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Thanks for the kind comment Richard... and for chipping in. In a recent video I did a review on the Grossmann Isolation Cabinet where I can crank up the Marshall and keep control over recording volume sessions - th-cam.com/video/PlBo-EESqkE/w-d-xo.html - I hope to upload another video shortly where I use a Soldano pedal which really helps to broaden the crunch/overdrive choices. Regards: Stu

Hi Pete... Yeh, I understand... but at the end of the day it's a box with a speaker in it... ;-) When you get here you can get to see how it all works, perhaps play your LP at outrageous volumes using it.... ;-) God bless... Stu

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As always Amin... many thanks... I hope your doing well... have a great weekend... regards: Stu

Hi Craig, the small thumb screws are actually pretty quick to loosen and tighten. If I were in a race I could have switched those speakers over in about 30 seconds with the mics back in the same position. There is an adapter ring that fits in the 12" hole to accommodate 10" speakers and I'm not quite sure how that all looks which may have a bearing on the way it has been designed. I'll be doing further videos on this so I'm sure I will get to see any further plus or minus points. All in all, it's an asset in my small studio space. Regards: Stu

Hi - Thanks for chipping-in and taking time to watch the video. If you get time, do check-out my channel playlists as I've covered a fair bit of gear over the last 2 years... and it's always good to hear other folks sharing their own stories... regards: Stu

Hi Allen... you have have you.... will I be able to see this on Monday or will it take a while to be delivered... I wonder what it could be? ;-) Regards: Stu

Hi Allen - Yes it does a good job of suppressing the volume even with the amp really cranked up. I'll be doing some other videos on this demonstrating a range of speaker types and how well it actually records into my DAW. Regards: Stu

@@StuGuitarChannel probably the week after. I delayed the order processing for a bit

@@Allen-gj3qd Delayed the delivery!!! Trust your enjoying the latest geetar ;-) PS: I finally settled on a pedal... I don't think you will guess what I went for and took delivery of just a few hours ago... ;-)

@@StuGuitarChannel not a clue, but look forward to hearing about it 😉

Hi twigy7979 - Thanks for the kind comment, always appreciated. As you say, its a no-nonsense reverb pedal with a good choice of effects. I use it specifically with my Marshall Plexi valve head. Regards: Stu

Hi - Yes, I agree that you can get a lot of parts well able to help anyone put together their own custom built guitar. I did a 12 part guitar series that might be of interest to you where I build my own custom built Telecaster style guitar. Part 1 is here - th-cam.com/video/DK1PVW35pTU/w-d-xo.html - and a full compressed video of all 11 videos are here in Part 12 - th-cam.com/video/8f9qollkPMY/w-d-xo.html - All the very best with your project! Regards: Stu

Hi herman_93 - I'm not quite sure if you are asking a question or giving some information. If you are asking, has the mini pedal had an update in regard to the incremental in/out - I don't know, perhaps someone who has recently bought the pedal could chip-in. If it has been sorted, then that's good news, however... I think that pedal is too small for my feet and I find the DVP5 (X) 8 is a decent compromise. Regards: Stu

@@StuGuitarChannel Thank you for your reply and your effort trying to understand my writing. And yes, I was asking exactly that.

@@hernan_93 No problem, happy to help. I did a bit of digging around and I see that there are still complaints regarding the abrupt fall--off making volume swells impossible unless you are combining this with a delay/echo/heavy reverb effect as well, which will help cover the abruptness. If you are able to get along to a music store to try one out that will certainly answer the question and it would be good to hear about that if you do. I did want to have that pedal because I wanted to keep a very neat and tidy pedal board when I first came back to guitar playing. However, now a couple of years further on I have abandoned that kind of thinking and I'm glad I went for the DVDP5 (X) 8. Regards: Stu

@@StuGuitarChannel i did the "search" by myself and I agree with you. The size and lack of fully linear increments helped me choosing the DVP5 better. Thank again 🙏🏻

