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Raymond Lin · 20 Oct 2020 at 00:14

I can see it fine?

I saw the documentary on the Jem and I wanted one then I realised I don’t want a Floyd rose lol

Neil777 · 20 Oct 2020 at 08:38

Raymond Lin said:
I can see it fine?

I saw the documentary on the Jem and I wanted one then I realised I don’t want a Floyd rose lol

Having a Jem and a Les Paul I can say that the Floyd Rose means you never have to tune the Jem.

OspreyO · 20 Oct 2020 at 08:50

2StepSteve said:
@SexyGreyFox - image links are broken

Don't work for me either...

SexyGreyFox · 20 Oct 2020 at 13:59

OspreyO said:
Don't work for me either...

Weird, I've tried it on 3 different PCs at work, works on my phone, on my wifes phone!

Raymond Lin · 20 Oct 2020 at 14:06

robfosters · 21 Oct 2020 at 17:24

Seen these new pedals? Weird but kinda cool.

https://www.andertons.co.uk/search?...&pageView:grid&minPrice:&maxPrice:&pageSize:&

LuckyBenski · 21 Oct 2020 at 17:51

robfosters said:
Seen these new pedals? Weird but kinda cool.

https://www.andertons.co.uk/search?...&pageView:grid&minPrice:&maxPrice:&pageSize:&

Cute but look quite fragile. But then I guess they're not realllly expected to be taken out on stage every night

I wonder if they're somehow using old stock toys or something? Most likely not though.

Raymond Lin · 21 Oct 2020 at 18:07

robfosters said:
Seen these new pedals? Weird but kinda cool.

https://www.andertons.co.uk/search?...&pageView:grid&minPrice:&maxPrice:&pageSize:&

yeah, it’s a novelty for sure. But due to the design, choice of the enclosure, it’s not durable really for your foot. It’s going to get squashed eventually but they do look fun, if a little expensive.

I got one of these a few years ago by a guy on a forum who makes them for fun, also a delay (Some Boss delay underneath), but metal enclosure. Mine has an Expression jack on the side.

a1ex2001 · 22 Oct 2020 at 21:11

The flux capacitor pedal is worth having even if it’s total junk as it looks awesome! Not sure on the car pedals cute gimmick but too weird for me!

Raymond Lin · 22 Oct 2020 at 22:28

a1ex2001 said:
The flux capacitor pedal is worth having even if it’s total junk as it looks awesome! Not sure on the car pedals cute gimmick but too weird for me!

I believe it's a Boss delay pedal underneath? I read that somewhere.

Akagi · 23 Oct 2020 at 04:34

Personally I think it looks better with the pick guard. But i certainly wouldnt be drilling into that beautiful piece to install it.

Blu tac...

Calpol · 24 Oct 2020 at 20:25

Fancied trying a SG as a lighter weight humbucking guitar so snagged this Vintage VS6 for £130. Seems decent enough for the money. At the very least it will see me through my AC/DC phase..

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2StepSteve · 24 Oct 2020 at 23:09

Snagged the matching cab for my Laney L5 Studio, the LT112, second hand £180 boxed in mint condition, not a mark on it. Really happy! These are £300 new and when they come back in stock quickly go out again, for months on end!

I've had my Lane L5 Studio for about 9 months now, absolutely love it, class A valve amp that is very easy to get the valve driven sound when set to the 0.5W mode. Effects loop, takes pedals extremely well and in general is an extremely versatile amp. Also has an inbuilt DAC for recording (I still haven't gotten around to playing with this yet)

The last 9 months I've been using a budget 10" open back speaker cab with the Laney L5 head, 'Sub Zero' brand cab. Sounded decent enough at the time, but this is a big upgrade, low end of course is much improved and as the 12" Celestion G12H 70th Anniversary driver is less efficient, I can really crank it on 0.5W and not cause too much issue with noise for others in the house! At 5W mode, it's loud! Great pairing that looks good IMO. It's been a good day!

Andrew_McP · 25 Oct 2020 at 22:56

I think I may have discovered why I bought a guitar in 1980. Abba, 1979...

uncle_rufus · 26 Oct 2020 at 07:31

2StepSteve said:
Snagged the matching cab for my Laney L5 Studio, the LT112, second hand £180 boxed in mint condition, not a mark on it. Really happy! These are £300 new and when they come back in stock quickly go out again, for months on end!

