i need gear advice RT brethren...

[mentoneman]

i'm at a place where i can imagine wiping the slate clean and building a new rig.

i've sorta determined that a simple single channel low wattage amp with pedals is the best plan A for me.

in this scenario, i off the tol 100 and get a rebel, and use it in the same manner i used my coyote. and perhaps score a M13 for more pedal power with less tap dancing.

the other direction is sell all my gear and start a small axe-fx rig.




the other end of the spectrum is guitars.
the tyler aint going nowhere.

but i have that 95 fender seafoam green strat, which is definitely a special one, and could possibly see about trading my friend for a maple neck custom builder super strat that just blew my mind.
the fender will just gain value over time, but the custom strat has a very GMW neck, a mahogany body with flame maple cap, and the tone and feel is ideal.
downfall for me is that it has a floyd. but i can learn to deal with that.


any input welcome

 

[ratter]

Why Rebel instead of another Coyote?

As cool as the Rebel sounds...and I think it does sound cool...I don't really see it being a long-term rig solution for most of the kinds of people who frequent gear forums. I have a feeling it will go the way of the Univalve, Tiny Terror and other similar amps, which were each cool in their own right.

 

[cyndicate]

The rebel is a cool little amp, great for bedroom, but nothing too special about it other than its ease of use and size. Like Ratter said, as long as you are on here the Rebel isn't something that will blow you away and cure your gas AxeFX on the other hand is a far more versatile unit which can keep you occupied for a few months until the next thing pops up

I say go AxeFX/Poweramp if your looking for a all in one solution

 

[mentoneman]

Why Rebel instead of another Coyote?

As cool as the Rebel sounds...and I think it does sound cool...I don't really see it being a long-term rig solution for most of the kinds of people who frequent gear forums. I have a feeling it will go the way of the Univalve, Tiny Terror and other similar amps, which were each cool in their own right.

the coyote was definitely a soul mate amp for me, but i crave something slightly more sparkly/chimey at times, and definitely want to keep the low wattage vibe, if i continue down tube lane.

 

[Anonymous]

i'm at a place where i can imagine wiping the slate clean and building a new rig.

i've sorta determined that a simple single channel low wattage amp with pedals is the best plan A for me.

in this scenario, i off the tol 100 and get a rebel, and use it in the same manner i used my coyote. and perhaps score a M13 for more pedal power with less tap dancing.

the other direction is sell all my gear and start a small axe-fx rig.




the other end of the spectrum is guitars.
the tyler aint going nowhere.

but i have that 95 fender seafoam green strat, which is definitely a special one, and could possibly see about trading my friend for a maple neck custom builder super strat that just blew my mind.
the fender will just gain value over time, but the custom strat has a very GMW neck, a mahogany body with flame maple cap, and the tone and feel is ideal.
downfall for me is that it has a floyd. but i can learn to deal with that.


any input welcome

Based on what you are considering and need:

Off the tol100 and put together an Axe-FX rig. You can thank me later...

Dump the seafoam green strat and grab the maple neck custom builder super strat that blew your mind.

Life is too short to worry about guitars gaining value. Play what you love if you can't keep 'em all, I say...

Steve

 

[cyndicate]

Why Rebel instead of another Coyote?

As cool as the Rebel sounds...and I think it does sound cool...I don't really see it being a long-term rig solution for most of the kinds of people who frequent gear forums. I have a feeling it will go the way of the Univalve, Tiny Terror and other similar amps, which were each cool in their own right.

the coyote was definitely a soul mate amp for me, but i crave something slightly more sparkly/chimey at times, and definitely want to keep the low wattage vibe, if i continue down tube lane.

I'm all for low wattage, but after going through a ton of them, bedroom volumes are attainable even with a 100 or 50watt and a UA. My Blankenship through a UA sounds pretty awesome right now

 

[mentoneman]

I think a small Axe-FX setup will house all the Landau era tones plus a ton more.

you may be on to something whiskey.


unfortunately i'm not going to be able to pop for that price tag too soon though.

half of my TV jobs for the fall got pulled less than 24 hours prior to my first shoot day on a new series. my main client's company was bought out in a clandestine takeover and all projects were frozen and all the staff producers that contracted with me vaporized overnight...partly why i sold off some of my gear.

but no worries...i'll rebound soon with this crazy reality show i'm working on

 

[mentoneman]

The rebel is a cool little amp, great for bedroom, but nothing too special about it other than its ease of use and size. Like Ratter said, as long as you are on here the Rebel isn't something that will blow you away and cure your gas AxeFX on the other hand is a far more versatile unit which can keep you occupied for a few months until the next thing pops up

I say go AxeFX/Poweramp if your looking for a all in one solution

that's 2 for AFX

 

[mentoneman]

i'm at a place where i can imagine wiping the slate clean and building a new rig.

i've sorta determined that a simple single channel low wattage amp with pedals is the best plan A for me.

in this scenario, i off the tol 100 and get a rebel, and use it in the same manner i used my coyote. and perhaps score a M13 for more pedal power with less tap dancing.

the other direction is sell all my gear and start a small axe-fx rig.




the other end of the spectrum is guitars.
the tyler aint going nowhere.

but i have that 95 fender seafoam green strat, which is definitely a special one, and could possibly see about trading my friend for a maple neck custom builder super strat that just blew my mind.
the fender will just gain value over time, but the custom strat has a very GMW neck, a mahogany body with flame maple cap, and the tone and feel is ideal.
downfall for me is that it has a floyd. but i can learn to deal with that.


any input welcome

Based on what you are considering and need:

Off the tol100 and put together an Axe-FX rig. You can thank me later...

Dump the seafoam green strat and grab the maple neck custom builder super strat that blew your mind.