Hi Pete - Yes, not my usual product review but a nice bit of kit nevertheless. I don't read notated music but I do use a music stand to hold my chord sheets that I have written up for when I'm recording. Look forward to catching up... it's been a challenging period but on the mend... God bless: Stu

Hi Craig, I know what you mean... I first started out at school on the drums and I had to learn to read the exercises which did not come easy for me. When I switched to guitar I gave up trying to read music as I had no interest in playing anyone else's stuff anyway. Playing by feel is what suits me but I do admire those I know who are very good at sight reading. I think you may be interested in the recording gear I have just had delivered... all being well, that should be uploaded next week... Regards: Stu

Hi Ben... I would have to do a much more in-depth video to really show the differences between these pick-ups but a lot does depend on how someone plays. But... without doubt the Telecaster 64s are more up my street... regards: Stu

Hi Ben - Thank you for the kind comments, very much appreciated. If you have not seen already, that custom guitar build starts on part 1 - th-cam.com/video/DK1PVW35pTU/w-d-xo.html - and goes through to part 12. Please do feel free to chip-in on any of the videos you watch or ask questions if there are things that interest you, I always take time to chat with everyone who takes time to comment... thank again... regards: Stu

Hi Weasel - Happy New Year! So a quick answer would be... Yes and Yes... In case others read this I'll give a bit more info just in case it helps... Over the decades, owning a production studio I always tried to purchase industry standard equipment and stored all the packaging. This made trade-ins back with the supplier good as well as selling on social media. When I began my guitar journey, old habits die hard and I keep the same approach. I try to work with outlets that appreciate the value of a returning customer so that I can strike a good deal when buying, and a good deal when trading in (All boxes, manuals kept in good condition). So... I trade-in (as long as it's a reasonable trade-in price) and look to get a discount on the item I am trading for. I do my homework so that I can at least explain my reasons for wanting a better deal - such as the shop down the road has this at a better price. Direct shop trade-ins can save a lot of time and headaches when you are dealing with higher end guitars and amplifiers. I sell online on a number of outlets depending on what I am selling. As I have a production studio website, gear is always listed on that and I may do a guitar channel website at some point this year to help me do that. Of course, selling on social media sites does come with its pitfalls and best to stay with platforms with at least some form of protection. In some cases with specific items I have sold items at a higher price than I bought them (this is rare) and sometimes I get my money back (again rare) - in the majority of cases you take a hit even when the item is fully boxed and mint condition. Of course, in the professional production world, the gear pays for itself numerous times over so it's no big deal - if it has no further use and can be sold... great. As my guitar journey is a private affair, I purchase items because I want to have those for my music projects, if there is any possible extra value to them (Custom Shop guitar?) then that's a nice add-on, I don't dismiss the fact that certain items can hold value but ultimately it's not my top reason for purchase. If it's possible, always keep boxes, accessories, manuals and sales receipt so that when selling that item, it may at least get top attention from a prospective buyer. I did a couple of videos covering some of these topics - gear as an investment? - th-cam.com/video/8ODljH4yKzE/w-d-xo.html - and gear being sent through the post - th-cam.com/video/A6oZCFrBhgk/w-d-xo.html - Regards: Stu

@@StuGuitarChannel Thanks for the great response Stu, and I will check out those videos.

Hi Garry - And a happy New Year to you! I hope it will be a good one for you... I've been asked to help give guitar lessons to someone who has just bought themselves a lovely acoustic guitar and I'm thinking about making those lessons into a video format so other's might be able to benefit. So stay tuned, you might find that helpful. If you get the chance... I understand that Marshall does factory tours which might be a bit of fun for you... At 14 years old I can recall walking into a friends room that had a Marshall stack up against the wall and my eyes just lit up! I still remember the feeling of buying my first Marshall amp top... Thank you for the kinds words... always good to hear from you and to hear what your up to... all the very best my friend Stu

Hi CoffeeWithSugar.... ;-) I'm not quite sure what you are saying in regard to the figure 14? However... congratulations on your guitar purchase, the debut Telecaster is a nice guitar. I have been asked to teach guitar lessons to a couple of folks and I am thinking it might be an idea for me to make videos about this which others can benefit. I know there's tons of very good teaching materials online, however... I think I may have a slightly different approach which may help some who struggle a little with conventional methods... Thank you for the kind comment and don't hesitate to chip-in or ask questions... regards: Stu

@StuGuitarChannel Im 14 years old in 2024, sorry I didn't write clearly :) Also that is a good idea to make a guitar teach lesson with you teaching it, and I think everybody has their own style to teach, its also interesting to watch.

