h535's Reviews

The Gibson killer!

I have been a heritage fan and owner since I was 16. These guitars are some of the last true hand built G type guitars. I own a 98 H150 and it easily flattens any but the most high end Les Paul. Hand built quality, resonant beyond belief and just alive these guitars in there hay day are the closes you will get to an original burst short of going for the real thing. They are rewarding guitars to play pulling from you ideas and tones like nothing else can.

It does the thing!

I have tries many Klon clones in my time and the real thing, this is among the best. It has some of the magic of the real thing and the responsiveness to the volume pot you would expect. I have used this as an overdrive and the old trick of no gain to shape a single coil tone. This is a fabulous K type pedal and won’t break the bank.

The ODR1 got fancy.

I have had mine a while for good reason. This pedal is truly incredible, it is at its heart a refined Nobles ODR1. But far from being a clone this improves on the design with a more expressive and vocal tone. Be it higher all out overdrive or just a break up sound this pedal covers it all. I find myself pressing this more than anything else through the night. Combines will with a Klon type or king of tone.

You know what this is.

If you’re reading the reviews you already know what this is and its pedigree. Everything you read is true, what this pedal does defies explanation, the yellow side is a great tone shape and the red an organic overdrive. I would never be with out mine now

The best higher end Martin for a working musician.

This model is the perfect blend of the tone and build of the 28 and above series but with the more modest adornments you would want in a working instrument. Though still a stunning instrument with top line Martin craftsmanship, the lack of thrills such as per inlays and hearing bone make this the perfect instrument for a pro musician who wants top line Martin tone but doesn’t want to worry about normal wear and tear damaging the looks. As standard there is no pickup but this is easily fixed.

The quality has my head spinning.

This gig bag is outstanding. Taking everything that made it’s predecessor great and refining it, this bag is a must for any serious guitarist. It’s sleek yet un-compromising design makes this a perfect blend of minimalistic design and monos outstanding protection. The material is hardy and will weather most any damage or element. To add to the exterior robustness, the thick rubber bottom of the bag means you can be confident putting this down just about anywhere. Interior this bag is soft and you can be confident in it protecting your guitars finish. Mono have designed a special block system to lock the neck in place and prevent breakage, the walls of the case are solid and will act more like a hard case than a gig bag. In all this is an amazing case, all the protection of a hard case with the utility of a gig bag.

Extra space is a premium. The front pocket is large on paper but tight in practice, big enough for some sheet music but not much else. This is countered however by the additional D rings that allow for the fitting of the mono tick if desired.

My only let down is the straps which compared to the amazing body feel less premium and more like a mid tear bag. Thinner and simply attached, these feel like the weakest point of the bag.

Amazing deal

For the price these are well worth getting. They each boast 5 drivers so give excellent over all response and are well good enough for most gigs. They are slightly heavier but well shaped so multiple hours of gigging are still comfortable. The cable is apt for tangling and the lack of a tensioning slider is annoying but these are perfect as backups if your normal IEMs break down.

Fairly solid.

As one would expect from Hercules, this stand is excellently built. It is a solid construction with logical moving parts that make inserting and removing tablets hassle free. The stand grips the tablet well and pivot points are easily tightened for a strong hold. The stand comes with three attachment types to cover any possible mounting you may need to make. My only negative point is the plastic arm that links the grip to the mounting bracket is thinner plastic so looks and feels apt to snapping if to much force is applied.

Bags of quality.

An excellent product. It is clear great attention was payed to getting the fit just right, this holds your Stage perfectly and is thickly cushioned on all sides for maximum protection. The front pocket is large and easily holds leads, expression pedals and even has a laptop pocket. The handle is sturdy and the messenger style strap and hip chord make this easy to Carry on your back if needed. The quality feels excellent and hard wearing, all in all an excellent product and the obvious choice for your stage.

Mission almost accomplished.

This is an undoubtedly great pedal. The build quality is outstanding and holds up to a heavy touring life. Built in the vein of a classic wah pedal, this gives you a great control over any number of parameters. The inbuilt toe switch is a massive bonus adding even more functionality. The falling points however are the high price tag and the pedals travel arch. It is more than enough for most usages however for something like a volume pedal, the travel is limited which may be an issue for some.

I went to the dark side.

I am lucky enough to do many different types of gigs from clubs to theatres to stadiums. This is the perfect rig for most any situation. The sound is great every time as variables introduced bye traditional rigs are nullified. Regular updates provide great ever expanding effects library’s. In all it is a fabulous solution for an easy to tour rig.

Micro magic.

I have owned this item for may, may years. It has been my main interface for my small studio rig, it has been on tour with me. It has a small size, just larger then the average phone these days and easily fitting in any gig bag or ruck sack. Simple logical controls make it an ease to work with and the input and output options paired with the included software make it perfect for most situations. It is however showing it’s age, some modern systems and daws are not compatible anymore.

Ex-ceptionlly acceptable.

This pedal is well built for the price and works well as a basic expression pedal. The hinge is a little stiff and sticky however there for smooth volume swells for example take a little getting used to. The included patch cable is also poor quality. It is easy to quickly remove the base plate however for internal maintenance and repair if necessary. in all though worth it for the price.

The most functional brick.

This pedal is built like a brick. It has a excellent smooth sweep allowing for amazing smooth volume control, and is also solid enough to accomplish most DIY jobs. What more could you want.

Very premium

These where a limited run item. Exquisitely built as is to be expected for PRS, they are very versatile covering most bags you may need to cover. The dip switches give you strat like tones, fat telly, les Paul, a true pro session instrument. It is a very light guitar so can easily be worn all night every night with out much difficulty. The one detractor is the very high Price tag but certainly worth it.

The perfect pick?

These pick are great for just about anything. They are perfect for speed and accuracy but equally ready for just strumming away or heavy blues bite, once one goes jazz three, once never goes back.

Time is rewarded

I’m not going to lie, these straps can be uncomfortable out the box. But if you gig them and with a little persuasion from a hammer this is the last strap you will ever need. They wear very well and are perfect for everything from semi hollows to old telecasters. Persistence is rewarded with the most comfortable strap you could ever want.

Excellent cheep strap

Excellently crafted and hard wearing these straps will take a life on the road and come back for more. Comfortable and Adjustable for any hight a truly solid strap.

What witchcraft is this?

My guitar fell out of a moving van in this case and was 100% fine not even out of tune. This case must employ black magic, the profile is not the most flattering but it is well worth it for the protection it provides. My father worked in a guitar shop in the late 80s when Brynn himself was personally demoing these. He witnessed the most expensive vintage les Paul they had be jumped on and thrown down the street in one of these cases and come out good as new. Get one, there is nothing more to say on the topic.

Absolutely gig proof.

As one would expect from Hercules this stand is built to last with even the smallest components made of strong metals to ensure longevity and robustness. The locking head stock yolks are a excellent feature and the base is very wide so copes easily with any Number of guitars on it, though conversely the wide foot print could also be a possible drawback for some and there for something to keep in mind.