SinSir
Mad Scientist
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I've always been a tube guy, and if I was being truthful I completely dismissed the modelers/profilers. I've tried solid state in the past, own a THR (for travel), spark positive grid (stays at girlfriends), and occasionally pull out a Fender Gdec for practice because of it's backing tracks. Though the sound, function, software are neat and serviceable they don't really do much more for me.
Fast forward.. Thanks to PRS I've found my forever guitar(s). Sure I have other brands I play and enjoy, but my Cu24 is my "if there could only be one", followed by xyz PRS now and in the future. Out of all the guitars I've owned over the years I never thought this was possible. Thanks Paul!
This got me thinking if a forever guitar can exist, what about a forever amp? Is it possible? I started down the rabbit hole, seeking advice (thank you), reading articles, watching you tube, going to stores trying not to focus on guitars, and seeking more and more opinions..
I came to the conclusion I don't have the space or funds to try amps like I do guitars. As cool as it sounds to have a wall or room of amps, I just don't have the physical space. The even bigger kicker is I don't have a space to play at volumes that truly pushes the tubes for any extended period of time without lugging them somewhere.
Reluctantly, I kept circling back to modelers and profilers. They seemed like the answer. I could try all of these amp profiles but not have any of the limitations of above. After what felt like a semester of college of research I decided Kemper was the way to go. I found a good deal on a toaster, snagged a frfr 108 and here we are!
Initially this was picked up as a tool to try amp profiles, assist in finding my forever amp, and maybe keep around for fun. That's all changed! This kemper is never going anywhere! This is without a doubt one of the best pieces of gear I've ever bought. It's expensive but worth every penny,and hell I'd pay more for it. It's been a blast!
All of my initial praise aside I'm not ready to say my forever tube amp hunt is over but it's on the back burner for a while... Kemper Rocks!
Fast forward.. Thanks to PRS I've found my forever guitar(s). Sure I have other brands I play and enjoy, but my Cu24 is my "if there could only be one", followed by xyz PRS now and in the future. Out of all the guitars I've owned over the years I never thought this was possible. Thanks Paul!
This got me thinking if a forever guitar can exist, what about a forever amp? Is it possible? I started down the rabbit hole, seeking advice (thank you), reading articles, watching you tube, going to stores trying not to focus on guitars, and seeking more and more opinions..
I came to the conclusion I don't have the space or funds to try amps like I do guitars. As cool as it sounds to have a wall or room of amps, I just don't have the physical space. The even bigger kicker is I don't have a space to play at volumes that truly pushes the tubes for any extended period of time without lugging them somewhere.
Reluctantly, I kept circling back to modelers and profilers. They seemed like the answer. I could try all of these amp profiles but not have any of the limitations of above. After what felt like a semester of college of research I decided Kemper was the way to go. I found a good deal on a toaster, snagged a frfr 108 and here we are!
Initially this was picked up as a tool to try amp profiles, assist in finding my forever amp, and maybe keep around for fun. That's all changed! This kemper is never going anywhere! This is without a doubt one of the best pieces of gear I've ever bought. It's expensive but worth every penny,and hell I'd pay more for it. It's been a blast!
All of my initial praise aside I'm not ready to say my forever tube amp hunt is over but it's on the back burner for a while... Kemper Rocks!
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