http://www.jemsite.com/forums en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:59:00 GMT vBulletin 60 http://static.keebali.com/jemsite.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.jemsite.com/forums http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96994&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:55:01 GMT Ok well I have to keep my speaker choice under $80..... I have looked at Emenince and Warehouse Guitar Speakers.. So far, I have played a few of the emenince speakers but when i played the Warehouse Guitar speakers they seemed to be more clear and present with their tone.. So there are 3 WGS... Ok well I have to keep my speaker choice under $80..... I have looked at Emenince and Warehouse Guitar Speakers..

So far, I have played a few of the emenince speakers but when i played the Warehouse Guitar speakers they seemed to be more clear and present with their tone..

So there are 3 WGS speakers i like the tone of..

12” HM75 (75w RMS)
12” ET65 (65w RMS)
12” Reaper HP (50w RMS)

My amp is 40w of tube head, this speaker is going into a 1x12 closed back cab..I will mostly be playing heavy metal, death metal and melodic metal.

Like-
Godsmack
drowningpool
deathklok
Slipknot
etc etc........

I really like all three but I have only played the HM75 and it kills, but the cleans of the Reaper and ET65 sound sweet on the WGS site..

Any experience with these?? ]]> Gear and Equipment SoulofSound http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96994 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96942&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:10:28 GMT hi i thinking of buying another wah pedal because my budda stuffed up and i dont want to get it fixed out of these which one should i get or should i get something else from the music stores? http://users.tpg.com.au/idgaf1//wahwahworldpedals.htm thanks hi i thinking of buying another wah pedal because my budda stuffed up and i dont want to get it fixed

out of these which one should i get or should i get something else from the music stores?

http://users.tpg.com.au/idgaf1//wahwahworldpedals.htm

thanks ]]> Gear and Equipment SandmaN211 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96942 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96905&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:10:19 GMT According to the Jason Becker website, a signature amp is in development. Anyone heard anything about it? According to the Jason Becker website, a signature amp is in development. Anyone heard anything about it? ]]> Gear and Equipment thrashguru666 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96905 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96899&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:29:59 GMT I recently started using effects pedals and recently got a Boss NS-2. I am confused on how to arrange the pedals and how to use the send / return input / output on the Boss NS-2. My current pedals are: Boss TU-2 (tuner) MXR-102 (compressor) EH Big Muff Pi (fuzz) Boss NS-2 (noise... I recently started using effects pedals and recently got a Boss NS-2. I am confused on how to arrange the pedals and how to use the send / return input / output on the Boss NS-2.

My current pedals are:


Boss TU-2 (tuner)
MXR-102 (compressor)
EH Big Muff Pi (fuzz)
Boss NS-2 (noise suppressor)
Boss TR-2 (tremelo)
Boss DD-3 (delay)
Boss RV-5 (reverb)

I would greatly appreciate any help you could give me on how to connect the pedals properly.

:) ]]> Gear and Equipment mmmusic88 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96899 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96895&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:17:17 GMT Hey everyone, I'm looking for a good quality sounding reverb and delay pedal. I gave thought to the Boss Space Echo at first, but then after seeing what price they go for, I figured it would be more practical to get a multi effects floor pedal instead.

I've been in a continuous struggle, however, trying to decide which of these three to purchase: Rocktron G-100, Boss ME-70, and Vox Tonelab LE.

I'd like to know which of them has the best sounding delays and reverbs, and of course which one is better overall. Seeing as they're closely priced, I don't mind paying a little more for one or the other. I'm open to any and all suggestions.


Thanks in advance,

Donovan ]]> Gear and Equipment bonehead189 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96895 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96875&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:45:08 GMT I snagged me a Pignoze 40w all tube combo amp for fairly cheap.. has two 6L6's & three 12ax7's...gonna turn it into a head unit cause this 10" speaker just isnt going to cut it for all the OD i am going to throw at it..

I was either going to build a 1x12 cab or a 2x12 cab.. if i build a 1x12 cab i can spend more on the speaker. If i build a 2x12 cab well i wont be able to get really good speakers..not to mention i can build a second 1x12 cab later if i want it.. Make me a full stack..LOL

I play heavy metal, rock, blues and some country.. i like a low deep crunch and when i play metal i want to feel it..

