This one will probably go down as one of the legendary ones. I'm really glad to see so many good guitars coming out recently! Take care of the guitar but play it like the beast :D
That grey guitar is wicked. The finish is so cool - it really gives the futuristic feel of metallic and yet brings the crazy flame maple (which I'm a big sucker for). And dat buildings on the fret board, wow. This is a guitar concept guitar that I definitely would like to own even tough I didn't...
Wow, Ruokangas is one of those guitar that is just one level above most other high end. That guitar is sick! I played a few ruokangas at a guitar exhibition - and the quality of the workmanship was just so well executed it was laughable. I would definitely not hesitate to order from this guys...
I may just be blind but I can't see that you mentioned it... What is the new pickup model since it obviously fitted very well despite the guitar having slanted pickups stock?
For the over the top gain settings - I find it a bit muddy - this is were marshall doesn't strike it for me personally. But 1:30 - 2:00 is a excellent dark distorted tone that is just perfect for som heavy and dirty rock, sounds really good man.
Tube amps: Orange micro terror is great, as is Blackstar HT1 but Randall RD1 also seems promising and might have a bit more gain if you are into the heavy stuff.
If you want more digital options and sounds: Eventide or TC electronic bring the goods If you want more analog sound: I personaly like JAM-pedals Waterfall EDIT: With that said if you are endorsed by Wampler, I would have taken that. Didn't try it but they do great stuff and I guess it will be...
Do you have to order before you try or can you try out some of the amps for yourself first? Some amps I like instantly when i try them, while others grow on me and are harder to dial in which still make it hard. But it's easy to tell the overall character of an amp by just testing it for a...
As far as metal is concerned and in no particular order Spawn of Possession - Incurso Wintersun - Wintersun Wintersun - Time I Necrophagist - Epitaph Necrophagist - Onset of Putrefaction Iron Maiden - Seventh Son of a Seventh Son Yngwie Malmsteen - Double Live Masterplan - Aeronautics...
This guitar looks very symmetrical and nice like an original explorer even tough it has 8-strings. I had to count the strings to see if it wasn't a 7 string :D