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I use this as my main vocal mic, although I sometimes use it to mic bass and guitar amps. When I got this, I thought this would just be a copy of an SM58 that would break within 2 weeks. No, it's actually my main mic.
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Although it has more of a percussive vibe to it, I use this to mic guitar amps. Nuff said.
My first ever microphone (I got it at the same time as the Alvarez Yairi guitar) and I still use it today for recording guitar and vocals.
Guitars 13
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This guitar is good for nearly every genre. Punk, grunge, pop, jazz, ya name it. The switches are super annoying but that's all I have to complain about.
One of my recent acquisitions. I bought it at a local guitar store and have swapped the bridge pickup out for a Seymour Duncan Hot Rails pickup. This is amazing for not only blues but also alternative music as well. 10/10 would recommend.
The subheading says it all. I use it infrequently but when I do, I thoroughly enjoy it. If you want a metal guitar that isn't a shredder, this is one of the best you can get.
I never thought that a company like Yamaha could make such a beautiful acoustic. Stays in tune well, plays well, light (even for an acoustic) and no fiddling about with straps and tuning pegs. When I first strummed this, I just thought, "Damn." The overall beauty of this guitar cannot overshadow any other one of my axes. 10/10.
After I found out that my favourite acoustic was made by Yamaha, I decided to try out some of their electrics. This guitar is really chunky, and as a result has a chunky sound. This is good, but is nothing compared to my acoustic. Sorry, Yamaha, it has to be said...
This is a guitar that can survive in the wild. It's durable, chunky and has sick designs.
This was my first electric guitar. I played classical guitar before this.
I learnt how to play guitar on this. It's a classical guitar.
I got this for Christmas in 2014. I swapped the bridge pickup for a Seymour Duncan Hot Rails and the neck pickup for a Seymour Duncan JB Jr. My model is sunburst with a rosewood neck.
I got this simply because Jim Root is my idol. It sounds beautiful and looks amazing. I'd give it a 10/10, easily.
Amplifiers 13
Both my Mesa Boogie and Port City 2x12 cabinets are loaded with vintage 30s. The Port City one has a mix of Greenbacks and Vintage 30s.
I mean, really, do I need to write a review on the power amp I use? Don't think so.
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This is my favourite metal tone because I am a huge Slipknot fan. I find the knobs difficult to use but otherwise it's awesome.
When I'm not abusing my Rocktron Piranha that's run through some Marshall 9200 power amps, I'm using this. It has a fantastic distortion tone as well as a killer clean tone. I love this amp and if you want a good punk sound without using Dual-Rectifiers or Diezels, this is your best option.
Since I don't like using combos unless I have to, I use this for clean and crunch sound. If you add a compressor to the sound it sounds similar to a Dumble. It can't take much overdrive so that's why I only gave it 4 stars.
I use it when I need a clean sound that I can't get from the SuperSonic. It has a horrible distortion sound, so I'm surprised Steve Jones managed to use this for a whole record.
I started using 2x12 cabs because I couldn't get enough volume from either the Rocktron Piranha, Marshall JCM2000 or either of my Fender amps. Nothing special here.
I began using cabinets a while ago in order to get more volume. I loved the Mesa cab but it just didn't fit when I played the SuperSonic or Twin Reverb into it, probably because it's meant for high gain settings. These can actually take clean sounds, and they do it well. I'd give it a 9/10.
It's really good. It can take huge amounts of effects and has a good distortion sound. I got this with my Squier Bronco.
When I think about it, this is the main bass amp I use. It's got a really nasty distortion sound yet a nice jazz sound. Portable? Yes. Good sound? Yes. Would I recommend it? Yes.
This is the backup to my Darkglass amp. It sounds super chunky despite being tiny.
These are the most durable amps you`ve ever known. They also sound amazing.
Effects Pedals 17
This has a heavier sound than a normal DS1. If you want a sound with more bass, simply flick the switch. The only problem? Unlike the standard DS1, it's almost impossible to get a good sound with the distortion knob lower than 4.
Not much to say here. It's simply amazing and, when you play through it, makes it sound like you're playing RHCP-style music.
