Recent content by B2D

Hey folks. Any recommendations for a good modded-Marshall type distortion/overdrive pedal? Looking for a sound that is hard rock and 90s alternative with a dash of old-school metal. I'd like EQ (but not mandatory if the basic tone is right on) and something with an amp-like feel. Currently...

https://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and_Parts/Endpins_and_Bridge_Pins/Power_Pins_2_0.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=2020-04-gp&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9p-5hrH66AIVFbDsCh1abg4nEAEYASADEgLjnfD_BwE Saw these and got curious. Anyone have and use these?

Re: EP-3 preamp magical or just what they had at the time? Well look what arrived in the mail today: *TC Spark shown for scale* I'll wire it up and play with it sometime this week. Right off the bat I can tell you that the build quality on this thing is impeccable. The printing on the pedal...

Re: The Mesa Mini Rectifier Twenty-Five! I have one of these - it's the Rectoverb 25 version which is voiced a little differently and of course has reverb. I put it through an Orange 2x12. I do wish it was a 3-channel amp, I'd like a 5w mode, and a cab emulated XLR DI out on the back. That...

I was *this close* to buying a Boss MD200, when the Wampler Terraform came across my radar. I think I'm gonna hold out for this instead. I think I may actually use all of the effects on this, 8 presets, pre/post routing, and some other cool stuff. Plus I think it sounds a little better...

https://soundstone.co/ A friend of mine just forwarded me this. It looks/sounds like an EBow (43 year old tech) at 1/3rd the price and with no LED or harmonic mode. Thoughts? Personally I like the price point but I wonder if we're looking at lawsuit territory here.

Re: Pearly Gates for Tele and Little 59 for Tele I've used both in live and recording situations. My custom T-Style currently had a Pearly Gates in the neck and a CS PG for Tele in the bridge. It is excellent and well worth the price. Beyond the magnets and DC differences on paper, I don't...

hey folks. I need some Squier Strat saddles for a guitar I'm fixing for a friend and I have none in my parts bin. Anyone have some I can buy? I only need one but I'll take up to 2-3 for spares. They're ~10.5mm wide, the type seen in the picture. It doesnt have to be an exact match save for the...

Found this at an antique store in Orange, CA. It's not vintage but it IS brand spankin' new and it was a screamin' deal. I wonder how it'll compare with my 535Q?

Hey folks. A friend and I are on the hunt for a guitar that cops the general vibe and the body size of an ES-339, but we want something nicer than the Epiphone version and are looking for alternatives to the Gibson original design. What's good around the $1000 mark in that body size that works...

These things have made a few appearances on Instagram and such... nothing on Bogner's official site yet. Apparently they're shipping this week. Who's interested? I might look into these. My next amp was gonna be the 25W Boogie Rectoverb but I might check these out before making a decision...

Hey folks. I'm thinking of streamlining my pedalboard in the near future. This is my current board (shown in mid-rework): I was thinking of adding in something like a Musicomlab MkV to handle patch switching among the DD500 and MD500 as well as switching some of the other pedals and the...

Re: Schaller Locking Tuners vs Fender Schaller Locking Tuners? Here's a pic of the Gotohs in case anyone's interested. They're about $60 on StewMac.

I'm looking to add a second amp head or combo to my stable for a cover band/club gig setup. The 100w JVM I have can be a little much at times. I'd considered the 50w JVM but I always like other choices. I'd like something with the following specs. - 2 channels, 3 would be better. - 40-50w...

I'm looking for an alternative to my POD 2.0 as a late-night practice rig. I've had the POD forever, and it sounds fine for what I need, though it has way more sounds than I usually use. Any recommendations to good alternatives, particularly something iPhone/iPad based? I'll be running it...