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Firing up an old tube amp

I have what's probably a silly question but I need to ask. I have an '85 or '86 Marshall 15 watt (tube) combo amp and I literally have not turned the thing on for probably 20 years. I had it stored in my attic, garage, etc over the years, so it hasn't been exposed to a lot of bumping around or...
- Doug
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- Jan 11, 2014
- Replies: 3
- Forum: The Lounge
Wolfgang USA vs Wolfgang Special

I'm wondering if anyone has experience with both? The Special is made in Japan, the USA is made in... the USA. Is there a major difference in playability or tone, because the USA is 2x the price of the Special.
- Doug
- Thread
- Jul 30, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Forum: The Lounge
Best site for used strats?

I'm in the market for a used strat, not over the top high-end but maybe around $2,000 or so. Any recommendations on the best places to look? I'm assuming thegearpage.net, any other favorites? I'll google some strat-specific sites but I'm intestested to see if anyone has personal experience or...
- Doug
- Thread
- Feb 5, 2013
- Replies: 21
- Forum: The Lounge
Back to the woodshed - Right hand technique

I've decided to head back to the woodshed in 2013 to improve my picking technique, even if it means blowing up what I've been doing forever. I'm looking for either a video, book, article, whatever to help me return to proper technique. Any recommendations? I'm talking about everything from...
- Doug
- Thread
- Jan 20, 2013
- Replies: 29
- Forum: The Lounge
Upgrading Firmware

I apologize if this has been asked and answered 300 times, I looked at the wiki and the manual as well as searching the forum and I couldn't find the answer. If I'm on firmware 7 and I want to upgrade to 9.02 do I need to install every individual firmware update between 7 and 9.02 or should I...
- Doug
- Thread
- Jan 6, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Periphery and Axe FX featured in Guitar World

The issue doesn't hit the newsstands until April 5, but I got my copy in the mail today. There is a decent article on Periphery and the whole djent movement, and the Axe FX is very favorably portrayed. Misha speaks very well of the Axe, and there is also a small sidebar on one page called...
- Doug
- Thread
- Mar 31, 2011
- Replies: 0
- Forum: The Lounge
Atomics vs other FRFRs

I'm interested in hearing the opinions of folks who have played both the Atomics and any other FRFRs. I've been tossing around the idea of replacing my Adam A7X's with Atomics, but outside of ordering Atomics and possibly returning them (which is a hassle), I need to rely on the experience of...
- Doug
- Thread
- Mar 24, 2011
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Suhr vs Petrucci Guitars

I'm looking into buying either a Suhr or one of the EBMM Petrucci guitars, and I'm wondering if anyone has extensive (or even minimal) experience with both? I've heard (read) that Suhr is off the charts in terms of playability, but will I be able to create tones similar to what the EBMM can...
- Doug
- Thread
- Jan 25, 2011
- Replies: 21
- Forum: The Lounge
Apogee Duet + ?

In a continuing effort to liquidate my checking account, I just hit "click" and ordered an Apogee Duet from Amazon. Now that I have the Duet, the Axe Fx, Macbook Pro, and a pair of Adams I think I'm about ready to focus on the important thing - playing the guitar. I do need one more thing...
- Doug
- Thread
- Dec 23, 2010
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Rigs and Routing
New Axe-Fx - Input 1 level

Just got the unit, had a chance to play for about an hour tonight (through headphones unfortunately), and I'm loving it. One thing though - I can't get Input 1 into the red even if I dime the Input 1 knob on the front of the unit and I dime my volume on the guitar. I can rarely even get it...
- Doug
- Thread
- Dec 23, 2010
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Studio Rack Recommendations

I'm looking for a 6 or 8u rack, but I haven't been happy with the quality I've seen from companies such as Raxxess on the Sweetwater site. I'm not looking for a slant rack, and I don't gig. It will just sit in the living room tucked away, so I'd like it to at least look a bit presentable. Any...
- Doug
- Thread
- Dec 22, 2010
- Replies: 2
- Forum: The Lounge
Why two FRFRs?

This could be a monumentally stupid question, but I haven't seen it discussed elsewhere. I read through Jay's quick overview of FRFR's, and it seemed to imply that the number of FRFRs isn't of major importance. If I'm sitting in my living room hooked up to an Adam A7X, do I need another A7X...
- Doug
- Thread
- Dec 21, 2010
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
ADAM P11A?

I just picked up an ADAM A7X this morning at Guitar Center, and I noticed they had used ADAM P11A's for just about the same price. I did an A/B, but it was difficult to compare because I didn't really know much about the controls on the back of the P11As. I asked the clerk if I could Google...
- Doug
- Thread
- Dec 20, 2010
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Amps and Cabs
Best nearfield studio monitors

Unlike many of you on these boards, I'm a bedroom (or living room if you want to be specific) player with no need for the type of volume necessary for gigging or band practice. I've searched and read through a lot of posts over the last few days, but I'm finding that most cabs recommended may...
- Doug
- Thread
- Dec 18, 2010
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Amps and Cabs