@@CoffeWithSugar Thanks for explaining... I was around 14 when I first began playing guitar and my first guitar was a Telecaster (Japanese copy) - I loved that guitar, I couldn't wait to get home from school to practice. I am left-handed and the person who would give me some lessons to begin with said I must learn right-handed... ;-) I will certainly take a look at doing something to help those starting out, it always helps if I get told what exactly someone is wanting to achieve with playing guitar and any difficulties they are experiencing. Thanks for chipping-in, always happy to help where I can... regards: Stu

Happy New Year Amin! As always, thank you for being here... I do hope that 2025 will open new doors for you, bringing you peace, comfort and joy! Please do let me know how your collage education is getting along... education is a good thing, as to be uninformed is to be at someone else's mercy... keep learning dear Amin... warm regards: Stu

Hi Pete - Happy New Year to you... Was there something specific you might like covered? I've been asked to do some guitar zoom lessons for someone starting out and may just turn that into something others can watch and perhaps benefit from... I look forward to catching up... it's been quite a holiday.... but still in one piece ;-) God bless: Stu

@ A beginners lesson video would be great. Basically the “ crunch “ you refer too, then the effects the different pedals do. Maybe the difference between a valve amp and a digital one besides the volume variation with the different pedals.

@@peteadams6716 Okay Pete - Let me have a think about that, I should be able to put something together that should prove useful... regards: Stu

@ dont overdo it got to look after your chest and back brother

@@peteadams6716 ;-)

Hi highbox - Thank you for the kind comment, very much appreciated and thank you for the encouragement... regards: Stu

Hi Craig... Yes you know what it's like... knocking together general music tracks is not difficult but getting down to creating something special needs inspiration and uninterrupted space, and while I'm semi-retired I still need to deal with various challenges and commitments. I'm a "Reaper" user also, it's a fabulous bit of software and I love the simplicity of it, yet it's more than capable to enable high quality production. We have had both - high-end Macs and PCs in the studios but Mac's are the mainstay of all audio/video/graphics work. I have a number of items arriving over the next couple of weeks to help me be more efficient which has meant a bit of a re-design in the control-room / edit suite. I look forward to you chipping-in your own thoughts and experiences... and meanwhile I'll be thinking about putting an electric fence around that 52 ;-) regards: Stu

Hi Allen - and likewise... looking forward to catching up you... Warm regards: Stu

Hi Nige... Happy New Year to you... Yes it's a bit of a tricky one... The Texas Specials sound very nice but I find I need to approach my playing differently... if I play with a heavy hand then they exhibit a break-up tone that I'm not too keen on. I find the 64s easier to manage... if any of that makes sense? My friends Stratocaster with Texas Specials sounds different - less cutting and edgy and I had originally thought I might get something similar with the Telecaster set... Thanks for taking time to watch... I've got some interesting things going on at the beginning of the year... regards: Stu

@@StuGuitarChannel Happy New Year to you too, Stu. Look forward to the new stuff... I wonder if that's why my amp sometimes crackles - heavy handedness!

