NED (New Everything Day)

SoulIncision · 03-17-2009, 02:16 PM

So I recently sold off some equipment (guitar, amp, fx etc.) so I could consolidate my random mess of equipment into one rackmount beast. I think I succeeded; and then some:

This replaced an Engl SE EL34 head. My original intention was to run a Pod distortion and Engl at the same time, but I'd have to be insane to want to change the sound I'm getting with it now. So I just use the Pod in the FX loop as an extremely powerful FX Processor

. As you can see, I need some more stuff to fill it out, but my gear fund ran out

...No it didn't...

What would a thread be without some new 7-string action:

This guitar replaced my Loomis HT and I already like it better. It sits better in my hands and I absolutely love the Edge Tremolo. I dropped in some DiMarzio pickups and changed the volume/tone knobs and BAM! I was surprised at how dark the finish on this guitar is. In pictures it looks very light and...ugh...but in person: it's a nice, dark, royal blue.

silentrage · 03-17-2009, 02:23 PM

:bowd own:

Sang-Drax · 03-17-2009, 02:24 PM

Wow. Nice score, dude. I'm eager to swap my Schecter for a smaller scale 7 of some sort as well

mlp187 · 03-17-2009, 02:25 PM

Wow! So many pretty lights...

SoulIncision · 03-17-2009, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sang-Drax

Wow. Nice score, dude. I'm eager to swap my Schecter for a smaller scale 7 of some sort as well

It's worth it

Stroked · 03-17-2009, 05:11 PM

Is that the D sonic in the bridge? If so I have been wanting to drop that into my 1527 as well.....
PLEASE let me know what you think about it

budda · 03-17-2009, 05:21 PM

what else were you running with the SE and the Loomis?

it seems to me that you have more gear now then you did before, with what info we have

.

I imagine you can pull ANY sound out of that, just about.

Raoul Duke · 03-17-2009, 08:46 PM

Did the pod pro come with those 2 red input strips? It looks like a mod, then again i have no idea what they're meant to look like ha ha

Stealthdjentstic · 03-17-2009, 08:47 PM

Holy shit, that has alot of blinky lights. :o

MikeH · 03-17-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stroked

Is that the D sonic in the bridge? If so I have been wanting to drop that into my 1527 as well.....
PLEASE let me know what you think about it

I second that motion as I am getting one for my 7321.

Randy · 03-17-2009, 09:04 PM

Helluva rig, my friend. My guitar player is consider that EXACT same rig, sans the X3 (his XT instead).

sevenstringj · 03-17-2009, 10:11 PM

What's that 1U VHT thing on the bottom? Does it extend back and support the VHT amp?

zimbloth · 03-17-2009, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sevenstringj

What's that 1U VHT thing on the bottom? Does it extend back and support the VHT amp?

It's just a sticker on a blank panel.

BTW to original poster: I cant recommend the VHT Valvulator tube line driver enough for this rack. Do some research on what those do or hit me up, it is perfect for racks like this. They're an inexpensive little device that has a 12AX7 and really works wonders.

Sweet rig

ugmung · 03-17-2009, 10:24 PM

nice rig! i'm so jealous...

WhiteShadow · 03-17-2009, 10:26 PM

I like them control knobs, where did you get them?

renzoip · 03-17-2009, 10:56 PM

Awesome rig!! Can't wait to try out an SE preamp!!

Harry · 03-18-2009, 12:36 AM

That is a rig and a half, dude.
The POD X3 Pro looks amazing man!
Congrats on the guitar and the rig!

poopyalligator · 03-18-2009, 01:14 AM

Man what a great rig. Probably set you back a few pennies.

damigu · 03-18-2009, 02:16 AM

nice rack! i want to tweak your knobs.

how are you liking the d-sonic 7 pickup?

Wi77iam · 03-18-2009, 04:29 AM

holy shit, that rig is AMAZING!!
and Ibanez is the way to go

Apophis · 03-18-2009, 05:34 AM

just WOW

looks ....ing great

CrushingAnvil · 03-18-2009, 05:58 AM

can It fly?

BurialWithin · 03-18-2009, 09:01 AM

what cab are you running this monster through?
Congrats by the way that looks like everything i've ever wanted

jymellis · 03-18-2009, 09:09 AM

thats a whole bunch of shit i have NO clue about! congrats

SoulIncision · 03-18-2009, 12:28 PM

Thanks for the positive responses guys.

