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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 06-05-2013, 09:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 206
Posted By EncoreBlade
When I started guitar, comfort was one issue I...

When I started guitar, comfort was one issue I had. Make sure whatever guitar you buy, have the store tech have it "set up" for action, intonation, etc... There's a sticky on the Electric Guitar...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 05-18-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 80
Posted By EncoreBlade
Tech 21 Sansamp pedals?

Been thinking a lot about getting this, but I'm not sure about the $170 price point for the Character series. I mean the features are pretty great, the speaker simulation on/off thing being one of...
Forum: Electric Guitar 05-16-2013, 02:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 277
Posted By EncoreBlade
Epiphone G400?

Saw an ad on craigslist for one of these for $140. Has anyone played or owned one of these? How are they? Would it be a good price to pay for?
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 05-14-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 253
Posted By EncoreBlade
I was in a very similar position just like you. ...

I was in a very similar position just like you. I had a Blues Jr, but wanted the exact same things you wanted. I ended up trading it for a Peavey Classic 30, again very similar to your situation...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 05-03-2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 510
Posted By EncoreBlade
The Tech 21 Sansamp Character pedals could be...

The Tech 21 Sansamp Character pedals could be something to look at. Basically an amp in a box that also works with your pedals. Plus, I believe they have the added benefit of disabling the cab out...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 05-03-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 99
Posted By EncoreBlade
Should I go for this amp?

Just wanted some input.

This guy on Craigslist is putting up a sort of new Egnater Tweaker Tube head for $100. Only problem is that he says the power keeps going out. Is this an easily fixable...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 04-29-2013, 01:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By EncoreBlade
Head and cab is what I'm looking for. I play in...

Head and cab is what I'm looking for. I play in a medium sized church with a PA and so in order to reduce stage volume, I stick my amp in a back room so that there's very little stage noise coming...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 04-28-2013, 02:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By EncoreBlade
@Spaztikko - haha of course! I live in Las...

@Spaztikko - haha of course!

I live in Las Vegas, NV. I play Christian Rock, which you can equate to Alternative Rock. Very U2-ish but also some Paramore influences as well. I also would like it...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 04-28-2013, 01:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By EncoreBlade
Affordable head/cab?

I'd say about $600 for a head and cab. New or used is fine.

Basically, right now, I stick my combo amp in a back room behind the stage and mic it up. That way I can turn it up loud without having...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 04-19-2013, 02:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 234
Posted By EncoreBlade
Check out ProGuitarShop's "Demo It...

Check out ProGuitarShop's "Demo It Live" feature. Basically it allows you to test different pedals through YOUR amp to see how it'll sound through YOUR amp before you buy it. I've tried their TS9...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 04-18-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 533
Posted By EncoreBlade
Ok, I just checked GC Online and saw this...

Ok, I just checked GC Online and saw this http://www.guitarcenter.com/Peavey-VYPYR-Tube-60-60W-1x12-Guitar-Combo-Amp-104922893-i1413609.gc so I don't see the problem.

Maybe you could elaborate on...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 04-15-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 120
Posted By EncoreBlade
Huh, for some reason I didn't even think about...

Huh, for some reason I didn't even think about contacting them haha. As for question two, I think I've decided to actually go with EQ, Noise Gate, then Comp. Is there a reason you say compressor vs...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 04-15-2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 259
Posted By EncoreBlade
Yea a different set from your last string change....

Yea a different set from your last string change. You can look up intonation for the official definition, but basically if you're guitar isn't intonated properly, which can happen due to various...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 04-15-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 426
Posted By EncoreBlade
Yea the pitchblack is a great tuner. Another...

Yea the pitchblack is a great tuner. Another suggestion for on the go, quick tuning is to try out headstock tuner. I've got the Snark headstock tuner and it works pretty well. You can also let...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 04-15-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 259
Posted By EncoreBlade
Did you get them in a different gauge? Sometimes...

