greg_lins's Reviews

Any sound you can imagine for not much money

I got a $200 gift card for Guitar Centers and this is what I bought. I've been using an HEAVY Peavy tube amp since the 90's, and it's not reliable anymore. I wanted to be able to get the same sound, more or less, and expand my horizons with a digital amp.

The amp itself seems to be well built, the controls are logical but definitely take some getting used to. The real magic is in the Fender FUSE software. I've spent just 8-10 hours with it, and can just get lost in all of the different options - in a good way. I can choose and emulate a range of amplifier heads, cabinets, up to 4 pedals and up to 3 rack components. I can save each setup as a preset on the amp. It's in a really easy to use graphical format that shows each device.

I use a PC tablet that allows me to open a preset, see all the gear, and tap my pedals with my finger or change other settings that way. It's not at all the same as having the actual gear, but in a way it's easier and just as satisfying so far.

So far, I'm extremely pleased with this amp.

Love the sound and ease of playing

I have only owned 5 guitars and am an intermediate player and after 30 years of goofing around practicing I'm finally doing some small gigs. This one has been my favorite since the day I got it back in the 90's, accounting for 90%+ of all of my guitar playing. I don't know much about guitars and equipment, but I do know that almost any other guitar I pick up has a thicker neck and just isn't as easy and smooth to play. It has incredible sustain and I can dial the sound in to match Santana or Satriani with my Peavy Amp. This sound just pleases me.

I had the serial number checked out and learned that mine is a pre-1992 Japan made guitar. That apparently is a good thing, along with having kept the original pickups, at least for resale value. I wouldn't change anything, except... the Floyd Rose is a pain. I have grown accustomed to it, and accept that it's part of the experience. I guess I could change that out, but I've been thinking I should just add another guitar instead.