h535's Reviews

RIP tubes?

Very simply put, the future is here and it looks like a toaster. The kemper profiler is with out a doubt one of the greatest tools out there right now. They really are in a lot of situations indescribable from real tube amps, once one has the correct profiles that is. This is not to say it is perfect, there are still some aspects that are not correct yet, for example getting it to feed back like a real amp is next to impossible. But for the mass majority of the public who are non guitarists, this will sound perfect. The only other issue I would flag would be that you have to out lay more money on the top to get higher end profiles to really get these perfect sounds the Kemper is capable of. Lots of the other profiles out there are not so great and are very obviously not a real amp. All in all though. Well worth it.

when old and new collide.

This guitar is simply one that has to be felt to be understood. There was great controversy over it due to the odvious reasons. But that aside this guitar is well worth it. Out the box it has the feel of a vintage Strat, the neck is different and more meaty than more modern styles. But this lends its self to really being able to feel and control notes in an unparalleled way. The pick ups are equally in the vein of vintage fenders but with a certain character all there own. Every thing about this guitar screams premium and the last strat you will ever need. This guitar sits comfortably in any setting. From funk and disco to rock, blues and everything else you can think of. Every tone is usable, everything is just right. If you can try one. Do! The only drawback is it comes In a gig bag that really is not befitting of the price tag. 9 months on, i now want to add I am highly unimpressed with the plastics. Through no real violent use the selector switch has split in two and the paint has worn off the volume knob, it seems these are widely recorded issueS. For a guitar of this price point this is not acceptable.

Great.

These are a excellent mid price IEM. They give excellent balanced sound with three good drivers giving a excellent true sound and a perfect upgrade from what one may call intro level IEMs. The only draw back is the earbud selection is not high level giving a admittedly fair sized collection of buds in the box however not what one would expect from pro devices. This is easily fixed with some custom moulds which bring out the rich bass power of these IEMs. These devises also come with a excellent hard carry case that feels very durable.

Small but mighty was never truer.

This device has the form factor of Your standard two sided stomp box but the power of the helix floor. Coming fully loaded with all of line 6’s awesome amp, cab and effect models as well as space for after market IR’s this is essentially all you would ever need for lots of the gigs you may wish to do. It’s three switches are fully customisable and it’s UI is intuitive. This is not to say however it is perfect. It only allows for 6 blocks worth of models. And with in that the processing limitations of the device mean some of the more complex rigs you wish to run may not be possible. Further more the physical limitations mean that you will have to do some careful planing to use just this live.

In all however I believe this to be one of the greatest value pieces of equipment you could buy at the moment. I would think of this not as a rig replacement in the way that a helix of Kemper could be but as a excellent pedal board addition or emergency rig. I would defiantly recommend to anyone.

The learning curve is steep but well worth it.

Hx effects is the love child of Helix and the m9 but surpasses it’s predecessor by a considerable margin. The full list of everything this unit dose is too long to list. The effects onboard are amazing and being updated and improved all the time. It takes time to get used to how it works but the simple UI makes this fairly easy to do, the real time must be spent tweaking the effects to your desired settings. This can be done on the devise or through the computer software (hx editer). But Time is rewarded with outstanding effects. In all a amazing bit of kit that I cannot recommend highly enough.

“Best things come in wee bulks”

This little stand is outstanding, pun intended. Featuring a idiot proof build quality and good strong parts and joins this stand is perfect for just about any gig. It fold in to a very small package and even ships with a small shoulder sling bag for easy carry. It’s only downside is it’s support arms are a very specific depth that make it hard to fit any acoustic or deeper jazz style guitars. Also over time the locking buttons can become stiff and require double checking that they have engaged fully.

Excellent for the money

I use these heavily as both my go to headphones and as IEMs, I play live a lot and have tried the SE846s and these certainly don’t fall down. These are warm and give you all the right sounds in the right places, there not as broad as more upscale IEMs but outstanding for the price. The bases are clear and the heighs are smooth rather than sharp, I highly recommend. The fit is excellent as we’ll the memory foam earbuds are very comfy in the ear and give good isolation.

