ryandano

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Awesome

Had this thing for like 10 years and it's still prefect. Has the novelty of an on/off switch - take that sm58 fanboys!

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NO TONE LOSS

I a/b's this system against a cable for ages and ages and I genuinely believe that it actually improves my tone due to the 'cable' function. The range is insane, I played a gig infront of over 200 this weekend and it worked no problem despite many bodies infront of the receiver. Love that the Rx is on the pedal board and powered by standard boss 9Vdc. So, so, so impressed and wireless have come a massive way in recent years. I've used VHF and UHF wireless kits before but nothing has been as reliable and true to tone as this.

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My biggest regret

I can honestly say that hands down this is the best amp I have ever played -ever. I am such a tool for ever selling this amp and I would buy one again as soon as I have the money. It didn't have 'verb which was a bit of a kicker for a 2k amp and my goodness it is loud. I bought one cause Benji Madden had one.

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Sounds Phenomenal

Has such a great deal of bass and mid with this cab. Totally solid and the telex didn't rip once in over 5 years of ownership. Downside is that you need to prepare to break your back. The poor UPS chap who carried it up my 20 stairs when I sold it!

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Bargain!

This is a steal of an amp but too quiet to gig with due to lack of headroom. Save for a dual terror if you can but if you want a decent bedroom amp or studio amp then go for it. It won't do raging gain by the way if that's what you are looking for then try the 'dark' version.

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I thought it was a good idea at the time

I love Laney stuff but this thing was just un-reliable, far too loud and the reverb completely failed. Quite a harsh and brittle sound in my honest opinion.

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Such a good amp!

I still wish I never got rid of this amp. The best little combo and when you hook it up to a 4x12 - wow! Great volume but I just wished it had 2 channels. Put a tubescreamer/O.D pedal infront of this and you're done. If you can find one - get the reverb version for added versatility. P.s it's pretty light too for a tube amp.

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Muddy, muddy and muddy

I get it that the whole Santana thing is a lush smooth (no pun intended) but this thing has NO LIFE or treble to it. I genuinely think it is the least inspiring guitar I have ever owned.

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The Classic

Looks stunning, doesn't sound that good and is guaranteed to get chipped on every door frame in your house. Can't sell the thing because I'd feel a total tool!

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Instant Punch In The Face

If you aren't one of the bom-slap open e string slap typical slap players and just want to chug out some decent notes then buy one of these. Cuts through the whole mix like a freight train and just sounds fit especially with a pick!

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Insanely Good Value For Money

The guitar is heavy as hell but feels solid. I've got one of the decent Indian original ones with a gold Sunn logo. Don't buy the ones with the black horse as they are jank. I've recently switched out the pickups for a SSH set up. P.S the body is already routed out as standard for a hum bucker on the bridge as they did sell as SSH variant as standard. If you're looking for an alternative to a fender and don't want to look like a 10 year old with a Squier then get one of these.

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Crap Action - Looks Amazing, Sounds Even Better

I want an SJ-200 but I'm poor just like everyone else. Put on a fisherman rare earth and it is lush. Despite adjusting action and nut it still plays high but that's part of the charm. If you wanted an easy to play guitar you'd get a Taylor but I've had loads of comments on how nice the guitar sounds and looks. It's one of those guitars you think about changing but just looks to damn good on the wall and you know you'd miss it.

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Powers Everything

I use this alongside a Mooer daisy chain and it has enough current to power everything.

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Indestructible

I've used this case for over 10 years and it is still in perfect condition (even the flap inside for the accessories). It takes an SG, Tele, Strat, Schecter with Floyd - everything! I've stood on it, put PA on it, dropped it and no issues at all.

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Amazing

Ok hear me out - I used it on my P-Bass and it hurt like hell on my shoulder because the strap adjuster was on my collar bone but, when you switch it so the logo is at the bottom of the guitar it feels great and very comfortable. I totally don't freak out about my strap coming off like my old Levys seatbelt strap did. I'm getting them for all of my guitars from now on. I know you could just unclip and use the same strap on any guitar but I'd not want the fuss so just gonna get a strap for each guitar. I bought one cause Boys Like Girls use them.

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Industry Standard

It tunes bass, mandolin, acoustic, electric - friggin everything. It's incredibly accurate and bright as a lighthouse! Don't fart about with anything else - just get one of these and it has a simple on off unlike the new Tu-3

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It's O.K

I wanted a chorus for Love Me by The 1975 and this doesn't have enough Chorus. Feels a little lost in the mix no matter what you do with it. Just wait and get a Boss instead.

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Cheap but does the job

Reasonable little pedal if you're a tight git like me. It's O.k and nothing more than that. Feels like it doesn't have enough depth despite playing with it a lot. The 9V battery compartment feels cheap and breakable but hasn't broken yet. Only get one if it is cheap.

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Billy Joe Armstrong has one

I bought one cause Billy has one and to be fair I love his sound. This is probably the only pedal on my board that I could not be without and would buy again every time in heartbeat. So maybe you want a nice pedal that gives you a slightly broken up sound but doesn't mush your sound or put too much gain in the mix, this is the pedal for you. It can be cranked but I just like it on minima gain.

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Huge and really good quality case

This is one of those purchases that might seem really, really boring and OTT but so totally worth it every time you set up to play. The case is one of the best parts about it as it has a shoulder strap and is incredibly strong even with the whole board maxed out with pedals. I love that you can run all the cables under neath the gaps but the guys at PedalTrain had the brains to include all the velcro you could need for the bottom of pedals and the top of the board.