I don't think this is the newest thing on the block, yet it surprises me how good it is. I wish it had more going for it in terms of metal chug as my old SS head had much better response and definition for that..but this tonelabs has so much more to it that I really can do without that for a while.
I like how the attack of each note colorfully plays out when you shred fast. Also the cleans are almost everything I could ask for and the mid and Mild gains are obviously where this thing shines...and maybe I'm getting older inside but thats where I'm starting to play more and more.
I never had a chance to get a power amp and plug it into my stereo guitar cab at home (I'm away right now), but just jamming through computer speakers alone its alright.
I don't know if its just the speakers I'm playing through but it seems to prefer neck pickups.
Don't know if I'll stay digital long term. I played live with it a few months ago at church and recall having issues hearing it clearly..bummer. But for playing and recording its just great.
I did find however that when I used stompboxes into it there was a bit improvement in the cut when I turned the AMP sims OFF...I'm thinking that if I got a good preamp or pedal that may be the solution for the deficiencies it has in playing live.
I know of the Mesa V-Twin, but what other pedals/preamps would you suggest. I'm looking for at least 2 channels. As versatile as possible..I love clean to harcore and everything in between. Then I'd basicly just use the tonelabs instead of a rackmount for effects...but still have the option to leave the amp and extras at home and play with just the TL at a small coffehouse gig or something.
Any thoughts?
I like how the attack of each note colorfully plays out when you shred fast. Also the cleans are almost everything I could ask for and the mid and Mild gains are obviously where this thing shines...and maybe I'm getting older inside but thats where I'm starting to play more and more.
I never had a chance to get a power amp and plug it into my stereo guitar cab at home (I'm away right now), but just jamming through computer speakers alone its alright.
I don't know if its just the speakers I'm playing through but it seems to prefer neck pickups.
Don't know if I'll stay digital long term. I played live with it a few months ago at church and recall having issues hearing it clearly..bummer. But for playing and recording its just great.
I did find however that when I used stompboxes into it there was a bit improvement in the cut when I turned the AMP sims OFF...I'm thinking that if I got a good preamp or pedal that may be the solution for the deficiencies it has in playing live.
I know of the Mesa V-Twin, but what other pedals/preamps would you suggest. I'm looking for at least 2 channels. As versatile as possible..I love clean to harcore and everything in between. Then I'd basicly just use the tonelabs instead of a rackmount for effects...but still have the option to leave the amp and extras at home and play with just the TL at a small coffehouse gig or something.
Any thoughts?