What 1 speaker will feed my urge to crank it?? ]]> Gear and Equipment SoulofSound http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96875 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96836&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:01:25 GMT I tried one of these out on Saturday and thought I'd give my impressions in a thread. I don't feel like I got to demo it long or well enough to add a review yet, but I'll be back there this week.
I have to say that I was very impressed with the amp. I tried it out alongside a Blackstar HT-5H with 1 10" cab and an Egnater Rebel 30. I was suprised at how similar it was to the tones of the Blackstar with more volume. It's a shared EQ on both channels, but I found the cleans to be nice and open and with a touch of the on board chorus I got some really nice dreamy sounds. The crunch channel was more similar to the saturation of the Blackstar than the vintage-ly voiced dirt of the Egnater. The echo was decent for Gilmour type stuff although I still feel that dedicated external delays are a bit better and more controllable. I didn't get a chance to really try out the boost features or the effects loop and emulated line out. That's on the agenda for next time and after a little more time, I'll write a complete review in the comparison shopping section.
I was pretty impressed and it's definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a small tube combo that can handle gig volumes and has a few extra features. ]]> Gear and Equipment smooth55 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96836 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96831&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:58:59 GMT Hi, I've been looking at these amps online, I haven't a chance to try one and that sucks. So I'm wondering if anyone has one to mention the model and what style of music they play and comment on what they do and don't like so that I can possibly get one of these for myself.

Thanks in advance, regards
Nelson ]]> Gear and Equipment nsabino http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96831 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96817&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:14:47 GMT So, I have been tempted to pick up another Legacy with the sweet new price. My question is, who here owns a Legacy and uses it with a non Carvin cab. I have an Egnater TM2x12 with what ammount to Celestion Classic Lead speakers in it and I am wondering how the Legacy will sound through it. I... So, I have been tempted to pick up another Legacy with the sweet new price.

My question is, who here owns a Legacy and uses it with a non Carvin cab.

I have an Egnater TM2x12 with what ammount to Celestion Classic Lead speakers in it and I am wondering how the Legacy will sound through it.

I know what the Legacy sounds like through V-30's as I owned a halfstack years ago. ]]> Gear and Equipment JayRobIBZ http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96817 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96802&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:41:09 GMT I am looking for a modern distortion (metallica, slipknot etc). I have heard really good things about the Blackstar ht dist-x. Is it really good for both riffs and solos? Are there other metal distortion pedals that are better than the dist-x? I am looking for a modern distortion (metallica, slipknot etc). I have heard really good things about the Blackstar ht dist-x. Is it really good for both riffs and solos? Are there other metal distortion pedals that are better than the dist-x? ]]> Gear and Equipment noobie http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96802 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96789&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:21:11 GMT Hi guys, I want to get a loop pedal. One where i can just sit down and record a few phrases which continously play over whilst i solo over the top. It would be great for a solo project. I read some reviews on the boss rc-50 and it seems to be not very good. I just wondered what people use and how... Hi guys,

I want to get a loop pedal. One where i can just sit down and record a few phrases which continously play over whilst i solo over the top. It would be great for a solo project. I read some reviews on the boss rc-50 and it seems to be not very good. I just wondered what people use and how the get on with them??

Ta
Si ]]> Gear and Equipment floraljem http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96789 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96786&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:19:41 GMT Hi there, I currently have a mark V for testing purposes. I noticed the combo sounded nasal and small, even with the bass cranked. I do not have the option of cranking the amp fully, but experimented with the 10,45 and 90 watt settings. Is it possible that the speaker needs to be broken in ? (on... Hi there,

I currently have a mark V for testing purposes. I noticed the combo sounded nasal and small, even with the bass cranked. I do not have the option of cranking the amp fully, but experimented with the 10,45 and 90 watt settings.
Is it possible that the speaker needs to be broken in ?
(on 4x12 greenbacks, it had more thump ) ]]> Gear and Equipment EL-CeeDee http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96786 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96779&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:04:58 GMT


Just picked up a Line 6 M9 and decided to redo the board when I added it. The board doesn't look as nice as the older one, but the M9 s pretty sweet. I'm usually not a fan of multi-effects, but this one functions more like individual stompboxes. So far its very easy to use. I know there are scenes that can be programmed in, I'm not sure if I will use that feature but everything is cool. It's basically all the Line 6 big stompboxes in one unit, plus the Verbzilla, a 28 second looper, tuner, and compressor. ]]> Gear and Equipment elcid http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96779 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96762&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:27:50 GMT Not sure what section to put this question in...

