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That's certainly true to some extent. But it's not actually the main reason. They release version after version with VERY SMALL changes so they can continue selling product. The target market is small for a $4,000+ amp. They need to get the same group of customers to buy the same amp over and...

Don't forget the A and B versions, as well as the random variants for other power tubes and the various iterations for white/black chassis with updates. So really, the XTC line consists of like 20 variations. It's quite stupid. Same with Mesa and the Mark series and the Rectfiers. Bogner and...

I pay extra for guitars with this kind of "mojo". I bet it smells amazing too, that kind of wood always does.

I don't think they've played this song live in decades. One of my favorites because it's raw, unpolished, and unapologetic. But compare the recent version to the absolute powerhouse performance from '92... Sounds like the recent version is played in a lower key?

Nicely done! When you change channels, are the diodes still active across the master? Or are they switched too?

Each actual Langner I've seen had small differences here or there depending on three things: 1. If the donor was dark or bright or loose or tight, etc., he'd make small tweaks to get it sounding right. 2. The client's goals. 3. How motivated Langner was feeling in the moment. If the donor was a...

Yeah Langner's version is a cool circuit. Not sure what Gutierrez's take on it is though. How close is it to what Langner did? EDIT: Oh wait, replied to you over on SLOClone

I live in San Francisco. My apartment came with a built-in Nest and it says humidity is 59%. I don't think it fluctuates much throughout the year. Maybe down to 40% every once in a while, but I think 59% is still fine for guitars?

So strange. I guess Canada didn't want to let a quality US-made guitar go haha... All that's needed is a Lacey Act form, HS/HTS numbers, and a proper declaration of value.

Weird as hell. So Canadian Customs wouldn't let it out of Canada?

The tariff issue isn't with the government though. DHL seems to be intentionally defrauding people. The Ragnarock seems cool. Bareknuckles are so freakin' expensive though. Two sets and you're almost at $1,000 after shipping and tax... for pickups lol

Looks like there are a number of class action lawsuits in progress against them for overcharging people...

Hydras look pretty cool too. I tried a few headless guitars in shops before but never got into them. Maybe as a travel guitar?

No, I still want a 7. I wanted that other one I found on FB, but the guy flaked after I paid. Got my money back though. This one has Bareknuckle TKO pickups. They aren't bad actually. But I have a Juggernaut, M6, and Black Heaven I want to try. The fretwork on this thing is immaculate. Best...

Well you usually need a customs broker to do all that for you. DHL does that stuff, but they're horrible at it. I could have hired my own broker, but it's expensive. You can self-clear but you need to be local to the port-of-entry, which I'm not.

He hasn't logged in since October 9. But that doesn't mean he hasn't viewed the thread without signing in. I wonder if a mod can see if his IP address visited the site though?

UPDATE I went to my local DHL hub, where shipments come into before going out for delivery. After a shipment clears customs, the package continues to move to the final destination facility—even if you don't pay any tariffs or duties or fees. Then it goes out for delivery after you pay. I...

I know all about that. There is a specific HTS/HS code that US Customs uses for US-made goods re-entering the country. If you supply that code, they will waive the tariffs...

Today's Drama: DHL wants me to pay 20% tariffs. 5% base tariff + 15% reciprocal tariff. However they don't understand how reciprocal tariffs work. Reciprocal tariffs bring the sum total of all tariffs up to the reciprocal amount. So if the base tariff is 5%, it gets raised to 15%. They do not...

I know right. I tried to buy a guitar from a guy on FB Marketplace. I pay with PP goods & services. I even pay the extra 3%. Seller refunds payment then lists it on Reverb 30 minutes later and sells it to someone else for $400 LESS!