Recent content by Shang Chi 66

There we go!...+3 I might use a fuzz/overdrive into channels 1/2 for some more old school lead tones (ala Jimi or Clapton)...but "smooth, singing lead tones"? As the saying go's, "it's already in there baby!" :D

"I've seen a lot of talk about how different one tube is or another, how the 6l6 is like velvet pancakes and the el34 is like warm courduroy peanut butter" Love that description man, now I'm hungry! I think that both types of tubes have their own sweet properties. I made the switch to the SED...

Yep, it should sound at least alittle better than donkey flatulence! Seriously though, I've had mine for a year full now, and it still continues to inspire me to play better everytime I turn it on. This is the first time in 5 years that I have'nt had any thoughts of changing up amps. For a...

Great tones, and nice & tasty playing! Good job, I like it!

Thanks man! I learn something new to try just about everytime I log on here, and I've had my amp for a full year now! By the way, have you been to rehab yet for your addiction, or are you not ready just yet to give up the stuff? ( :lol: )

I've never had the previlege of meeting John, but he seems like a very nice fellow, and I for one believe that with all that he gives thru his time & talent, he deserves a small measure of privacy should he choose to keep his Facebook account strickly for family and choice friends...

Those are the folks whose ears are only there to balance their heads- :wink:

Nothing else really to add here guy, except that when ya flip the bias to the EL34 position, the red caution light will come on, but do not be alarmed at this, or think something may be wrong, it should be lit. It sort of freaked me out abit when it came on until I found out that it should be!

Salvatruco, have you ever played the Air Norton as well? If so, how would you compare it to the Liquifire? How is it different? Thanks!

Man, I bet that IS a great combo! I'd love to hear that mix if you're able to throw something together some time!

Oh yes, last year round this time, I remember it all too well! The wait, the agony, the delays, the mis-information, the griping! And now, just about a year later, was it all worth it? Abso-****-lutely! I have'nt had the desire to purchase/trade for, or even play thru another amp since then...

I's using a Motor City Pickups Afwayu in the bridge (thanks Wade!), and a Bareknuckles Coldsweat in the neck position of a mahogany Carvin bolt-on. Absolutely great pickups from both companies. I get smoothness, and excellent articulation with the Afwayu under high gain. And the Coldsweat is...

Congradulations man, you're gonna love it, trust us! I remember my wait period last year around this time, let's see, what was that like again,.. oh yeah, I remember now... It was sorta like having to watch Scarlette Johansson undress in front of you, then having her srut around the house...

I absolutely agree! What little hit you take in tightness on the bottom end, you more that make up for with sweeter highs, and a chewier midrange. And actually, (at least for me) the Mark 5 is a tight enough amp personality wise in the first place (especially in pentode op) I quess if you're...

As usual, you guys are right there! Thanks alot everyone! I tossed those jokers in alittle while ago, and so far I'm really digging em! A marked improvement in the channel 2 modes, particularily in the high end, smoothing things out, and definately giving that channel somewhat more of a...