@@nigesilvestri6790 ... ;-)

I'm sure you will love it... while I am a Fender Tele/Strat guy... this is a lovely guitar to play and those P90s do have a tone all their own... all the best for 2025 and your new LP... regards: Stu

Hi Peter - Thank you for the kind comments. As you mention, there are quite a few T-Style guitars available that are very good value for the money. It's definitely a great time for anyone wanting to take-up guitar. I did a review on a 'Gear4Music' Knoxville that was about £129.00 - and looks quite the business - th-cam.com/video/EWSD9s6iaA0/w-d-xo.html - However I did just complete a series on building your own Custom Shop T-Style Style guitar (12 part) Part 1 starting with the importance of body and neck choices - th-cam.com/video/DK1PVW35pTU/w-d-xo.html - with part 12 a quick highly compressed 20 minute overview of the whole project series - th-cam.com/video/8f9qollkPMY/w-d-xo.html - All the best for the New Year Peter... regards: Stu

@StuGuitarChannel And you Stu. Looking forward to visiting your channel. I'm 60 and returned to guitar after a break of any years.

@@peterhall4852 Welcome back to guitar playing Peter! If you go to the channel playlists you'll see my own journey back to where I am today. I always love to hear stories from others so please do not hesitate to chip-in. I hope to be doing a full studio set-up video soon showing how I actually use many of the things I've reviewed. If you subscribe and hit the notification bell you should be informed as to when I upload videos which tends to be every Friday. Regards: Stu

Hi TheNoncritical1 - If I remember correctly, I did set the attenuator to maximum attenuation with the amplifiers (Master volume) turned up more than half. I do not recommend that setting as it compress's the tone significantly. I did a review on my Marshal valve head and around the 10 minute mark onwards you can see clearly the amplifier settings I'm using. The attenuator is set at around nearly 3/4 attenuation - th-cam.com/video/rXmYNLipKMA/w-d-xo.html - This is around bedroom volume yet clearly very over-driven. I will be doing a studio recording set-up video very soon showing how I actually use the attenuator in an amp rack linked to an Isolation Cabinet for recording. Generally speaking, for my use in recording... I only use the attenuator with the Marshall 20watt Vintage Studio Head - and because I now use an isolation box I can set the attenuator a little lower so as not to compress/colour the tone. I have taken note of the points you raised and will bear this in mind when I come to do the studio set-up video. As you will appreciate a lot can depend on all the other equipment used in the chain and how someone plays. Hope that is of some help but always happy to try and answer any questions you may have... regards: Stu

Thanks for watching, hope it was of some help... regards: Stu

Hi baimun - That's interesting, I had never thought of using the pedal that way... I suppose because I use it differently. I'll probably end up selling or trading-in the little mini pedal but for the money it's a nice little unit and that 'Solo' feature is handy for those who need it. Thanks for chipping-in... regards: Stu

@StuGuitarChannel For adding tone on the front end of the amp, I use a Wampler Germanium Tumnus with all the controls a tick past noon. Just got a Soldano Astro a few weeks ago and it’s amazing how useable that Tumnus is on all four channels (Green, Blue, Purple, and Red)! ☮️❤️🎶

@@baimun Very Nice…! When I was looking for a boutique style valve amp, the Soldano was high on my list but alas Bad Cat got my pennies… A friend of mine said I would like the Wampler but it is quite an outlay for an effect I’m not sure I would use much of? I learned a recent lesson when I changed-out my mini MXR Carbon Delay for the Kelly Halo - what a difference! I may just look into the Wampler pedal again… In upcoming videos I have some new pieces of kit arriving to help try to record things accurately to the amount of time I’ve spent working on the tone - within a studio recording environment. Regards: Stu

@@StuGuitarChannel I was fortunate enough to get my pre-order in on the morning of the Germanium Tumnus launch, and when the prices started going obscene before it arrived, I kind hoped it would be mostly hype so I could flip it, but I plugged it in and went "Damn... I get it now" and hasn't left my board since. 🤣

@@baimun I've been checking that pedal out... interesting... I hope to be visiting one of my local music stores and must see what they have in that range... regards: Stu

