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ExtendedShred

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I want to hear from Rack users!
« Reply #15 on: December 03, 2007, 01:25:12 PM »
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Cheers for your reply Shred.

I wouldn't say I'm after 'all out metal' sound, but an option of getting a 'heavier' tone is definitely an option I'd like (something I can't get with my current setup).

I've heard clips of JMP1's ranging from 'clean' to a hell of a lot more gain than I'd ever use. Whereas all but 1 of Rocktron Pirhanas clips I've heard have been massively distorted and very fuzzy sounding.

I think I have my FX/MIDI Controller/Power Amp chosen, but now there's just the pre-amp to decide on  :roll:



thanx man, good luck.
oh, btw, i forgot to mention another one,
check Carvin Quad-X if you can find.
it's no longer in production now, but i think i saw one
on ebay sometimes.
i don't have it, but i tasted it for couple of hours at my friend's studio
before he sold his via ebay. :)
the sound of quad-x was pretty nice, thicker and heavier than
line6 pod stuff or other simulated sound from boss(vg-88/gt-8.) or
digitech(some gnx).
access is very versatile preamplfier, but i think quad-x is bit more
versatile and warm sounding.
imho, it's little bit similar to carvin legacy amp's sound.  :)
i told you access got two 12ax7 tubes, but check this,
quad-x got 9 tubes. hah!

anyway, they're both 2-unit size,
and i think it's almost stealing, if got any of'em for around $400.  8)
it's all about personal preference based on YOUR ear,
but i should say, it's worth to try'em out.  :lol:
Ibanez J-Customs,70's Gibson LPs,Diezel amps.

Brow

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I want to hear from Rack users!
« Reply #16 on: December 04, 2007, 05:32:01 PM »
Thanks for your post Shred :)

As regards pre-amps, I think I'm either going with a JMP1, Rocktron Voodu Valve (like the idea of inbuilt FX, so less to work out MIDI wise) or Rocktron Pirhana.

I've looked around for the Carvin 1 you suggested, but couldn't find anything like it on UK Ebay :(
Selling lots of gear, enquire within!......