Anyone else getting sick of GAS?

I told you in another infamous thread that even a Twin Reverb can get beautiful cleans at low volume. A Deluxe reverb can too. But a deluxe can go other places a twin cannot.

Yeah so today I was in store and I found my balls back. So I said “I want to play THAT and THAT… but not to loud because I am scared”.

The Strat felt so good. And the Deluxe was lovely. Almost bought it but you guys didn’t respond quick enough.

;-)
 
I just posted how the Mark V captures from amalgam (coming today apparently) are tempting. And now there's a Mark V 90 listed locally for $1850.

It's the fucking Matrix and Skynet and shit.

And karma too I guess but I try to be nice to her.
 
I'm just poking. And I'm married too!

I forgot a cool smiley with my reaction

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After nearly 10 years of digital modelling, I've come to the conclusion that it has not been good for either my enjoyment of guitar or my development as a musician. Having endless scope to try different amps with different micromanaged configurations and different IRs was fun and addictive, but it ultimately sucked the soul out of playing for me.

Looking at it now, I find nothing remotely appealing about a digital modeller and FR-FR speakers. These days I plug into nice small 112 tube amps, I turn them up a level so they're loud in the room and I use my Helix as a multi-effects pedal for drives, delay, etc. And I find myself being way happier.

There's no compulsion to tweak, there's no compulsion to adjust, and I never arrive at the conclusion that either the amp or the IR just sound wrong or off somehow. And how could it? The experience is entirely authentic.

Looking at a Supro Keeley or a Fender Deluxe Reverb or a Vox AC-15, there's something real and organic I’m them in a way that an FR-FR will never have. I Probably should have realised this a long time ago, but authenticity and simplicity are far more enjoyable than flexibility and endless options.
Doesn't sound like the modeler was the problem..........
 
The price doesn't concern me much. I know it will sound great. I'm not sold on how it operates and what fx it will have at release is not known. That's why I need to see more.
I am not happy he wants to charge for future effects and amps but it is what it is
 
It’s a personality trait. Some people might be better suited for modelers or for just an amp.

I am seriously a bit proud I have not tweaked anything for a week now.
 
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