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Autocopy

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Ponpon uses Gibson ES-175 Electric Guitar Ponpon uses Gibson ES-175 Electric Guitar

In an interview with SHOUTOUT LA, Ponpon confirms using a Gibson ES-175 Electric Guitar, stating,

I must start by giving a special shoutout to my guitar teacher in Taiwan, Geddy Lin, who generously provided me with his Gibson 175 to support my growth in jazz guitar.

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2 months ago

Ponpon

Ponpon

Singer, Guitarist

Jiri Taihuttu uses Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson Custom" '63 Les Paul SG Custom with Maestro Vibrola Jiri Taihuttu uses Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson Custom" '63 Les Paul SG Custom with Maestro Vibrola

In a YouTube video titled "De Nachtwacht - Midnight Cruiser" by noahsarklabel, at the 0:22 mark, Jiri Taihuttu is visibly playing an Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson Custom" '63 Les Paul SG Custom with Maestro Vibrola. This is further confirmed by Taihuttu himself in an interview with Gibson.

I’ve been playing it for about a year now and I’m completely in love with it. The look, the warm vintage tone, but also the ability to really push it and let it rip when needed—it gives me a huge range.

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2 months ago

Jiri Taihuttu

Jiri Taihuttu

Singer, Guitarist · De Nachtwacht

s_jino added band De Nachtwacht to Equipboard s_jino added band De Nachtwacht to Equipboard

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De Nachtwacht

De Nachtwacht

s_jino added band verygently to Equipboard s_jino added band verygently to Equipboard

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verygently

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Charlotte Sands uses Gibson Hummingbird Charlotte Sands uses Gibson Hummingbird

In the YouTube video "One Eye Open (Warped Tour Orlando)" by Charlotte Sands, at the 0:01 mark, she can be seen holding a Gibson Hummingbird. This is further confirmed by an interview on the official Gibson website.

I do have a very special place in my heart for my Hummingbird. It truly is one of—if not the—best sounding acoustic guitar I’ve ever played. It’s the first thing I reach for whenever I’m writing a song and at this point I can’t imagine living in a home without having one an arm’s length away.

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Charlotte Sands uses Gibson SG Standard Charlotte Sands uses Gibson SG Standard

At the 0:32 mark in the YouTube video titled "One Eye Open (Warped Tour Orlando)" by Charlotte Sands, she is seen playing a Gibson SG Standard. This is further confirmed in an interview with the official Gibson website.

I love playing my SG and really love how lightweight it is, especially when we’re traveling for a show and flying from city to city.

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s_jino added band Corella to Equipboard s_jino added band Corella to Equipboard

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Corella

Corella

msh3005_records reviewed MFB Tanzbar Lite msh3005_records reviewed MFB Tanzbar Lite

2 months ago

Small but Musical: An Analog Drum Machine with Great Sound

Tanzbar Lite is a very nice-sounding drum machine that is fun to play live or record in the studio. It has MIDI ports, so it can be integrated into most setups. I do wish there were an analog sync jack, but MIDI worked just fine for me.

I used it to perform my live show in 2019, Confreg “Deep Solar Dive EP”, and it was amazing. The raw analog sound sits well in the mix, and it’s a pleasure to work with in the studio as well. In fact, I used it as my main drum machine on that album. So if you want to hear how it sounds, you are welcome to listen to the album. Have I mentioned how good each drum voice sounds? The bass drum can go really low without becoming muddy. It’s very musically pleasing. The snare drum is crisp and pure, the clap is spot on—much better than most—and both the closed and open hi-hats are lovely. Again, the voices are very musical, which is a rarity for drum machines in general.

These amazing voices make up for any potential drawbacks. The sound quality is so good for a drum machine in this price range that it’s hard to believe. The only alternative would be something like TipTop Audio 808 modules in a modular rig. But for me, this little drum machine has such a small footprint that it’s definitely a clear winner.

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Lady Gaga uses Shure SM39-TQG Cardioid Dynamic Headworn Microphone w/ TA4F Connector Lady Gaga uses Shure SM39-TQG Cardioid Dynamic Headworn Microphone w/ TA4F Connector

Lady Gaga is confirmed to use the Shure SM39-TQG Cardioid Dynamic Headworn Microphone w/ TA4F Connector, as detailed in a Shure article about the GRAMMY Awards. The article highlights an audio engineer's experience during the event, where the Shure SM39 was praised for its exceptional performance. The engineer noted the microphone's impressive sound quality despite being integrated into Lady Gaga's elaborate costume, describing it as "revolutionary" and "game-changing." Lady Gaga has been seen using this microphone since her MAYHEM BALL Premiere at Coachella and continued throughout the MAYHEM BALL TOUR.

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ANOTR

ANOTR

Music Producer, DJ

Paco Huidobro uses Roland RE-301 Chorus Echo Paco Huidobro uses Roland RE-301 Chorus Echo

Paco Huidobro is confirmed to use the Roland RE-301 Chorus Echo in his home studio, as evidenced by an Instagram post from his account @huidobropacorro.

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Paco Huidobro uses Roland RE-201 Space Echo Paco Huidobro uses Roland RE-201 Space Echo

The Roland RE-201 Space Echo is confirmed to be in Paco Huidobro's home studio, as evidenced by a post on his Instagram account.

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shiba_inu_jedi suggested Yamaha FG-350 as similar to Yamaha FG-180 shiba_inu_jedi suggested Yamaha FG-350 as similar to Yamaha FG-180

Yamaha FG-180

Yamaha FG-180

Yamaha FG-350

Yamaha FG-350

high-end alternative

The Yamaha FG-180 and FG-350 are both legendary "Red Label" (Nippon Gakki) acoustic guitars from the late 1960s to early 1970s, but they differ significantly in positioning, materials, and sound character. Here are the key differences between the FG-180 (released 1966) and the FG-350 (released 1971):

  1. Position and Ranking FG-180: Known as the "folk guitar that started it all" for Yamaha, it was a high-quality, relatively affordable, and iconic workhorse. FG-350: Positioned as a higher-end, more luxurious model compared to the FG-180, often featuring more elaborate decoration.

  2. Materials and Construction FG-180: Typically has a spruce top with mahogany back and sides. Known for a simpler, raw, and woody aesthetic. FG-350: Features superior materials. Often, the back and sides are made of higher-grade rosewood (or high-quality mahogany), offering a more refined look and sound.

  3. Appearance and Appointments FG-180: Simple styling, dot inlays, and the classic red label. FG-350: More ornate. It generally features binding on the body and neck, along with more intricate inlay work on the fretboard (block or split-block inlays), making it visually distinct from the straightforward FG-180.

  4. Sound Character FG-180: Known for a bright, aggressive, and punchy tone, favored by folk singers and rockers. FG-350: Offers a more complex, deeper, and resonant sound, thanks in part to the rosewood construction, providing more bass and sustain.

Summary: The FG-180 is the iconic, rugged, bright-sounding classic, while the FG-350 is a higher-grade, more ornate, and richer-sounding model.

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