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by Thomas
Mon Feb 14, 2022 1:15 pm
Forum: All Other Guitars
Topic: NGD Eastman SB55
Replies: 23
Views: 2851

Re: NGD Eastman SB55

It’s not surprising as they actually select the timber they use. That’s a perfect weight for the size of the guitar. It’s great that when you buy it everything on it is upgraded out of the box. How do you find the neck width? They’re a touch wider than usual down at the nut, but I find it very comfy...
by Thomas
Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:52 pm
Forum: All Other Guitars
Topic: NGD Eastman SB55
Replies: 23
Views: 2851

Re: NGD Eastman SB55

Oooft that’s a beauty!!!!! Eastman are unbeatable, especially at the price point. They are currently my favourite guitar brand by a significant margin. I’d like to add a solid body to my collection at some point. I’m glad it met your expectations. I think they should be far more popular than they are.
by Thomas
Sat Feb 12, 2022 6:18 pm
Forum: Musical Miscellany
Topic: Synths...EBM/industrial/synthwave/retrowave/coldwave
Replies: 24
Views: 5470

Re: Synths...EBM/industrial/synthwave/retrowave/coldwave

Amazing!!!!! What a beautiful and apt way to start your synth odyssey!!!

I love mine. It’s a bit of an oddball compared to other synths but it’s definitely worth it. It definitely has a sound all of its own.
by Thomas
Sat Feb 12, 2022 11:31 am
Forum: Guitar Projects and Tech/Set-up
Topic: CIJ J Mascis Jazzmaster Refresh
Replies: 13
Views: 1712

Re: CIJ J Mascis Jazzmaster Refresh

They sound great1

+1 on the black plastics with the anodised guard too.
by Thomas
Fri Feb 11, 2022 10:16 pm
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: pictures of your gear here
Replies: 4457
Views: 1154289

Re: pictures of your gear here

Mine is an old one too. The volume drop was on the spring reverb mode (the only mode I use as my Orange amp doesn’t have a built in reverb). I’ll check it in the other modes tomorrow and report back.
by Thomas
Fri Feb 11, 2022 9:37 am
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: pictures of your gear here
Replies: 4457
Views: 1154289

Re: pictures of your gear here

I have the Holy Grail as the last pedal in the chain. It was making a terrible noise when I first plugged it into my Pedal Power 2 but I moved to a different port and it stopped. It said it needs 9V 500ma but would run off the EH 100ma plug. I plugged into a 9V port with 200ish MA and the noise was...
by Thomas
Fri Feb 11, 2022 12:09 am
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: pictures of your gear here
Replies: 4457
Views: 1154289

Re: pictures of your gear here

LOVE that Vibrochamp!!

The Holy Grail is a cool addition. I love mine but it does that thing where if it’s on the spring setting and you go above halfway it has a drastic cut in volume. I’m going to see if there’s a mod to correct it.
by Thomas
Fri Feb 11, 2022 12:05 am
Forum: Guitar Projects and Tech/Set-up
Topic: CIJ J Mascis Jazzmaster Refresh
Replies: 13
Views: 1712

Re: CIJ J Mascis Jazzmaster Refresh

Very cool upgrade! I somehow still managed to be surprised by that colour. Really lovely.

Are you planning to pop in big ol pots too? Black witch hats would look great too.
by Thomas
Thu Feb 10, 2022 12:02 pm
Forum: Guitar Projects and Tech/Set-up
Topic: Black Jazzmaster Project
Replies: 50
Views: 10256

Re: Black Jazzmaster Project

I defer to you as you have way more experience than me. I always felt that the white undercoat showed up every tiny imperfection, tho I tended to always paint dark colours that can hide a multitude of sins 😂
by Thomas
Thu Feb 10, 2022 11:13 am
Forum: Musical Miscellany
Topic: Synths...EBM/industrial/synthwave/retrowave/coldwave
Replies: 24
Views: 5470

Re: Synths...EBM/industrial/synthwave/retrowave/coldwave

Nice! The Alpha Juno is great! That sort of brings me on to what I think is the most important part. Make sure you really like the sound of the synth. I know it’s an obvious thing but it’s easy to get blinded by specs and the temptatioj]n to get into loads of cheap modules. Here’s what I learned on ...
by Thomas
Thu Feb 10, 2022 10:46 am
Forum: Guitar Projects and Tech/Set-up
Topic: Black Jazzmaster Project
Replies: 50
Views: 10256