I've been trying out demos of various Amplitube guitar modelling software and have come to the conclusion that it sounds awesome.
Rather than splashing out on the software, is there a pedal or box of tricks that I can get the same kind of sounds out of? Already have a V-Amp2 and Spider Jam but the sounds aren't quite good enough.
Thanks. ]]> Gear and Equipment Flimbo http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96762 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96757&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:01:54 GMT Hello, Since im gonna replace strings often, I want some value for money guitar strings 009 - 042. I normally use the Super Slinkys 009-042. Here they are about $16. Anyone used any cheaper brand but just as good??? Ben Hello,

Since im gonna replace strings often, I want some value for money guitar strings 009 - 042.
I normally use the Super Slinkys 009-042. Here they are about $16.
Anyone used any cheaper brand but just as good???

Ben ]]> Gear and Equipment Alpha_AI http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96757 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96754&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:13:02 GMT I'm having trouble with getting good sustain.


Fist of all, I should tell you what I'm using gear wise.

A Gibson Les Paul, through a BOSS GT-10, through either a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe or VOX AD15VT.


Even when using retarded amounts of gain, I can't seem to get more then 8 seconds of sustain, and it cuts off sharp, like going from full power to dead in a half a second. I can't seem to generate "nice" feedback either. What am I doing wrong?!?

My habbits are clean, I took guitar lessons for 2 years, and never had to correct any habbits. ]]> Gear and Equipment nato101010 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96754 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96736&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:37:57 GMT Hey everyone! looking to buy a tube amp purely for recording thats not too loud and i came across the blackstar ht-5 which looks perfect really for what i want to do. so what do people think about this amp? is there any other amp thats in the same price range but better sounding? I play mostly... Hey everyone!
looking to buy a tube amp purely for recording thats not too loud and i came across the blackstar ht-5 which looks perfect really for what i want to do.

so what do people think about this amp? is there any other amp thats in the same price range but better sounding?

I play mostly instrumental rock such as vai satriani etc, and i play a jem of course :D ]]> Gear and Equipment tom1325 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96736 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96717&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:02:19 GMT I bought an Egnater Renegade; it came via ups yesterday. I unpacked it and hooked it up through my Express 5:50 speakers because the Egnater cab I ordered hadn‘t shown up yet. The first thing I noticed was a lot of static and crackling while the amp was sitting idle. I just figured it has a bad... I bought an Egnater Renegade; it came via ups yesterday. I unpacked it and hooked it up through my Express 5:50 speakers because the Egnater cab I ordered hadn‘t shown up yet.

The first thing I noticed was a lot of static and crackling while the amp was sitting idle. I just figured it has a bad pre-amp tube. As I played on I was VERY pleased with the tone. I usually boost the clean channels of my amps for my lead tones. That has always sounded the best to me, even on my Legacy. However, this amp's lead channel is 100% useable to my ears. I loved it. Still, the sweetest sound I got out of it was by maxing the drive, bass, mid and treble of the clean channel and hitting it with a boost from my BB Preamp.

All of the tonal bliss was destroyed when the amp started to cut out randomly. I pulled the tubes to check if they were loose. One was, but it was V5 which is for the effects loop. I spread the pins on the 12ax7 and put it back in. The amp hasn’t cut out since then but it still crackles and pops a little.

