Members tri99er Posted March 6, 2008 Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 So after kicking around here for a while, I finally got the sounds I was looking for, and all I needed was the right amps. Here's the progression. Started with a Gibson LP Classic, Peavey Triumph 60, Boss ME-30, Boss MT-2, and Boss CH-1 this was my rig for about 7 years. And I was just fed up of it. APRIL 2006 same guitar and amp with this NOV 2007 after going absolutely retarded in the effects forum went through a good 100 pedals and ended up with this (same amp/guitar) FEB 2007 Added a new amp, still wasn't happy with my sound, same guitar. OCT 2007 Went through another pedal binge, and this time added a bunch of guitars into the mix After all this I was still fed up with the sound I was getting, people said it sounded great, and while it was close, it just wasn't what I was looking for. So I kept searching and found that the sound in my head wouldn't come from those little magic boxes, but from big ol' Amps, so I went and got me some, and switched up my guitars just a bit. MARCH 08 Just have a Micro Chorus coming back to me, and I am more than happy with my setup. I know it's not what most people would want or need, but just thought I would share my experiences here, BTW all the gear I own now except the Gibsons, has been bought either here or at TGP. So thanks to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crxsh Posted March 6, 2008 Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 Quite the transformation. I dig the diversity. Fender cleans and Mesa drive .... sheesh. That must be heavenly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bedtime Posted March 6, 2008 Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 man, i cant believe it took you that long to realize it was your amps that you were unhappy with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrweems Posted March 6, 2008 Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 thats one hell of and ending... Peavey amp all the way through it and then randomly Twin reverb and a Mesa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tri99er Posted March 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 I know, but the Ultra and Triumph we're great amps, they were just to in the middle (jack of all trades), and I needed the two opposite ends of the spectrum. Ignorance was bliss, but it ended up driving me crazy:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrweems Posted March 6, 2008 Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 man, i cant believe it took you that long to realize it was your amps that you were unhappy with. exactly. i think thats what your first problem was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jacek Posted March 6, 2008 Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 Ha, ha...I give you two months before you start thinking too much about your current sound and start buying stuff again..it's happened more than once to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Noise... Posted March 6, 2008 Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 Good to hear you've found your sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members letterswewrote Posted March 6, 2008 Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 i saw a band a few years ago, the single female guitarist had a mesa for distortion and a big ol' fender twin for cleans, sounded absolutely awesome live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MathiasWilliam Posted March 6, 2008 Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 Looks like you have gone through quite a style/genre change too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tri99er Posted March 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 Well I've had the Mark III for about 3 months now, and it is not leaving, it is the high gain sound for me, just needed a sweet clean channel so I picked up the Twin Reverb. I am now playing more, and enjoying it more than I have in years, so until that starts to dwindle, my gear will not change. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members goldie-gold Posted March 6, 2008 Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 Great pics. Thanks for sharing. I agree that you are pretty much {censored}ed for getting the sound you want without the right amp.Oh, I had to quote this pic - love the Explorer - I have a thing for them. They are my favourite guitars. I know they are cheesy to some, but I love the way mine plays and feels. I've played quite a and I don't think I've played one I didn't like, which can't be said for every model I've played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tri99er Posted March 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 No style change, still Metal/Rock/Blues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MathiasWilliam Posted March 6, 2008 Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 Great story too! You have had great gear! I'd Kill to have any one of your rigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tri99er Posted March 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 The Explorer is amazing, I always wanted one but for some reason never tried one, then I did, and walked out with one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dap99 Posted March 6, 2008 Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 So let that be a lesson, kiddies: You need to start w/ a good guitar and a good amp (or two!) Thanks for the post, hopefully other people will learn what you have w/out going through all the gear. Of course, that really is how you learn, innit? Sweet setup now. Of course, I think you need a 4x12 instead of that 2x12. that'll be a big sound! I converted my Tremoverb from a combo into a 1/2 stack and couldn't be happier - except when I have to transport the damn thing, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dap99 Posted March 6, 2008 Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 The Explorer is amazing, I always wanted one but for some reason never tried one, then I did, and walked out with one. what pups does the Explorer have? the 500 whatevers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tri99er Posted March 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 When I do play out, we use a PA and just mic everything, but in the jam space there is a 4x12 recto cab for the Mark III. I like the way it goes thump:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tri99er Posted March 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 Yep both Gibbys I have are loaded with the 496R/500T ceramics, I do love the way they bite, and they sound very different through both guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TomCTC Posted March 6, 2008 Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 Congrats. Nice rig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members homestar_kevin Posted March 6, 2008 Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 man, i cant believe it took you that long to realize it was your amps that you were unhappy with. hahah I was going to say the same thing hahaah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Uma Floresta Posted March 6, 2008 Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 Holy crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tri99er Posted March 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 Well selling off my board actually funded the ampsSkreddy Top Fuel, Skreddy Screw Driver, Skreddy Mayo, Mi Audio Tube Zone, Landmine LD-1, EHX 2880 w/footswitch, EHX POG, EHX Holier grail and holy grail, EHX Q-tron+, EHX Metal Muff, EHX SMMH, EHX LBM, ISP Decimator, THD Hotplate, MXR 10 band EQ, Vox Clyde McCoy and some others.Add those up and you can easily see where I got a large chunk of my $$$$ from.As for my job, well I am a power engineer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheGareth Posted March 6, 2008 Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 You have really great gear, tri99erjay! I'd actually watched loads of your YT videos before and now I realise it's you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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