dmatthews
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Holy carp it cleans up amazingly well with the vol.
HDRX 20????
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Mark Ray
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I am waffling so hard about this amp!
I really like it for what it is, what it does, how it sounds, etc. What concerns me is if I get one, it's because I would gig it. If I gig it, we don't have a sound person-I am responsible for getting my lead volume where it needs to be by boosting it. I used an FSR Blues Junior for quite a while, trying all kinds of pedals for boost. In the end, none of them got it as loud as it needed to be. That is my only trepidation towards getting this amp.
I really like it for what it is, what it does, how it sounds, etc. What concerns me is if I get one, it's because I would gig it. If I gig it, we don't have a sound person-I am responsible for getting my lead volume where it needs to be by boosting it. I used an FSR Blues Junior for quite a while, trying all kinds of pedals for boost. In the end, none of them got it as loud as it needed to be. That is my only trepidation towards getting this amp.
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I haven't seen one in person, but if they did anything w/the output side like they did w/the MT15, lack of volume won't be an issue.
dmatthews
Dave's not here
A couple of the vids suggest it's stupid loud!
bodia
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Very true!
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Sure you can! Pick you poison for smooth OD solo tones. It should have plenty of kick to get your volume boost you need.
Unless you’re rhythm tone is using up all the headroom, it will work
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Well, after developments in the last 24 hours, it looks like I'll be in soon!
Last night, I played my ATMA through my Power Station (thanks 11top!) and made some wonderful discoveries. The Bogner sound is more low mids emphasis than the JCM 800 upper mids emphasis type tones. I've still craved that upper mids modded Marshall type tone since I got it. We last night, I played the ATMA through the power station and found that the controls on the PS allow me to dial down the low end and open up the top end! BOOM, in seconds I had the Marshall tones I've always wanted! I couldn't believe how effective those controls were in changing that Bogner tone (which is great, no question) into the sounds of the 70s and 80s that I was in love with. So effectively, that now I don't need another amp to get those tones. And THAT allows me a clear path to go for the Hendrix type tones next, so the HDRX 20 will fit perfectly. I already have a Fulltone 69, Clyde Deluxe and Deja Vibe, so the HDRX will probably have it's own dedicated pedal board.
This morning, I got word that a friend wants one of my guitars I wanted to sell, and that will provide most of the cash needed. So I'm probably just a few days from getting one! The only downside is, this purchase will slightly delay my purchase of the new PRS comp and OD... but at this point I'm ok with that, given the tones I"ve heard out of the amp.
Last night, I played my ATMA through my Power Station (thanks 11top!) and made some wonderful discoveries. The Bogner sound is more low mids emphasis than the JCM 800 upper mids emphasis type tones. I've still craved that upper mids modded Marshall type tone since I got it. We last night, I played the ATMA through the power station and found that the controls on the PS allow me to dial down the low end and open up the top end! BOOM, in seconds I had the Marshall tones I've always wanted! I couldn't believe how effective those controls were in changing that Bogner tone (which is great, no question) into the sounds of the 70s and 80s that I was in love with. So effectively, that now I don't need another amp to get those tones. And THAT allows me a clear path to go for the Hendrix type tones next, so the HDRX 20 will fit perfectly. I already have a Fulltone 69, Clyde Deluxe and Deja Vibe, so the HDRX will probably have it's own dedicated pedal board.
This morning, I got word that a friend wants one of my guitars I wanted to sell, and that will provide most of the cash needed. So I'm probably just a few days from getting one! The only downside is, this purchase will slightly delay my purchase of the new PRS comp and OD... but at this point I'm ok with that, given the tones I"ve heard out of the amp.
bodia
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Nice! Very cool to hear that about the Atma and the PS!
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Yeah, Depth down, presence up, bright switch on, instant high gain Marshall!
jxe
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wait so whose signature amp is this? nona hendrix?
Aw, there's nothing wrong with goofy.
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Another terrific demo!
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gush
Where is that speedo pic
I had to make a quick trip to Madison Wisconsin for work .
Just over night but it did give me some free time this morning.
Went to Dave's guitars and they have a HDRX20 head. Played it for about 30 minutes.
I only played it through a 1x12 cab and a 594 HB 5815 pickups.
I was sooooo tempted to whip out the ole debit card as I think this thing has potential but I did not.
I love the blend option with bright and dark channels, great idea.
Probably won't be there long.
Just over night but it did give me some free time this morning.
Went to Dave's guitars and they have a HDRX20 head. Played it for about 30 minutes.
I only played it through a 1x12 cab and a 594 HB 5815 pickups.
I was sooooo tempted to whip out the ole debit card as I think this thing has potential but I did not.
I love the blend option with bright and dark channels, great idea.
Probably won't be there long.
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RickP
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This is one of the cooler things on the HX/DA, and a smart thing to incorporate on the HDRX. It’s like having a whole separate pseudo-parametric EQ that can boost/cut a group of frequencies at once. In a lot of ways, this amp reminds me of a half-power, less than half-price version of the HX/DA. Like a HX/DA SE.
It’s a gateway drug. Don’t say you weren’t warned.
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Also note: I mentioned buying it and later upgrading it. One review said Paul and Doug went to a lot of trouble just to get the transformers right... maybe no mods needed. Just good tubes and PLAY the thing!
Side note: One guitar sold, one to go.
Side note: One guitar sold, one to go.
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