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Jun 21, 2016
Amazing guitar!
This was my first 8-string, and I've never owned a Schecter before, so I was a little concerned about the quality as well as how I'd adjust to the larger scale of the neck.
The guitar itself is beautiful, a nice matte black finish that feels smooth going up and down the neck. The 28" scale is pretty easy to get used to even with average sized hands. Despite the larger neck, the guitar isn't topheavy and stays perfectly balanced when strapped on. My only complaint is that the fretboard inlays take some getting used to when combined with the larger scale; I'd prefer normal dot inlays. The action is great, nice and low with no fret buzz, even when downtuning the B string to A.
The sound? Well, it's enormous. I made sure to get a guitar with EMG 808s, and they don't disappoint. Crisp and clear in the low end and bright highs on the upper strings. I would have preferred separate volume and tone knobs for each pickup, but otherwise no complaints. Great guitar, and an absolute bargain at $400! I've played guitars double the price that don't compare in build quality and attention to detail.
Jun 26, 2017
Versatile, powerful distortion!
3 of 3 found this helpful Shipped fast, well packed. Pedal looks pristine.
The sound is powerful, cutting distortion. The volume is high, I kept it a 10 o clock to stay slightly higher than clean.
Ignore the name, this pedal is useful for all genres. There are knobs for low, low midrange, high midrange, and treble so you can carve your ideal distortion for any purpose. You can highly adjust the sound from a scooped heavy metal buzzsaw, or crank up the midrange to get a nice Marshall sound.
With the distortion at 12 o clock you get a heavy chunk, and a little further for huge sustain for solos. If you turn it down below 9 o clock you can use it for a lighter crunch or just a little heat for a boost like a solo if you move the level up.
It's built like a tank and could survive most conceivable damage, I wouldn't be surprised if you could run a car over it.
Great prices on the secondary market, and an all-in-one distortion to fit your needs. If you like distortion, add this to your pedal board, I'm sure you can find a use for it.
Dec 22, 2018
Great intro to Phish with lots for new and veteran listeners to like.
The year 2000 was tumultuous for Phish, and they eventually announced an indefinite hiatus to take effect following the final tour date on Oct. 7, 2000. During this hiatus each band member was involved in their own projects apart from Phish, but at the same time a number of great archival releases were made, including the beginning of the Live Phish series that contained full-length soundboard recordings based on classic shows from the band's storied live history.
Among the first 6 live volumes released in the Live Phish series (that would eventually number 20), 3 were taken from the band's final year up to that point, 2000, which saw the band continue to refine their spacy, ambient improvisational style, helped along by guitarist Trey Anastasio choosing to bring a small keyboard on stage with his rig to use in jams to provide textured background parts in contrast to his technical, speedy guitar leads.
Volume 5, from the band's Summer show at Alpine Valley in Wisconsin on July 8, 2000, may be one of the weakest of these live releases, but nonetheless is a great introduction to the band's sound to newcomers and provides plenty for many-year veterans to enjoy as well.
The first set starts with the classic "Punch You in The Eye", with its driving guitar riff and references to King Wilson and Gamehendge, and from there explores a range of musical styles in classic Phish fashion; the 4-bar blues of "My Soul," spastic country music in "Poor Heart," deep funky bounce with "Wolfman's Brother," before closing with another classic, the near-instrumental staple "Run Like An Antelope". However, just like most Phish fans will tell you, the magic usually happens during the second set, and this show is no exception.
Atypically beginning the second set with the rote bouncy pop of "Heavy Things," Phish quickly drops into the patient, quiet build of "Piper," which develops into a no-holds-barred rock jam that sets the tone for the rest of the night. After a long improvisational section, they start up the Lou Reed/Velvet Underground classic "Rock and Roll," weaving into another jam, then into the driving riff of "Tweezer" before eventually returning to the rocking space from the "Piper" jam and giving way to the classic rock stomper, "Walk Away," to wrap things up, blowing the roof off of the already open-air venue all over again.
For a breather, the band slips into the syncopated slink of "Twist," carrying the groove for a few minutes before finally leading the show to its conclusion with the classic "The Horse Silent in the Morning" combo from their 1993 album Rift, then closing things off with the rockers "Possum" and "Suzy Greenberg" (and of course, "Tweezer Reprise"). While nothing completely new or groundbreaking to obsessive fans, this show is a great showcase of Phish's versatility in musical styles and is a great approximation of what Phish shows are all about, musically.
If you are a fan of progressive rock, jazz, or experimental music in any capacity and have wondered what this 'Phish' band is all about (almost the only thing musically in common with the Grateful Dead is a link to jazz and long improvisational sections in live shows), try to track this CD set (or another from the same series) and give it a try.
This CD series was my first introduction to the band, knowing nothing about them but their passionate fanbase, and they have grown into one of my favorite live acts over the years due to their endless exploratory drive and "never-the-same-twice" live performances.