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Thank you my friend. Glad you enjoyed it.

I don’t tend to use effects loops, so for me it’s all about the character of the sound, and they are very different sounding amps. I haven’t had the opportunity to play through the TM Bassman yet, but from what I’ve heard it does have the tweed Bassman thing going on. It’s also going to be a bit louder if you need the extra volume. Obviously, if possible, spend some time playing through both. They probably feel a bit different as well. Thanks so much for watching.

I am. Very soon. Just a couple days. My wife had a massive medical emergency that required us to stay in hospital guest housing and the hospital is 300 miles from home. I’ll mention it my first video back. Thanks so much for hanging in.

@@leonardgriffieblues5845Sorry about your wife, I’m around your age and health is everything. Not sure if you’re a Mike Bloomfield fan but I swear I hear a bit of him when you play. Glad you’re able to come back, I really enjoy your honesty in your videos.

Well, despite being a digital amp, it’s built to emulate a 60s Deluxe Reverb. So no features like extra inputs. It does have an excellent line out though, so you can run it into something else that plays your backing tracks. I use my Mac based recording gear and have never used any other device, but there are plenty of options. Maybe talk to someone at Sweetwater. Thanks for watching.

That’s the one. Thanks so much for watching.

Thank you my friend. These are quite nice.

It was quite capable. The P90s give it more of an early Les Paul vibe than traditional Gretsch. Thanks so much for watching.

Actually, that guitar is long gone. But the short answer is sure. Though I began playing professionally in the late 60s, for the last 30 years or so I’ve been a blues specialist, touring the international festival circuit, etc. At this point, it’s as much what I am as any traditional blues player you can name (not crossover blues/rock guys like, say, Clapton or Mayer, but players like BB or Freddie King, or modern blues guys like Kirk Fletcher). So yeah, while I’ll never be a Chet Atkins type, I can certainly throw in some rockabilly flavored stuff when I review another Gretsch. Thanks for watching.

That’s true. To be fair, you don’t often see vintage Gibson J-45s in natural. They’re out there, but the vast majority are sunburst so it makes sense that’s the vibe they’re going for with the Epiphone version. But who knows, maybe they’ll offer one in the future. Thanks so much for watching.

Well there ya go. Thanks for watching. 😊

Too bad you had that issue but with all the guitars available at all price points these days, if something doesn’t work for you, you’re smart to move on. Thanks so much for watching.

Thanks so much. Well, I’d intended to use the Runt for at least one or two shows. But in order to keep the channel moving, I did go ahead and list it thinking it would take time to sell. And wouldn’t you know it, it sold almost immediately. So I never got the chance.

@ Your excellent demo of it may have helped the sale! Hahaha

Can’t argue with that.

There’s a difference, but perhaps too subtle after TH-cam compression, whatever speakers you’re using, etc. Also, the fact is, I’m always going to sound like me, which tends to minimize small differences. Sorry it didn’t come across but thanks for watching.

Sorry, I have no idea what you mean. I rarely use vibrato units and tend to leave the arm off of my Strats. But no reason to think this Gotoh unit wouldn’t work well.

I love G&L guitars but I haven’t played the USA ASATs yet. I did review a wonderful USA Legacy so be sure to check that one out. I hope to feature a USA ASAT in the future. Thanks so much.

@@jfj794 Thanks so much. Yes, I’d say the Epiphone version is worth the price. It’s not the Gibson, but with a good setup (could require a little fret leveling depending on your preferred action) it’ll do the job nearly as well.

Well thanks for watching.

Thanks my friend. Very happy you enjoyed the video.

What many don’t realize is these have internal dip switches that noticeably affect the character of the pedal. They’re set at the factory to what he prefers but I would encourage everyone to open the pedal up and experiment. I didn’t even know about them when I short this video! Thanks so much for watching.

Thanks so much. If I recall, it was straight into a Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb with no pedals. Just the amp turned up.

​@@leonardgriffieblues5845Merci beaucoup pour votre réponse et franchement très bon son et bon guitariste surtout😊

Very glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching.

Thanks so much. The neck on the 594s isn’t huge, but it is quite full. Still, not as fat as a Gibson or Epiphone 50s neck, if that helps.

Not sure where that information came from, but the sunburst versions I’ve seen, where the wood is clearly visible, have had 3 piece bodies. No reason to think that wouldn’t be normal for the line. Not that that’s an issue at all. Most vintage 60s Fenders are multi-piece bodies. Thanks for watching.

Yes, I found the quality to be quite nice. Pickups are always going to be a matter of taste. All that matters is what works for you. Enjoy it and thanks for watching.

And thank you. I’m never trying to steer anyone or sell anyone on anything, just reporting my experience, and if my reviews are useful, then that’s gratifying.

Absolutely right. The Epiphone is all most people need. Thanks for watching.

Thank you so much my friend. Very happy you enjoyed it.

I agree. They’re solid guitars and a great value. I’ve actually done two videos on the Epiphone ES-335, one stock, one with a pickup upgrade. Thanks so much for watching.

Thank you so much my friend. Wonderful story. All the best to you.

Nice. I hope you love it. They’re very well made guitars. Thanks so much for watching.

Nothing at all wrong with either but I would consider this a step up. Thanks for watching.

Exactly. When I was coming up there were very few quality brands to choose from, now there are almost too many to keep track of, and at every price point. Thanks so much for watching.

I’m not aware of a recent firmware update. But then it’s been quite awhile since I checked.

Thank you so much. Happy you enjoyed it.

Thanks so much.

Based on some of the comments, we may both be in the minority, since I agree with you. Actually so does the other musicians I work with. I wanted to let people make up their own minds, but we all felt the Tone Master sounds, as you said, warmer and sweeter. It also felt more dynamic under the fingers. To be fair, the UA Dream is way more tweakable so it’s possible I could have gotten it closer, but to me it still sounds and feels more like a pedal, whereas the Tone Master feels more like an amp. Thanks so much for watching.

I agree. I am a long time Strat player, but when I bought my first Strat in 1970, I’d been playing an SG and the single coils seemed way too thin. It took awhile to learn to get the most out of them and it’s understandable that some are only comfortable with humbuckers or P90s. The Narrowfields on the NF3 are great for getting the focus of a Strat while having the push of a humbucker. Thanks so much for watching.

Cards? Not sure what that has to do with the content but I hope you enjoyed it nonetheless.

I find polepiece adjustment most effective for string balance, then overall height adjustment to fine tune the sound. Thanks for watching.

Absolutely. A good, solid basic tone then let the playing do the rest. Thanks for watching.

Thank you my friend. Enjoy yours!

It’s pretty close to the traditional 1950s TV Yellow. When doing a vintage recreation, replicating the vintage finish is just good marketing. Thanks for watching.

Nice. Well enjoy it and thanks for watching.

Thank you so much my friend.

They’re quite different. Both are nice but on average l the PRS SEs play a little better out of the box. Thanks for watching

@@leonardgriffieblues5845 Thanks for replying.

I have to say, this amp compresses and responds to playing dynamics more like actual tubes than any modeling device I’ve tried. Thanks so much for watching.

I have to agree. Many sound pretty good, but the Tone Master feels better under the fingers. Thanks for watching.