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colimofsmoke
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haha. no worries, thanks.
basically, the Herbert has almost exactly the sound I'm after, although I wish you could boost the mids a little more. However, I just can't afford it right now, even used (I'm simultaneously saving up for a two month trip to China in the fall). second place goes to the Engl Powerball II, I was trying to sell some gear to pick the one up in the classifieds, but it sold before I could grab it. Was considering the Powerball I that feraledge has for sale, but I think I'd like to hold out for a II. Rivera Knucklehead K Tre is a pretty close 3rd to the powerball. was on my way to pick one up tonight (an hour's drive), and like I said above, dude sold it to someone else. The only real wild card is the Mesa. I've played a few I hated (with Gibson LP's and passive pickups) and one I loved (with a Schecter 7 string with EMG actives).
Meanwhile, I talked to Kyle from Rhodes about going down to his shop and checking out the Colossus. overtime work schedules and traveling for shows with my old band has made that a difficult thing to schedule, so I'm planning on checking out his stuff at the Chicago Beer and Gear. In the meantime, I'm keeping an eye out for a K-Tre or Powerball II. If the Colossus wows me, then I'll likely spring for it, as supporting a small operation in my neck of the woods is pretty appealing. If for some reason I come into a wad of dispensable cash soon, then I will happily spring for the Herbert and not look back (although I'll probably get a Powerball as well at some point). If I get desperate or antsy (which is likely), I'll grab that Framus or a Mesa.
enough about me, how are you guys doin?
basically, the Herbert has almost exactly the sound I'm after, although I wish you could boost the mids a little more. However, I just can't afford it right now, even used (I'm simultaneously saving up for a two month trip to China in the fall). second place goes to the Engl Powerball II, I was trying to sell some gear to pick the one up in the classifieds, but it sold before I could grab it. Was considering the Powerball I that feraledge has for sale, but I think I'd like to hold out for a II. Rivera Knucklehead K Tre is a pretty close 3rd to the powerball. was on my way to pick one up tonight (an hour's drive), and like I said above, dude sold it to someone else. The only real wild card is the Mesa. I've played a few I hated (with Gibson LP's and passive pickups) and one I loved (with a Schecter 7 string with EMG actives).
Meanwhile, I talked to Kyle from Rhodes about going down to his shop and checking out the Colossus. overtime work schedules and traveling for shows with my old band has made that a difficult thing to schedule, so I'm planning on checking out his stuff at the Chicago Beer and Gear. In the meantime, I'm keeping an eye out for a K-Tre or Powerball II. If the Colossus wows me, then I'll likely spring for it, as supporting a small operation in my neck of the woods is pretty appealing. If for some reason I come into a wad of dispensable cash soon, then I will happily spring for the Herbert and not look back (although I'll probably get a Powerball as well at some point). If I get desperate or antsy (which is likely), I'll grab that Framus or a Mesa.
enough about me, how are you guys doin?
