Yeah, those units are getting super impressive. All that for $270 is crazy.
I have been thinking about getting one of those fancy Line 6 HX Stomp units and selling the rest of my board but I can't be bothered at the moment. I should probably do it before everyone owns one of these multi units and has no need for individual pedals tho.
Re: Gearhead Thread
Posted: Tue June 18, 2024 7:27 pm
by Strat
Pedals for life!
Re: Gearhead Thread
Posted: Wed June 19, 2024 12:26 pm
by mf
Ello Sailor wrote:Yeah, those units are getting super impressive. All that for $270 is crazy.
I have been thinking about getting one of those fancy Line 6 HX Stomp units and selling the rest of my board but I can't be bothered at the moment. I should probably do it before everyone owns one of these multi units and has no need for individual pedals tho.
I'm still clinging to the real amp ship, but I ditched all my effects for a Line 6 HX Effects unit 5 or 6 years ago and haven't looked back. There's nothing I use that's so boutique that I can't find what I need in that unit. The HX stomp units look great. I think the only drawback is limited DSP so you can't use multi amp or cab patches. A few of the newer amp models are really DSP heavy too so you might struggle with adding much to your signal chain if using those. Worth looking into before taking the plunge.
Re: Gearhead Thread
Posted: Sat July 06, 2024 4:00 am
by Birds in Hell
For the time being, enjoying being a "Rickenbacker guy" again.
Re: Gearhead Thread
Posted: Sat July 06, 2024 4:57 am
by Ello Sailor
Beautiful guitars, but that bridge freaks me out. Does it stay in tune okay? Intonation good?
Re: Gearhead Thread
Posted: Sat July 06, 2024 6:03 am
by Birds in Hell
It works fine for me with 11-gauge flatwounds but it's definitely a quirky design.
You're probably not going to be able rely on it for playing metal, etc.
I did change the traditional 'R' tailpiece for a less blingy (but more solid and easier to string) trapeze.
Re: Gearhead Thread
Posted: Mon July 08, 2024 7:35 pm
by Strat
I love that color, spenno! And the knobs.
Guys, what's your favorite octave pedal? Need to move on from my boss
Re: Gearhead Thread
Posted: Mon July 08, 2024 9:23 pm
by Birds in Hell
Strat wrote:I love that color, spenno! And the knobs.
Thanks!
One more, why not:
Strat wrote:Guys, what's your favorite octave pedal? Need to move on from my boss
Depends if you want analog or digital?
If the former, I'd probably go for the Foxrox Octron:
popped into a guitar center to kill some time, and spent some one-on-one with an SG standard. been playing since I was a teenager and it was the first SG I ever touched. holy shit it was light and had the absolute lowest playable action this side of shred guitar. didn't plug it in because I was afraid it would imprint on me. I can't do another $2k guitar. can I?
Re: Gearhead Thread
Posted: Sun January 19, 2025 12:47 am
by Self
by contrast, the jazzmaster I tried played like I was fretting rebar over train tracks. I like a little fight, but it was a bit much.
Re: Gearhead Thread
Posted: Sun January 19, 2025 1:32 am
by Birds in Hell
Self wrote:by contrast, the jazzmaster I tried played like I was fretting rebar over train tracks. I like a little fight, but it was a bit much.
It does vary a bit depending on model, but Fender have been committed to putting 'narrow tall' frets on tons of guitars in the last 5-7 years and I can't stand them.
As you said, they feel like playing over train tracks.
Re: Gearhead Thread
Posted: Sun January 19, 2025 1:41 am
by Strat
Never enough SG's
Re: Gearhead Thread
Posted: Sun January 19, 2025 2:33 am
by Ello Sailor
Strat wrote:Never enough SG's
Re: Gearhead Thread
Posted: Sun January 19, 2025 7:41 am
by Anders
Birds in Hell wrote:For the time being, enjoying being a "Rickenbacker guy" again.
Very nice.
Re: Gearhead Thread
Posted: Sat February 01, 2025 12:05 am
by Self
Self wrote:popped into a guitar center to kill some time, and spent some one-on-one with an SG standard...
it was a Standard '61 and it still wants me to bring it home. I want to bring it home. Jorge?
Re: Gearhead Thread
Posted: Sat February 01, 2025 1:45 pm
by Strat
Self wrote:
Self wrote:popped into a guitar center to kill some time, and spent some one-on-one with an SG standard...
it was a Standard '61 and it still wants me to bring it home. I want to bring it home. Jorge?
I have this. I absolutely love it. Love the neck and those pickups are fierce and beautiful
Re: Gearhead Thread
Posted: Sat February 01, 2025 10:33 pm
by Self
I liked everything about it, Strat. but I'd have to part with something I already have to avoid the guilt and it's too similar to the Les Paul to justify having them both (will never part with the Les Paul; bury me with it)
Re: Gearhead Thread
Posted: Mon February 17, 2025 8:45 pm
by lvc
I got a '61 SG a few years ago and really like it. Last week I modded the neck pickup (flipped the magnet to put it out of phase) and now I can hardly put it down.
I parted with a Gretsch Country Club to get my SG. I know that struggle. But I personally never looked back.
Re: Gearhead Thread
Posted: Sat February 22, 2025 5:49 pm
by Self
lvc wrote:I got a '61 SG a few years ago and really like it. Last week I modded the neck pickup (flipped the magnet to put it out of phase) and now I can hardly put it down.
I parted with a Gretsch Country Club to get my SG. I know that struggle. But I personally never looked back.
Re: Gearhead Thread
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 10:59 pm
by doug rr
this just popped up in my news feed..I have not read it yet..
