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Ooh, natural, hot rod, flames,

Do you mean they're the base version of the full-power band?

Tested the Ampeg Venture V7 700w amp out today and I was very underwhelmed with it. Firstly it’s not a loud amp for 700w even turning up the master volume felt it had no guts Trying to get a decent loud clean tone was a challenge and the SVT / B15 SGT just made the tone very “ farty” in the low end. The switches feel cheap and the compressor was average at best. The PF series were better than these so nope not for me Ampeg I think you’re failing to make a decent modern class D amp for some reason ? In comparison my Orange LBT blew it away in every dept

Isn't using a fretted Jazz instead of a fretless Stingray enough of a difference?

It seems the actual store closed back in 2019 and it's been web only since then: https://ivormairants.co.uk/pages/about-us On Street View the premises is occupied by a shop called Maks Guitars.

sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel

I own the van and the PA. I've got them by the nadgers!!

Not wanting to get into the detail of this, I've used Ashdown Amps (not exclusively) for 10 years. Whatever issue I've had (very few) have been dealt with by Ashdown. I did lend my amp to someone and found that, on return the Fans had failed. Mid Gig! = meltdown. Dave looked at it, replaced the main board , made sure it was all OK and sent it back .... fixed. Wouldn't even accept a postage fee .... i.e. Zero Cost!. Did mention that the case was slightly "skewwhiff" .... so I reckon it was dropped!!! Now works better than ever! So, i think it's reasonable to endorse the idea that Ashdowns Customer Service is Excellent. I hope they recognize that this is a major strength and differentiator.

Nantucket Sleighride - Mountain

Last week I ordered a Vintage V51 in 2 tone sunburst (for my Police tribute) But this turned up They've made an error at the factory and a few of these have snuck through. Shame, it's actually nice but no good to me

My dad had guitar lessons with Ivor himself

Oops - forgot the "Pocket"

I've just bought some strings from Lee. Great comms, easy deal (again!), quick delivery. Many thanks.

Right… update time. Ziricote / sapele body now oil-sanded to 2500 grit and I may have accidentally summoned a small woodland spirit. The ziricote has gone full “brooding Victorian villain”, dark and dramatic, while the sapele is glowing like it’s just been told it’s the favourite child. The carve is doing that hologram thing where it moves every time you tilt it. I’ve spent an unreasonable amount of time just rotating it under the light whispering “oof”. Edges are basically glass now. If this gets any smoother it’ll need a warning label. No stain, no funny business – just oil, patience, and far too much staring at it. Hard wax oil going on next to lock it in and give it that silky satin feel without killing the depth. If this one doesn’t sound good, at least it can sit in the corner looking expensive and judging everyone. MGCS – Made to Play, Built to Last.