-The panel on the bottom is a blank panel with a sticker on it; so 10 points zimbloth.

-I am running this beast into a Genz Benz 2x12. I'm thinking of getting another, but it's not necessary at the moment as I am not running any stereo effects...yet.

-The two red stripes on the pod x3 are stock.

-The knobs are made by Q-Parts. I purchased them from Morrison Brothers Music. Guitars, Pro Audio, Recording but I'm sure there are several other outlets for them.

-Before, I was running an SE head, into an effects rack. I was never really thrilled with sitting a 60+ lb. amp head on top of a rack. And I didn't want to throw down big bucks for a custom made case. And now, setting it up for live use is really a breeze: Guitar cable, midi cable, speaker cable...DONE.

-The D-Sonic is absolutely my favorite pickup. I don't know what is in it, but it has this dual personality thing going on with it. What I mean is that the rhythms sound tight, articulate, and defined but with no extraneous noise. And soloing brings out the other side, where the high strings sing and have rich overtones. I've been using these in my guitars for about a year now, can't recommend them enough!

I'd love to record some clips for you guys, but at the moment I do not have any cab mics that faithfully translate the sound this thing is putting out. But the tone is comparable to an Iced Earth-like rhythm tone (percussive to a ridiculous extent

) and a lead tone that is very open and warm sounding.

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03-17-2009, 02:16 PM	#1
SoulIncision ss.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 69 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	NED (New Everything Day) So I recently sold off some equipment (guitar, amp, fx etc.) so I could consolidate my random mess of equipment into one rackmount beast. I think I succeeded; and then some: This replaced an Engl SE EL34 head. My original intention was to run a Pod distortion and Engl at the same time, but I'd have to be insane to want to change the sound I'm getting with it now. So I just use the Pod in the FX loop as an extremely powerful FX Processor . As you can see, I need some more stuff to fill it out, but my gear fund ran out ...No it didn't... What would a thread be without some new 7-string action: This guitar replaced my Loomis HT and I already like it better. It sits better in my hands and I absolutely love the Edge Tremolo. I dropped in some DiMarzio pickups and changed the volume/tone knobs and BAM! I was surprised at how dark the finish on this guitar is. In pictures it looks very light and...ugh...but in person: it's a nice, dark, royal blue.

03-17-2009, 02:24 PM	#3
Sang-Drax Perhaps Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Posts: 2,477 Thanked: 27 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Wow. Nice score, dude. I'm eager to swap my Schecter for a smaller scale 7 of some sort as well My signal path: Gibson LP Studio > TS-9 > Lifesound Horizon (Dual Recto + Fender Bassman clone) > POD X3 Live (loop, fx only) > Lifesound custom 2x12" loaded with Eminence Legends I started smoking when I was 13 or 14, I smoke a pack a day now an I wish I could go back in time an kick my own ass. - matt397 After I had surgery and was still drugged I said "Now that you've been inside of me I suppose you won't be calling me back either." - IDLE

03-17-2009, 05:21 PM	#7
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London ONT Posts: 18,913 Thanked: 174 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	what else were you running with the SE and the Loomis? it seems to me that you have more gear now then you did before, with what info we have . I imagine you can pull ANY sound out of that, just about. _______________________ J S Moore pickups: www.tonefordays.com Rock on!

03-17-2009, 08:46 PM	#8
Raoul Duke This is bat country Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SYDNEY Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Did the pod pro come with those 2 red input strips? It looks like a mod, then again i have no idea what they're meant to look like ha ha I don't think it's nice, you laughing. You see, my mule don't like people laughing. Gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it...

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03-17-2009, 02:23 PM	#2
silentrage The DeRailer Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,796 Thanked: 44 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	:bowd own:

03-17-2009, 02:25 PM	#4
mlp187 Burrito Master Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Carlsbad, Kalifornia Posts: 705 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Wow! So many pretty lights...

