G-bitch

Sound Sculpture Switchblade - pretty much the most flexible and comprehensive switching device available (without re-mortgaging anyway) - 16 sends/returns with variable gain and also amp switching into the bargain. Midi controlled and a pretty much infinite number of routing options i.e. want pedals 3 12 and 15 all on? Ok done, what order do you want them in the signal path though? 15, 3, 12 please! Then another patch, I want 12, 3, 15 in series all parrallel with loop 2 whilst you also switch channels on my amp. Done, sir. Only worth the investment for a pro or extreme - like far, far worse than Tayste or Dood - gear whore who needs to combine different amps, pre's, rackmount fx, stomp boxes etc. in any configuration imaginable.

I can't believe that one of the two biggest problems with schaller locks hasn't been mentioned. We've sorted the whole screw coming undone thing with the better boston locks, but what about the fact that you end up with oily black gunk on your schaller strap buttons after lots and lots of use just from the friction/dirt combining to create an oil like substance which you then inadvertantly get on your white t-shirt when playing without a strap and leaning over to one side to nub your fag out/change fx settings/get a drink/plug in tuner. Dunlops the contact points are not exposed when the strap isn't fitted. Marvellous.

Touching cloth..

Break it to me people....

[quote name='Rich' post='45808' date='Aug 15 2007, 01:47 PM']The T-Max, what a superb amp that was.[/quote] +1001 I really want to pick one of those up as a back-up, they should go cheap as chips nowadays but they aren't that common.

I certainly can't play fast when I'm high

Don't drink at all - does nothing to improve any situation unless a less than attractive woman is involved and then it eases the guilt.

Don't haggle for too long - that's a good deal. Here's my tuppence worth: Has anyone ever used a peavy rig as mentioned [b]but[/b] bypassed the pre-amp? I find that the pre-amp is always the weakest link in a peavey (except for the old T-max head - that was damn good). I plugged into a max700 head and 410 TVX and thought it sounded a bit cack, albeit with plenty of power and lows. Then I bypassed the pre and just used a Sansamp BDDI: you would have to spend a shitload of cash to get anything beyond that. The peavey cabs are great (remember the old <$1000 4x10 shootout in Bass Player magazine years ago? The peavey came second out of 10 cabs, IIRC it was only beaten to the top spot by Eden) and the power sections are very good too. If you get a used sansamp (about £100), you'll be wetting yourself with laughter when there is little discernable difference between your peavey rig and the other guys £1k plus Ampeg set-up. Your DI will probably sound better too.

Superb quick payment. Enjoy the twang on the rubber strang thang

Excellent quick payment and very chilled when it took me over a week to post it (Rockstand 7's are a bitch to pack up small enough to take to work on your bike!). Cheers, bud.

Transaction made very easy by the fact that he works 100 yards away from my office so I could just drop it in to him. I'm sure I've had positive experiences buying stuff from him in the past in his professional capacity too!

The man is a gentleman and a scholar! After prompt efficient payment for a Planet Waves gig bag, he even posted my new earplugs back to me which I'd managed to include in the package. That saved me an embarrassing spend of £160 for losing something. £5 on it's way back to you as beer token thanks.

Higgie pays up quick as promised and all the rest of the good things wot go wiv it. Cheers bud, hope the power supply is sufficient.

I'd agree with all the above (man it's nice that you guys know your sh*t - I remember the first ever incarnation of this forum about 5 years or so ago and there weren't really many people bringing the knowledge!). BTW - Phone around all the shops and check what's in stock because you can take trips to music shops all day long, in all areas and half the time won't find a damn thing you want to try. Although that may just be me on the esoteric end of things. Have him try out the various Fenders and MM etc. and point out that second-hand is best value - plus given the level of QC with MM and (Jap/US) Fenders then you can't really go wrong. Try and establish his preferences in terms of neck profile/finish and sound he's after as well as the look that does it - might help you think of alternatives that no-one will have in stock but can try out via mail order or something.