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[b]Micrówave wrote: [/b] Yep, that was the one.[/QUOTE]
What's the matter, don't want to play anymore?
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Micrówave
No, 4 years of playing Petty tunes was enough. Had to move on... It was a great experience though. Great players in that group. I learned a lot.
Won't ever stop playing, though. They'll have to pry the keyboard away from my cold dead hands.
Won't ever stop playing, though. They'll have to pry the keyboard away from my cold dead hands.
inu-liger
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Micrówave wrote:[/QUOTENAME] Not too sure what Inu-liger thinks about them... not too sure why we'd care. [/QUOTE]
And you think people would equally care what you think?? Wow, are you ever pretentious and arrogant buddy!
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Micrówave wrote:[/QUOTENAME] Sorry, I don't sit around filming youtube clips of myself. [/QUOTE]
But you certainly have time to be sitting around following and trying to bully others who don't agree with you online.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Micrówave wrote:[/QUOTENAME] Here's my keyboard (Nord Electro 3) which costs more than EVERYTHING in
your picture about to be played in front of 40,000 people and national TV (ABC) in Dallas on New Year's Eve a 1½ months ago. We headlined. I think I know a little bit about amplifiers. [/QUOTE]
Whoop de frogging do! Sorry, but I don't play piano nor keyboards. I only play drums, bass and guitar. So trying to impress me with your keyboard selection is a complete waste of your time.
Nice try though.
And you think people would equally care what you think?? Wow, are you ever pretentious and arrogant buddy!
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Micrówave wrote:[/QUOTENAME] Sorry, I don't sit around filming youtube clips of myself. [/QUOTE]
But you certainly have time to be sitting around following and trying to bully others who don't agree with you online.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Micrówave wrote:[/QUOTENAME] Here's my keyboard (Nord Electro 3) which costs more than EVERYTHING in
your picture about to be played in front of 40,000 people and national TV (ABC) in Dallas on New Year's Eve a 1½ months ago. We headlined. I think I know a little bit about amplifiers. [/QUOTE]
Whoop de frogging do! Sorry, but I don't play piano nor keyboards. I only play drums, bass and guitar. So trying to impress me with your keyboard selection is a complete waste of your time.
Nice try though.
inu-liger
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zebonka12 wrote: [/QUOTENAME] And yet no one knows or cares who either of you are. [/QUOTE]
Touché, but true.
[QUOTE]I don't want to speak out of turn but I guess I will anyway - the general rule of thumb is that if you've got time to post on Queenzone, then you're not all that great. As a rule it works for me and it's definitely working its arse off for the two of you. Works for Treasure Moment - works for Brian May too, if you extend the rule to 'musicians who waste time talking about retarded fucking badgers'. [/QUOTE]
Indeed. If you spend more time trying to piss people off who don't like you than you are on focusing on your musical activities or, god forbid, having an actual life, then where do your priorities lie REALLY if you think you're all that?
[QUOTE]Head down, tail up - just do the music thing already and stop your pissing match because it's not impressing anyone. [/QUOTE]
What the man said. I'm getting pretty fucking tired of dealing with this bozo, I'm gonna go back to my real life for the rest of the night, go enjoy a night out with friends karaoke-ing, and tomorrow/Friday oversee work on another remaster project for Gary Taylor :-)
Have a good night, smell ya later.
Touché, but true.
[QUOTE]I don't want to speak out of turn but I guess I will anyway - the general rule of thumb is that if you've got time to post on Queenzone, then you're not all that great. As a rule it works for me and it's definitely working its arse off for the two of you. Works for Treasure Moment - works for Brian May too, if you extend the rule to 'musicians who waste time talking about retarded fucking badgers'. [/QUOTE]
Indeed. If you spend more time trying to piss people off who don't like you than you are on focusing on your musical activities or, god forbid, having an actual life, then where do your priorities lie REALLY if you think you're all that?
[QUOTE]Head down, tail up - just do the music thing already and stop your pissing match because it's not impressing anyone. [/QUOTE]
What the man said. I'm getting pretty fucking tired of dealing with this bozo, I'm gonna go back to my real life for the rest of the night, go enjoy a night out with friends karaoke-ing, and tomorrow/Friday oversee work on another remaster project for Gary Taylor :-)
Have a good night, smell ya later.
