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Posted by: Berglmir Nov 27 2010, 07:37 PM

Well it´s been some time I could really participate at this forum as some of you might remember that I had to stop playing guitar because of a "guitar arm" (the same as a tennis arm but on the left arm ).
It´s getting better now and the pain is slowly fading.....very carefully I can start practising/playing again.
To reward me for 3 (THREE!!!) weeks of No-Guitar I picked up some pedals I think EVERYONE should own...a Compressor and a serious Fuzz!

Here are the pics:




I just bought the EHX pedals today....man I love the Fuzz!

Just thought I share this with you - keep on rocking (and ALWAYS warm up before serious playing!!!!)

Posted by: Vaidya Nov 27 2010, 07:45 PM

Congrats man.3 weeks must have been very hard Hope it gets fully healed soon

Posted by: Daniel Realpe Nov 27 2010, 08:33 PM

beautiful gear!

Posted by: Crazy_Diamond Nov 28 2010, 12:21 AM

Nice setup man .... I have been looking at the JVM at the store the other day but........ I'm broke .

Does this amp sounds good on the clean channel ?

Posted by: Berglmir Nov 28 2010, 01:04 AM

It´s actually my first real amp but I think the clean channel is really nice and crisp. My teacher who is a professional jazz player also has one (besides others) and commented positivly about the clean channel. Really worth a try (and THAT does not cost money )

Posted by: Crazy_Diamond Nov 28 2010, 01:14 AM

6Thanks for the feedback Berglmir I will definetely give it a shot. Is it the 50 or the 100 watts version

Posted by: Fran Nov 28 2010, 01:22 AM

Sweet gear pics, enjoy those stomps man

Posted by: Berglmir Nov 28 2010, 01:06 PM

It´s the 50W Combo Version with the 2 Celestion Speakers in the Cab.
I´m attaching another pic because I really recommend getting one of those black boxes on top of the cab as well!
The Master Volume Settings you see on my pic is the one I use and are only possible IF you use a good attenuator.



If I had to make the decision again I would immediately buy it again BUT I would buy the Head/Cab version - it needs more or less the same space but you are more flexible.

Thanks all for your kind feedback - BTW I´m not loving the fuzz only but also the tube driven compressor. Has anyone else experience with the Black Finger?!

Cheers all

Posted by: maharzan Nov 28 2010, 01:53 PM

lovely.. keep rocking dude!

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Nov 28 2010, 06:11 PM

That is some sweet gear man!

Tell me, how does that attenuator behave? I was considering The Silencer myself..

Posted by: Stephane Lucarelli Nov 28 2010, 06:57 PM

You've got some cool gear!
The Fuel Tank chameleon is on my wishlist

Posted by: Berglmir Nov 28 2010, 07:03 PM

Hi Ivan - thanks for your feedback!

About the Silencer:
Here´s my long answer to your short question: - jump down to "conclusion" for a straight answer

I was considering buying an attenuator because I could not turn up the master volume more than to "1". It was just too loud for ME (and I´m sure my neighbours as well). But what use is a powerful tube amp if you can not use it´s potential (even at home)?
So I started out looking for technical help and attenuators seemed to be the solution I was looking for.
I had a thread about this at the GMC Forum as well ( http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=36098)
The "man! it sucks tone big time" did throw me off for some time....

But then the idea got stronger that with a attenuator with a LOAD box option would be a perfect solution for getting the Full Tube Amp sound into my recording gear bypassing the amp cab completely - so if I choose I could just practice with my headphones and my amp full on (not just the pre amp section of the Marshall).

3 main options:
1) THD Hot Plate
2) SPL Cabulator
3) TAD Silencer

I was about to order the most expensive one (Cabulator) but luck had it that at this moment a new review was launched at YouTube
([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FOinA9HrO4) - it was shockingly bad.
I got in contact with the designer of the Cabulator and he told me that no one has ever managed to let this gear sound sooo bad, but my faith was a bit shaken. A few days later I saw the new review about the Silencer ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DY-GdXsIJA&feature=related) and that one was quite good.


Conclusion:
Well I bought it and I´m VERY happy with it because it just delivers what it should. Bypassing the Amps cabinet I get TWO signals in my audio interface - a direct line out and a TAD F.A.N.T.A (Cab sim) signal - so now I can either choose the signal or have "real" stereo when routing it into a amp simulator (which is mainly GR 4 Control room without any effects of course).

I also have to say that any dial between -2db and -10db does not make a real difference to me (maybe I´m deaf already) but that might be due to the fact that I have the master volume up to 5 and thus any setting like -4 or -10db is still unbearable loud

I heard it´s quite good in/on a live setting as well and you can channel your guitar signal via Silencer to the mixer or just get fine tube amp sound without over powering your band mates.

I would buy this again without hesitation - the sound you get out of the line out/f.a.n.t.a is brilliant and the "tone sucking" when playing life is tweak able by a good EQ.

I´d say Go for it Ivan - here´s the link to the specs page from TAD http://www.tubeampdoctor.com/product_info.php?cPath=41&products_id=385!

Cheers & Sorry for the round about story - seems to me I was just in "writing mood"

Posted by: Bear Rose Nov 29 2010, 11:40 PM

Nice stuff! I'm totally jealous of the PRS and the Reptile!

Posted by: Berglmir Nov 30 2010, 12:08 AM

One is more affordable than the other
I just can tell you that the PRS is really, REALLY worth it´s money!
I think I will try & probably buy a PRS Dc3 as well - sounds/looks like a Mega Strat!

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Nov 30 2010, 02:53 AM

Thanks for the opinion on the Silencer mate. I will keep a close watch on these

Posted by: Bear Rose Nov 30 2010, 03:13 AM

So, how much did you pay for the PRS? I've been thinking about getting the SE 25th Anniversary Custom 24.

Posted by: Kael Nov 30 2010, 04:21 AM

Really nice setup

Posted by: Berglmir Nov 30 2010, 12:38 PM

It was about 3.300 € (or currently 4.300 US$) for a 10Top model - worth every penny. I think the SE Models are cheaper without loosing any crafting/tone quality. Worth trying it out!
Keep us posted!

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Dec 1 2010, 10:55 PM

Wow, it's expensive. But it's a great guitar indeed. I heard PRS Tremonti Sig, and played just a bit PRS SC, and they rock hard