Thursday, September 18, 2008

Xotic AC Plus! SOLD!



Hmm, BB preamp, AC booster also produced by them. So when they decide to make another AC pedal that has OD on top of DS or vice versa, don't you think it's cool? 2 channels, OD and DS and stackable on each other. Channel A on Channel B or the other way round. The coolest thing? OD channel has EQ settings and compression. DS channel has Tone control and Boost (+/- 20db!) Oh yea, very new product still. Hard to get used unit in the market.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Vox Tonelab SE c/w gig bag & adapter. SOLD!

No 1:This thing is discontinued.

No 2: This thing have extra exp pedal compared to Gt-8.

No 3: This thing has a tube inside.

No 4:This thing comes with a gig bag.

No 5:This thing is easier to use than GT-8.

I'm a lazy ass, read the specs here:
  • VOX Valve Reactor (using a 12AX7/ECC83 dual triode as a power amp tube) circuit delivers the sound and feel of actual tube power amps
  • Numerous built-in amp/cabinet/effect models from the Valvetronix series.
  • A wide range of realistic effect models, with routable spatial-type effects.
  • Knob-based interface for quick and intuitive editing.
  • Heavy-duty construction
  • Assignable control pedals for setting tap tempo and switching effects on/off.
  • Two assignable expression pedals for controlling wah, volume, and more.
  • A/B channel switch lets you change between two amps/cabinets within a single program.
  • Program area can store 96 different sounds (including 32 preset programs).
  • Convenient send/return jacks for connecting external effects such as distortion/overdrive.
  • Dedicated editing software lets you edit and save sounds using your computer.
  • Auto Chromatic Tuner allows you to tune while your instrument is muted.
  • Convenient carry bag is included.

Monday, September 15, 2008

1986' Fender MIJ Contemporary Strat. SOLD!


The Fender Contemporary models were the first Fender Japan models to be named Fender Stratocasters or Telecasters. The previous Fender Japan models were all Fender Squier models. The Fender Contemporary models were manufactured from 1984 to 1987 by FujiGen Gakki and these Stratocasters were designed to be Superstrats (Super Strat) with a Floyd Rose like bridge designed by Schaller (and Gotoh) and humbucking pickups. There was a lower priced Fender Contemporary Squier model produced as well. The Fender Contemporary Stratocaster and Telecaster models were part of the Fender Japan E series model range.

This particular one is Model 27-4300: 3 single coil pickups, 5 position selector switch, 1 volume, 2 tones, System I tremolo, rosewood fingerboard, 25.5" scale length, top mounted output jack.

However, I've had it's pickups all upgraded to Custom Shop 69. These really made the Strat sing.
It's 20 years old and all the plastic parts has already aged. The neck and tone feels like a 62'. Give it a try before deciding.

Gibson LP Custom pickups! 496R and 500T! TBA!


Pickups used on Gibson Les Paul customs.

496R
This pickup is the acoustic equivalent of Hershey's Dark Chocolate! Less bell-like chime than an alnico magnet, but oh so smooth, rich, full, and somewhat dark sounding. I don't use neck pickups much with distortion, but almost always when going with a clean signal. When plugged straight into my Orange - it sounds like angry sex! With the 496R and BBQ working together in humbucker mode you get some fearsome thick tones. I don't honestly think that there's a better, more versatile pickup combo out there for blues and rock.

500T
Output level?Testosterone! Full of balls. Yet surprisingly clear and clean at lower volume settings.Very impressive range, rolling off the volume gives very clear articulation - far more than I expected - yet there is tremendous output once you start turning the volume knob up. Very responsive to pickup height adjustment. In my opinion, that's the key to getting the clarity.
But I have to admit being pleasantly surprised at how truly diverse they have proven to be. With the volume down, I get a very bright, exceptionally clean sound that lets me play lots of melodic material that I never dreamed I'd wind up using this pick-up combination for.

Subdecay Blackstar. SOLD!


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The Blackstar is rather slim in built (trimmed width compared to the average BOSS unit), what overpowers it visually is the quartet of knobs on board for drive, volume & tone controls. The pedal works on a cascading gain concept hence the twin drive controls but the lower drive knob has a particular inclination to the bass frequency. The purpose here is to give the player a pre-gain bass tweaking, effectively, the contouring of the guitar’s tone takes place before the signals are distorted. This allows for definition & clarity to cut through because if you are familiar with post-gain frequency tweaking in majority of other distortion pedals, any enhancements of the bass, induces ill-definition instead.

In use, the Blackstar is a distortion pedal, intense drive-type output is available. As a stand-alone unit, it gives the guitar a very transparent tone in addition to the distortion on offer. Tweak both drive controls to suit the level of induced harmonics you wish to acquire in addition to making your overall tone suits the amp you are using. Interestingly, the dual drive module featured here allows for quite an expansive array of voicing, from polite, jazzy, polished midrange to fat, fuzz-like bottom end.

The fun doesn’t end there; couple the Blackstar with another drive-type pedal to boost proceedings & you’ll hear what this pedal can really do. In conjunction with an already driven amp, the Blackstar is a very capable booster, offering more drive than the average Tubescreamer, with a healthy dose of clarity to boot.