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Hey Guys,
After almost 30 years i am retiring the H&H power amps. I was skeptical as f*ck that the Matrix would sound as good as the H&H amps. Plugged em in at rehearsal and within 5 minutes both I and my front of house engineer agreed big time the Matrix sounded better. Tighter, quicker, and much more guitar amp friendly. I had always complained that my outside wet cabs didn't sound as good as my center dry. Thankfully, all 3 cabs now same identical. I couldn't be happier with the Matrix stuff, plus at 9 lbs, and no field hum issues, we don't have to carry an extra 400 lb road case around. The efx road case in the photo is an old Steen (Criz Craft?) unit. The Friedman amp case....not sure who did that..Dave had it built..might be A&S.
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So we are about 4 shows in on the Idol tour. Couldn't be happier with the Matrix stuff. This is the first tour i have brought out my Suhr (Josie) Modern. This guitar sounds amazing. I did have it fitted with a huge brass floyd block as well as a thick brass claw from
www.killerguitarcomponents.com. Playing a Knaggs guitar as well this tour. Very cool single cut style..sounds a lil' more modern then a Les Paul...def more top & bottom.There are no plans for Billy idol to hit Australia this year, but it looks very likely that i will do Asia with Rock & Roll All Stars, then head down under for a series of clinics. Early stages right now, but i am doing everything in my power to see it happen. As for what's in my rack pedal drawers...currently
Proco Rat duo-used only once a show for the middle of Rebel Yell
Moog Ring Mod
Lenders Vibe (really nice univibe style)
Joe Meek Compressor pedal (amazing)
MXR 10 band eq (mids bumped up and gain at about 10db...for solos,,,was modded by some guy for more headroom)
Way Huge Pork Loin (sometimes for solos)
MXR script phase 90 (mid 70's) haven't stepped on it once this tour ha ha.
Roland Slicer (locked to midi time code, lot's of fun)
Paradox TZF (in the loop of the Suhr amp....instant Jimi)
Ca c'était le 4 juillet. Depuis le phaser a peut-être servi, allez savoir.
