mentoneman
Well-known member
i look at it this way--liking what i have is exclusively my trip.
i video demo what i have instead of verbally demo/explain because i don't want to get into an argument about what something sounds like when i can demonstrate audibly what it sounds like and show you how i approach it.. and even then people complain they can't hear the amp i'm playing..too much effects...or they bought the amp but can't get the sound i'm getting. and many people would rather type about their pile of amps then let you hear them play because.....well....they can't play. but they can sure buy the heck out of those 2-5k amps skillfully, those wallet monsters.
doug roccaforte had a great signature for a while about cork sniffy articulating about subtle lingerings and a smokey finish...classic! but he was pointing out the nerds who pull out their 40k dumble, sit by the fire in their smoking jacket with a snifter of brandy, and pluck one note, nodding wistfully at the sound. then turn off the amp to relish another day, feather dust their investment in case they have to flip it, and type all night on a forum about their "experience".
many guys would rather join a particular amp owner's club so they can discuss it rather than enjoy the amp and do the amp/maker justice by playing it well.
i video demo what i have instead of verbally demo/explain because i don't want to get into an argument about what something sounds like when i can demonstrate audibly what it sounds like and show you how i approach it.. and even then people complain they can't hear the amp i'm playing..too much effects...or they bought the amp but can't get the sound i'm getting. and many people would rather type about their pile of amps then let you hear them play because.....well....they can't play. but they can sure buy the heck out of those 2-5k amps skillfully, those wallet monsters.
doug roccaforte had a great signature for a while about cork sniffy articulating about subtle lingerings and a smokey finish...classic! but he was pointing out the nerds who pull out their 40k dumble, sit by the fire in their smoking jacket with a snifter of brandy, and pluck one note, nodding wistfully at the sound. then turn off the amp to relish another day, feather dust their investment in case they have to flip it, and type all night on a forum about their "experience".
many guys would rather join a particular amp owner's club so they can discuss it rather than enjoy the amp and do the amp/maker justice by playing it well.
