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depends; is he only allowed an opinion if he has a real Gibson, or is he only allowed an opinion if he's bought a HB? I realise this response seems a little overly judgemental... but so ,potentially, does your question.
@@-processdrone- thats got to be the most presumptuous response ive ever seen! I was wondering because I know hes a fan of HB and I was contemplating one. Why did you need to presume im a guitar snob? I have core PRS's and Squier, real Gibsons, epiphones and all price points. A good guitar is a good guitar, doesnt matter how much it costs or what name is on the headstock. Responses like this is what stops people from commenting with valid questions
🤣 You forgot Senior IT guys like architects and development managers and directors... 🤣 but I don't mind Gibson haters. To me Gibson is over-hyped and too elitist. Someday I might pickup a cheap used one just to hang it up next to all the fenders but - When the only argument for buying one is: "but you can't compare it to other brands (because I am a tone snob)" it makes sense why that doesn't really hold up to most consumers. Right?
@@thesteamycreamofdualjabbar6486 I have many older Gibson's when they used to be the working man's guitar but I have no interest in buying new ones same goes for the crazy 1300 dollar Epiphone guitars
There is nothing like a great British smile - almost laughing at yourself (compliment) and great British wit and humour. As a Canadian in Spain that is refreshing. Thanks. Oh and your reviews are great.
I think the amp is the coolest thing fender has put out in years and years. Only reason I’m reluctant to consider one is the size weight and fact that it’s 70watts
Let me know if you prefer cheaper options, but The Creamery Pickups in the UK offers representatives for each position (including PAF-size variants for the Wide Range Humbucker and Filtertron): * Neck: Baby '71 CuNiFe * Middle: Classic '57 Soapbar (Consider AlNiCo IV.) * Bridge: Classic Black Kat - PAF Size (or Super Black Kat) I am in the US, hence my soft-V necks are Warmoth's Boatneck profile (1" depth, no taper).
If you've watched any Gibson factory tours you'll know the necks are bound before they are glued on the neck. So removing the binding would be an added cost.
Unless they come to their collective senses and start to charge reasonable non rip-off prices .......... what am I thinking, that will never happen so .......... Yep, you are correct!
But if you do you may be banned from the ‘World of Gibson’ museum that other guy keeps talking about. So you’ll miss seeing the 40 versions of every Gibson guitar ever built!
Dear Andy; The Triple Caster looks like it has a Trio of Lollar Pickups so go there 1st. Eastwood Guitars uses some unique Pickups like the Cooter style so check to see if they sell parts as well as Guitars. Sincerely Mike B. B. From Philly, P.A. U.S.A.
My first idea about the L. P. Studio, why neck binding . . . I settled for an Epi Les Paul Studio Lite (whatever the bolt neck is maimed, oops, 'named'). Its usable and no worse than the spendier models at $235.00 for a 'blemishd' model. Blemish was a loose strap button. I chose the walnut finish, my last choice from what was available blemished. Wish I'd paid normal price for a finish I liked. Upgraded tuners and pickups, its "good enough ".
I'm hearing you, and I see your point, but... the blueberry burst with on that new studio looks so good and 1599 is within my range... barely, but layaway... the triple caster I just don't want in that color for that price.
I was lucky enough to get the Triplecaster (I got serial 69, how sexy?). Fender is asking a mere 3999€ for it and although not made by the Custom Shop, that beauty sports lots of custom features. I am however really attracted by the stereo pulse of the Pano Verb and will likely get one when my bank account feels better 🤣
Andy, if you need someone to carry your luggage to NAMM just let me know. I'm only 8 but man if your going to try out Jack Whites New Fender Pano Verb Amp I so want to be there for sure. Maybe have a play myself. mmmmm imagine Triplecaster through the Pano Verb cranked 😊
The neck binding on the Studio is probably a feel thing, so while the guitar might look like a slightly lesser Les Paul, it doesn't sound or feel much different from its more expensive Standard counterparts. As for the finishes, they've done plenty of burst Studios in the past (tobacco, silver, fire, smokehouse), and I guess the blue guitars have been pretty popular.
