Pecan_Pie Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 So how does it sound in that case? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mchchef1 Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 I bought the EPI firefly 30W the size up from the valve special and it says "E-valve Tube Tone Circuitry" can someone explain what that means? The price was great and I think it has a great look, pleasently supprised by it's warmth!The 5w valve special did not say anything about tubes or not from what I read?Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fortuneinmyhead Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 (edited) well according to musician's friend your amp is definitely a 'solid state'. i'm guessing the 'tube circuitry' means there is an amp modeling board in your amp's circuitry to emulate a "tube" sound. Â my little amp sounds ok for what it is, but nowhere near as good as the fender hot rod deville. Edited August 28, 2006 by fortuneinmyhead Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mchchef1 Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 well according to musician's friend your amp is definitely a 'solid state'. i'm guessing the 'tube circuitry' means there is an amp modeling board in your amp's circuitry to emulate a "tube" sound. Â my little amp sounds ok for what it is, but nowhere near as good as the fender hot rod deville.Thanks. Yeah same here, it is a great little amp for around the house, I don't play professionally and really not as often as I did or would like to, but it does have that feel that the tone gets warmer the longer you play, for the price a great buy and i love the red leather and vintage look what I call Retro chic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhc Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 (edited) I bought the EPI firefly 30W the size up from the valve special They're a different line - there's the Firefly/Triggerman line of solid state amps, and the Valve (Jr/Special/Standard) line of tube amps.  I agree the Firely amps look cooler with the red tolex Edited August 28, 2006 by jhc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Fender Pro Juniors smite Epiphone amplifiers into the abyss. Just to let you know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I have a Valve Junior head. Definitely a tube amp. I run it through a Peavey 112E (the extension cabinet that was made to go with the Peavey Classic 30 combo amp) which I got for a steal at a pawn shop. Sounds great, and even works fairly well as a vocal amp for band practices. Best $100 piece of gear currently available in the guitar industry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Fender Pro Juniors smite Epiphone amplifiers into the abyss. Just to let you know.  That's probably true, but you're talking about a $300 amp compared to $100 (or $120, i think, for the combo amp). $300 is still cheap, though, and the Pro Jr. is 15 watts compared to Epiphone's 5 watts. Pro Jrs. are great little amps. I almost bought one, but I found a great deal on a Traynor Custom Valve 20 (15 watts, two channels w/ footswitch & reverb compared to the Pro Jr which has volume and tone knobs and that's it). I guess I needed a bit more flexibility for my main amp.  I'll try to post some pics of my gear someday soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danelectro Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Â My "new" 1996 Fender Mustang. I just got it back from the tech yesterday. I bought it on craigslist for $250. It was abused, needed some fret work, one switch was smashed and hanging loose in the body cavity. The previous owner had spilled something on and into the guitar and it was real smelly. I disassembled it, cleaned it up and took it in for a level and crown. Now with a fresh set up it's ready to go. Plays real nice too. I love the tone, this guitar has serious mojo. I played it for a few hours last night, recorded some solos over some blues backing tracks and it just sounded so beautiful. Great soulful blues axe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006  My "new" 1996 Fender Mustang. I just got it back from the tech yesterday. I bought it on craigslist for $250. It was abused, needed some fret work, one switch was smashed and hanging loose in the body cavity. The previous owner had spilled something on and into the guitar and it was real smelly. I disassembled it, cleaned it up and took it in for a level and crown. Now with a fresh set up it's ready to go. Plays real nice too. I love the tone, this guitar has serious mojo. I played it for a few hours last night, recorded some solos over some blues backing tracks and it just sounded so beautiful. Great soulful blues axe. Excellent. Way to bring it back from all that neglect/abuse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alastor The Great Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Malden  Pro Jr  Incase you can't see because it's too blurry, from left to right: Morley Wah-Wah, Ibanez Tube Screamer (Overdrive Pro TS808), Fulltone OCD, Fulltone '69 Fuzz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 How's that Malden working? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danelectro Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I've heard those Malden's are incredible, custom shop quality at a reasonable price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alastor The Great Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 How's that Malden working? It's an absolutely fabulous guitar. I love it. I've heard those Malden's are incredible, custom shop quality at a reasonable price. I think I payed $400 for it, and the quality is AMAZING. I have not found anything to be wrong with this guitar. Yet, anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Here are some of my guitars, first shot is of a '56 J-45, second is of a '50 Southern Jumbo, and then my Martin - Â Â Lance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pecan_Pie Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Here are some of my guitars, first shot is of a '56 J-45, second is of a '50 Southern Jumbo, and then my Martin - Lance now thoses. are some real guitars! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a.miller Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I'm on my way over with a mask on like this: and carrying three empy guitar cases. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sean Patrick Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 are there any others that would like to take part in this?come on.... come out and show us your neat stuff..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deepseacatfish Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Here's my little modest collection. Maybe when I'm not a college student I can start you know...actually getting nicer equipment/more equipment...but for now this is what I've got. My good old Mexican made strat.The American Ovation 12-string.An American Ovation classical guitar I got from an uncle when he got a guitar custom made in Australia.My first guitar, an Antares, I keep it in the Sonic Youth "Empty Page" tuning.Fender DSP 100, I would really love to get a tube amp...but right now just can't afford it, I've had this for a long time and it definitely works fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socbret Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Fender 69 Telecaster Thinline Reissue (had it for a few years, about to put a Bigsby on it and replace the pickups)Fender 06 Jazz Bass Marcus Miller Signiture Model (roomates)Sigma DM-1BK (First guitar from about 7 years ago)Peavey Delta Blues 210 Behringer Bass Amp (roomates)Â About to buy one of these acoustics:Larrivee OM-03 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pecan_Pie Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I'd say go for the Larrivee OM-03. Thoses are amazing guitars! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danelectro Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Here's a few pics of my stuff.  2004 70's classic Strat. Modded, TX Specials, trem-convertor, USA vintage bridge and tuners. Just bought this bass last night. Fender Jazz bass. It's the Geddy Lee model, I had sig models, but it played too good to pass up. Fender BXR100 amp. Takamine, Mustang bass, Strat, Mustang and Tele.   Traynor YVC40, American Standard Strat and black filing cabinet :0. 50's Supro lap steel, tumbler of vodka and ginger ale. Explorer, '61 SG RI, I don't have the Casino anymore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socbret Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Nice collection, why'd you get rid of the Casino? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danelectro Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I sold it to buy another Strat, that I later sold. I have a core of gear I'll keep and various pieces that I swap or sell for other gear. I like to experiment with different stuff. I've been selling guitars to buy recording gear and instruments. Two weeks ago I sold a Strat to buy a guitar synth (Roland GR-20) and last week I sold my VOX AD50VT, Yamaha piano and some misc stuff to buy a drum set (Gretsch Catalina Club Jazz). The goal is to have enough gear to have a fully functional home studio. All I need is a decent mixer, some drum mics, acoustic amp and a keyboard\synth and I'll be done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a.miller Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 How's that Roland G-20? I've never used one or anything like it. Can you get strings type sounds out of it? I have a cheap keyboard that does some cool stuff, but my piano playing is horrible. It would be awesome if I could use the guitar for such sounds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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