Unleashed in the East is what cemented me as a fan of "heavy music" when I was like 11. His playing is a significant part of that. The way "Exciter" kicks in to start things off and running, you know you're in for an experience. Seemingly a lifetime later, it still holds up.
To say “it’s all about different tones for me” and be going for a 4th Friedman immediately tells me that you really aren’t about different tones. I don’t believe the JEL is going to be different enough from what you have to make it worthwhile.
But, as Taco Bell says, Live Mas.
Ratt was known for being very inconsistent. Between Blotzer's lack of wizardry on the drums, Pearcy sounding like shit at the best of times, and Robbin's spiral into addiction, the moon had to be just right to get a good show out of the band.
Don't do that without thinking about it. You could drop in another microphonic tube and be in the same spot. Its not complex or dangerous. You can do it.
There is no perfect amp out there. There may be a better one, but perfection is just a word. I have the best sound I’ve ever had right now, but I’m still looking at a new amp to try to get closer to that moving target in my mind. Haha but, I’m gonna try to keep the current amp too.
Sounds really excellent, I've been watching a bunch of your videos recently as I've been getting into amp guys who are trying to improve on "British type" amps.
I have no desire at all to chase John's sound, but you really nailed it there.