Tone Propaganda...

[Faded Abyss]

“Amp-in-a-box” pedals. I might actually start a thread on this because I am genuinely confused

 

[LPMojoGL]

The OG of XYZ is better than the new XYZ

I've found this to be true, and false.
And the kicker, if you had 10 samples of each next to each other, they'd all sound different. And your favorite would change after 2 hours of constant comparison.
Comparison truly is the thief of joy.

 

[Faded Abyss]

Another one: IR’s are just EQ. That one has fooled me big time over the span of many years OR I’m actually being fooled now into believing it’s literally just EQ

 

[stratjacket]

Comparison truly is the thief of joy.

Hang it in the louvre, put it on t-shirts, yell it to the world. Best statement I’ve read in ages.

 

[LPMojoGL]

Hang it in the louvre, put it on t-shirts, yell it to the world. Best statement I’ve read in ages.

Teddy knew a thing or 2

 

[GJgo]

While I definitely hear a bit of a difference, I would not call that difference better. I've heard many examples of V30's from different years that sound just as good, if not better. I find those golden year speakers a little on the dark side as well. Some tones need a bit more in the 5 - 6k region for a little pollish, ya know?? Also, It's easier to remove frequencies than add frequencies that aren't there.

I agree about them being dark. I notice that most when I A/B with Marshall cabs.

I will also add that, while I did not like my two 2006 Mesa V30 cabs at all for rhythm compared to my 99, 00, 01 & 02 cabs, I did come to realize that the 06 cabs had a better lead tone. In hindsight I wish I would have kept it for recording leads. I have examples from our album if anyone cares.

Here's a quickie.

 

[fantom]

Audiophile power cables sound better than a standard cable.

The fact people spend hundreds of dollars on HDMI and other digital signal cables amazes me.

 

[nightlight]

1) Some propaganda suggests that the resonance of a piece of wood has no impact on the amplified tone, arguing that only the pickups matter. Others disagree on whether the construction of a guitar has anything to do with good tone.

2) Tone is in the fingers is a subject of huge debate. Some say that if you plugged into Van Halen's rig, you would sound the same. Others argue that the entire signal chain matters, especially the amp when it comes to own.

3) No social media influencer ever makes mistakes, including string noise. They are the best guitarists on the planet, the only EQing that is done is a high pass filter. And they most certainly don't pay for views and likes.