[Karl Hungus]

Well, it's better than the results I got when I tried to record my Fireball.

It's the "Shred" sample on my myspace page if anyone's interested btw.

[zimbloth]

Yeah, mic'ing amps is a science, I haven't had good success doing it yet either. I have some new things I want to try that I've picked up from some experts tho.

[Karl Hungus]

Originally Posted by bulb

hey zim, im pretty sure you will love it as it sounds just like the powerball from what i have heard!
Cant wait to see what you think of it!

To be honest, it sounds a bit different to the Powerball. I played 'em back to back last year, and to my ears the Fireball had a bit more gain, a more raw voicing and it was a little darker.

[zimbloth]

It looks like my Fireball has "ENGL 6L6" tubes in it. Are those any good? I was planning on getting JJs anyways but I'll see how it sounds first. Can't spot what 12ax7s are in it, theres a back cover on there. Btw I still cant believe I paid $899 new for this thing.

[Karl Hungus]

Originally Posted by zimbloth

It looks like my Fireball has "ENGL 6L6" tubes in it. Are those any good? I was planning on getting JJs anyways but I'll see how it sounds first. Can't spot what 12ax7s are in it, theres a back cover on there. Btw I still cant believe I paid $899 new for this thing.

That's a damn good price alright.

The Engl tubes are damn good. I haven't even had an itch to change them it sounds so perfect. I would like to experiment and see would a Tung Sol and JJ's make much of a difference though, but not untill the tubes really need a change.

I do know a guy who's had great results with JJs in his Engl Thunder50 combo.

Anyway, like everyone else, I'm dying to know what the verdict is once you've had a good run with your new baby.

[Jason]

howd ya do that nick?

[zimbloth]

I dunno, I have a knack for finding good deals. Do you realize I paid $750 for my TriAxis and $300 for my 2:90? Then sold both for $2200? I'm just lucky and persistent I guess.

The cool thing is it was the only Fireball on eBay and it was in Boston. I did have to pay sales tax, but not shipping and he took off $25. I ended up paying $875 + tax, came out to like $918 total or something. Not bad. Especially since I sold my Krank for $1225 and I hate that thing :P

[Karl Hungus]

Originally Posted by zimbloth

I dunno, I have a knack for finding good deals. Do you realize I paid $750 for my TriAxis and $300 for my 2:90? Then sold both for $2200? I'm just lucky and persistent I guess.

The cool thing is it was the only Fireball on eBay and it was in Boston. I did have to pay sales tax, but not shipping and he took off $25. I ended up paying $875 + tax, came out to like $918 total or something. Not bad. Especially since I sold my Krank for $1225 and I hate that thing :P

My god that's some good bargains! Are you Jewish by any chance?

[Jason]

Originally Posted by zimbloth

I dunno, I have a knack for finding good deals. Do you realize I paid $750 for my TriAxis and $300 for my 2:90? Then sold both for $2200? I'm just lucky and persistent I guess.

The cool thing is it was the only Fireball on eBay and it was in Boston. I did have to pay sales tax, but not shipping and he took off $25. I ended up paying $875 + tax, came out to like $918 total or something. Not bad. Especially since I sold my Krank for $1225 and I hate that thing :P

no dude where one in the same cept i sometimes find better deals..

[zimbloth]

Originally Posted by Karl Hungus

My god that's some good bargains! Are you Jewish by any chance?

lol, maaaybe. But seriously, i just scour craigslist for folks who are looking to give shit away. the guy who sold his triaxis has 2 of them, so he wasnt that concerned with making a killing off it, he just wanted to make a quick buck. $299 2:90 came out because GC had one used for that, was beat up and all that (amazing deal still), i put it on layaway and they sold it to someone else while i had it on layaway. I complained and they got me a new one for the same price hah.