My main overdrive pedal. When you turn the gain all the way up, it gives you chaotic distortion. No treble knob, but who gives a damn when you have a sick OD at your feet?
In order to get the amazing octave-fuzz sound used by the likes of Dan Auerbach, Jimi Hendrix and Slash, this pedal is one of the only options (which also includes the MXR La Machine and Morley Fuzz Wah). Very pricey, but you won't regret spending your money on this.
I use this in a frowning pattern in order to avoid having no mid-range whilst using some of my fuzz and octave pedals.
Used for jangly, clean sounds. I really like using this simply because it can take a beating.
It gives you a really nice Kurt Cobain-style sound. You can't really use it in solos though, so that's why I have two chorus pedals.
This is one of those pedals that nobody knows of. I bought it only because the Boss CE-5 (the one I wanted) was too expensive. I use it for solos. It actually works really well on a high gain setting, so you metal guitarists better check this out.
I started using this because I needed to get that extra sustain that you can't really get from any other pedal. I usually have this on all the time because, even when you're playing rhythms you need as much sustain as you can get.
I use this for leads and funky sounds. It doesn't really have anything special attached to it, I just use it when I need to.
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One of the nastiest fuzz pedals I've ever used. It's like a Russian Big Muff without all the distortion and more sustain. I highly recommend this for any budding punk guitarist.
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Name another way to tune your guitar whilst actually knowing what you`re doing and not fiddling with a stompbox. Hmm?
Bass Guitars 5
I bought this baby about 3 years ago. The sound of this is beautiful and it's lighter than you would expect, but the knobs are a little flimsy. But is that really a problem? Not really.
This was my second bass (after a Squier Bronco bass) and I got it really cheap. I ran home, case in hand, and plugged it into the first amp I could find (a Fender Rumble 15). Straight away, I got a taste of one of the best tones I've ever heard. Not so good for fans of Jazz-Bass style basses due to the humbucker, but I love it and would recommend to almost anyone.
This was my first bass ever. I got it for my 12th birthday from my cousin. It plays really well and is light as a feather. I changed the pickup as well as the bridge. It still is a complete workhorse.
Strings 3
These are the only strings I've ever used on my bass. I need quite beefy strings because I usually play with a pick.
Pretty self-explanatory, they don't break. I switched to these after using brands like Ernie Ball, D'Addario, Rotosound, SIT, and Cleartone.
Before switching to Ernie Ball Paradigm strings, I used these. Surprisingly, they're actually very good for clean sounds.
Music Accessories 5
I mean, no offence to Gibson, but guitar picks just aren't their thing. I usually use these as bass picks but the grip on them is shambolic. Probably a 4/10 if I'm being nice.
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I use this for the bridge position in my Fender Kurt Cobain Road Worn Jaguar and the bridge position in the Yamaha Revstar.
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Studio Equipment 3
I use this as a bass amp as well as a microphone DI. Very quiet sound but I live in a crowded neighbourhood meaning that it`s very good for people who have neighbours.
Studio Monitors 1
They sound nice but when you try and add distortion it gives you a wasp-in-a-jam-jar sound.
DJ Setup 3
Keyboards and Synthesizers 3
Software Plugins and VSTs 1
DAWs 2
Headphones 1
I only bought these because I don't have a lot of money so I just tried them out. They're also good for listening to music, not just production.
Other Gear 1
I need hard drives because I'm always travelling and I need a way of transporting music without losing it.
Had 3
I bought this for my 12th birthday because of the fact that I needed a high gain sound from an Orange OD120. It sounds good but it has a bit too much feedback.
Bought it on reverb.com for about £600 in mint condition, and it was my main amp for 3 years. I traded it carelessly for a Boss GEB7 and would do anything to have it back. It has a beautiful clean sound as well as a decent overdrive sound and can take pedals to the point of insanity. I loved it to tears.
I got this about 8 years ago. My thoughts on it? The overdrive sound is scratchy and out of phase, you would have been better off putting a chainsaw in between your £90 Squier Strat and your Marshall micro stack. The footswitch is a piece of junk and lasted a few days, as are the input and output jacks. Don't waste time looking for reviews on this. At this price range, you're better off with the Joyo Vintage Overdrive.