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by Helstrume
Mon Sep 23, 2024 10:33 pm
Forum: Amps, Guitars & Gear
Topic: I’m sure not much care/interest…
Replies: 12
Views: 587

Re: I’m sure not much care/interest…

spawnofthesith wrote: Mon Sep 23, 2024 3:32 pm I don't know anything about rail pickups, what are the major differences vs regular pole pieces?
They claim better string balance with more tightness, and clarity. I want hear what people say about the models with, and without rails.
by Helstrume
Sun Sep 22, 2024 7:59 pm
Forum: Amps, Guitars & Gear
Topic: I’m sure not much care/interest…
Replies: 12
Views: 587

Re: I’m sure not much care/interest…

I see they went with alnico 8 mags also. So whats the Jupiter like? I never saw any reviews. The A8 is what interests me. I’m seemingly a pretty big fan of A8? Whether it’s pickups “designed “ around an A8 or swapping em in. The Jupiter was just really tame. And I’m a hard picker. That’s why I don’...
by Helstrume
Fri Sep 20, 2024 10:59 pm
Forum: Amps, Guitars & Gear
Topic: I’m sure not much care/interest…
Replies: 12
Views: 587

Re: I’m sure not much care/interest…

I see they went with alnico 8 mags also. So whats the Jupiter like? I never saw any reviews.
by Helstrume
Mon Jun 24, 2024 11:12 pm
Forum: Amps, Guitars & Gear
Topic: Why there are no more good SS amps?
Replies: 30
Views: 2694

Re: Why there are no more good SS amps?

The Orange Crush and Super Crush are like one of the few exceptions. The Katanas are sweet too but digital, not analog. But they’re also not chasing exactly a modeling sound. They have sounds they’re based on but they’re still Boss/Roland. For simple and volume the Super Crush rocks. But Katanas ar...
by Helstrume
Mon Jun 24, 2024 10:29 pm
Forum: Amps, Guitars & Gear
Topic: Why there are no more good SS amps?
Replies: 30
Views: 2694

Re: Why there are no more good SS amps?

Spaced Out Ace wrote: Sun Jun 23, 2024 3:12 pm ISP had the Theta head that seemed pretty cool, but the price, lack of quality demos, and the vast tone shaping options ultimately killed the amp.
That and no store around me ever had one to demo.
by Helstrume
Mon Jun 24, 2024 10:25 pm
Forum: Amps, Guitars & Gear
Topic: Why there are no more good SS amps?
Replies: 30
Views: 2694

Re: Why there are no more good SS amps?

No demand really, with all the great tube amps out. Didn't Marshall make that amp only because they were scared of tubes going away or something? Seems to me that most people either want digital modeling, or to turn their comp into a amp. But AMT still makes the Stonehead, Hiwatt has their Crunch se...