Life is too short to worry about guitars gaining value. Play what you love if you can't keep 'em all, I say...

Steve

make that 3 for AFX

and one super strat *yes*

 

[mentoneman]

Why Rebel instead of another Coyote?

As cool as the Rebel sounds...and I think it does sound cool...I don't really see it being a long-term rig solution for most of the kinds of people who frequent gear forums. I have a feeling it will go the way of the Univalve, Tiny Terror and other similar amps, which were each cool in their own right.

the coyote was definitely a soul mate amp for me, but i crave something slightly more sparkly/chimey at times, and definitely want to keep the low wattage vibe, if i continue down tube lane.

I'm all for low wattage, but after going through a ton of them, bedroom volumes are attainable even with a 100 or 50watt and a UA. My Blankenship through a UA sounds pretty awesome right now

i don't doubt your rig must sound massive...i was really impressed by the sound of those uas even when they were fire hazzards

but i feel i've done the peacemaker/hotplate and granted it is still the ultimate rock tone in my book, i have a different target.
i've always been a fan of rack stuff but my mantra is 8 spaces or less and it seems the AFX can clearly be the most compact and high quality solution around.

 

[ratter]

I'll put in a 4th vote for the AFX... so long as you aren't looking to replicate specific gear - particularly pedals.

Just as an example - since you were talking about pedals - if somebody was putting together a landau rig of wah, sd-9, sch-1, vibe, that kind of thing, it'd be more 'authentic' both sonically and mojo-wise to just go get those actual pieces. If you want to build new sounds from the ground up, then the AFX makes more sense.

I was more in the 'replicate' camp which is part of the reason I was able to let go of the AFX. Probably the most disappointing thing about it to me was the effort it took (and or inability) to conjur up what to me are familiar and staple pedal fx tones.

So, my vote would probably be for a Fender combo (or maybe Matchless or similar if $$$ allow) and pedalboard.

 

[Chubtone]

Shall I ready the fatted calf for your inevitable return to Mojave land prodigal son?

 

[Chubtone]

custom strat has a very GMW neck, a mahogany body with flame maple cap, and the tone and feel is ideal.
downfall for me is that it has a floyd.

Tone and feel are IDEAL and the "downside" is it has a trem that will not go out of tune? I don't see a downside here Pat?

 

[mentoneman]

half of my TV jobs for the fall got pulled less than 24 hours prior to my first shoot day on a new series. my main client's company was bought out in a clandestine takeover and all projects were frozen and all the staff producers that contracted with me vaporized overnight...partly why i sold off some of my gear.

but no worries...i'll rebound soon with this crazy reality show i'm working on

Ya know, I've never even heard about what you do for a living. What do you do anyway? Sounds pretty cool. Almost as cool as testing software (not.)

laugh at david allen grier's jokes

talk cigar subtleties with the fonz

tell liam to use the force when he is too afraid to jump out of a hovering helicopter in new zealand

and chase rhinos

 

[mentoneman]

I'll put in a 4th vote for the AFX... so long as you aren't looking to replicate specific gear - particularly pedals.

Just as an example - since you were talking about pedals - if somebody was putting together a landau rig of wah, sd-9, sch-1, vibe, that kind of thing, it'd be more 'authentic' both sonically and mojo-wise to just go get those actual pieces. If you want to build new sounds from the ground up, then the AFX makes more sense.

I was more in the 'replicate' camp which is part of the reason I was able to let go of the AFX. Probably the most disappointing thing about it to me was the effort it took (and or inability) to conjur up what to me are familiar and staple pedal fx tones.

So, my vote would probably be for a Fender combo (or maybe Matchless or similar if $$$ allow) and pedalboard.

i love your candid insight on this man...and it is what i fear most...spending hours trying to convincingly assimilate what one amp and some fx do naturally.
at one point in my life i had the ample time and desire to program guitar rack gear to do what i wanted...it was new and exciting and the possibilities were endless, which was fun...now unless it's small adjustments to the PA rack at church i'm not fascinated with it like i used to be.

the real dread would be having all these fabulous tones that are totally disconnected to one another in the big picture.
even with my POD and vox modellers, i stuck to 3-4 tones that made sense together.

 

[mentoneman]

Shall I ready the fatted calf for your inevitable return to Mojave land prodigal son?

if vic came up with my ultimate 2 channel mojave and it didn't cost a mid-sized car, i'd be on it.

 

[Copperhead]

Chadwick is an awesome pedal-loving amp, really really good cleans. Hope you get a chance to try one.
edit: 50 watt BTW.

 

[mentoneman]

custom strat has a very GMW neck, a mahogany body with flame maple cap, and the tone and feel is ideal.
downfall for me is that it has a floyd.

Tone and feel are IDEAL and the "downside" is it has a trem that will not go out of tune? I don't see a downside here Pat?

no one will ever convince me of the fact that floyds are wonderful inventions.

they make guitars sound thin and bright, and i HATE and i repeat HATE how they feel, and look, on a guitar.

mustache on the mona lisa. and as far as setting up a floyd...ooof.

BUT this super strat is so rad even i could overlook such a horrific flaw

 

[gravfed]

I can't comment on the Rebel, but I do own a M13. It is great IMO--good quality FX, good value, easy to use. I def. prefer it to my G-maj.

 

[mentoneman]

Chadwick is an awesome pedal-loving amp, really really good cleans. Hope you get a chance to try one.
edit: 50 watt BTW.

now when it comes to cleans, the eggie TOL 100 is no slouch..in fact i believe i prefer the cleans on the eggie slightly more than the coyote.
much more sparkle on top

here's a thing i did with the new eggie rig last week:

eggie bling bling clean tone

and then some dirtier stuff by hitting the eggie clean w/the bb preamp:

eggie bb dirt