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screamingdaisy
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Circa 2004.
I'm occasionally tempted to build a Triaxis/2:90 rig with a G-Force (or something) in the loop as a midi controlled rig with zero tap dancing would be sweet, but then I remember how much I hated moving this *******...
I'm occasionally tempted to build a Triaxis/2:90 rig with a G-Force (or something) in the loop as a midi controlled rig with zero tap dancing would be sweet, but then I remember how much I hated moving this *******...
SonicProvocateur
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My show rig right now. I wanna replace the Mosvalve with a 2:90 and add a IIC+ by next year. Rear rigging is not clean, set for lots of gigging and haven't added a tray.
The rear. ISP Decimator and MXR 6-band in the loop.
The rear. ISP Decimator and MXR 6-band in the loop.
Tripoutski
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I keep mine very quick and simple. Now that I am older and play as a weekend worrier/hobbiest/for-hire type of player, a quality plug-and-play system is valuable to me.
With the Formula Pre, overall the clean kicked butt and the overdrives were decent, but I wanted a little more from them. I could get what I wanted with a little boost in front of the signal, but that added a pedal that I did not want. I started playing with different tubes, I got pretty close to the sound I wanted with the drive channels, but I lost that great clean (it was very Twin-like). Then I read about "the Andrew mod." After doing this and going back to all-Mesa tubes, this preamp really rocks. It's biggest drawback was that it is non-MIDI, and I almost sold it because of that. Then came the first G-Major and the 2 relays changed all of that. I am extremely happy with the two working together.
For the record, I also did the "Fat Mod" on the 20/20 and I did it with push-pull pots on the volume controls, so I can use it at will. Truth be told, especially with the ported Genz Benz cab, I have never really used it.
The back of the rack turned out to be a great idea. Not only is it clean and easy, but much like you I had 13 or so tubes that got knocked around when messing around in back. Since I had a small space back there I did have tube issues from time to time. Now everything is protected.
I replaced the ART X-15 LEDs with super-bright LEDs so that I can see them clearly during outdoors daytime gigs. That was a quick mod that was well worth the effort!
Fast hookups on the back: A single twist-lock Neutrik for the stereo cabinet, a single custom wired MIDI cable provides MIDI in, out, and phantom (more on the phantom mod here). Standard power cable hookup.
I recently switched from a 4-space Gator rack to this 5-space which includes wheels and a extending handle. Ready to roll at any time!
I have one of the old Formula preamps. I LOVE the Triaxis, but with the G-Major 2 being able to switch the channels for me, I can use all 3 channels and get a solo boost all via MIDI. The G-Major 2 made the Formula a very usable amp for me.
Rock on!
-Trip
With the Formula Pre, overall the clean kicked butt and the overdrives were decent, but I wanted a little more from them. I could get what I wanted with a little boost in front of the signal, but that added a pedal that I did not want. I started playing with different tubes, I got pretty close to the sound I wanted with the drive channels, but I lost that great clean (it was very Twin-like). Then I read about "the Andrew mod." After doing this and going back to all-Mesa tubes, this preamp really rocks. It's biggest drawback was that it is non-MIDI, and I almost sold it because of that. Then came the first G-Major and the 2 relays changed all of that. I am extremely happy with the two working together.
For the record, I also did the "Fat Mod" on the 20/20 and I did it with push-pull pots on the volume controls, so I can use it at will. Truth be told, especially with the ported Genz Benz cab, I have never really used it.
The back of the rack turned out to be a great idea. Not only is it clean and easy, but much like you I had 13 or so tubes that got knocked around when messing around in back. Since I had a small space back there I did have tube issues from time to time. Now everything is protected.
I replaced the ART X-15 LEDs with super-bright LEDs so that I can see them clearly during outdoors daytime gigs. That was a quick mod that was well worth the effort!
Fast hookups on the back: A single twist-lock Neutrik for the stereo cabinet, a single custom wired MIDI cable provides MIDI in, out, and phantom (more on the phantom mod here). Standard power cable hookup.
I recently switched from a 4-space Gator rack to this 5-space which includes wheels and a extending handle. Ready to roll at any time!
I have one of the old Formula preamps. I LOVE the Triaxis, but with the G-Major 2 being able to switch the channels for me, I can use all 3 channels and get a solo boost all via MIDI. The G-Major 2 made the Formula a very usable amp for me.
Rock on!
-Trip
lord of the strings
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my current one:
and the pedalboard
and the pedalboard
Spewnz
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SonicProvocateur said:My show rig right now. I wanna replace the Mosvalve with a 2:90 and add a IIC+ by next year. Rear rigging is not clean, set for lots of gigging and haven't added a tray.
The rear. ISP Decimator and MXR 6-band in the loop.
i gotta ask: where did you get those diamond plate rack spacers?
tomtojapan
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Here's mine.
RectoStudioGuy
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I used to use a pair of those old 2X12's years ago...too bad they weren't mine!tomtojapan said:Here's mine.
SonicProvocateur said:My show rig right now. I wanna replace the Mosvalve with a 2:90 and add a IIC+ by next year. Rear rigging is not clean, set for lots of gigging and haven't added a tray.
The rear. ISP Decimator and MXR 6-band in the loop.
Why do you have the Mosvalve power amp in your rack. Did you slave out your mesa into it so it would be stereo?
RectoStudioGuy
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What a great combination MP-2 & a Studio! I use to use the MP1 years ago and always enjoyed it. Not to mention, it's hard not to like a 395!gauss said:Hello community
This is my gear:
1) ADA MP-2 (currently not connected to the poweramp)
2) t.c. eletronic G-Major for Effects
3) Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp (my main sound)
4) Mesa/Boogie 395 Simul-Stereo
Littleb
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how do u insert pics?
talltxguy
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RectoStudioGuy
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Man! with a power amp like that I'd think you'd want more cab...bet that pre/power combination sounds great though.talltxguy said:
lord of the strings
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Littleb said:
wow man
seems that you have a dream list of your gear!
you must post some pics.
go to the website :http://imageshack.us/ and start from there