I've had my Lane L5 Studio for about 9 months now, absolutely love it, class A valve amp that is very easy to get the valve driven sound when set to the 0.5W mode. Effects loop, takes pedals extremely well and in general is an extremely versatile amp. Also has an inbuilt DAC for recording (I still haven't gotten around to playing with this yet)

The last 9 months I've been using a budget 10" open back speaker cab with the Laney L5 head, 'Sub Zero' brand cab. Sounded decent enough at the time, but this is a big upgrade, low end of course is much improved and as the 12" Celestion G12H 70th Anniversary driver is less efficient, I can really crank it on 0.5W and not cause too much issue with noise for others in the house! At 5W mode, it's loud! Great pairing that looks good IMO. It's been a good day!

Nice

I have the L20H and matching Cab, unbelievably scored both of them for £400 quite a few years ago now. Really like it although unlike the 5 it doesn't have a switchable wattage or DAC which is a shame as that would be super handy. So I've paired it with an attentuator that has a DI output - it's only a cheapo Harley Benton one but it works pretty well

a1ex2001 · 26 Oct 2020 at 09:04

So I was talking to my other half about guitar purchases over the weekend having decided I needed to scratch the Les Paul itch I’ve had as long as I can remember and having accepted it would be an Epiphone or similar. When she said you should just by the real thing, that way you won’t get the itch to upgrade and the guitar might even go up in value. So after I picked my jaw off the floor I need to re-evaluate my options! I’m looking second hand and probably up to £1500/£1600 so what should I be looking at from the Gibson range? Is that enough money to get me something nice or do I need to up the budget £100/£200?

SexyGreyFox · 26 Oct 2020 at 09:47

a1ex2001 said:
So I was talking to my other half about guitar purchases over the weekend having decided I needed to scratch the Les Paul itch I’ve had as long as I can remember and having accepted it would be an Epiphone or similar. When she said you should just by the real thing, that way you won’t get the itch to upgrade and the guitar might even go up in value. So after I picked my jaw off the floor I need to re-evaluate my options! I’m looking second hand and probably up to £1500/£1600 so what should I be looking at from the Gibson range? Is that enough money to get me something nice or do I need to up the budget £100/£200?

To scratch the Les Paul itch you need a Standard and you should get a really good one for under a Grand second hand.
You will admire it forever.

SexyGreyFox · 26 Oct 2020 at 10:13

Andrew_McP said:
I think I may have discovered why I bought a guitar in 1980. Abba, 1979...

This brings up an interesting stereotypical question which a lot of famous musicians have answered - how many of you here took up an instrument to hopefully get laid?

I know at age 12 I didn't, I was bought up in a house full of musicians but didn't show an interest until I saw Marc Bolan at age 12.

2StepSteve · 26 Oct 2020 at 10:23

uncle_rufus said:
Nice I have the L20H and matching Cab, unbelievably scored both of them for £400 quite a few years ago now. Really like it although unlike the 5 it doesn't have a switchable wattage or DAC which is a shame as that would be super handy. So I've paired it with an attentuator that has a DI output - it's only a cheapo Harley Benton one but it works pretty well

That was a very good deal.Laney really do make some fantastic amps. Shame they aren't made in the UK any more, but still.

I bet that 20 watt head sings! Guessing the attentuator comes in handy to keep the neighbours off your back

a1ex2001 said:
So I was talking to my other half about guitar purchases over the weekend having decided I needed to scratch the Les Paul itch I’ve had as long as I can remember and having accepted it would be an Epiphone or similar. When she said you should just by the real thing, that way you won’t get the itch to upgrade and the guitar might even go up in value. So after I picked my jaw off the floor I need to re-evaluate my options! I’m looking second hand and probably up to £1500/£1600 so what should I be looking at from the Gibson range? Is that enough money to get me something nice or do I need to up the budget £100/£200?

Niiiice! The green light! Echo what SexyGreyFox says about the Standard. Should be able to find a decent one for the kind of money you are looking at. What colour are you most drawn to?

a1ex2001 · 26 Oct 2020 at 10:32

2StepSteve said:
That was a very good deal.Laney really do make some fantastic amps. Shame they aren't made in the UK any more, but still.

I bet that 20 watt head sings! Guessing the attentuator comes in handy to keep the neighbours off your back

Niiiice! The green light! Echo what SexyGreyFox says about the Standard. Should be able to find a decent one for the kind of money you are looking at. What colour are you most drawn to?

I’m always drawn to tobacco/brown bursts!

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