03-17-2009, 05:11 PM	#6
Stroked ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 97 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is that the D sonic in the bridge? If so I have been wanting to drop that into my 1527 as well..... PLEASE let me know what you think about it

03-17-2009, 08:47 PM	#9
Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,969 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Holy shit, that has alot of blinky lights. :o

03-17-2009, 09:04 PM	#11
Randy DAN OUDA DAN • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Electric City, NY Posts: 16,007 Thanked: 166 Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Helluva rig, my friend. My guitar player is consider that EXACT same rig, sans the X3 (his XT instead). "Can we pull back the veil of static and reach in to the source of all being? Behind this curtain of patterns, this random pattern generator. So clever. Right here in every home, watching us from a one-sided mirror." Argbadh - RHLC©

03-17-2009, 10:11 PM	#12
sevenstringj Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ny Posts: 2,432 Thanked: 47 Feedback Score: 23 reviews	What's that 1U VHT thing on the bottom? Does it extend back and support the VHT amp?

03-17-2009, 10:24 PM	#14
ugmung Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: WPB, FL Posts: 715 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nice rig! i'm so jealous...

03-17-2009, 10:26 PM	#15
WhiteShadow Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 3 in, 3 up. Far up. Posts: 335 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I like them control knobs, where did you get them?

03-17-2009, 10:56 PM	#16
renzoip I Am the Table Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ihate, FL, US. Posts: 2,468 Thanked: 19 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Awesome rig!! Can't wait to try out an SE preamp!! DARK LEGACY - Progressive Power Metal from South FL!

03-18-2009, 12:36 AM	#17
Harry Doom man of Doom. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greater Melbourne metropolitan area, Australia Posts: 8,249 Thanked: 59 $Harry is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Harry is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Harry is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Harry is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Harry is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Harry is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Harry is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 4 reviews	That is a rig and a half, dude. The POD X3 Pro looks amazing man! Congrats on the guitar and the rig!

03-18-2009, 05:58 AM	#22
CrushingAnvil \m Not Jesus Land m/ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 7,938 Thanked: 185 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	can It fly? Whoever said "the best things in life are free" hasn't played an 80's RG" - Nick/TheSixthWheel

03-18-2009, 01:14 AM	#18
poopyalligator Dr.Poopyalligator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: "Albuquerque, NM" Posts: 4,305 Thanked: 49 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Man what a great rig. Probably set you back a few pennies.

03-18-2009, 02:16 AM	#19
damigu stay tuned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 2,435 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nice rack! i want to tweak your knobs. how are you liking the d-sonic 7 pickup?

03-18-2009, 04:29 AM	#20
Wi77iam Ibanez fanboi Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,739 Thanked: 20 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	holy shit, that rig is AMAZING!! and Ibanez is the way to go

03-18-2009, 05:34 AM	#21
Apophis Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 18,279 Thanked: 71 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	just WOW looks ....ing great

03-18-2009, 09:01 AM	#23
BurialWithin NAM SAND!! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Horn Lake, MS. Posts: 1,117 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	what cab are you running this monster through? Congrats by the way that looks like everything i've ever wanted

03-18-2009, 09:09 AM	#24
jymellis Talk To DeWalt Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sinsi ohio Posts: 9,195 Thanked: 88 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	thats a whole bunch of shit i have NO clue about! congrats

03-18-2009, 12:28 PM	#25
SoulIncision ss.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 69 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Thanks for the positive responses guys. -The panel on the bottom is a blank panel with a sticker on it; so 10 points zimbloth. -I am running this beast into a Genz Benz 2x12. I'm thinking of getting another, but it's not necessary at the moment as I am not running any stereo effects...yet. -The two red stripes on the pod x3 are stock. -The knobs are made by Q-Parts. I purchased them from Morrison Brothers Music. Guitars, Pro Audio, Recording but I'm sure there are several other outlets for them. -Before, I was running an SE head, into an effects rack. I was never really thrilled with sitting a 60+ lb. amp head on top of a rack. And I didn't want to throw down big bucks for a custom made case. And now, setting it up for live use is really a breeze: Guitar cable, midi cable, speaker cable...DONE. -The D-Sonic is absolutely my favorite pickup. I don't know what is in it, but it has this dual personality thing going on with it. What I mean is that the rhythms sound tight, articulate, and defined but with no extraneous noise. And soloing brings out the other side, where the high strings sing and have rich overtones. I've been using these in my guitars for about a year now, can't recommend them enough! I'd love to record some clips for you guys, but at the moment I do not have any cab mics that faithfully translate the sound this thing is putting out. But the tone is comparable to an Iced Earth-like rhythm tone (percussive to a ridiculous extent ) and a lead tone that is very open and warm sounding.

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