As if that weren't enough, I discovered that when the reverb was on, the volume pedal I had in the effects loop would cut the dry signal, but the guitar would still swell through the reverb at about half of the original volume. If I took reverb out with the footswitch or turned the reverb knob all the way down the problem was "fixed". Lame. I then proceeded to replace that tube with a good Mesa I had pulled out of my Express a year ago. There was no change, but now the amp would go static if I set the volume pedal more than about half way. The amp would run at full volume if the effects loop was turned off at the footswitch or unplugged from the amp.

I contacted Egnater and explained the problem. They responded with a schematic and an offer to send me new tubes. I accepted, but half of the problems I described in this post occurred after our correspondence. I decided to call *************** and ask for an exchange. Hopefully this new one will give me all of the great tone with none of the problems. If not, I guess I have to go on the hunt again.

Jay F ]]> Gear and Equipment JayRobIBZ http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96717 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96710&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:08:57 GMT I have a Floyd on my guitar that is "blocked", so I can only do dive bombs. As far as setting it up properly, I know you must try to make sure the base plate is somewhat parallel with the guitar's surface. Now I have to find the "zero" point. If when I use the bar and I notice the pitch comes back slightly lower, do I just tighten the springs a little and try again?
I have seen lots of procedures for a floating Floyd, but none for a blocked Floyd.
Thx
Kev ]]> Gear and Equipment kpinks http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96710 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96631&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:30:10 GMT Hi All,

Just wanted to know what you folks thought of the Mesa Studio preamp. I'm purchasing one shortly--so I thought I would come here to find any owners of one. Tonality wise, how does it compare to the Quad? Are they similiar? I've been a Boogie fan since I started playing back in the late 80s and use to play on one of these that a friend had hoooked up to his rack rig and from what I remember it was killer sounding. I'm thinking of purchasing the Peavey 50/50 power amp to go along with it since I won't have the cash to throw down for a Mesa power amp at the moment.

Any folks out here have one of these that they would like to share their interest about? Thanks! ]]> Gear and Equipment Neptical http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96631 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96613&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:46:30 GMT Hello everyone...I am trying to see which power amp I should use in order to get an 80's metal tone. I am using an ADA MP-1 preamp...I have read that you should match an MP-1 with a solid state power amp...is that correct? I am trying to get an 80's metal tone here...whitesnake, poison, van halen, Dokken, you get the idea...If not, what Power amp should I match my ADA MP-1 with? I have played it through a Peavey classic 50/50 before and it was fine...but I am interested in hearing your guys' opinions about the difference between using my tube preamp with a solid state power amp or a tube power amp..Thanks in advance everyone. ]]> Gear and Equipment charv712 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96613 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96612&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:45:49 GMT Hello everyone...I am trying to see which power amp I should use in order to get an 80's metal tone. I am using an ADA MP-1 preamp...I have read that you should match an MP-1 with a solid state power amp...is that correct? I am trying to get an 80's metal tone here...whitesnake, poison, van halen, Dokken, you get the idea...If not, what Power amp should I match my ADA MP-1 with? I have played it through a Peavey classic 50/50 before and it was fine...but I am interested in hearing your guys' opinions about the difference between using my tube preamp with a solid state power amp or a tube power amp..Thanks in advance everyone. ]]> Gear and Equipment charv712 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96612 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96601&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:57:42 GMT I have a pedal that requires an AC adapter with 300mA current draw. I know from another thread that having an adapter with more than that will not fry the pedal, it'll only draw what it needs. What about an adapter with less than 300? How will that affect the sound of the pedal?
Many thanks, ]]> Gear and Equipment smooth55 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96601 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96599&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:57:53 GMT Hello people, so after getting the LC50 a few months ago (sorry I couldn't make clips yet) I've been dreaming about getting a 2x12 extension cabinet built (I got plans from the internet) for it, not only because it would probably be louder but also because it'll help with preventing tube microphonics due to sound waves pounding on the tubes from the back of the stock speaker's cone. Plus it'll probably help with tightening the low end a bit.

Here's the first problem: the LC50 has 50 watts of power, and I know that there are things like impedance and wattage that need to be considered when buying new speakers to match them to the amp. I plan to wire two 12 inch Jensen MODs in parallel, and each speaker should be rated at 16 ohms so that when connected to the amp they would only have 8 ohms (the amp's rated impedance), right? How about the wattage of the speakers then? For instance, would two 110 watt speakers add up to 220 watts when connected in parallel or would they stay at 110 watts?