Just can’t be beat.

This amp is beyond compare when it comes to big sound. There is no reverb but you really don’t miss it, the cleans are so rich, so long as your playing is up to it, this amp will serve you well. Cranking this amp yields enough sound to rip your face clean of, and a bite worthy of a lion.

So understated.

This small powerhouse will easily keep up in most situations. Small and light enough to carry anywhere it is easy to underestimate this amp. Wonderful cleans and excellent interactions with pedals. A must have amp if you ever get the chance.

Awesome little powerhouse

This amp has one of the nicest cleans you will hear. So long as you don’t flood the reverb it’s great to play with. I admit to not being a fan of the lead channel as it’s just to harsh. It will happily sit in anything from a jazz gig to heavy rock. It gets even better if you swap the speaker out for the EV upgrade wich absolutely takes this amp to the next level. All in all a great amp for any gig.

premium guitar for cheep.

This guitar looks beautiful, it is a natural style open finish which lends it a great rustic look, (who'd have thunk it?) it sounds great with punchy tops and mids as well as resonant basses. It has a very rich sound and is very nice to sit with and play as well as light enough to stand with for long periods of time. It comes with a nice case thats good for getting place to place. Its only down side are that quality can be inconsistent, my father bough one for himself after playing mine and it was nowhere near the same quality. The electrics are also average, they are good and pleasant for your average pub gig with a decent on board eq or if you have someone on sound desk , but they fall short compared to more expensive pickups. All in all a great guitar for the money.

Time pays

This is a great vintage style boutique over drive, hands down greatness. It has a beautiful two stage system, that does just enough rather than too much. Its only down side is you have to put the time in to set it, there is so much customisation for the sound you get that you have to spend the time, but if you do, you won't regret it. It is very responsive to touch and the volume nob, little changes make but sound changes. If you want a great pedal that is reliable and will cover almost all situations you throw at it, this is the pedal you want.

Suits some situations.

This is a great idea if you need to save space. Ideal for pit work or very tight stages. The effects are great and varied, there are even effects you will get no where outside of vintage pedals, seek wah comes to mind. The inbuilt looper is effective, not perfect but it works well. This system also makes sense for the casual player at a lower price than many other systems it is well worth it if you want lots of good quality pedals in a small space.

Tasty tone.

This greg koch pedal just about sums up its creator. From its unique names for things to its great boutique tone this is a players pedal. Just like some of the best pedals it is touch sensitive to how you attack, dig in and it breaks up, play light and it cleans right up. It is a very versatile pedal however, does seem to suit telecasters more than other guitars. This is most defiantly in my go to pedal list.

I hate to love it.

I am your typical tubes or nothing man, I love my fender. So I borrowed a rack model off a friend already convinced this would never stand against my tube power!!! One hour later I'm sold, I hate that they are so good, but they really are, for theatre shows or pit shows this makes total sense. you can have all your best amps and amps you could never hope to own in real life, right in one small package. They are being updated all the time so they are always on the top of there game. Are they worth the money? Yes. Are they for everyone? maybe not. Do they replace a great amp ripping your face of with tone?....... thats not for me to say.

Best little know amp there is.

These amps are beyond compare. They’re are low watts but louder than a marshal stack with such pristine clarity and butiful cleans, only matched bye it’s rip your face of dirts. Used bye many pros even if you just don’t realise it.

A true dark horse.

Many are put of bye the squire name on the headstock but there is so much more to this guitar. These guitars can stand up against many fender branded guitars. The quality is great and the instrument it's self is amazing and well worthy of a intermediate to lower pro level ranking. The only falling point is the pickups and electrical works which are sadly underwhelming and the soldering jobs especially in the jack which are apt to break. Small problems though compared to the greatness of the instrument it's self.

Beyond great.

Though the price may put people of, it is well worth it. As they are still hand made bye master luthiers in the old Gibson factory, you can be assured time and care have been taken to make them the best. The tone and quality are beyond compare and outstrips many Gibson's old and new. A sadly little appreciated company who well deserve to be held as one of the greatest.