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by electric68
Mon Jan 02, 2012 7:16 pm
Forum: Amp Talk
Topic: Weber..... WOW!
Replies: 26
Views: 6072

Re: Weber..... WOW!

This all sounds really interesting. I have to confess I made what may be a stoooopid purchase: a Fender Supersonic 60 head and twin 12 cab. Looks sooooo sexy on stage. Cleans to die for. And the Bassman blooms and roars. Still unsure about the "burn" channel. But it's got loads of promise....
by electric68
Mon Jan 02, 2012 6:08 pm
Forum: GAS
Topic: is this legit?
Replies: 10
Views: 2095

Re: is this legit?

New series to replace the Highway 1 series apparently. Low cost way to call it U.S. built. Check the low price point at http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem ... 0785584171
by electric68
Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:26 am
Forum: Gig Guide
Topic: Trailer Park Boys on tour...WLG Mar 24, AK Mar 23
Replies: 4
Views: 2251

Re: Trailer Park Boys on tour...WLG Mar 24, AK Mar 23

Got mine! Canuck culture being exported to the world .... :0)
by electric68
Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:49 am
Forum: DIY BUILD YOUR OWN - Guitars
Topic: Number One revisited
Replies: 11
Views: 2360

Re: Number One revisited

Lurrrve the currrrves. So is it reasonably light, given the chambers?
by electric68
Sun Dec 18, 2011 8:12 pm
Forum: DIY - BUILD YOUR OWN Amps
Topic: First valve amp build
Replies: 49
Views: 32189

Re: First valve amp build

Great sounding little amp. Huge sound, I was fortunate to have a jam with critter a couple of weeks ago. Really cool look to the cabinet as well. Saw the 18 watter in progress. Wish I could tackle something like that. Well done.
by electric68
Wed Nov 30, 2011 11:06 pm
Forum: Guitars
Topic: Anyone played a Martin Backpacker?
Replies: 6
Views: 1278

Re: Anyone played a Martin Backpacker?

Had one. Sold it. I bought it because I was spending several nights a week in hotel rooms and missed playing; it fits in the overhead bin in a plane and you can satisfy that craving to play. Sounds like cardboard, but you don't buy it for the tone. You have to use the strap even for sitting because ...
by electric68
Mon Oct 24, 2011 8:19 pm
Forum: Guitars
Topic: How many guitars do you need?
Replies: 84
Views: 7875

Re: How many guitars do you need?

I have lots. And I need another one. I haven't got a bach, or a boat, I don't p.ss money away going to clubs or buying takeaways, my car is 15 years old. I'm happy with my priorities. Guitars to me are art that I can interact with. I keep them out so I can enjoy the way they look and sound any time ...
by electric68
Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:37 pm
Forum: GAS
Topic: What are you gassing for?
Replies: 6367
Views: 1376791

Re: What are you gassing for?

Gasing for one of these : Fender American Deluxe Strat HSS http://www.sweetwater.com/guitargallery/electric/custom/sUS11011963/ They seem versatile and reasonably priced. I'm always paranoid about how such an item would be handled in transit though? Fenders travel really well in international shipp...
by electric68
Fri Oct 07, 2011 10:17 pm
Forum: GAS
Topic: Best Tuner
Replies: 16
Views: 2103

Re: Best Tuner

Korg pitch-black +. Lets me have 2 guitars always plugged in and tuned up, with an AB swap between them.
by electric68
Tue Sep 27, 2011 3:03 pm
Forum: Tone and Style
Topic: How Good Should You Be Before You Care About Tone?
Replies: 93
Views: 21906

Re: How Good Should You Be Before You Care About Tone?

+2 on Seasick Steve - his dilapidated gear makes me embarrassed to have good gear and never sound as good. BTW, re gear - I agree a guitar that is physically enjoyable to play is really important (unless you're Jack White and claim you want to struggle to play...). I also have had really good guitar...
by electric68
Tue Sep 27, 2011 9:29 am
Forum: Tone and Style
Topic: Covers band rig advice
Replies: 23
Views: 5482

Re: Covers band rig advice

My free advice is worth what you pay for it. A clean(ish) platform that provides headroom, a hairy-ness pedal, tuner and guitar volume are probably 97% of what one needs. I like a single coil (strat) for its ability to cut through, and a pedal(s) can fatten it up if you need to. "A strat player...
by electric68
Mon Sep 26, 2011 6:49 pm
Forum: GAS
Topic: What are you gassing for?
Replies: 6367
Views: 1376791

Re: What are you gassing for?

Jenesis wrote:lol 6-cylinder
would've been a straight 6 Blue Flame in its day. (same as the first Corvettes) This one's a 350cube SB in front of a frustrating 3 spd Muncie.... I coule live with it. Really.
by electric68
Mon Sep 26, 2011 6:40 pm
Forum: GAS
Topic: What are you gassing for?
Replies: 6367
Views: 1376791

Re: What are you gassing for?

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T H I S !

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =372770871

Well it's not exactly gear, but I can imagine how good my gear would look coming out of this.....
by electric68
Sun Sep 18, 2011 4:06 pm
Forum: Artists
Topic: Happy Birthday BB King!
Replies: 3
Views: 1803

Re: Happy Birthday BB King!

Here's to many more for Riley. I hope I'm still going at that pace in my 80's.
by electric68
Thu Sep 15, 2011 5:57 pm
Forum: Amp Talk
Topic: Has anyone imported amps from the state
Replies: 8
Views: 1551

Re: Has anyone imported amps from the state

I brought a couple of Marshall combos in from Canada. They were manufactured with power transformers that had a coil tap for EU/NA voltages, so it was a minor job for the local tech to switch them over for NZ voltages. Non-technically speaking, you should be prepared to pay for customs clearance cha...