Hi Craig... Well that question caught me out... ;-) Do you have one of these mini spark boost pedals? What I find is... Yes the volume increases/decreases turned left or right along with a level of distortion. When I used this pedal via digital amps or the hybrid digital/valve Blackstar combo, I found that my preferred tonal setting was around the 12 o'clock area. However.... when using with the valve amplifiers (at the 12.oclock setting) I found the volume boosts way higher than the amp as soon as it is engaged needing me to turn the amplifier volume down to level things out. If I turn down the boost pedal to bring it more into line with the amplifier volume then I get very little overdrive tone. And so... with the larger pedal you have the Gain knob to set the amount of overdrive and the level/volume knob to correct the volume where needed without affecting the drive tone when switched on. Does that make more sense? Regards: Stu

@ Oh I see, you’re going into non master volume amps, and you don’t have a final pedal gain stage between the booster and the preamp tubes to use like a master volume knob? I think I get it, if my word salad there makes sense.

@@CraigFlowersMusic Yes... I did think about going that route but changing the pedal just seemed a better idea... there is only a few pounds between them so it was not much of an outlay... So I I had a speaker delivered... ;-) regards: Stu

@ Thanks for answering, I hope that thread answers for anyone else wondering. Looking forward to the next one, thanks Stu!

Hi Allen - Yes thank you, Christmas day was a busy time visiting folks but we just had a quiet boxing day which was nice... :-) Trust all went well with your plans? New Gear eh..! I look forward to our next meeting where I will expect a presentation... I also have some new toys and like you I'm going to have to read the instruction manuals... ;-) Speak soon... regards: Stu

Hi Mazukakai - What amplifier set-up are you going into? I only ran into this mismatching when I began using valve amplifiers. Regards: Stu

I'm going from a Fishman Spectrum Aura DI into the PA. Straight acoustic chain is: Guitar into Spark Mini - Nux Steel Singer - Fishman Spectrum Aura - Boss DD200 - Boss RC30 - into PA. Don't even usually use or need monitors for that type of gig. For electric rigs, I wouldn't use it. Have several low gain pedals and an EQ pedal for boosting. Keep having fun👍🏻

Also, when the TC Electronic Plethora X1 comes in, it'll slot in between the Fishman Spectrum Aura and the Boss DD200...whenever that'll be

@@mazukakai That sounds quite a set-up... would be interesting to hear what you are playing. Regards: Stu

@@mazukakai I have to admit... I've never really been a fan of pedals/effects although have used them from the start of playing guitar back in the 70s. Every time I see a new pedal come out I tend to ignore them. Regards: Stu

Hi SegaSnatchers - Thanks for chipping in... I'm going to have to check-over that video to help me understand your comment. Having thoroughly read the instructions, I do use the unit in accordance with those instructions but I may have given a different impression when filming that video. I really appreciate you bringing this to my attention... over the next couple of days I'll check through the video and correct where applicable... many thanks again... regards: Stu

Hola. ¿No estás seguro de lo que quieres decir? Si quiere decir que desea quitar la placa del gato rectangular y reemplazarla por el soporte del gato circular estilo Fender. Es posible, pero se verán 4 orificios para tornillos antiestéticos que deberán rellenarse. Saludos: Stu

@StuGuitarChannel a squier só coloca o circular na classic vibe, uma pena, é muito sexy a entrada circular da fender, o visual quadrado ou retangular de outras tele não me agrada, mais isso não me impedirá de comprar uma squier inferior

@@fabiostinco Sí, el conector circular Fender tiene el diseño más atractivo. Actualicé esa Telecaster Debut aquí - th-cam.com/video/x0cxLtTouJs/w-d-xo.html - y construí mi propia guitarra estilo Telecaster en una serie de 12 partes que comienza aquí - th-cam.com/video/DK1PVW35pTU/w-d-xo.html - en la parte 12 es una 20 Resumen minucioso de todo el proyecto de construcción de la guitarra - th-cam.com/video/8f9qollkPMY/w-d-xo.html - Saludos: Stu

Hi Wizzle - Thank you for the kind comment and encouragement, always very much appreciated. Yes, lots of videos on various topics of gear as I continue my return to playing / recording guitar. Do chip-in and comment, always good to meet new folks... kind regards: Stu

Hi - Sorry, I'm not able to answer that one... but a search regarding that question says - "No, with a TC Electronic Ditto+, you cannot directly switch to another recorded loop while a loop is actively playing without stopping the pedal first; you need to stop the currently playing loop before starting playback of a different loop" I'm not sure how accurate that answer is, but if you are particularly keen on this pedal, a quick email to TC Electronic would be best. They do have other loop pedals with more features which might be what your after. Regards: Stu PS: Hopefully someone with more knowledge about this will chip-in...

