Lots of new gear ;) NGDs, NADs & NPDs

P.A.Foholic

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Hi guys,

Haven't been here for a while. Got a lot to do with my bands music video & EP recordings and lots of other stuff such as work and school. And a girlfriend ;) Many of my pieces of gear are now gone (don't worry, I've still got the Mayo) but I've also got something new. And today I took some pics for you guys. So, here they are:

Starting with the small ones:

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Bare Knuckle Painkillers for my Mayones with Tyger covers. These are going to be badass I tell ya

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So, here we have a Visual Sound Route 808 & T.C. Electronic Polytune. Love both for the live use. Polytune is accurate and makes tuning such a breeze. Route 808 gives you the SRV style blues sounds and boosts your amp really nicely if needed. I'm using it with L... well, you'll see later ;) My sound is crisp, tight and huge with this little ****** turned on.

Lets see my speaker section:

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This is my Engl 212 EV Pro cab. It has two V30s and it's ridiculously heavy (both sound and weight). This thing weights a lot more than many 4x12 cabs. The grind is strong with this one. Rock loud with your cock out.

Then to the heart of the beast:

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That's right. A Laney Ironheart Studio. Takes care of the gigging and studios both. Man this thing screams like a... well... (ya know right?)
. What really surprised me was that the cleans are really good. Natural and full of harmonic content. It breaks really nicely to this classic rock crunch when turned full on. I love this thing. Really.

Finally my new badass mofo piece of wood:

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Here it is. Ibanez FR420. Maybe the best deal I've ever made (and I bought it new). The thing is I've always hated RGs and other Ibanez axes because the neck doesn't fit me. Or the Edge (no not you Edge, go play some Beautiful Day...). I've always loved the look but if it doesn't suit you, what can ya do? But this one is a whole different story. As soon as I tried Laney Ironheart at the store with this particular FR420, I knew I'd buy it some day. First I bought the Ironheart because that was the one I was after at the time. And a month later... I grabbed the FR. The bridge is smooth and it looks stunning. It also has maybe the first decent Ibby pups I've come across with. It's gorgeus and plays well. Gonna change the nut for a bone one and the stock tuners for something else. Maybe the pickups later on. But yeah, damn nice.

I hope you enjoyed the ride :)
 

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Re: Lots of new gear ;) NGDs, NADs & NPDs

It's a 100% pure valve amp in a rack size. You can really hear them cooking when played.
 
Re: Lots of new gear ;) NGDs, NADs & NPDs

What, no pics of the g/f? ;) :D

Anyway, love the FR. Too bad Ibanez dumped the Prestige level model though.
 
Re: Lots of new gear ;) NGDs, NADs & NPDs

What, no pics of the g/f? ;) :D

Anyway, love the FR. Too bad Ibanez dumped the Prestige level model though.


Maybe later ;)

That really is a shame. My local store still has three of those (all the prestige colors). Would be awesome to grab one.
 
Re: Lots of new gear ;) NGDs, NADs & NPDs

Well, Ibanez is known for dropping things like that. I prefer the old guitars but the FR (and Darkstone too) is one of the new ones that caught my interest - seems like a nicely executed concept. Now, if they could stop putting Wizard necks on everything...
 
Re: Lots of new gear ;) NGDs, NADs & NPDs

Well, Ibanez is known for dropping things like that. I prefer the old guitars but the FR (and Darkstone too) is one of the new ones that caught my interest - seems like a nicely executed concept. Now, if they could stop putting Wizard necks on everything...

I know what you are talking about. This was actually the first nice neck on an Ibby that I've come across with. This axe really is executed nicely.
 
Re: Lots of new gear ;) NGDs, NADs & NPDs

Finally my new badass mofo piece of wood:

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2013-08-19200520.jpg


Here it is. Ibanez FR420. Maybe the best deal I've ever made (and I bought it new). The thing is I've always hated RGs and other Ibanez axes because the neck doesn't fit me. Or the Edge (no not you Edge, go play some Beautiful Day...). I've always loved the look but if it doesn't suit you, what can ya do? But this one is a whole different story. As soon as I tried Laney Ironheart at the store with this particular FR420, I knew I'd buy it some day. First I bought the Ironheart because that was the one I was after at the time. And a month later... I grabbed the FR. The bridge is smooth and it looks stunning. It also has maybe the first decent Ibby pups I've come across with. It's gorgeus and plays well. Gonna change the nut for a bone one and the stock tuners for something else. Maybe the pickups later on. But yeah, damn nice.

That is ***ing gorgeous. Awesome score! Happy New Stuff Day...
 
Re: Lots of new gear ;) NGDs, NADs & NPDs

Congrats on all the great gear! Nice IBBY!! Good seeing you round again!
 
Re: Lots of new gear ;) NGDs, NADs & NPDs

cool!! anxious to hear the lionheart - love all those options on the back. gotta ask tho - why a new amp when you've got the fractal?? wouldn't it nail whatever the laney does? are you using it like a power amp with the fractal too? I'm ron burgandy?
 
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Re: Lots of new gear ;) NGDs, NADs & NPDs

Congrats on all the great gear! Nice IBBY!! Good seeing you round again!

Thanks man!


cool!! anxious to hear the lionheart - love all those options on the back. gotta ask tho - why a new amp when you've got the fractal?? wouldn't it nail whatever the laney does? are you using it like a power amp with the fractal too? I'm ron burgandy?

Ironheart ;)

I got this for the live use. The thing is, I didn't like the FRFR setup. I use the Axe Fx now in the studio and Laney live. Haven't tested it as a poweramp yet. And yes, yes you are.
 
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