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resophonicMemberQuote:Maybe the battery is dying
Jeez! Why didn’t I think of that! That was exactly what the problem was. Thanks!
resophonicMember1981 Fender Bullet into a Peavey Delta Blues.
Looking to buy a new guitar though, thinking of either an Eastwood or one of those Harmony re-issues. Something unique.
resophonicMemberQuote:Quote:I think tubes in pedals are used purely to get a tube distortion, which is much different than a transistor or digital distortion imo. Sure, you could probably duplicate the sound digitally, but some people prefer the “analog” sound of things. I know I do. That’s why I also use a tube amp.How does one define “tube distortion?”
To the engineer such as myself, distortion consists of harmonics (and other audible byproducts such as sum & difference frequencies) of the tones that make up the musical signal – harmonics that are generated by nonlinearities in the amplifying devices the signal is processed by. The harmonics and their relative levels determine how musical or unmusical, desirable or undesirable, the resulting sound is. Some analog solid state devices such as FETs and CMOS chips, properly used, emulate “tube distortion” so well that it cannot be distinguished from the overdrive distortion and compression generated using actual tubes.Tube amps have other characteristics, such as power supply “sag,” that some people favor. I don’t care for this, as who wants their sound to muddy up and get softer when they want to rock out loud and hard? Solid state amps with properly designed power supplies do not “sag” – you play harder and they get louder, until driven into clipping.
I am not an engineer, so it’s hard for me to describe tube distortion in technical terms, but from a sound perspective, tube distortion is an overdrive like sound caused by the breakup of the tubes in an amp, which is created when you turn the volume up and power said tubes. That’s the definition of it in my view. Yes, I know it’s emulatable by analog devices, but I guess it’s kind of like; would you rather have a tube based device for getting a tube based distortion, or a FET or CMOS based device for getting tube based distortion. In my view, you might as well just go for the real thing. I guess you could relate it (kind of) to biking. Would you rather have a stationary bicycle for bicycle based exercise, or a real bike for bicycle based exercise. Sure, you’d get the same result from both, but riding a real bicycle has some sort of “fun” factor to it (at least for me).
As for the “sag”, I understand that this is not favorable to some people, but I kind of enjoy the irregularities of tube amps. Sure, I could have a solid state that does the same thing all the time exactly when I want it to, but in my opinion, where’s the fun in that? That’s why some people prefer listening to vinyl or using film for photography. It’s the imperfections that make it great.
I guess it pretty much boils down to personal preference.
resophonicMemberI think tubes in pedals are used purely to get a tube distortion or tone, which is much different than a transistor or digital distortion/tone imo. Sure, you could maybe duplicate the sound digitally (not likely), but some people prefer the “analog” sound of things. I know I do. That’s why I also use a tube amp.
resophonicMemberRussian Big Muff, POG/Micro Pog, Micro Synth, and a Memory Boy.
resophonicMemberAny chance of getting a “Worm” t-shirt in there?
resophonicMemberQuote:I gigged my Tone Wicker BMP for the first time last Saturday (3/14)… A coincidence? 😆…I think not!
resophonicMemberQuote:I have an Eastwood Hornet (http://myrareguitars.com/horneteastwood.html don’t try to buy it. discontinued) and my daughter has a Sidejack. We’ve been pretty happy with our guitars and everyone who’s tried them has been impressed by them.That’s a sweet lookin’ guitar.
resophonicMemberOh, and by the way, if the image is being cut off, right click it and click “View Image” or “View Image In New Tab”, and you’ll be able to see the whole thing. It helps.
resophonicMemberQuote:I’d say a Twin Tone for “around” $400 isn’t a bad deal at all (new). That’s $100 cheaper than what I’ve seen listed around the innernet. The pickups are unique… ceramic, if I remember right. Find a slight flaw or two and haggle. I’ve found more than a few places that will work with a customer to to some degree so they can move inventory in this poop economy.Now if you find a Town&Country;Deluxe for $400, you let me know.
If I find a T&C DLX for $400, I’m probably going to buy it
resophonicMemberQuote:I have had quite a lot of playing time on some Eastwood models, and for the money they are alright. I’ve played on a P-90 Special, Classic 6, Nashville 12, Tuxedo, Dual Tone Airline, and some other solidbody models including the Mandocaster. I used to own a discontinued Savannah for a couple of years as something to fingerpick with.
They are a good little company and I like that they are offering affordable and improved versions of the old classics. As for quality, it’s a so-so effort. They look good and seem to be put together well for an overseas contract. The neck joints are tighter than I’ve seen on some other brand’s multi-thousand dollar models. But they skimp on the finishes and the hardware is rather flimsy. The wiring and electronics are not good, with the exception of the pickups. With all the variety they sport, all the Eastwood pickups are outstanding. I’ve also noticed that every single pot hasn’t been screwed in all the way.
If you are looking for a hollowbody, I’d buy an Ibanez Artcore instead.
Invest in a all new hardware, wiring, and electronics (save the pickups) on a solidbody.So, say I could get a Airline Twin Tone for around $400. Would you say that’s a good deal, so-so deal, or bad deal?
resophonicMemberQuote:I’ve no personal experience, but they look awesome. I’ve read some positive reviews, people that have them seem to like them a lot.Yea, most of the reviews I’ve seen get high reviews as well. They definitely look awesome!
resophonicMemberTaylor Baby (First real guitar at 7)
Taylor Big Baby (At 12)
Yamaha Pacifica (First electric at 13)
Early 80’s Fender Bullet (At 15)And right now I’m working on refinishing a late 80’s Grand Prix strat clone.
Here’s a little close-up picture of it in the clearcoating stage.resophonicMemberOh cool, your’s actually has a legit bridge. I’m not a fan of the metal guard/bridge combo on mine. Works though.
resophonicMemberQuote:Quote:How is it possible to use the Worm with an expression pedal. Is it a mod? Is this possible to do with the old Worm?Sorry, I’m a bit of an amateur in the world of effect pedals.
See: reply #10 (for “big” box…)
Ah, ok, thanks. I might have to try that mod.
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