kartikg3
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The only caveat is these don't have the feature to make use of the HX's capacitive switches. I've seen someone use a rivet to add this feature.Sweet, I just ordered some
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Baba
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kartikg3
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Mmmmmm... toppers!
Sascha Franck
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You could use some self-adhesive aluminium foil. Just fiddle a small stripe inside the topper and stick the rest outside. Did that with the Floor, worked pretty well. I should actually do that with the Stomp as the capacitive switches are driving me bonkers all the time.
On another note: Can you really properly operate both pedals? I'd bet that this arrangement would be way too tight for my feet.
Stratzrus
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Five weeks after my original post I'm still playing through the Blackstar St. James.
Despite my quibbles about it I'm still using it exclusively and haven't felt the need to add my FM9 so I guess I like it more than I'm willing to admit.
Now that I'm using a semi-hollow with it I'm getting really nice Jazz tones out of it, much better than with my solid bodies, particularly if I give it some volume.
I still haven't cranked it using the gain tones so that's a world so far left unexplored and as I understand it, is Blackstar's claim to fame. The gain tones sound pretty good in the clip below.
I remain impressed with the CabRig speaker emulation using headphones and expect it will also sound just as good coming from the XLR direct out into FOH sound reinforcement.
I'm unlikely to be able to really put it through it's paces for another month or so but I'm really looking forward to it. If the St. James can become my go to grab-and-go combo it will be everything I hoped it would be.
Despite my quibbles about it I'm still using it exclusively and haven't felt the need to add my FM9 so I guess I like it more than I'm willing to admit.
Now that I'm using a semi-hollow with it I'm getting really nice Jazz tones out of it, much better than with my solid bodies, particularly if I give it some volume.
I still haven't cranked it using the gain tones so that's a world so far left unexplored and as I understand it, is Blackstar's claim to fame. The gain tones sound pretty good in the clip below.
I remain impressed with the CabRig speaker emulation using headphones and expect it will also sound just as good coming from the XLR direct out into FOH sound reinforcement.
I'm unlikely to be able to really put it through it's paces for another month or so but I'm really looking forward to it. If the St. James can become my go to grab-and-go combo it will be everything I hoped it would be.
kartikg3
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That's a great idea, thanks! I am going to try that.
Yet to see how it works in a gig, standing up and all.
xii
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How has that Morningstar ML5 been working out? I think I could take that off your hands for a fair price if you're selling, I'm looking for some midi switching box. Weren't you in Finland?
metropolis_4
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The Morningstar ML5 is fantastic. I wish more companies would start making small MIDI controlled loops, switchers and A/B boxes.
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likitlikeyoulikeit
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So I suppose this will be my official intro to the complete room.
This is what I work with, when I work it.
2007 Gibson SG Faded with about a grand worth of upgrades over the years...bought on ebay in 2012 for 500.
1996 Carvin AE 185 best guitar, and most versatile I have ever owned, cannot say enough about this amazing guitar....do some research it can do anything you want ...even metal.
Ashamed to say I purchased it from a friend that didn't really know what he had....and may have been hard up..... offered him 100, all I had....he took it......so....yeah...I stole it I suppose. Thses things are very pricey now....so I got my money out of it.
Top row left to right- Boss Tera Echo, Boss SY 1 Synth, ISP Decimator G-string, Caline Brigade (TS+Timmy), Caline Queen Bee OD, Pigtronix Octavia.
Bottom row left to right - Digitech Jamman Stereo Delay and Phrase Sampler/Looper (cannot get rid of this thing, love it.), Headrush MX-5, donner passive volume/exp (exp), kokko compressor (rarely used, but comes in handy at times) Morley Bad Horsie II.....also the MVAVE Chocolate Midi controller.
Bought my SKB pedal board at the same time as sg, for 129 in ebay..... conditioner and pedal power, yes ...and stereo patch bay with stereoloop...yes. I cheap out on drive and pre gain sounds.....oh well....they are cheap to make.
So, the thunder.
Dual mono/wet/dry/stereo config
Left - Laney IRT 120 (dry) 2 x 12 (celestions) cannot remember kind.
Right - katana power amp (wet) 2 x 12(eminence swamp thangs)
Use modeler for everything on right side ... unless I do the split after my Laney pre (FX loop block).
Ask questions if you want I suppose. Hello all....I guess this means I may have to use it all soon ...now that I have looked at it again for the first time in months.
cheers
PS...if you don't know about the Caline Queen Bee overdrive....you should, absolutely the best thing ever. It is based on the BFE/Mad Professor Sweet Honey Overdrive.....so good.
This is what I work with, when I work it.
2007 Gibson SG Faded with about a grand worth of upgrades over the years...bought on ebay in 2012 for 500.
1996 Carvin AE 185 best guitar, and most versatile I have ever owned, cannot say enough about this amazing guitar....do some research it can do anything you want ...even metal.
Ashamed to say I purchased it from a friend that didn't really know what he had....and may have been hard up..... offered him 100, all I had....he took it......so....yeah...I stole it I suppose. Thses things are very pricey now....so I got my money out of it.
Top row left to right- Boss Tera Echo, Boss SY 1 Synth, ISP Decimator G-string, Caline Brigade (TS+Timmy), Caline Queen Bee OD, Pigtronix Octavia.
Bottom row left to right - Digitech Jamman Stereo Delay and Phrase Sampler/Looper (cannot get rid of this thing, love it.), Headrush MX-5, donner passive volume/exp (exp), kokko compressor (rarely used, but comes in handy at times) Morley Bad Horsie II.....also the MVAVE Chocolate Midi controller.
Bought my SKB pedal board at the same time as sg, for 129 in ebay..... conditioner and pedal power, yes ...and stereo patch bay with stereoloop...yes. I cheap out on drive and pre gain sounds.....oh well....they are cheap to make.
So, the thunder.
Dual mono/wet/dry/stereo config
Left - Laney IRT 120 (dry) 2 x 12 (celestions) cannot remember kind.
Right - katana power amp (wet) 2 x 12(eminence swamp thangs)
Use modeler for everything on right side ... unless I do the split after my Laney pre (FX loop block).
Ask questions if you want I suppose. Hello all....I guess this means I may have to use it all soon ...now that I have looked at it again for the first time in months.
cheers PS...if you don't know about the Caline Queen Bee overdrive....you should, absolutely the best thing ever. It is based on the BFE/Mad Professor Sweet Honey Overdrive.....so good.
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Wow, such an interesting design. I've never seen it before.
Fun rig! Those ADA catscratchers bring me back, DT Jam pedals are extra fun too
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likitlikeyoulikeit
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Yep, it has some very neat features.....an active pre amp, with treble boost or cut.....coil split, and out of phase. It has a fishman derived acoustic pickup and pre amp....it's like a windows 97 machine inside the cavity...its insane that they could fit it all in and assemble the damn thing.
Also has 2 output jacks, one for acoustic, one for electric, and a blend knob for just one output operation.
The guitar is seriously amazing. Needs a refret....but it's because I play...or played it.
The neck has never once needed an adjustment, and I have lived all over the US, and abroad. This guitar has toured Europe...sort of.... hahaha.
Many have disliked the bridge, because it is an acoustic style....but I love it so much...this guitar forces me to play better, and focus on the details.... because it can be very unforgiving, due to its precise nature and attack.....very cool guitar. Honestly, would have never bought it on my own ...but glad I did.
I didn't really truly appreciate it, until the last 10 years.
Also....the cabs were a major score....bought 4...2 worked ....for 450......all I have used for years now ....as anyone can see, I'm not in a gear beauty contest....I play with my eyes closed alot anyway.
