Welcome, als_lespaul! Glad you joined us.
I have a TL-5 Tremolo too - nice sounding pedal.
That XXX head sounds like a monster amp! (never played one).
Looks like you were in a pretty successful band, why'd you quit?
Hello everyone! I'm new to the forum. I've enjoyed Robert's site, so I decided to sign up. I play mostly rock/blues/worship. I used to be in a Christian band called "Crimson". My gear is as follows:
Guitars: Les Paul Standard, Fender Highway 1 Tele, Ibanez sz520qm (modded), Fender Acoustic/Electric
Amps: Epiphone Valve Standard (with Eminence Texas Heat), Peavey Triple XXX head with a home-made 4x12
Pedals: Snarling Dogs "Blues Bawls" Wah, Boss TU-2, Bad Monkey, Digitech Digidelay, Digitech Multichorus, Digitech Digiverb, Ibanez Turbo Tubescreamer, Danelectro Fish 'n' Chips, Ibanez TL-5 tremolo, Boss RC-20XL loop station, Ebow
Welcome, als_lespaul! Glad you joined us.
I have a TL-5 Tremolo too - nice sounding pedal.
That XXX head sounds like a monster amp! (never played one).
Looks like you were in a pretty successful band, why'd you quit?
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Hi Robert!
The Triple XXX is really a monster. I'm actually considering selling it now considering my only live playing is done in church on Sunday's now.
We ended up deciding as a group that we were all headed in different directions. Our lead singer joined the Border Patrol. I had a major career change (for the better). Our drummer is going over seas for mission work, etc. It was just time to throw in the towel. However, it was great fun while it lasted!
I've spent so much time on your dolphinstreet site that I feel like I know you! I live in North Dakota (similar weather to Canada!), and am also a runner. Unfortunately, I have some major knee problems going on right now so I'm cycling instead. I really do appreciate your website though. It's really challenged me to become a better player. Thanks!
Welcome to TheFret! I see that you have an Epi Valve Standard and wondered what you thought of it? Several of us here have the little 5W Valve Junior, which is quite the little tone machine, esp. considering the price.
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I like the Valve Standard that I have. The only issue that I have with it is that it can sound really dark. I basically have to cut the mids entirely and boost the highs with my fisn'n'chips a little bit to get some chime. However, I only payed $245 for a 15 watt class A amp! It really works perfectly for church where too much volume is a concern.
Darkness is an issue with the VJr, too. I installed a switchable brightness capacitor in mine, which added some top-end, but it's still quite mid-heavy. It'll never be what you'd call a "chimey" amp without major surgery.
The biggest problem with the original (pre-2006) VJr's was hum, caused by a combination of some funky grounding practices and the use of an AC voltage supply to the tube filaments that created 60Hz hum. I and many others cleaned most of that up with some grounding improvements and installation of a DC rectifier to supply the filaments. Epiphone improved the design and eliminated these problems, first in the head version that came out in late 2005, and then with the combo version starting with 2006 production.
Have you noticed hum issues with the Standard? When did you get the amp?
DVM's Ever-Expanding Gear List:
Guitars - W-A-A-A-Y-Y too many to list. Check 'em all out HERE
Amps & Cabs - "Kap'n Kerrang-aroo" BYOC 18W TMB kit amp head; Mojave Coyote head; Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Lacquered Tweed Ltd. Ed.; Allen Sweet Spot kit amp; BYOC Tweed Royal kit amp; Epiphone Valve Jr. combo + mods; Drive 2x12 cab / Celestion G12M Greenback + G12H30; AB Custom Audio 1x12 cab / Celestion Alnico Blue
Pedals/Effects - ZILLIONS, including DVM's Home-built Pedals - See some HERE and HERE, TOO!
DVM's Gear Photos
Visit MY WEBSITE!
I bought the amp on eBay probably 1 year ago. I'm not really sure of the age of it. There is some noise with it and I've actually inquired about some mods for that on other boards but no one seems to have any input. Perhaps you may have some input?
See! Like I said...cycling is much more body friendly.Originally Posted by als_lespaul
I'm a cyclist too although I don't have the challenges that the tableness of North Dakota presents.
You are by Grand Forks? My ancestral home is in Devils Lake.
Welcome to the forum.
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Ha! Tele-ish now inbound.
Yep! I live 28 miles north of Grand Forks. I work in GF everyday though. Yeah, there aren't much for hills here in Eastern ND. I grew up in Western ND where I rode my mountain bike all of the time. And yes, my knees feel much better on the bike than on the pavement!
Originally Posted by Spudman
Welcome to the Fret Als_LP ! Thanks for the intro. Nice selection of gear you have.
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Welcome aboard als_lespaul. Hope you enjoy it here. The people are very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Weclome als_lespaul! Looking forward to your input and participation. It is a nice place here.
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Welcome!! There is something about this forum that attracts Northern North Americans.
You know, I never knew about this whole Sunday Church Rock business until I started playing guitar (I don't go to any church). You guys totally have your own needs. For example the low stage noise or no amp on stage thing. I appreciate the market as it helps push the envelope for us players with neighbors that are waaaay too close.
I mostly use a Tonelab with headphones.
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I pick a moon dog.
welcome als_lespaul....this is a great forum....i think you will like it here....
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Guitars: Gibson 1998 Les Paul Special : Peavey Predator (Early 90's Fat Strat Copy) : Ibanez GAX30TROriginally Posted by just strum
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Amps: Fender Super Champ XD
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welcome als_lespaul!!
Welcome als_lespaul!
Guitars
Wilburn Versatare, '52 FrankenTele(Fender licensed parts), Fender USA Roadhouse Strat, Fender USA Standard B-bender Telecaster, Agile AL 3000 w/ WCR pickups, Ibanez MIJ V300 Acoustic, Squier Precision Bass,
Amps
Ceriatone Overtone Special, Musicman 212 Sixty-Five, Fender Blues Jr., Peavey Classic 30, Fender Super Reverb, Traynor YCV-40 WR Anniversary w/ matching 1x12 ext. cab, Epiphone SoCal 50w head w/ matching 4x12 cab (Lady Luck speakers), Avatar 2x12 semi-open back cab w/ Celestion speakers
Pedals
Digitech Bad Monkey, Digitech Jamman, DVM's ZYS, Goodrich volume pedal
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Hello,
Welcome als_lespaul!!