Togg
Well, all very amusing indeed, however back to topic. I have A/B'd the new AC30s alongside the vintage models and to be honest the difference is so small it's almost not worth mentioning. If you have a new model with Alnico Blue speakers it's right up there. And for the record the reason there was no master volume on the older models was simply because Vox were asked to make a few louder Amps for the Beatles and other bands to be heard in concerts, so they kept the same spec as the AC15s as they became popular they never bothered to change it.
To be honest regarding whether you buy expensive or cheap instruments it makes little difference if you can play and get a sound you are happy with you can make a guitar out of a plank of wood a coke bottle and some wire, check out Jack White on 'It might get loud' it's not about how much money you have, I am sure as Inu gets older he will buy more and more like we all do, Micro I suspect you are closer to my age so I suspect you have had more time to build up a collection. I have spent a horrific £36k on instruments in the past 30 years, yet I still dig out my first guitar from time to time.
There is a lot of rubbish talked on guitar forums about classic amps and guitars, just because it's vintage does not mean it's never going to be surpassed.
The new AC30's can be taken out on the road by a pub band thrown in the back of the van and they will stand up to anything that you put them through, much more robust than the vintage models and i would hazzard a guess that the audience will never spot the difference in sound
I have custom shop guitars and off the peg basic models the difference in sound is so small it's not funny, the 'feel' is different and the construction but the sound is so close you can hardly squeeze a sheet of paper through the gap
The interesting thing is the Chinese made amps are constructed so much better than the UK vintage ones, the wiring is more robust and the fail rate is apparently almost nil. Saldy something the UK vintage models can't claim, if you do get one that doesn't need a major overhall to keep it going you are bloody lucky.
Sure it's nice to have a £3k vintage amp, but if you can go out and spend £800 on a new one that will stand up to road work all I am saying is it's a no-brainer
Place the two side by side and you will be amazed at how close they are
To be honest regarding whether you buy expensive or cheap instruments it makes little difference if you can play and get a sound you are happy with you can make a guitar out of a plank of wood a coke bottle and some wire, check out Jack White on 'It might get loud' it's not about how much money you have, I am sure as Inu gets older he will buy more and more like we all do, Micro I suspect you are closer to my age so I suspect you have had more time to build up a collection. I have spent a horrific £36k on instruments in the past 30 years, yet I still dig out my first guitar from time to time.
There is a lot of rubbish talked on guitar forums about classic amps and guitars, just because it's vintage does not mean it's never going to be surpassed.
The new AC30's can be taken out on the road by a pub band thrown in the back of the van and they will stand up to anything that you put them through, much more robust than the vintage models and i would hazzard a guess that the audience will never spot the difference in sound
I have custom shop guitars and off the peg basic models the difference in sound is so small it's not funny, the 'feel' is different and the construction but the sound is so close you can hardly squeeze a sheet of paper through the gap
The interesting thing is the Chinese made amps are constructed so much better than the UK vintage ones, the wiring is more robust and the fail rate is apparently almost nil. Saldy something the UK vintage models can't claim, if you do get one that doesn't need a major overhall to keep it going you are bloody lucky.
Sure it's nice to have a £3k vintage amp, but if you can go out and spend £800 on a new one that will stand up to road work all I am saying is it's a no-brainer
Place the two side by side and you will be amazed at how close they are
john bodega
"you gotta admit that Squier guitar picture was funny"
Well yeah! But when I laugh about someone's guitarsenal, it's the laugh of someone who's definitely been there and in truth, still is there. Guitars can have some pretty dismal origins and characteristics, but I tend to look at that as a sort of challenge. Y'know, if I can make these buckets of shit sound like anything, maybe I've earned my right to more expensive, nicer built instruments and equipment.
I definitely can't afford to dismiss a guitar just because of the pricetag. If I'd done that, I'd have missed out on the Agile Goldtop I bought last year. Cheap shit in the grand scheme of things but I love playing it and it's served me well in the months I've owned it. Since putting a Bigsby on it it's certainly taken a Neil Young'ing or two!
Got my first Rickenbacker yesterday! Really enjoying that. That's one guitar where I definitely wouldn't settle for a copy - asian luthiers have nailed some guitar archetypes, but when it comes to Rickenbacker there are some real freakshow examples out there.