People looking for more affordable but great sounding Gibson Les Paul's could look at early 90s Gibson Les Paul Studios. You can still pick those up for about £800-900. Some of them, particularly the wine ones with ebony necks nowhave a classic look which is stunning to me too. Below that, the discontinued Les Paul Tributes do actually sound really good, and I like their finish. Their light and mine plays really well, and sounds fantastic. If you can try a few and pick the best one, they can be a bargain, at only a couple of hundred more than the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson. The Epiphones are really great too, but for me personally, I slightly prefer the aesthetic and sound of the stripped down Les Paul Tribute. They never should have discontinued that range. But, I guess they wanted people to force people to pay £1500+ for Studios.
Hoffman's Iron Law can be summarized as "small, loud, low: pick any two". There is no way that the iLoud Micro Monitor Pro's 50Hz rating is the standard ±3dB.
1. I wonder how much cost/price difference the binding makes? 2. The benefit of no binding is easier fret repair. 3. The blueberry burst isn't even a burst. 4. I remember when standards were around $1,700. 5. For that price it's smarter to buy a used standard or classic in today's over saturated market.
The LP Studio with just neck binding and non-dot inlays reminds me of the CBS era of Fender, where they did that to the Jazzmaster and Jaguar, which also didn't get body binding.
Not that it’s cheap but the Les Paul studio has been $1500 for many years I think…not sure why $1600 is such a surprise considering they added more desirable burstbucker pickups and neck binding. It’s also $400 cheaper than the studio modern they released last year. And though there are better alternatives…an Epiphone is not one of them imo. Eastman, ESP and anything made in Japan would be my choice at this price point. P.s. I still enjoy your funny comments.
I'm really happy to see Fender doing this. We need these legacy brands bringing in new things rather than going the re-issue after re-issue route *coughGibsoncough*. Love how whacky that guitar looks; very alternative, very demure. The only thing I don't quite like about it is the fact that the three knobs are so close together.
Well, the NANO CORTEX, watched a few reviews, seems to be the PERFECT gigging solution! I want to see you Andy, geting hold of one of these and giving a proper user review! One of the reviews I watched made everything look really simply to capture and get a right stonking tone! For something at home? Well, to me, it feels perfect and way better than a practice amp! Could be wrong but, this seems to have the simplicity for use along with the Pro sounds we all dream of! Do it Andy, do it! My only gripe is, yes, the price! There is a lot of gear out there, way cheaper! I think 399EUR would have been a more sensible price giving retailers some flexibility to discount 🙂
"Classy up top, questionable below..." 😂 When I first saw the release videos for the new Studio something felt off about it but it didn't hit me until you pointed it out, I do love the Blueberry burst finishes they have on a few of their guitars though 😅 Love your gear reviews!
The time when a LP studio was like 800€ new, I still remember it.. must be getting old ^^ .. for over 1800€(!!) I could get two Ibanez guitars with better quality and this is not even taking Gibsons shady ethics into account :joy:
Amp captures and amp models are different things. A capture is just a snapshot of some settings, while a model lets you adjust all the settings. So, if you're someone who prefers models to captures, capturing the model is clearly not what you want. I'm wondering if maybe Neural is planning a second product to sell alongside the Nanocortex to handle plug-ins. Probably not, but it seems clear there is a huge demand for something like that. Weird that they haven't done it.
Between the signature amp and triplecaster I think I'm more excited for the latter although something tells me I'll probably never have the chance to play one regardless. It really does seem like a dream guitar for a gear geek though, so many random bits and baubles and limitless character just like Andy!
couldn't agree more about the neck binding but no body binding. would have looked better without the binding on the neck. feels like it's not one thing or the other.
This Pano Verb looks so cool, BUT I wish it had a stereo effects loop… which blows my mind as to why it doesn’t. I’m sure the onboard effects are awesome, but I want the ability to craft my own sounds using this speaker combo. Really no excuse not to have it at $3000.
