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godgrinder wrote:
HackSaw wrote:From memory the only quibble with the 2014s was nobody liked the 120th inlay? And then the 2015s came out and suddenly the inlay was no longer a big deal...
Because they managed to come up with something even worse in 2015 haha:
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That is just awful. Looks like the logo was written by a 7 year old with a marker pen.

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olegmcnoleg wrote:
godgrinder wrote:
HackSaw wrote:From memory the only quibble with the 2014s was nobody liked the 120th inlay? And then the 2015s came out and suddenly the inlay was no longer a big deal...
Because they managed to come up with something even worse in 2015 haha:
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That is just awful. Looks like the logo was written by a 7 year old with a marker pen.
I think it was the signature of Les Paul himself, aged 90 or something like that. So despite it looking bad I am loathe to knock it as much as it deserves.

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HackSaw wrote:yeah, not just one thing either. the scrawl, the hologram, the wide brass nut, the etuners, and I've no doubt forgotten other shockers!
Should be remembered as the year that the Chibsons were better....
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Bg wrote:
HackSaw wrote:yeah, not just one thing either. the scrawl, the hologram, the wide brass nut, the etuners, and I've no doubt forgotten other shockers!
Should be remembered as the year that the Chibsons were better....
"that's not a genuine 2015 Gibson!"

"I know, it's a good guitar."

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No longer in the mail, or even the shop.... now under my desk.
Big thanks to the GC RSdave for the dealio...
I now have a 2000 watt amp that literally goes to 11

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Ah cool, nice! I nearly picked up the Alto 312 (https://www.rockshop.co.nz/shop/alto-pr ... eaker.html) which is the same, the Headrush is just a rebadge I think... until I heard it couldn't handle high volume bass guitar so well, which is no good for my purposes!

On that note, if you do get to crank it up with a bass guitar, let me know if it farts out, haha

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Bg wrote:No longer in the mail, or even the shop.... now under my desk.
Big thanks to the GC RSdave for the dealio...
I now have a 2000 watt amp that literally goes to 11

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I'm hoping for some trouser flapping fun :D
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$649 RRP!!!!!!!! OMFG!
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yeah shit I saw the rrp and even though I don't need one seriously thought about it!

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dear oh you dear you lot, why on earth are you buying shitty alto speakers! get some good shit that SOUNDs good!

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bbrunskill wrote:dear oh you dear you lot, why on earth are you buying shitty alto speakers! get some good shit that SOUNDs good!
Because its not, its an alto box (pretty standard for china) with headrush designed speakers and eq. Heard all of the comparisons, check it out for real.
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jeremyb wrote:$649 RRP!!!!!!!! OMFG!
I got a better deal, hence I hit RSDave up with promises of a night with you.

Having just spent 5 minutes with it flapping my pants, I'm more than happy :D
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Bg wrote:
bbrunskill wrote:dear oh you dear you lot, why on earth are you buying shitty alto speakers! get some good shit that SOUNDs good!
Because its not, its an alto box (pretty standard for china) with headrush designed speakers and eq. Heard all of the comparisons, check it out for real.
Seriously though, I've spent a good 4 weeks investigating both... the alto box is a standard design and its actually used by at least 3 other manufacturers. Apart from that, having just spent the last hour or so with it - I wouldn't care if it was behringer. Dunno if its specifically tuned for the pedalboard but to me its next level. I've been playing it through my PA - with alto speakers hahaha - but this has stepped it up a notch ;) gotta play some more :D



and if you want to call the guy a liar, you're welcome :)
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Post by sirvill »

I take it back, they're not identical! The Headrush doesn't have a mic preamp, so the response is flatter (different EQ curve), so its probably better for modellers.

Nice!

(wonder if they'd let me open it up with the Helix and the bass guitar at band practice level lol)

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