Members Guitarzan58 Posted December 7, 2010 Members Share Posted December 7, 2010 Epiphone Valve Junior Combo Amp $79 In Store Only @ Guitar Centerhttp://www.guitarcenter.com/BCD-2010-12-07-EpiphoneValve-g25816t0.gc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Woody_in_MN Posted December 7, 2010 Members Share Posted December 7, 2010 It's tempting me!!! Go to YouTube - search on "Video Track". You will find a couple interviews, but more importantly a couple videos that regular Joe's recorded with the Video Track. If the lighting is suficient the quality seems good. Since Alessis is a sound company - they started with the stereo sound as a base requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Orange Jackson Posted December 7, 2010 Members Share Posted December 7, 2010 http://www.guitarcenter.com/BCD-2010-12-07-EpiphoneValve-g25816t0.gc Not to diss this sale at all, just stream of consciousness here. With Fenders new Mustang 1 amp at $99 it is hard for me to see how anything else in the price range is going to survive. Mustang 1 is a really nice home practice amp, really a stupid deal at $99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarman3001 Posted December 7, 2010 Members Share Posted December 7, 2010 Go to YouTube - search on "Video Track". You will find a couple interviews, but more importantly a couple videos that regular Joe's recorded with the Video Track. If the lighting is suficient the quality seems good. Since Alessis is a sound company - they started with the stereo sound as a base requirement. Cool. Seems like the audio is pretty good but the video quality is just meh... and a lot of reported problems and break downs. Sells normally for 180.00. Might be worth picking up in order to grab some videos of our gigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members elantric Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 Re Alesis Videotrack I got one last week. Pros: decent audio Cons: No VU Meters, just have three settings for Mic sensitivity, and you must "guess" the correct setting. Terrible low light performance, typical at a bar gig. Poor battery life. Mine died after 25 minutes, after an all day USB charge. Proprietary Li-Ion battery, can not locate a spare anywhere. FWIW - my Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 records far better 720P HD Video and Better Stereo Audio and can be found on ebay for around $160 if you are patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metal0822 Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 yea im gonna pass on it. seems like a great deal if thats exactly what youre looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Woody_in_MN Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 Re Alesis VideotrackI got one last week.Pros: decent audioCons: No VU Meters, just have three settings for Mic sensitivity, and you must "guess" the correct setting.Terrible low light performance, typical at a bar gig. Poor battery life. Mine died after 25 minutes, after an all day USB charge.Proprietary Li-Ion battery, can not locate a spare anywhere.FWIW - my Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 records far better 720P HD Video and Better Stereo Audio and can be found on ebay for around $160 if you are patient. I have not fired mine up - but despite all the cons you listed - I think it will work for my needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D-log Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 For those who order the 10 pairs of bass strings, I just got mine in today... No rust, all sealed up and good to go. My only complaint is the 3 page long invoice Sam Ash decided to send with it (for $14 worth of stuff, just seems like overkill) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamdogg Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 I can believe you. wow just received mine - you were right, these guitars are surprisingly good. even included the truss rod/bridge wrenches. i actually like this more than its v-stack cousin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitarzan58 Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 Not to diss this sale at all, just stream of consciousness here. With Fenders new Mustang 1 amp at $99 it is hard for me to see how anything else in the price range is going to survive. Mustang 1 is a really nice home practice amp, really a stupid deal at $99. The Mustang is a different animal. This is a tube amp and a modding platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sasjf Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 Not to diss this sale at all, just stream of consciousness here. With Fenders new Mustang 1 amp at $99 it is hard for me to see how anything else in the price range is going to survive. Mustang 1 is a really nice home practice amp, really a stupid deal at $99. I have to agree the Mustang is an awesome amp - I also have the Peavey Vypyr which is another awsome amp in the same price range - but the Mustange is better IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kulardenu Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 wow just received mine - you were right, these guitars are surprisingly good. even included the truss rod/bridge wrenches. i actually like this more than its v-stack cousin. Other than the Gretsch Americana Sundown Serenade the FA PW was the best cheap guitar purchase I ever made. Thought about modding it but actually like it just the way it is. If they ever come up that cheap again I might get another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sasjf Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 The Mustang is a different animal. This is a tube amp and a modding platform. This is true - for the low price of these amps you could just buy both!