To be vaguely on topic - the C2X (or whatever the name is) I played on was as part of backline for a Queen tribute a few weeks ago, and really was a blast. The band just invested in another AC30 although I'm not sure what exact kind. I don't get to take it home but I got to turn it up at the last gig and that thing has some serious balls on it. I find that at certain volumes it's a little more like ripping canvas than the sound I'd really want to be making, but I'll readily admit that's probably operator error. I haven't had much time to really fiddle with the knobs.
Well yeah! But when I laugh about someone's guitarsenal, it's the laugh of someone who's definitely been there and in truth, still is there. Guitars can have some pretty dismal origins and characteristics, but I tend to look at that as a sort of challenge. Y'know, if I can make these buckets of shit sound like anything, maybe I've earned my right to more expensive, nicer built instruments and equipment.
I definitely can't afford to dismiss a guitar just because of the pricetag. If I'd done that, I'd have missed out on the Agile Goldtop I bought last year. Cheap shit in the grand scheme of things but I love playing it and it's served me well in the months I've owned it. Since putting a Bigsby on it it's certainly taken a Neil Young'ing or two!
Got my first Rickenbacker yesterday! Really enjoying that. That's one guitar where I definitely wouldn't settle for a copy - asian luthiers have nailed some guitar archetypes, but when it comes to Rickenbacker there are some real freakshow examples out there.
To be vaguely on topic - the C2X (or whatever the name is) I played on was as part of backline for a Queen tribute a few weeks ago, and really was a blast. The band just invested in another AC30 although I'm not sure what exact kind. I don't get to take it home but I got to turn it up at the last gig and that thing has some serious balls on it. I find that at certain volumes it's a little more like ripping canvas than the sound I'd really want to be making, but I'll readily admit that's probably operator error. I haven't had much time to really fiddle with the knobs.
Togg
Try the Ricky through the AC30 with the trem turned up full... a very nice surf feel, I have a 330 /12 string which sound amasing through the amp
GratefulFan
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Ozz
some people is full of it. the troll rule of forums.
Nice equipment Inu-Liger. I just got a BHM guitar yesterday and im very happy with it.
Its funny that people allows themselves to be douchey about equipment costs, when Brian May Itself set the philosophy long time ago building his guitar by himself, because he could not afford those band new stratocasters.
And if we add the "expensive" deacy amp... haha...
Well. amusing.
Nice equipment Inu-Liger. I just got a BHM guitar yesterday and im very happy with it.
Its funny that people allows themselves to be douchey about equipment costs, when Brian May Itself set the philosophy long time ago building his guitar by himself, because he could not afford those band new stratocasters.
And if we add the "expensive" deacy amp... haha...
Well. amusing.
Micrówave
[QUOTE]The interesting thing is the Chinese made amps are constructed so much better than the UK vintage ones, the wiring is more robust and the fail rate is apparently almost nil. Saldy something the UK vintage models can't claim, if you do get one that doesn't need a major overhall to keep it going you are bloody lucky.[/QUOTE]
I think this is an interesting point... the way things are made these days and where is important. I have not heard/played through any of the newer amps, other than the British made ones. As I said, the American Strat just doesn't sound as good as it used to, perhaps this may be true here as well.
I'm not saying the new 30s are bad amps, just that they don't sound like the real deal.... especially for that price. For a road worthy, good warm tone, you can spend half as much and get just about the same thing if not better.
Of course, if you want to LOOK like Brian May, then yes... get the amp, toy gun and holster (May Gtr & pedal), and the wig.
I think this is an interesting point... the way things are made these days and where is important. I have not heard/played through any of the newer amps, other than the British made ones. As I said, the American Strat just doesn't sound as good as it used to, perhaps this may be true here as well.
I'm not saying the new 30s are bad amps, just that they don't sound like the real deal.... especially for that price. For a road worthy, good warm tone, you can spend half as much and get just about the same thing if not better.
Of course, if you want to LOOK like Brian May, then yes... get the amp, toy gun and holster (May Gtr & pedal), and the wig.
The Real Wizard
Ha, that's some nice photoshopping.
Micrówave
Yes, lovely.
