Recent content by CelticDave

Sweetwater?

Several folks posted saying they were waiting for theirs to show up. How are you all liking these? I’m considering one!

I agree. I've played excellent instruments in both camps.

I recently picked up a McCarty Soapbar goldtop and the finish is chipping off in chunks across the body. Granted, it wasn’t well taken care of before I acquired it, but to your point, nitro ages and takes a beating in a much more acceptable way. Side note, I decided to return the McSoapy this...

PRS has mastered the poly finish to the point of it not feeling like those thick plastic-like guitars of the past. I dropped by GC tonight and played an SE 594 Standard. The finish was smooth, had plenty of sheen, but the wood didn't feel drenched in goo like some others in that price point...

Welp, either way I went ahead and ordered one with the matching 1x12 cab. I'll do a more detailed NAD post soon, but I'll tell you all this - I haven't been so excited about an amp in many years. I find myself switching it on for a few mins here and there throughout the day just to get a few...

Whatever happened with this situation?

Yes, I’ve used them in several instruments over the years with great results. In more intimate settings I roll it towards the mic. If I need higher volume, I role it towards the magnet. I’ve head multiple folks comment on how natural it sounds.

That makes sense. From my understanding, it was only a branding name change once they realized people would mostly custom order them at that price. I'm hoping to make it over there soon now that we're back in MD.

At 19 I was in the USAF and used my signing bonus to get a proper setup. A few years in, I bought a few nicer guitars and amps. I got "signed" right out the USAF, then went indie and got my music on international radio, TV (MTV, Vh1, etc.), movies, and so on. I had some ups and downs with...

I've owned both a PS and my recent "Steve Fischer" Angelus with a Euro Spruce top and highly figured "curly" mahogany. I prefer this one, which is every bit of any PS I've ever played, minus the bling. I'm not one much for all the extra abalone, etc., so it's a perfect fit for me. Soon I'll be...

I played a Lâg dread recently and it was a great guitar, especially for the sale price. It didn't sound like my Angelus, but had a nice big open tone and was easy to play.

I need to get some time with the Anthem. I like the Fishman REB for many reasons, but I'm always up for exploring options. I recently found a '10 Steve Fischer Angelus with the original 18V "feather" pickup, which from my understanding is an early attempt at what the K&K's are known for now. I...

Let's see that 594 Soapy! I had an early black Soapy I should've never let go. It's on my short list of guitars to find again at some point, although these days I'm primarily focused on acoustic.

Recently found a ‘10 Steve Fischer Angelus with Euro Spruce top and highly figured “curly” mahogany back/sides. I’ll do a NGD post soon with pics and maybe a video?