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gag halfrunt
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 Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:22 am Post subject: New pedalboard |
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I just finished setting up a new pedalboard. I wanted more dirt options on this one, so I've included 7 OD/Distortion pedals. Some may say it's overkill, but I'm getting tired of only having two or three different dirt sounds for gigs with my tube rig.
Don't get me wrong - the Engl SE sound fantastic. But I just wanted some variety for some of the different songs we cover.
It's not as "pro" looking as my last board, since I used run of the mill patch cables, instead of the do-it-yourself custom cables from Lava Cable. But since the pedals are in their own loops, I've reduced the impact of these dog cords.
Here's the board that's getting replaced...
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Gibson345
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| Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:08 am Post subject: |
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Holy moly too many dirt pedals.. not enough swirly pedals or compressors.
btw, I still have your barber EQ guy.. if you need it.. let me know.
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gag halfrunt
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| Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:58 am Post subject: |
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| Gibson345 wrote: | Holy moly too many dirt pedals.. not enough swirly pedals or compressors.
btw, I still have your barber EQ guy.. if you need it.. let me know. |
Guilty as charged... plenty o' dirt, that's for sure. But I do have the Philospher's Tone tucked in on the far right. And the dirty little secret is that it's not in a loop, so it's on all the time. WOOHOO! 
No hurry on the Barber, but thanks for the offer. I'll pick it up on my next visit - which I am still trying to nail down with schedules... 
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Gibson345
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| Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 11:55 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | I do have the Philospher's Tone tucked in on the far right. And the dirty little secret is that it's not in a loop, so it's on all the time. WOOHOO! Smile |
I have a new one for you to try out.. RAF Mirage.. I'm really liking it..
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gag halfrunt
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| Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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| Gibson345 wrote: | | Quote: | | I do have the Philospher's Tone tucked in on the far right. And the dirty little secret is that it's not in a loop, so it's on all the time. WOOHOO! Smile |
I have a new one for you to try out.. RAF Mirage.. I'm really liking it.. |
I'm intrigued...
I've heard of the Mirage, but never played one. Sounds like a fun new toy.
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Gibson345
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| Quote: | | I've heard of the Mirage, but never played one. Sounds like a fun new toy. |
if you have time.. read the description on the product pages.. The description is pretty dead on from what I'm seeing so far.
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darth_paul
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| Are the knobs on those pedals easily knocked around? |
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gag halfrunt
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| darth_paul wrote: | | Are the knobs on those pedals easily knocked around? |
Yes, they do. I set them before loading gear, and put masking tape on them to hold them during transport.
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Gibson345
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| Quote: | | I set them before loading gear, and put masking tape on them to hold them during transport |
Maybe I'm not understanding here or you are playing better places than the typical "oil drum" I seem to have to deal with but, I can't imagine not having to adjust your settings differently for different places. I have to start all over with mine for 90% of the places I end up in. Well not really the compressor but everything else. All the "tone" of the room changes or at least seems to with me..
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gag halfrunt
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| Gibson345 wrote: | | Quote: | | I set them before loading gear, and put masking tape on them to hold them during transport |
Maybe I'm not understanding here or you are playing better places than the typical "oil drum" I seem to have to deal with but, I can't imagine not having to adjust your settings differently for different places. I have to start all over with mine for 90% of the places I end up in. Well not really the compressor but everything else. All the "tone" of the room changes or at least seems to with me.. |
I do have to make some changes based on the room. But most of the time, once I get to sound check, I'll make EQ changes at the amp, and that will take care of most of the tone adjustments that need to be made.
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acosmichippo
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So I guess you gave up on the Axe FX, huh?
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| Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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the Riot pedal is awesome. its about time a pedal like that one came along.
good looking board gag!
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gag halfrunt
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| Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:18 pm Post subject: |
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| acosmichippo wrote: | | So I guess you gave up on the Axe FX, huh? |
Not at all. I have two "A" rigs.
I love the Axe-FX. It's an incredible device that blows away every other modeler out there. It's got tons of great amp tones inside. It's light, portable, convenient, and 'set and forget'.
I also love tube amps. I always will. For me, it's never been an either/or proposition. I go through periods of frustration with tube amps, and the Axe is there, solid and consistent good tones, night after night. Then, after awhile, I miss that intangible thing about tube amps, and I switch back.
If push came to shove, and I had to choose between having only one tube amp (any amp on the planet), and having the Axe-FX, I would choose the Axe.
But I'm glad I don't have to make that choice. It's great having both options.
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gag halfrunt
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| Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:27 pm Post subject: |
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| MERCYFULFATE wrote: | the Riot pedal is awesome. its about time a pedal like that one came along.
good looking board gag! |
You got that right, Mercy.
The Suhr Riot and the Wampler Triple Wreck are my favorite high gain pedals on the market.
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Gibson345
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| Quote: | | I do have to make some changes based on the room. But most of the time, once I get to sound check, I'll make EQ changes at the amp, and that will take care of most of the tone adjustments that need to be made. |
Got cha.. just a different "ritual" than I follow.. I eq the amp for the room then the pedals. Of course, you've seen my board. I have a grand total of 4 pedals (not counting the tuner and lehle) you have what ?? 9 or something so I can see that.
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