Members golias Posted November 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 What did you think of the so-called analog tube modeling? Did it live up to the hype? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcindc Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 Wait... So you're saying that by being slightly less of a douchebag than some new person, I might get FREE BEER!?!?!? Sweet! It has always worked for me! But I meant to impart more appreciation for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Doctor Morbius Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 Jrockbridge= Hall of fame member You= 20 posts under current user name STFU noob. Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JC777 Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RooSTER-b Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 Free douchebags? Where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JC777 Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 So what's the deal? Are they in financial trouble or just clearing out the warehouse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamdogg Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 Free douchebags? Where? The hot deals thread - think its @ goingtoday.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JC777 Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 Free douchebags? Where? No doucebag but I know where you can score a colostomy bag cheap. Hardly been used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcindc Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 Sup, Jeff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members d_dave_c Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 What did you think of the so-called analog tube modeling? Did it live up to the hype? i thought it sounded pretty good at higher volumes, but that doesn't really help with the reason you would get this rather than a tube amp, especially at the original price. If someone is trying to decide between this and a Crate V-18, I'd say the FA is a better deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Verne Andru Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 That's a helluva lot of amp for very little coin. Not every application requires tubes - SS stuff has it's place and a 75watt 1x12 combo with those features for $120 is silly cheap IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamdogg Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 That's a helluva lot of amp for very little coin. Not every application requires tubes - SS stuff has it's place and a 75watt 1x12 combo with those features for $120 is silly cheap IMHO. I am considering a second one to run in stereo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcindc Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 I am considering buying a LOT more.Cause that's how I roll..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JC777 Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 I am considering buying a LOT more. Cause that's how I roll..... I thought you were working on a navel lint collection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamdogg Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 Its contagious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Will Chen Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 So what's the deal? Are they in financial trouble or just clearing out the warehouse? I called them and couldn't get any solid answers other than they are closing out the line. First Act really needs to hire a new marketing manager. Seriously, I have never even seen an add for one of these (or really any First Act products) in any gear magazine and they're not carried in any local shops nor online stores that I frequent (believe me there are quite a few). I'm definately going to buy at least one, be on the watch for a FG review, though it will probably occur after they've long been sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamdogg Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 Just read from part of TGP review: "You can also pull the entire amp chassis out of the combo box and rack mount it for studio use, since it can be used directly for recording. Very cool." I cant wait for this thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JC777 Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 I called them and couldn't get any solid answers other than they are closing out the line. First Act really needs to hire a new marketing manager. Seriously, I have never even seen an add for one of these (or really any First Act products) in any gear magazine and they're not carried in any local shops nor online stores that I frequent (believe me there are quite a few).I'm definately going to buy at least one, be on the watch for a FG review, though it will probably occur after they've long been sold out. I've seen a few adverts in Premier Guitar but nothing like other manufacturers. I wondered if they are going more of a high end custom shop kinda company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamdogg Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 touche. it is likely this is made in china. i coudl not find info on the first act website about country of origin though. their FA guitars are made in USA (at least some are) so i am holding out hope. Per TGP links posted: "They will be built in China. Lots of things are built in China and these will be built well. You can have good, cheap, and fast, but only two. if we built them in the USA they would be twice the money and then everyone would complain about price wouldn't they?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Verne Andru Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 I've seen a few adverts in Premier Guitar but nothing like other manufacturers.I wondered if they are going more of a high end custom shop kinda company. I believe they're following the Danelectro/Valco business model - that is - they do the bulk of their business supplying the large chain stores, which do their own advertising, and supplement that with some mid to high level offerings they channel directly to the market. I hear good things about their high-end gear, but the stigma of being carried in Toys R Us tends to turn the cork-sniffers off and they have difficulty building cred. That's my take FWIW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JC777 Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 I believe they're following the Danelectro/Valco business model - that is - they do the bulk of their business supplying the large chain stores, which do their own advertising, and supplement that with some mid to high level offerings they channel directly to the market. I hear good things about their high-end gear, but the stigma of being carried in Toys R Us tends to turn the cork-sniffers off and they have difficulty building cred. That's my take FWIW. I'd say your take is pretty close to the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Minitruth Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 Fixed. Well played, Doc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brandass Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 Man, what a feeding frenzy! Sure gets my GAS juices flowing... But I'm resisting (so far...) because I don't actually NEED another amp, SS or otherwise (yes, SS has its place, but tube is where my heart is these days), and ~$100 is still ~$100. Yeah, re-sale is less of a concern at those prices, but for me it's still a concern, don't have a lot of disposable income right now. Basically, I'm sticking by a one-in, one-out gear policy; if I can't get that one-out without significant loss... and I don't know about you guys, but craigslist hasn't been kind to me in recent days - definitely working harder to unload gear. And glad to hear that the Pignose folk consider them spectacular deals in retrospect - always nice to have a happy ending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RooSTER-b Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 mmmmmmm........happy ending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brandass Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 I try to choose my words carefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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