Totally not gear related, but I ordered an alternator from Rock Auto. The part is in a warehouse in Ohio. I'm in Ohio. Part shipped via FedEx on Friday, and I should have had it yesterday (Saturday). It is now in Keasbey, NJ. Go freakin' figure. FedEx really does suck.
If you can't find anyone close to home, it's worth your while to have a conversation with Rob Chafe (Madcow Amplification, Columbus, OH) ?
https://www.facebook.com/MadCowAmplification
The last 412 cab I bought smells like it has been marinated in Pall Malls for the last 20 yrs. Of course I sprayed some colonge on it to give it that dirty ol gigolo essence. Primo. ?
I'm not a fan of anything Kiesel does. They have issued some of the fugliest headstocks known to man. Add to that, I don't like supporting douchebags.
I'd rather spend my money on an Epiphone.
Once upon a time, I had one of those old school Mesa 412 halfback cabs with (4) EV's in it. I would estimate it was at least 150 lbs. I don't miss it at all. 1 is enough. ?
You can almost bet it's going to be some mini-bitch amplifier or even worse, like the digital trash Kiester released last month.
These big companies are just like the government. They don't listen to the people. They tell you what you want, what's good for you, and people are dumb enough to...
Ibanez. A lot of them look so good, then it's like playing a piece of cardboard. Something about the resonance of their guitars bother me. I know this will sound stupid, but it's like the necks are hollowed out shells.
Granted, I've never had a J Craft or Prestige model, mainly run-of-the-mill...
Reverb.com shipping rates are typically cheaper than what you can source for yourself directly through FedEx, UPS, or USPS websites.
But, before you go that route, sign up for a free Pirateship.com account and see how much they will charge. It's a good bet it'll be cheaper than what reverb.com...