Fast, Tight, Dry Amps, What You Got?
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OrganicZed
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Correct. From what I have seen, there aren't very many of the new GP/DI IR units that have actually been available to purchase yet. They just announced that they were officially released three weeks ago. From what I understand, these are the new features compared to the original version of the GP/DI:Sweet! But not the new GP/DI thingy?
- IR loader with 16 slots
- Effects loop (can be used as a power amp in)
- The Hi / Low gain switching can be done with a foot switch now
- Improved power transformer design for more dynamic headroom
- The analog cabinet simulation now has a three bands of EQ rather than two
- The taper of the dynamics control has a more usable range
- Totally silent operation (no fan)
- The ability to use it as an extra channel on an external amplifier with the switching done by the GP/DI (this can be done with the previous version but it required that the other amp had an effects loop that could be switched)
Overall, it seems like a lot of improvements that may be worth the extra cost depending on your intended use case.
laxu
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How is it? It's very rare around these parts, but I kinda wonder what it does well and where it falls short?
OrganicZed
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The mid gain and high gain tones are really good if you like the Fryette sound. I have the mid gain channel setup as a classic rock type tone that can be boosted nicely by activating the extra gain stage and fat switch. It cleans up beautifully when I roll back the guitar volume. I use the lead channel for high gain rhythm and lead tones. It is absolutely crushing through a 4x12. The clean channel is a little on the dull side for my taste. I like it best with the gain cranked for edge of breakup behavior. The GP/DI and Sig:X have better clean sounds IMO.
A word of caution; I have seen several for sale where they mention issues with the switching. The particular microprocessor they used for the GP3 is a common point of failure is no longer available so it can't even be fixed by Fryette at this point.
I bought the GP3 for $700 in a local cash transaction and it is in absolutely flawless condition cosmetically and functionally. The guy who sold it to me didn't really care for it and preferred his ADA MP1. GP3's are listed on Reverb for $1500 - $2000, so it was a pretty solid deal.
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Fryette gear is relatively common in my neck of the woods so I can be picky. I compulsively peruse CL and FB market. I also bought a Fat Bottom 4x12 for $350 locally, but that was a bit less successful because one of the speakers had coil rub and needed to be replaced. I didn't realize that until I got it home.$700 GP3s and $600 2/90/2s.
Fuck off!!!
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My Peavey 6505 1992 is really dry sounding. I can’t comment on how immediate it tracks as I play with a southern drawl. I’m not in a hurry. Ever.
OrganicZed
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Randall V2 was too tight and dry for me but can also have an absurd amount of bass if you want.
For Fryette the 50CL also has a tube rectifier switch on the back and can be run in class A power amp mode while the 100CL has a different alt mode for its power amp configuration. I haven't used either CL but I have a non-eq UL and I like it a lot, the voicing switch is alright for quiet playing but I turn it off when I crank it up.
For Fryette the 50CL also has a tube rectifier switch on the back and can be run in class A power amp mode while the 100CL has a different alt mode for its power amp configuration. I haven't used either CL but I have a non-eq UL and I like it a lot, the voicing switch is alright for quiet playing but I turn it off when I crank it up.
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I have a soft spot in my heart for fire-breathing amps that can also be Class A and include
Rectifier options (Tube or SS Diode).
laxu
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I have a soft spot in my heart for fire-breathing amps that can also be Class A and include
Rectifier options (Tube or SS Diode).
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metropolis_4
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Since you mentioned Al, have you considered one of the 6550 Plexi’s?
A 100w 6550 based Plexi would be super tight and dry
A 100w 6550 based Plexi would be super tight and dry
I’ve had an Sig for several years now, and I share the same experience. I quite enjoy the tone, but I really need to dig in to get what I want out of it. I suppose that’s the dryness that people reference when they talk about Fryette/VHT.
I would love to try a Deliverance at some point—probably more to my liking.
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