@@StuGuitarChannel Thnx, i might send them an email - the answer is nowhere to be found yet. And I wanted exactly this pedal, not more functions.

@@dawlessstrolling5306 I know what you mean... simple is good... ;-) Should you get an answer from TC Electronic, please do post your answer here. Regards: Stu

@@StuGuitarChannel Another YT channel told me that it automatically STOPS when you switch loops while playing.

@@dawlessstrolling5306 Thanks for the update...

Hi Paul, thank you for the kind comment... that's a great price you got for a very nice guitar. I still have this Knoxville here in my studio and hope to see it go to a good home soon. Are you planning to keep it stock or upgrading any parts? I did a custom guitar build that might interest you as it is a T-Style guitar - part 1 begins here - th-cam.com/video/DK1PVW35pTU/w-d-xo.html - while part 12 is a 20 minute quick overview of the whole series - th-cam.com/video/8f9qollkPMY/w-d-xo.html - Hope you manage to get time playing over the Christmas period... Regards: Stu

@@StuGuitarChannel This is my xmas present from my wife so I have only had a quick unboxing and check nothing is broken and it went back into it's box until Christmas day. I am already thinking of swapping the pickups for something better and certainly at least swap the neck humbucker for a P90 (maybe the VANSON AlNiCo V P90). I will check out your videos Stu, thanks.

@@paulking5665 Great stuff... a young lad who follows the channel sent me a video clip of an acoustic guitar his wife has bought him for Christmas and of course he had to check everything was okay... ;-) before it went back under the Christmas tree. I did do an upgrade video to a Squier Telecaster - th-cam.com/video/x0cxLtTouJs/w-d-xo.html. I would certainly recommend changing the humbucker as it is a bit lacking. Do keep me up to date with how you get on with it and if I am able to help answer any questions you might have regarding upgrading... please don't hesitate to ask... regards: Stu

Hi James - Thank you... you might be interested in the video where I upgraded that particular guitar - th-cam.com/video/x0cxLtTouJs/w-d-xo.html - I also built my custom guitar in a Telecaster style that might be of interest, its a 12 part series with part 1 starting with choosing the right parts - th-cam.com/video/DK1PVW35pTU/w-d-xo.html - right up to part 12 which is a highly compressed over of all 11 parts in 20 minutes - th-cam.com/video/8f9qollkPMY/w-d-xo.html - Hope you have a great Christmas... regards: Stu

Hi Amin... as always, thank you for being a part of the journey with all your encouragement and colourful emojis... ;-) I hope you also, will have much happiness and joy over the Christmas season... warm regards from Scotland: Stu

Hi Pete - Thanks for joining me in the journey. I know that shop you visited in Denmark Street. They allowed me to use photographs of vintage guitars they had for sale... that video is here - th-cam.com/video/8ODljH4yKzE/w-d-xo.html (Are guitars an Investment?). May you also have a good Christmas break and look forward to catching up soon... God bless: Stu

Hi Derek - Thanks for being apart of the journey... much appreciated. Sorry to have to put you through that horror scene again... try to put it out of your mind... think upon nice things... ;-) Have a great Christmas Derek, all the very best... Stu

Hi Rob... Greetings from Scotland! Thank you for the kind comment, much appreciated. I do recommend you watch the full 11 parts as I go a little deeper into the build process. If I can be of any help please don't hesitate to ask questions. If you go to my channel playlists you will also find my direct private email if you prefer to ask there. Best regards: Stu