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kulardenu Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 I have to agree the Mustang is an awesome amp - I also have the Peavey Vypyr which is another awsome amp in the same price range - but the Mustange is better IMHO. Can't seem to find any vendor coming off that $99 price point either. Have a friend who wants a first amp for his kid to go with the FA PW I talked him into buying, but he's waffling on the price. I told him the resale value will hold on the Mustang I if the kid drops his interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sasjf Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 Other than the Gretsch Americana Sundown Serenade the FA PW was the best cheap guitar purchase I ever made. Thought about modding it but actually like it just the way it is. If they ever come up that cheap again I might get another. Oh yea - Gretsch Americana Sundown Serenade - got mine for $25! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sasjf Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 Can't seem to find any vendor coming off that $99 price point either. Have a friend who wants a first amp for his kid to go with the FA PW I talked him into buying, but he's waffling on the price. I told him the resale value will hold on the Mustang I if the kid drops his interest. I had to pay full price for mine - but worth it - it is very cool to hook it up to the computer to tweak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Woody_in_MN Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 Can't seem to find any vendor coming off that $99 price point either. Have a friend who wants a first amp for his kid to go with the FA PW I talked him into buying, but he's waffling on the price. I told him the resale value will hold on the Mustang I if the kid drops his interest. Maybe the best bet is to watch for 10% or 15% off any one item. I don't know of any of these right now - but I agree - stores seem to be pretty firm on their price on these. They are the "latest thing" - and not likely to discount. IMHO a great buy IF you don't mind tweaking thru the software. That is the key to these amps - tweaking with the software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sasjf Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 Musician's Gear Electric 10 Nickel Plated Steel Guitar Strings $1.53 w/pm MF $1.99 http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Musician's-Gear-Electric-10-Nickel-Plated-Steel-Guitar-Strings?sku=101811 M123 $3.99 http://www.music123.com/Accessories/Strings/Guitar-Strings/Electric-Guitar-Strings/6-String-Sets-for-Electric-Guitar/.010-Gauge-Electric-Guitar-Strings/Electric-10-Nickel-Plated-Steel-Guitar-Strings.site7prod101811.product Not nearly as hot as the $4.01 deal but that was a sham! NOTE: Need to order 33 sets to get free shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sasjf Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 Pro Co PowerPlus 1/4" - Banana Speaker Cable (25 Foot) $6.78 w/pmMF = $12.99http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Pro-Co-PowerPlus-14-Banana-Speaker-Cable?sku=330511M123 = $39.99http://www.music123.com/Accessories/Cables--Snakes/Speaker-Cables/PowerPlus-1-4---Banana-Speaker-Cable--25-Foot.site7sku330511000000094.skuNOTE: Need to get over $49 for free shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cobalt Blue Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 Maybe the best bet is to watch for 10% or 15% off any one item. I don't know of any of these right now - but I agree - stores seem to be pretty firm on their price on these. They are the "latest thing" - and not likely to discount. IMHO a great buy IF you don't mind tweaking thru the software. That is the key to these amps - tweaking with the software. I actually think that the price is going to go up on these, just as the price went up on the Squier Classic Vibe Teles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Orange Jackson Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 I actually think that the price is going to go up on these, just as the price went up on the Squier Classic Vibe Teles That is my guess too.Just like the Bugera V5 went from $150 to $199.Something else that I think is going to jump in price is the new Kramer line of guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members watsonaka Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 My kind of coupon, me being a cheap bastard. $20 off $99 at GC, $50 off $349. I didn't read the fine print, but the usual exclusions, I assume. http://www.guitarcenter.com/Promos/ClaimDiscountCoupon.aspx?pid=2379&rel=email&source=4TP0M7A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members glennthomastv Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 I actually think that the price is going to go up on these, just as the price went up on the Squier Classic Vibe Teles Could not agree more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JohnnyDD Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 MF = $12.99http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Pro-Co-PowerPlus-14-Banana-Speaker-Cable?sku=330511M123 = $39.99http://www.music123.com/Accessories/Cables--Snakes/Speaker-Cables/PowerPlus-1-4---Banana-Speaker-Cable--25-Foot.site7sku330511000000094.skuNOTE: Need to get over $49 for free shipping Too bad the banana clips are stuck together in that housing. wtf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KwadGuy Posted December 8, 2010 Members Share Posted December 8, 2010 w/pmMF $1.99http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Musician's-Gear-Electric-10-Nickel-Plated-Steel-Guitar-Strings?sku=101811M123 $3.99http://www.music123.com/Accessories/Strings/Guitar-Strings/Electric-Guitar-Strings/6-String-Sets-for-Electric-Guitar/.010-Gauge-Electric-Guitar-Strings/Electric-10-Nickel-Plated-Steel-Guitar-Strings.site7prod101811.productNot nearly as hot as the $4.01 deal but that was a sham!NOTE: Need to order 33 sets to get free shipping These are pretty crappy made in China strings (and always $1.99 at MF). To string guitars you're selling, maybe OK at $1.53/pack. However, I wouldn't get them for your own guitar. MusiciansFriend used to sell good quality, made in USA house strings, once upon a time. But that changed a few years ago when they went to these. No way would I want 33 sets of these things lying around, unless you flip a LOT of guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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