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JVM View Member Profile	Nov 17 2009, 07:44 PM
Nov 17 2009, 07:44 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 2.878 Joined: 2-June 07 From: Raleigh-Durham, NC	Hi guys, I just sold a few pieces of gear and I have $70 from that, but I can also supplement the budget a little bit besides. My question is, what do you guys think would be a better buy, a new set of tubes (probably JJ's) for my Mesa F-30 el84 amp, or a keeley mod to my vox wah wah to give it true bypass and a status light? For the record, despite posts I made a week or two ago, my tubes do work fine (and I have gotten around to recording a bit with ReCabinet, stay tuned for some samples) but I have no idea how old they are, and from what I have heard the JJ's are better than stock mesa's. Also I want the amp to break up a little earlier and JJ allows that option. On the other hand, as much as I love my wah, it kills me how obvious the tone sucking is when it's in the chain. Anyone have experience with these kinds of mods? Do they work well? If anyone has any other suggestions for this budget as well, don't hesitate You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Gibson '67 RI Flying V, Mesa Boogie F-30 112 combo, crazy pedals.

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ZakkWylde View Member Profile	Nov 17 2009, 08:08 PM
Nov 17 2009, 08:08 PM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	All wahs suck tone, even the extremely expenisive boutique wahs with True Bypass suck tone...just a bit less -.- The status light is more important on a crybaby type imho but if you are not gigging, you can live without it for the moment. I would get a new/better set of tubes. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster

Bogdan Radovic View Member Profile	Nov 17 2009, 08:16 PM
Nov 17 2009, 08:16 PM	Bass & Beginner Instructor Posts: 15.614 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Hmm tought one... I guess wah mod would be cool if amp sounds just fine now... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net Check out my lessons and my instructor board. Check out my beginner guitar lessons course! ; Take a bass course now!

JVM View Member Profile	Nov 18 2009, 02:52 AM
Nov 18 2009, 02:52 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 2.878 Joined: 2-June 07 From: Raleigh-Durham, NC	I'm also considering getting a used one of these pigtronix 'philosopher's tone' compressor pedal. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Gibson '67 RI Flying V, Mesa Boogie F-30 112 combo, crazy pedals.

Santiago Diaz Ga... Santiago Diaz Garces View Member Profile	Nov 18 2009, 03:04 AM
Nov 18 2009, 03:04 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.769 Joined: 28-April 09 From: Buenos Aires, Argentina	This reminds me that I have to change Tubes to my amp!!. Hahaha. I would definitly go for new Tubes You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my lessons! My Band: Thabu Myspace New Thabu Official Site!! My Websites: http://www.santiagodiazgarces.com.ar Myspace

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Nov 18 2009, 11:41 PM
Nov 18 2009, 11:41 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	I don't think Vox wah mod of 70$ is worth it mate, I advise you to swap the tubes. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

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