Re: Black Jazzmaster Project

Just remember that with a metallic finish it’s never going to be super flat unless the flake is tiny or you bury it in clear coat. Especially if you spray it flat to make the flake stand up. What you’re noticing with the primer might not be a big thing, especially once it’s painted and buffed. Sayin...
by Thomas
Tue Feb 08, 2022 10:06 am
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: Amazon selling B-stock/returns as new?
Replies: 5
Views: 843

Re: Amazon selling B-stock/returns as new?

Yes, I could understand it from the point of view of a small company. Personally, I only buy from other sellers on Amazon if it’s a business/seller I know. Most of the private seller stuff on there is counterfeit, low quality stuff. I usually but from anywhere but Amazon when I can, but the only pla...
by Thomas
Mon Feb 07, 2022 4:43 pm
Forum: Guitar Projects and Tech/Set-up
Topic: Black Jazzmaster Project
Replies: 50
Views: 10256

Re: Black Jazzmaster Project

Sounds like a solid plan! Yeah apparently if you shoot metallic flat it helps the flakes set at the optimal reflective angle.
by Thomas
Mon Feb 07, 2022 1:25 am
Forum: Musical Miscellany
Topic: Synths...EBM/industrial/synthwave/retrowave/coldwave
Replies: 24
Views: 5470

Re: Synths...EBM/industrial/synthwave/retrowave/coldwave

kim wrote: Sun Feb 06, 2022 10:17 pm will have to keep an eye on that behringer release, any date known ?
Apparently it’s been ready to go for a few months but has been delayed due to the current supply chain issues everyone is having with components. So no firm date currently.
by Thomas
Sun Feb 06, 2022 10:09 pm
Forum: Musical Miscellany
Topic: Synths...EBM/industrial/synthwave/retrowave/coldwave
Replies: 24
Views: 5470

Re: Synths...EBM/industrial/synthwave/retrowave/coldwave

You can’t go wrong with a preowned Prophet. Elektron are worth investigating too. They’re not a brand I’ve personally owned but they. One highly recommended. The Deepmind 12 is insanely good for it’s price too. Behringer are supposedly ready to go with their UBX-1 (Oberheim OB-Xa clone that’s now su...
by Thomas
Sun Feb 06, 2022 6:13 pm
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: Amazon selling B-stock/returns as new?
Replies: 5
Views: 843

Amazon selling B-stock/returns as new?

I had decided to pick up a couple of those cheap Behringer pedals as I wanted a cheap vibrato to attach to my Orange amp as it doesn’t have one. I ended up buying on Amazon as o get free next/same day delivery and I can use the local Amazon drop off and return box. I settled on the UV300 as it seems...
by Thomas
Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:11 pm
Forum: Musical Miscellany
Topic: Synths...EBM/industrial/synthwave/retrowave/coldwave
Replies: 24
Views: 5470

Re: Synths...EBM/industrial/synthwave/retrowave/coldwave

Lots of good recommendations there!! For something that’s useful for recording and using for multiple things (sequencing etc) my first stop would be a cool controller and something like Ableton push/Live combo. You can pick it up with the software for pretty cheep abs you can do everything on it. In...
by Thomas
Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:02 pm
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: New amp day!
Replies: 14
Views: 1489

Re: New amp day!

Very nice. It looks like it was made for that wee space too!! The decent sized speaker def helps with still getting enough thump at low volumes.
by Thomas
Sun Feb 06, 2022 4:57 pm
Forum: Playing Technique, Theory, Recording Tips, and Talk
Topic: We redid my Studio, last room we haven't done during Covid
Replies: 7
Views: 1561

Re: We redid my Studio, last room we haven't done during Covid

It’s always nice to refresh your space. I’m overdue trying to shift mine about again but I think I’ve probably used the space as well as I can in the space I have. I’d still like to construct a garden room/office abs put all my stuff out there. Sadly prices are currently 4x what they were 2 years ago.