mattywhens's Reviews
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Underrated - Pickups are amazing
I've actually owned two of these, at different times. For cheaper guitars, the entire G&L lineup is really high-quality. I've had an ASAT Classic as well as a Legacy, and out of the three, I think I love the Special the most, since the Special has really unique and great-sounding pickups.
125
Only thing missing is actual springs
I was in a band for a few years where the guitar sound I was aiming for was a cross between surf guitar and shoegaze- and this helped nail it. It's got all the drips and plunks you would want from a spring reverb, minus the tank.
125
Too Tweaky!
I had this pedal for a while. It can sound great, and it can sound like the worst possible thing you can put on your pedal board. I love the fact that it's so crazy you can pick up radio stations on it, but especially for a live setting, it's just way too fidgety and tweakable for a lot of people.
125
Not my Cup of Tea
I got this because it was a super-hyped Klon clone at the time. It just didn't do it for me then. Maybe I just found it kind of boring, but I wasn't too knocked out by it. I know a lot of people love it, though.
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125
Underrated by Most
A lot of people like to give it crap, and it can definitely get really nasty sounding if you don't tweak it right, but it's actually a nicely-priced, tasty distortion. Forget all the hype about the legendary chip from the 80s or whatever. The current model still sounds great.
125
The one that got away
To be honest, I'm not sure why I got rid of this. I have an El Capistan now and I love it, but I think I got rid of this in the middle of a pedal existential crisis and I regret it now. Has that tasty tape sound.
125
Amazing but Delicate
These sound amazing and have a very good soundstage, at least compared to the other headphones I own. A great introduction to monitor headphones or even audiophile equipment. They feel a bit flimsy though.
125
Solid Practice Amp
I've used this as my practice amp for years, and it sounds amazing. The headphone out is a huge plus for late night sessions. I've also gigged with it in a pinch, and it still sounded great, especially since you can hook it up to a cabinet.
125
Amazing Bang for Buck
This is by far one of the best guitars you can buy in this price range. Super solid guitar, pickups sound amazing, neck feels amazing. Can't complain about anything, really.