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Killer home amp
This is an awesome and versatile home amp. Recommended by friends, it also had a good review by the captain, so I went for it. I also see that rob chapman seems to use one. The modelling is awesome, although I've only just started getting back into my gear so perhaps there are others out that that are better, but I'm very happy. The only gap for me is no foot switch.
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They just came out with a swichable, gig-worthy version that (being a modeler) I am sure could be played at bedroom levels. Its nice to be able to play loud when you want/need to. Loud just feels good. Having old school tube gear, I have trouble getting acceptable home dBs and have looked at this many times as a practice solution. But if you can only have 1 amp I think the gig-ready Yamaha would suit a lot of people. It can go loud, it can play quietly. Its got 2 footswitchable channels that are completely configurable via the front and back panel. People seem to think this is the best modeler at an affordable price point. There are POD devotees, but the consensus is that the Yamaha is the way to go if you aren't going to spring for a Fractal or Kemper. Totally different technology than the 2 big-dogs.
Killer sound, looks great
Goes from bluesy cleans to high gain metal without issue. Just a slight issue with the neck pickup when I bought it prevents it being a 5. A reliability issue only, not tone related. Versatile as, with the coil taps,
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what was wrong with your neck pickup? I remember I had an issue with a TV yellow special I bought a decade ago and ahd to exchange it for another one that I didn't like as much, but that's the only electronics issue I have ever experienced with a Gibson and I have owned many.
The neck pickup would cut out from time to time, now it is just completely dead. It is going back to the store to investigate.