Tom 13883 Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 I might pop along if I'm free, although I imagine the Dad population (Bernie) and PRS population (Range Rover drivers) of Newcastle will have it packed. I love watching the Andertons reviews. They've replaced guitar magazines for me, tremendous fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4231 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Does anyone know anything about PAs? I'm down a rabbit hole I have no experience of here. I need something small and powered and am going between these at the moment. https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/alto-trouper-active-pa-speaker https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/alto-truesonic-210-active-pa-speaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13883 Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 I've only ever used what I've been given tbh. Meanwhile - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4231 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Saw that the other day They've done one for the Helix LT which I've been waiting for, hence the PA question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13883 Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 Ah right, I couldn't find the video but assuming it's an FX unit/looper that relies on a PA you could probably just pick up an amp/pair of monitors for cheap and it'd do the job. You can also get a floor monitor that works as a combo, my mate at one. We played Vx/Acoustic guitar - bass & drums and it was enough. Probably get one < £100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13883 Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 (Ah so pretty much what you've posted ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4231 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Ah right, I couldn't find the video but assuming it's an FX unit/looper that relies on a PA you could probably just pick up an amp/pair of monitors for cheap and it'd do the job. You can also get a floor monitor that works as a combo, my mate at one. We played Vx/Acoustic guitar - bass & drums and it was enough. Probably get one < £100 Its a full amp/fx modeller in a floor unit that does similar to an Axe FX or Kemper, they've released a version with fewer I/O options that is quite a lot cheaper and is now in my range. It has no power amp though so it needs a powered speaker, can run it into the effects loop of my Amp and that will be fine but the Cab/Mic sim won't work then and it is better with a FRFR speaker rather than one specifically for a guitar amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13883 Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 Ah fair enough - I watched a video review of the 2015 (?) model just now and they do look and sound the part. The one I've just spotted on Guitar Guitar was £1300 so Imagine you're talking about one a bit cheaper. They are good fun but I'm not sure how well they hold value, so I'd be looking at half price above at very most! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4231 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I did this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13883 Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 We're going to need to see videos of this! Is that the £1300 Helix too? Plus MORE details needed on the Ibanez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4231 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 It's not the 1300 helix, it's the LT model so it has the same software but has fewer I/O options and a steel chassis rather than aluminium to make it cheaper. The Ibanez is an RG421EX. I've been after something metally without a trem for a while, a simple config and I've been looking expensive for ages when I noticed one of these in Dawson's, it plays wonderfully, wizard 3 neck, Matte finished which I prefer, 2 humbuckers that I will upgrade down the line (have my eye on some bareknuckles) I won't be getting it all for a few weeks as the helix is out of stock but the order is in. All from GuitarGuitar where I also got my Tele, they're properly good, every time I deal with them the service is bang on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13883 Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 Ooof upon closer inspection that Ibanez looks gorgeous! I've never had a matte finish but I'm really regretting getting the Matt Bellamy signature in shiny daft red instead of matte black. The RGs generally play superbly, pretty much like a guitar twice the price - so once you upgrade the pickups you're on to a winner, that said the stock Infinity pickups in my anniversary RG are pretty spot on. Guitar Guitar are class like. The customer service is spot on if you ever need help too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4231 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Ooof upon closer inspection that Ibanez looks gorgeous! I've never had a matte finish but I'm really regretting getting the Matt Bellamy signature in shiny daft red instead of matte black. The RGs generally play superbly, pretty much like a guitar twice the price - so once you upgrade the pickups you're on to a winner, that said the stock Infinity pickups in my anniversary RG are pretty spot on. Guitar Guitar are class like. The customer service is spot on if you ever need help too. They really are, wish they'd open a shop nearer here tbh, they've managed to avoid lancashire with an almost perfect semi-circle of the birmingham, newcastle and galsgow shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13883 Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 Yeh the Newcastle lads are great. I bought that ES-339 from them last year, it was the only cherry red one they had for a while so of course Epiphone had reverse wired it. GG pretty much rewired the whole thing whilst I went for a pint. Spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4231 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Well I've got the 19th off work since Im going to see Periphery and wouldn't be able to get there in time for the supports and now Mark Holcomb has announced he's doing a clinic in Manchester that day too, so that'll be fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4231 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Something interesting for people interested in recording etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Andrew 4231 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 New stuff is coming on Saturday, Mrs A is going to be away over the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13883 Posted May 5, 2017 Author Share Posted May 5, 2017 Gonna need to see some photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4231 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Gonna need to see some photos You will, will shoot some video with them as well and post up if they come out not shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13883 Posted May 5, 2017 Author Share Posted May 5, 2017 I'm assuming it can do so utterly insane effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4231 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I'm assuming it can do so utterly insane effects. It seems like it can go a long way to some odd shit yeah. I'll unbox and do first impressions tomorrow for Helix and Guitar, proper review to come later once I figure out how to use the thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4231 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Due to my being extremely hungover there will be no video today! Pictures though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13883 Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 Did you just hit the drink as soon as your lass left? That Ibanez looks glorious mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4231 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Did you just hit the drink as soon as your lass left? That Ibanez looks glorious mind! Sort of...was out for a mates birthday last night and was a little less restrained than I would usually be. The RG is gorgeous, feels great as well just need a little bit of setup work I think, I presume what are on it are the factory strings but whoever did that bit sucks at stringing guitars so I may change them while I set the intonation and action. The Helix is fucking mind blowing, I've not gone beyond its preset patches yet and there is just tons and tons of stuff there, so many sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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