Tim Wasem

On a trip to Knoxville, I walked into a Guitar Center and immediately saw this on the wall from the front door. I'd been looking for a LP Special with p90s. I'd wanted a Special because it feels like the best middle ground between Les Pauls and Fenders (which I usually prefer). This guitar is perfect, visually and performance-wise. Pickups sound great, frets and fretboard are beautiful. Super bonus points for the Honeyburst LE color. Drove two hours the next day to get it and bring it home. Love it.

I first got an ODR Mini after learning of Tom Bukovac’s love for it. But it always felt lacking—sort of dead sounding. Then I discovered the Belle at my local shop and was blown away when I tried it. The added EQ option really take that style circuit to another level, especially when plugged into the 12v or 18v channel of my power supply. It’s my favorite overdrive by far.

Not sure the technical term but this pedal makes everything sound wider and adds a beautiful, touch responsive sparkle.

Not much to say but that it sounds exactly like a VB-2 (I think IT IS a VB-2) but costs less than a couple beers at a ballgame. The enclosure is plastic but that’s not a problem because I almost never turn it off.