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Recent content by The Raven

What does PRS’s $499 guitar mean?

I know the question was intended for someone else, but I owned the SE Silver Sky at the same time as a Core Silver Sky and made some YouTube videos with the two. The short version is, the SE was fantastic in terms of sound and playability. Mine had a few aesthetic issues, but nothing that would...
- The Raven
- Post #36
- Mar 28, 2024
- Forum: Guitars
If you had to choose a Tele or a Strat..

I'm personally biased towards the Tele, since I prefer the simpler, 2 pickup setup w/ a hardtail. I never use trems on any guitar and just prefer the stability. Telecasters to me are more of a "grab it and go without worry" style guitar, especially if you have a good one. Plus, as has been...
- The Raven
- Post #42
- Mar 15, 2024
- Forum: Guitars
New DynaCab™ Pack - York Audio 4x12 Recto

First DynaCab purchase here, and it was an instant buy as soon as I saw it listed. The "regular" V2 Recto pack has been one of my go-to packs since release, and this just takes that already winning pack and makes it even more tweakable. Absolutely loving the tones from this one so far and I've...
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- Post #39
- Mar 14, 2024
- Forum: News
IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

I may be in the minority here, but I’ve personally been really into the Shure KSM313 IR’s. I think its a really balanced mic and I love all the captures in any pack its been featured in. I actually prefer it for blending over the classic 121 sometimes, but that may be due to my preference for...
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- Post #1,660
- Nov 13, 2023
- Forum: Vendors
Aspiring Finger Drummers: New Yamaha FGDP-50!

Just got mine today and charged it up. Never had anything like this before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I’m feeling like i have to smack the pads pretty hard in order to get things to trigger. Possibly operator error on my part, since this is my first ever drum pad, but I’m curious to...
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- Post #18
- Oct 19, 2023
- Forum: The Lounge
AFIII High Gain with a Music Man Valentine? Yes!

I recently made another (shorter) video featuring my Music Man Valentine, this time highlighting the utility with some caveman-esque chugs. Definitely not winning any Grammy’s with this composition, but I thought it’d be effective in demonstrating the point. Preset is VERY simple and discussed...
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- Thread
- Sep 21, 2023
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Two Rock Jet 35 Preset Walkthrough for the Strat/Silver Sky Fans

It's in my list of things to watch. Looking forward to it! Thank you so much. Do you have any tips as to how I can get a better screen grab? Currently just using Quicktime and recording the whole Screen (resolution is 1440p) and then I crop/center it so Axe Edit sits in the middle. On my...
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- Post #7
- Aug 14, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
Two Rock Jet 35 Preset Walkthrough for the Strat/Silver Sky Fans

Thanks dude. I found your channel after I made my first Silver Sky video and instantly subscribed. You’re a great player and you definitely have an ear for the tones. Thank you. I hope it works well for you!
- The Raven
- Post #4
- Aug 13, 2023
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
Two Rock Jet 35 Preset Walkthrough for the Strat/Silver Sky Fans

When I made the Silver Sky and Silver Sky SE videos, I had some people ask that I make a preset walkthrough/tutorial video. I'm definitely not an expert when it comes to tones like this or this style of playing, unlike a lot of you guys on the forum, so hopefully you guys end up liking what I...
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- Thread
- Aug 12, 2023
- preset silver sky silver sky se tone tutorial two rock two rock j35 two stone walkthrough
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
My (current) Most Played Guitar: EBMM Valentine

Thank you so much and I'm glad you enjoyed the video/this guitar! To be honest, I got really lucky with this one since it came at the right price at the right time. The ash definitely looks killer on this guitar too underneath this finish, even though my eyes were first drawn to the outrageous...
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- Post #13
- Jul 1, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
NGD: Blue Powder Pia

Congratulations it looks amazing! I really enjoyed the PIA I got the chance to borrow a while ago. Very good guitars, even though the more "shreddy Ibanez necks aren't really my thing anymore. If I even ended up getting one for myself, it will for sure be in this color.
- The Raven
- Post #8
- Jul 1, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
My (current) Most Played Guitar: EBMM Valentine

Thank you! The axis is one of the Music Man guitars I still have to try. It’s definitely on my list, but I’ve heard those feature a more asymmetrical neck profile like the Stingray RS or the EVH Wolgangs. Is that the way the neck feels to you? The Valentine is a straight up C shape neck, with a...
- The Raven
- Post #6
- Jun 29, 2023
- Forum: Guitars
My (current) Most Played Guitar: EBMM Valentine

I've had this Valentine for a few years at this point, and it's become the guitar I constantly find myself reaching for. As such, I figured it would be cool to make a video about it and show off some of the tones I'm able to get with it. It's definitely a versatile guitar, and it plays even...
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- Thread
- Jun 29, 2023
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Guitars
AFIII Awesome Greenback Tones with the York Audio KW 412 M25 IR Pack

Thanks, Justin! I’m glad I at least somewhat do your products justice in these videos. This cab is definitely something special, so I’m interested in seeing what other speakers you throw in there now that it’s yours. Whatever it is, I’m sure it’s going to be an instant buy for me just like...
- The Raven
- Post #9
- Jun 7, 2023
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII Awesome Greenback Tones with the York Audio KW 412 M25 IR Pack

Thanks! The IRs are doing most of the heavy lifting as far as the sound goes, but I’ve been toying with the idea of making my presets/IR mix recipes a Patreon benefit since someone suggested I do that (YouTube pays me nothing despite running ads on my videos since I haven't met the required sub...
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- Post #5
- May 29, 2023
- Forum: Fractal Recordings