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Jun 27 2008, 05:06 PM
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I sold my Gibson Chet Atkins SST yesterday, which is a little sad as I really liked that guitar..
But I've had my sights on a top-end acoustic guitar lately and then I wouldn't need it anymore so it had to go  But I ordered a TAKAMINE TF250SMC Sunburst instead, can't wait to get her home  Link: http://takamine.com/?fa=detail&mid=1460&sid=67 It's sporting a Tube Preamp (Cool Tube): The CTP-1 "Cool Tube" preamp introduced at the January 2004 NAMM show in Anaheim, California is the most significant development in "on-board" acoustic signal processing since Takamine presented the Acoustic DSP, the industry's first on-board "digital" acoustic guitar preamplifier in 1998. The Takamine CTP-1 "Cool Tube" preamp is an on-board acoustic- electric preamp that utilizes a 12AU7 dual triode vacuum tube. The CTP-1 packs a huge amount of features and amazing tone into a compact package that fits neatly into Takamine's "SoundChoice" docking port. This new "Cool Tube" preamp joins a range of five distinctly different preamps that are all interchangeable, giving the Takamine player several great options to fit their personal style and taste. Read more about it here: http://takamine.com/?fa=elec_cooltube http://takamine.com/?fa=elec_cooltube2 ..and some sound & videoclips showing the preamp: http://takamine.com/?fa=elec_cooldemo I can't wait to record with this one, I'll post something when I have though!  Also, I got a really good deal on a Marshall Vintage Modern Half Stack... So I'm waiting for that one too Here's a description: If you're looking for the perfect marriage of classic, vintage rock tones with modern feature and levels of gain, your search is over! The Marshall Vintage Modern 2266 50 Watt Head is an all-valve single channel amplifier with a choice of two dynamic ranges selectable by footswitch. The Low range equates to the performance you would come to expect from a stock vintage Marshall amplifier in terms of tone and available gain. The High range adds an extra preamp valve into the signal path, facilitating those classic hard rock tones of the seventies. Add to this the ability to dynamically interface with your instrument's Volume and Tone controls and the experience translates into a truly expressive and organic feel in performance. Two frequency selective Pre-amp Volumes (Gains) - Body and Detail - facilitate greater flexibility in tone shaping for individual guitars and styles while the power amplifier is heavily influenced by the first Marshall amplifiers to be produced, with two KT66 output valves yielding that substantial, fat and smooth tone. A MID Boost switch on the front panel fattens the tone even more while a traditional Marshall tone control circuit enables fine tuning of your sound. A master volume has been included in order to practically manage the output levels at all venues. This is implemented after the phase splitter in order to fully exploit maximum preamp drive when the master is turned down low. A reverb level control mixes the on board plate reverb with the direct signal to whatever degree the player chooses. The reverb can be toggled on and off via the footswitch. Finally, a series FX loop is provided for those players who wish to use outboard effect to further enhance their sound. Loop levels of 10dB and +4dB can be controlled via a rear panel switch as well as the option to completely bypass this feature if it is not required. The cosmetics are also a carefully crafted hybrid of old and new styles made even more dramatic by the deep purple vinyl that covers the entire series.  I tried it out at a store before I made up my mind and it sounds great  I'll use this with a THD Hotplate power attenuator at home though.. Wouldn't want to go deaf before I turn 30  I'm poor now.. Really, really poor 
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Jun 27 2008, 05:12 PM
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Wow, spending a few bone's arn't we Paal?
Congrats man. That sure looks like a cool set-up.
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Jun 27 2008, 05:16 PM
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The guitar is really gorgeous. Enjoy it!
Congrats mate. Can't wait to hear some sample recordings. Cheers! -------------------- xosepineda |
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Jun 27 2008, 05:19 PM
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Thanks for the review
This Takamine looks sooo cute 
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Jun 27 2008, 05:29 PM
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Must have been hard to let SST go, grats on the other stuff though looks amazing
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Jun 27 2008, 05:34 PM
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Whew, that's a lot of teriffic gear! No tan for you this summer sice you'll spend most of it indoors, right?
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Jun 27 2008, 06:29 PM
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Wow Paal! beautiful guitar indeed! , and that half stack looks pretty awesome too, waiting forward for those reviews and some audio samples
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Jun 27 2008, 07:55 PM
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Congrats on new gear mate
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Jun 27 2008, 10:01 PM
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congrats audiopaal
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Jun 27 2008, 10:17 PM
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Those are indeed great news man. Both pieces are excellent each in their own way. I would really like reviews on those, specially for the Marshall!
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Jun 28 2008, 02:40 AM
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Congrats
Looking forward to trying out the Takamine
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