Anyway, I've also heard that the tubes that come with these amps kinda suck, but the new C2s are easier to change than the CC... and it really depends on your ear.
Anyway, I've also heard that the tubes that come with these amps kinda suck, but the new C2s are easier to change than the CC... and it really depends on your ear.
Togg
I think the new AC30C2 and particularly the AC30C2x with blue alnico speakers are a very very close match to the old tones, the custom classics were good but came with Wharfdale speakers that were not great, even the greenback on the c2 are great, the sound extremely powerful and full, and on clean they chime well, these's little doubt the Alnicos make it that bit closer thou
As for the valves well I dont think they have much of a problem on these and as always it's the speakers that make the difference however if you need to change the tubes its an easy fix on the c2
As for the valves well I dont think they have much of a problem on these and as always it's the speakers that make the difference however if you need to change the tubes its an easy fix on the c2
inu-liger
[QUOTE]I am sure as Inu gets older he will buy more and more like we all do, Micro I suspect you are closer to my age so I suspect you have had more time to build up a collection. I have spent a horrific £36k on instruments in the past 30 years, yet I still dig out my first guitar from time to time.[/QUOTE]
Indeed. Although SOME people tend to forget their humble small beginnings as musicians (ahem!), it's just like any other type of hobby that involves collecting...you have to start somewhere and see if you like where it takes you :-)
Coincidentally, in a manner of good timing speaking of your post, I'm going to be buying a Burns Sunburst model Red Special from one of my American friends I met at Breakthru last summer, for $700 before shipping and taxes/duty, which is not bad considering the only shop in my city that still has one in stock sells it for $1500 CDN+
[QUOTE]The new AC30's can be taken out on the road by a pub band thrown in the back of the van and they will stand up to anything that you put them through, much more robust than the vintage models and i would hazzard a guess that the audience will never spot the difference in sound [/QUOTE]
Another classic schoolboy mistake...Something I even have to point out again to my old bandmates from time to time, most Average Joes don't know nor do they give a rat's ass about the most minute of details. To them, it's just a little decorative piece on the big cake that they're not going to notice anyways. The hardcore fan minority are the only ones who are likely to give a shit anyways, really, and even then...
Indeed. Although SOME people tend to forget their humble small beginnings as musicians (ahem!), it's just like any other type of hobby that involves collecting...you have to start somewhere and see if you like where it takes you :-)
Coincidentally, in a manner of good timing speaking of your post, I'm going to be buying a Burns Sunburst model Red Special from one of my American friends I met at Breakthru last summer, for $700 before shipping and taxes/duty, which is not bad considering the only shop in my city that still has one in stock sells it for $1500 CDN+
[QUOTE]The new AC30's can be taken out on the road by a pub band thrown in the back of the van and they will stand up to anything that you put them through, much more robust than the vintage models and i would hazzard a guess that the audience will never spot the difference in sound [/QUOTE]
Another classic schoolboy mistake...Something I even have to point out again to my old bandmates from time to time, most Average Joes don't know nor do they give a rat's ass about the most minute of details. To them, it's just a little decorative piece on the big cake that they're not going to notice anyways. The hardcore fan minority are the only ones who are likely to give a shit anyways, really, and even then...
GratefulFan
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[b]The Real Wizard wrote: [/b] Ha, that's some nice photoshopping.[/QUOTE]
A real Photoshop professional would laugh uproariously at that. :)
Anyway, no disparagement meant to Microwave, the United States, the United States Marine Corps, Nord Electro 3s, keyboards in general, Microwave's band, Dallas, New Year's Eve, peeing or Photoshop. Meant for fun, but I can take it down if it annoys.
I had to bite back giggles for the whole 15 minutes or so. I think I might be a bad person. Ha ha.
[b]The Real Wizard wrote: [/b] Ha, that's some nice photoshopping.[/QUOTE]
A real Photoshop professional would laugh uproariously at that. :)
Anyway, no disparagement meant to Microwave, the United States, the United States Marine Corps, Nord Electro 3s, keyboards in general, Microwave's band, Dallas, New Year's Eve, peeing or Photoshop. Meant for fun, but I can take it down if it annoys.
I had to bite back giggles for the whole 15 minutes or so. I think I might be a bad person. Ha ha.