Did you get them in a different gauge? Sometimes I'll go fro m 9-10s and I'll have to adjust my intonation slightly. Bad intonation can result in your guitar not sounding right as you go up and...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 04-15-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 78
Posted By EncoreBlade
Check out their used section at the store. ...

Check out their used section at the store. They've usually got some good tube amps there like Fender Hot Rods or even Orange head/cab if you're lucky.

If you want to go new, from what I recall at...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 04-15-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 120
Posted By EncoreBlade
3 separate questions. Help me out please.

1) I purchased a Mooer Cruncher pedal from marcmart some time ago and I finally noticed a problem with it. My volume seems to spike significantly around the 7-8 o'clock area. It's kind of frustrating...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 04-15-2013, 01:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 262
Posted By EncoreBlade
wow that Vox amphone looks pretty sweet. I'm...

wow that Vox amphone looks pretty sweet. I'm considering getting that now. Anyways, to the TC, the Vox amplugs are pretty neat. A friend bought the AC30 amplug yesterday and I tested them out for...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 04-11-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 533
Posted By EncoreBlade
Yea, the Vypyr Tube 60 is a pretty good choice...

Yea, the Vypyr Tube 60 is a pretty good choice since it's a tube powered amp/pre-amp modeler. If you've been reading this forum then you know tubes are the way to go. For what you want from the...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 04-07-2013, 02:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 208
Posted By EncoreBlade
Yea that was the problem. Live, in front of the...

Yea that was the problem. Live, in front of the amp, the sound was big and open, but in the recording it was dull and squished. I figured it was most probably user error as well with the mic...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 04-06-2013, 11:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 208
Posted By EncoreBlade
Amp sounds different in recording?

Hey guys. So I recently changed all my tubes in my Peavey Classic 30 and noticed a nice difference in the feel and response of my amp, as well as adding a bit more "warmth" to the tone. Overall, it...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 03-30-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 153
Posted By EncoreBlade
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These were the tubes in my amp before. Like I said, all very random and not stock as I had...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 03-30-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 153
Posted By EncoreBlade
2 questions : Tubes and volume pedal?

1) After changing out your tubes, is the difference supposed to be a subtle difference, or a quite noticeable difference? For the first time, I just changed out the tubes of my Peavey Classic 30,...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 03-26-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 407
Posted By EncoreBlade
Used gear is definitely the way to go. I'm from...

Used gear is definitely the way to go. I'm from the States, but I'm pretty sure it works similarly over there. I believe looking around locally would be the best since you get to test it out for...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 03-25-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 235
Posted By EncoreBlade
@311ZOSOVHJH - yea I didn't mean to thread jack. ...

@311ZOSOVHJH - yea I didn't mean to thread jack. You were just replying to my comments so I just went for it. Plus I am in a similar situation which is why I posted in here.

@Klonoa87 - What...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 03-25-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 136
Posted By EncoreBlade
Well, playing a bass into a guitar amp may not be...

Well, playing a bass into a guitar amp may not be a great idea as guitar amps typically can't handle the low frequencies of a bass. However, it's totally fine to play a guitar through a bass amp, so...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 03-25-2013, 12:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 235
Posted By EncoreBlade
I found some contact cleaner at my local walmart....

I found some contact cleaner at my local walmart. I've never used contact cleaner before, so is this ok to use on my...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 03-23-2013, 02:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 235
Posted By EncoreBlade
I ordered a whole new set of tubes from Eurotubes...

I ordered a whole new set of tubes from Eurotubes on Monday and it came in today. Really fast! I'm gonna put them on soon so I'll let you know how they sound.
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 03-19-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 400
Posted By EncoreBlade
I was about to do the same too. But yea the...

I was about to do the same too. But yea the tubes in it were all stock, save for one preamp tube which I assumed was put in to replace an old broken preamp tube. Lately I'd been getting some...
Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories 03-19-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 400
Posted By EncoreBlade
Well, I've never really stuck it in the trunk for...

Well, I've never really stuck it in the trunk for fear of it falling or crashing with some of the other things in my trunk while I drive. It's just more of a better safe than sorry type of deals.
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