Don't assume the 'smartypants' people didn't miss the obvious. I once explained to the dudes in charge of a complete flop of a hybrid truck program for one of the largest car companies in the world why their idea was a turkey. It was off the cuff, took me two minutes, and they just got really quiet and said, "Oh, we didn't think of that." They wasted tens of millions and missed billions in sales. ...and got schooled by a cab-driver.
The Nano cortex is ideal for someone like me. I have a QC , it’s great but… it’s big, you can get option paralysis and I only use the capture functions. I know I’m not the typical user however I with you think the nano is about taking your tones with you as a compact gigging rig.. I think the angst comes from the lack of pedals and effects, but I think these will come down the line with an update.
"Why not just hook the output of your audio interface to the capture input...."..Because Neural DSP have been promising integration of their plug-ins with the Cortex system (since the Cortex was announced) for years and completely failing to deliver, while shoving out another product consumers didn't ask for instead. Why buy new product when they can't even deliver the features they promised for the existing product?
@@irrationalmachines Really? From the web site, looks like only two amp sim plugins are supported: Archetype Gojira X and Archetype Plini X. 2 out of 20, with only another 4 "coming soon". Look, if Neural DSP floats your boat, more power to you. It's not for me, and the severe limitation in terms of what the Nano can do for it's price (only one fixed chain, where you can only swap the capture and the IR, not anything else or the order, and you only ever have one type of reverb, one type of delay, and the only modulation effect is chorus) just doesn't make me want to jump into their ecosystem when there are much more powerful options for less money.
Wooowee Neural DSP ignoring Andy’s emails! How dare they....also...I brought the IK Micro Monitor Pros back from Germany and I'm really enjoying them! They sound great!
I don’t like fuzz in general (you asked Andy!). I’d rather add more overdrive or distortion pedals. I do like the sound of the tuna fuzz and for a 100 bucks (the international currency standard) I might just get one.
Fiddy hurts? Dat is low! Stereo fender … 10/15??? Who said “212… passé , we’re going big bass with a 15 and snappy response with a 10”?? Just gimme a 612 WDW triple power and combo!!!
I think the neck binding on the LP Studio is responsive to player desires for a smoother fret board edge. The only issue I have is that it costs the same as a fully spec’ed Eastman SB 59 with full binding and AAA flamed maple top 🤔
The Nano Cortex is an odd product - is there much of a market for guitarists with a lot of gear worth capturing, are interested in Neural DSP and haven't already bought a QC? It would make more sense (to me at least) for them to make an affordable entry point to their modelling - remove the touch screen, the capture tech, and a bunch of the footswitches, maybe halve the processing power, and control it all from their desktop software, for around the cost of the HX Stomp. Feels like that would be a more viable product.
My opinion on the One. Is it getting better Or do you feel the same? Will it make it easier on you now You got someone to blame? You say, one love, one life When it's one need in the night One love, we get to share it Leaves you, baby, if you don't care for it Did I disappoint you Or leave a bad taste in your mouth? You act like you never had love And you want me to go without. Buy a SG Standard.
I seems like Fender learned its lesson after losing John Mayer. I wonder what John would have actually done with the strat if they actually let him have free rein with the design he has loosely talked about.
I bought a new Gibson LP Studio with fuzzy hard case in Guitar Center about 15(?) years ago. I think I paid $799 +tax I'm certain my total was less than $900. Inflation I guess...🤔
I am thinking a gently used Gibson LP is the way to go. Heck, even a Tribute that has a stronger maple neck (dare I consider that is an improvement?). However, I already have a nice Epiphone and have no “need” to upgrade.
I tjink they look better without the body binding but somehow still more complete with the neck binding. (Gibsons with unbound necks look like cheap epiphones or something to me.)
Here are five dollars to get some support socks🧦However as they are Canadian dollars, the money may only fetch you a protein bar...which may be indirectly beneficial for your feet so as to avoid back problems
