dirtyfunkg
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Bought it from GC online as a blem used item which allowed negotiating room. Had it shipped directly to Fryette to have the EQ sliders fixed and a general servicing, which included a retube. It's in great condition except for some minimal red paint that somehow ended up on the top of it (should be easy to scrape/clean).
Been lusting for one of these for at least 5 years, when I had a PB Classic and a back problem that made things difficult. I loved that amp so much, and it recorded SO well for the prog/post rock stuff I was doing at that time.
BOOM!
It's a 2007 Masterbuilt CLX. I actually wasn't sure about the Masterbuilt status (both in whether it's officially a "Masterbuilt," and also what the difference is between a Masterbuilt CLX and a normal CLX), but in receiving it today, I see the sticker on the chassis showing that it is.
I've only been able to play through a Power Station and an R112 since I haven't had a chance to take it to my rehearsal studio with my big cabs, but it's hitting the spots I remember my Classic hitting, except the high/normal gain switches make mid-gain sounds way more achievable.
The honeymoon is in full swing.
Also just have to note, compared to ~3 years ago when I last interacted with Fryette support, the response times and overall demeanor have DRASTICALLY improved. Maybe a result of circumstance given the success of the Power Station, GP/DI, and I hope, Power Load which must increase the enthusiasm there, but this experience was the best I've had with them directly. I've always been a huge fan of their products. Given how vocal I've been when they've been, IMO, less than satisfactory, I think it's worth pointing out that they were stellar this time, and I hope it's a sign of their success.
For anyone who has owned a CLX (or UL), I would love some of your sample settings (with the guitar you use for said settings) to try out. I've owned a UL, and a Classic (with EQ) so I'm no stranger to these amps, but it's been awhile, and it would be interesting to see how some of you use them. I liked my Classic more than my UL, which made my UL expendable in an amp journey that next went to a Deliverance, and landed on a Sig:X. I'm hopeful that the CLX will make the Siggy expendable, but I have a feeling that I'm going to want to keep both of them. The D-Moll might be the odd amp out at the end of this, surprisingly! There's something about the Fryette profile that just gets me. No surprise that everything (except part of a Helix) in the photo is a Fryette product.
Crazy on the brand loyalty front. I've got a Sig:X and a FB412 in my practice space also.
Been lusting for one of these for at least 5 years, when I had a PB Classic and a back problem that made things difficult. I loved that amp so much, and it recorded SO well for the prog/post rock stuff I was doing at that time.
BOOM!
It's a 2007 Masterbuilt CLX. I actually wasn't sure about the Masterbuilt status (both in whether it's officially a "Masterbuilt," and also what the difference is between a Masterbuilt CLX and a normal CLX), but in receiving it today, I see the sticker on the chassis showing that it is.
I've only been able to play through a Power Station and an R112 since I haven't had a chance to take it to my rehearsal studio with my big cabs, but it's hitting the spots I remember my Classic hitting, except the high/normal gain switches make mid-gain sounds way more achievable.
The honeymoon is in full swing.
Also just have to note, compared to ~3 years ago when I last interacted with Fryette support, the response times and overall demeanor have DRASTICALLY improved. Maybe a result of circumstance given the success of the Power Station, GP/DI, and I hope, Power Load which must increase the enthusiasm there, but this experience was the best I've had with them directly. I've always been a huge fan of their products. Given how vocal I've been when they've been, IMO, less than satisfactory, I think it's worth pointing out that they were stellar this time, and I hope it's a sign of their success.
For anyone who has owned a CLX (or UL), I would love some of your sample settings (with the guitar you use for said settings) to try out. I've owned a UL, and a Classic (with EQ) so I'm no stranger to these amps, but it's been awhile, and it would be interesting to see how some of you use them. I liked my Classic more than my UL, which made my UL expendable in an amp journey that next went to a Deliverance, and landed on a Sig:X. I'm hopeful that the CLX will make the Siggy expendable, but I have a feeling that I'm going to want to keep both of them. The D-Moll might be the odd amp out at the end of this, surprisingly! There's something about the Fryette profile that just gets me. No surprise that everything (except part of a Helix) in the photo is a Fryette product.
Crazy on the brand loyalty front. I've got a Sig:X and a FB412 in my practice space also.
I've never played a CLX, but owned a D60 and loved it to pieces. Only got rid of it because I got a Wizard. I tried, and tried, and tried to get response from Fryette support last year and it was nothing but crickets. Was very disappointed. 
D120>Sig:X>CLX