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rkwrenn
July 4th, 2007, 03:37 PM
Hi All,

Just wanted to introduce myself. Been playing about 35 years. Here's a list of some of my stuff...

Guitars:
1967 Tele
1976 Strat
1994 Am. Std. Tele (#1)
1989 52 RI Strat (CIJ) (#2)
1996 Start (MIM)
2006 Lite Ash Tele
2006 Lite Ash Strat
2006 Dean Vendetta XM (#1 for the drop c stuff)

Amps:
Fender Prosonic 2x10 Combo (main rig)
Fender G-DEC 1x8
Crate VC2110R 1x10
Crate Powerblock
Musicman HD-130 (head)
A couple of 1x12 cabs (one cab is used with prosonic)
* Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb Re-Issue on order with a local shop.

Got a lot of pedals but currently use these on my main rig...

(Guitar) Boss TU2 -> Fulltone OCD -> Boss HR2 Harmonist -> Boss DD5 Delay -> (amp)

These are all mounted on a Core pedal board. I also use a Weber Mass Attentuator. I do have some (Ugly) pics on my web but it needs updating.

Guitar Players I Like:
Frank Marino
Jimi Hendrix
Brent Mason
Danny Gatton
Eric Johnson
Joe Satriani
Steve Vai
Jimmy Bryant
Hank Garland
Redd Volkaert
Bill Kirchen
Johnny Hiland
Don Rich
Jerry Donahue
Robin Trower
Norman Brown
Frank Zappa
Eddie Van Halen
Ulrich Roth

This and DolphinStreet are very, very nice sites. Robert, I saw your posts on the TDPRI and found your DolphinStreet Site from those. Wow, let me say thanks for taking the time to do all of this. You have a way of explaining things that really get the idea across. I had been to this site a while back and was reminded to check it out again by 'Sculpin'.

Cheers,

Bob

Robert
July 4th, 2007, 03:47 PM
Hi Bob, thanks for joining the family, eh! I am glad you like the sites!

You've got some nice gear! You should tell us more about the Prosonic. I'm not too familiar with that amp.

Cheers!
Robert

sunvalleylaw
July 4th, 2007, 04:11 PM
Welcome Bob! and Happy 4th!

rkwrenn
July 4th, 2007, 04:24 PM
Thanks Robert!

I just edited the post to change the model on the Crate and to add EVH and Roth to my fav players list.

Wow, believe it or not there is a wiki on it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Prosonic

I got it new in 96. Custom shop model black tolex. I run it in the A recto mode at 30 watts. Wiki seems incorrect with 40 watts (AB2) - manual says 50 watts in this mode. It had a popping noise when switching channels but Fender fixed it free in 97 or 98.

Don't use the gain channel much but it is usable and you can get a good sound. Sounds really great clean, nice Fender tones. I get a nice clean base sound and use the attenuator to run it hot around 6 or 7 but keep the volume down. Responds nice to pick attack and cleans up. It's a keeper for me.

Great amp Tad heavy at 48lbs / 22kg. :eek: Some don't like it, some do. I guess it's that way with just about everything.

Cheers,

Bob

warren0728
July 4th, 2007, 04:27 PM
welcome rkwrenn....this is a great forum....i think you will like it here....

ww

note: this welcome copyrighted 2007...no unauthorized use of this welcome will be tolerated

250Keith
July 4th, 2007, 04:46 PM
Hello rkwrenn, Ive herd good things about the Prosonic amp, thay dont make them now I think, didint the supersonic take it's place?
Looks like you like your strats and teles:DR
Welcome.
Keith.

Spudman
July 4th, 2007, 05:34 PM
Hi Bob. Welcome.:)

Those Prosonics are nice. My jamming buddy has one and it is a great sounding rig.

I was also glad to see that you use a DD5. I have used mine for many years and it is road tested. Works like a charm and I actually like the sound for a digital delay. I use the tap temp function a lot. Keeps it in the groove ya know.

Glad to have you hanging with us.

duhvoodooman
July 4th, 2007, 06:35 PM
Welcome to TheFret, Bob. Can never have too many Bobs/Robs/Roberts here!

Was looking at your homepage to check out the gear. Nice batch of stuff ya got! A dyed-in-the-wool Fender man, for sure. I see you must like those Duncan Alnico II Pro pickups--you sure have a bunch of them! Ya gotta get pix posted for your newer guitars, though--we want to see 'em all. :DR

ted s
July 4th, 2007, 08:08 PM
Welcome Bob, nice intro, nice gear list !

Jimi75
July 5th, 2007, 01:15 AM
Welcome to "The Fret" Bob,

Impressive gear list and very nice intro.

Look forward to reading some posts about that 67 Tele ;-)

SuperSwede
July 5th, 2007, 01:53 AM
Welcome to the fretnet Bob..

tot_Ou_tard
July 5th, 2007, 05:51 AM
Hey welcome Bob!

Nice gear. BTW, I've heard of these guys, but neve heard them...



Jimmy Bryant
Hank Garland
Redd Volkaert
Bill Kirchen
Don Rich
Jerry Donahue
Norman Brown
Ulrich Roth


looks like I've got more listening assignments! :D

oldguy
July 7th, 2007, 08:07 AM
Welcome, Bob! You have some nice gear listed there, congrats! Glad you joined us here.:D



Hey welcome Bob!

Nice gear. BTW, I've heard of these guys, but neve heard them...
looks like I've got more listening assignments! :D

Yes, you do, tot.....:D And you'll like them all, I bet.
Jimmy Bryant was a lightning fast C&W picker, unbelievable speed.
Don Rich...the man who played "second Tele" to Buck Owens..and more.
Bill Kirchen... the master of the telecaster responsible for "Hot Rod Lincoln".
He has a new album out w/ a tribute to Leo and the Tele, btw. "Hammer of the honky tonk gods."

rkwrenn
July 7th, 2007, 09:10 AM
Wow, loads of thanx to all. Let me answer some of the Q's...

250Keith: Yup the Fender Supersonic is the evolved Prosonic. Heard lots of good reviews but haven't tried one yet.

Jimi75: Yeah, lots of stories with that old Tele. Bought it in 1976 from a biker friend. He had wrecked his bike and was laying beside it all banged up and knocked out. I helped him up and got him and his bike (Harley) home. He asked me to come by the next day. I did and he offered me that Tele. All I had was $100 and he took it. Went on to play many a gig with it.

tot_Ou_tard: Glad to have turned you on to some players
Hank Garland - 50's Western Swing
Redd Volkaert - Master Tele player like Kirchen
Jerry Donahue - Master Tele player, played with the Hellecasters
Norman Brown - Smooth Jazz player with seemingly unlimited vocabulary
Ulrich Roth - Lead player with 70's Scorpions. Called Uli Jon Roth now.

Again, thanx for the kind words and comments. Hopefully, I can add to the fun.

Cheers,

Bob

tot_Ou_tard
July 7th, 2007, 10:30 AM
tot_Ou_tard: Glad to have turned you on to some players

Jerry Donahue - Master Tele player, played with the Hellecasters
Ulrich Roth - Lead player with 70's Scorpions. Called Uli Jon Roth now.

Bob
Ah, then I have heard those two. Gotta go listen to the others...

pes_laul
July 7th, 2007, 02:41 PM
welcome

LagrangeCalvert
July 10th, 2007, 12:33 AM
Great googly moogly.....I think you need to give some of that gear to your newly adopted son.......

ME ;)

Brian Krashpad
July 11th, 2007, 07:37 AM
Welcome Bob!

:R