're right. here's the page that is not linked:
http://www.damagecontrolusa.com/aboutus.htm

5 of them, formerly from Line6.

the downloadable sound clips aren't impressive too.
anyway, they're just toys, new toys.

 

[MackSonne]

Hmm how does the "Timeline" delay pedal fare? Anyone got an opinion?

 

[gsonique]

gimmick :wink: ...bunch of mullets in action ....just look at the names given for the pedal 8O
These pedals are designed for people who spend time looking at rather that playin it...please save your money 8O

What is Class A dist...misleading ... :?

 

[PatheinRaindropMoe]

Lets bet theres LEDs/bulbs behind the tube area to light up so nicely and attract attention :lol:

 

[gsonique]

i still remember a fren bought one of those new vox tube gimmicks and was excited abt his tube being blue and all.......









till he met me :twisted:

 

[PatheinRaindropMoe]

mwahahahahahahahaha, i is can imagine the expression!

If only to have replace the led/bulb with a blinking multiple colour led behind it :lol:

 

[ciel]

we need disco light tube effects. wonder how much that will sell

 

[snuffleupagus]

omigod ciel is on a rampage!

 

[ciel]

GODLIKE!

 

[gsonique]

omigod ciel is on a rampage!

I think someone took the bottle that he is always with...

Anywayz those tube pedals are Dual 12AX7 tubes biased at 250V internally....so should be good lah...not like those low powered nonsense.

 

[nickyseow]

Hmm i think this is timely for a side discussion.

What exactly is the hype over tubes and such? Ive read here and there about the mojo behind 12AX7 tubes, but im sure there are many many different type of tubes that with the right combination of innards and speakers, you can a variety of tone.

So, debunk this mystery will ya! haha

 

[thor666]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong here:

12ax7 are preamp tubes that have the highest gain ratings. There's also 12 at7, 12au7 and other tubes. Many guitar players like the characteristics brought by a tube that has been pushed until the signal distorts due to the tube.

There have been people using other tubes with great results as well. If you want cleaner tones with higher headrooms, go for the 12AT7 or 12AU7 (if your amp allows.) Different makes/brand of the same rated tubes can also make a difference. (WingedCs vs EH vs NOS etc.)

Again, the problem is mainly that most solidstates on the market are not built to the same quality as tube amps are. There's a Pritchard solidstate that claims to emulate tube amps, but it's at 2000++ USD. With that kind of prices, and a number of variations in building amps (different cap, resistor, wire type/brands, quality of construction, speaker, cabinet, etc etc) it's difficult to guage if tubes alone actually make significant tonal difference.



But in all honestly, don't be too obsessed by the stuff. If you play an amp, it sounds good for you, then it's good.

 

[ShredCow]

I want to try a Pitchard before I conclude that tube amps are THE ONLY way to go.

Its like.. an unfinished equation.