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    FS Mesa Boogie Mark V 25 watt head

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    What is your next guitar/gear purchase gonna be?

    A buddy of mine has one of those that I've done some work on. The pickups and nut are definitely the weak points, but the overall fit and finish are great for the price point :metal:
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    How Long Before String Changes?

    I like to have a fresh set for every song, but I'll sometimes do two songs if the first one went by quickly and the strings are still relatively bright. Bass is generally done every other song unless I need to change strings for a different tuning anyway.
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    Thoughts on pitch correcting bass guitar

    +1 to the comments about nut/slot height affecting the intonation :yesway: As for the initial question, I've never had any qualms about using timing or pitch correction on DI tracks to get a section super locked in. Of course there's a limit where you'll introduce nasty artifacts and would be...
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    New Synergy module - April 17th

    I'm curious about what kind of circuit changes are going on between the red and orange modes since it's not able to remove the negative feedback from the power section like the real amp does. On an old ToneTalk episode, Dave Friedman said that a Synergy Rectfier module would be redundant since...
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    Is it safe to run an amp with no power tubes?

    Since you're running the FX sends to your mixer/power amp, you wouldn't have to do anything else with the V:25 head besides switching off the speaker output on the back panel. The amp sees the internal load, and the power section gets no signal since there's nothing coming back through the FX...
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    Looking for a modeler on a budget

    I'd go with the HX Stomp over the POD Go since you'll have more options for signal routing and it gets more frequent updates. Plus you'll get a nice discount on Helix Native if you ever want to record without the hardware unit. I have a Stomp in my full rig as just an effects unit, but I use...
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    My best production to date. AMA

    Killer stuff :metal: I'll be looking forward to hearing the rest of the album, too
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    What is your next guitar/gear purchase gonna be?

    I generally prefer the feel and tone of guitars with regular fixed bridges, but I will say that my M-I is one of my favorite sounding guitars ever :metal: scoop one up!
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    Signal chain, effects loop, boost, where do you put everything?

    I almost always use the FX loops of my amps for delay and reverb, but it's not a necessity if you're running into a clean amp and using pedals for your dirt. Try stuff in different combinations and see first-hand what you like the sound of :metal: My preferred order with those pedals would be...
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    How to get faster attack/response time from an amp?

    I'd look at a sharper pick like a Tortex Sharp, EB Prodigy, or the Jeff Loomis signature model. It may take a bit of adjustment, but the pointy tip requires less material striking through the strings to get notes to pop out with less low end buildup. Boost-wise, an EQ would be good to pull out...
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    Wes Hauch/Aaron Marshall "secret setup"

    They're expensive for what they are, but I put one of the StewMac angled neck shims in a parts Tele and it's been a lot easier to get an even, low action across the board. It also gave me more usable range of the bridge saddle and pickup heights since I had to have them all pretty close to the...
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    All Maple baritone 27" scale pickups: Hot or medium for higher gain?

    I usually use fairly hot pickups into an overdrive, but the pedal itself is mostly there to shape the EQ and isn't adding much volume. I'll add more volume and/or gain depending on the amp and situation, though. How low are you tuning with that guitar, and what kind of settings are you using...
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    Recommend an overdrive pedal

    If the 808 is "just enough" then I'd look at some modded TS-style pedals like the Maxon 808X or ST9 Pro+, EQD Plumes, and Mesa Grid Slammer to get a more aggressive voicing and extra output. For what it's worth, I really like the Grid Slammer through my Überschall Twin Jet :metal: You might...
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    54 gauge for a low B, am I finally losing it...

    I've eased up on some of my gauges over the years as well, but not by as wide of a margin. Like Legion said, it clears up some of the sub-bass on the bottom strings and sounds tighter. I'm generally in drop B or lower, but I like a relatively light feel for the plain strings, closer to a 9-46...
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