According to the Jensen website, speaker watts should be at least double the amp's for longer speaker life. I assume that this has to do with the RMS/Peak wattage rating thing on amps? The one that says 30 watt amps MAY go a bit over 30 watts when 'pushed harder', for example? Should I use speakers with 100 watts total to satisfy this condition, or would 50 watts do fine?

Second problem: while I do love my LC50, I still keep my crappy MG100DFX for when I'm just messing around with effects and practicing, and so it would be great if I could also hook up the 2x12 cab to it if need be. However, it is rated at 100 watts. Again, according to the Jensen website, speaker watts should at least be double the amp's wattage for longer speaker life. If this were true, then I should get speakers with watts adding up to 200. However, going back to the LC50, how would speakers 4 times the amp's wattage affect the tone?

Thanks in advance for reading the post, I hope you could give some advice. BTW, I'm trying to save on costs so I just might the relatively cheap MODs, which seem to be favored quite well by people. ]]> Gear and Equipment theapprentice http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96599 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96595&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:25:10 GMT I'm using the band's other guitarist's XXX at rehearsal (and most likely gig with it) and theres be a few issues that done need to be addressed.

I plan on getting entirely new tubes for it, including preamp tubes, and since I'm not to familiar with tube brands, what do you recommend and why? JJs? Ruby? Grooves? I'm really interested in preamp tube choices also.

Hopefully the following issues will be resolved once I throw some new tubes in there, but I'll ask them in anyway.

-The clean channel distorts way to easily, and sounds bad in general. I wasn't expecting a miraculous clean tone with a XXX, but this is bordering unusable. The pickups I'm using is a Dsonic and a blue velvet, and even heavy picking with the blue velvet will drive the amp.

-Excessive feedback! Even with the cable unplugged from the amp, when turned up really high, it will start feedbacking. Strange!

-Hum. I was kind of expecting it, and will start using a noise gate from now on I suppose. ]]> Gear and Equipment C.Thep http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96595 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96581&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:28:34 GMT I love the sound of the Big POG but it's waay to pricy for me so I got a question...can I recreate the big POG with a Micro POG?I'm only interested in using it like Joe does on Super Colossal and Didle Ya doo Dat.That's the only example I can give you :/

Also...I noticed that it sounds better when the Micro POG or POG is before distortion/OD pedals.Will the effect be the same if I use it before the Amps distortion?I really don't like the Synthesizer sound that comes out of the Micro POG/POG when used after the Distortion.

Thank you in advance :) ]]> Gear and Equipment constantine http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96581 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96543&goto=newpost Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:18:00 GMT Well i just want a good tube amp preferably under 500 any suggestions? new used whatever Well i just want a good tube amp preferably under 500 any suggestions? new used whatever ]]> Gear and Equipment HardBeforeLite http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96543 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96492&goto=newpost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:28:06 GMT i own a mesa 5:25 combo, very good amp, not exactly the sound i'm looking for, but i'm not getting another amp for a long time so i use it.

anyway, for a long time, can't remember when, it's had this strange kind of ringing noise that happens when you play a loud note, like on the burn channel or if the clean channel is loud-ish. like if you strum an open chord on the clean channel, there will be this metallic ringing sound. it kind of sounds as if there's a loose screw vibrating against the speaker or something, but i don't think there is. it definitely sounds like some kind of vibration.

also, on the burn channel (highest gain channel) with gain around 70% and master volume on about 70% too, the sound is really horrible at low volumes. like, notes break up and crackle and stuff. i got it almost exactly 2 years ago and it gets used a lot and i was wondering if the tubes are starting to pack in.

this is my first tube amp and i'm not exactly in the know about all the specific of tubes. i looked at em today and they had a blue colouring to them at the back of the tubes. there's the normal amber kind of glow and then there's a blue-ish glow at the back of them which i understand can mean a few things, one of them being a tube breaking down.

i'm gonna take it in for a look but still, any info? ]]> Gear and Equipment Homebake http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96492