Recent content by Jim S

I have a Scumback H55 x BM75 closed back which I love! Read this : https://www.scumbackspeakers.com/faqs.html

Ditto : KISS rule for me. Amps like MESA Marks have way too many options that I don’t want to deal with.

I’m sure most of us here as older adults have a guitar and amplifier revolving door at the front of their house. But it might be interesting to see the major evolutionary steps of your gear. For example: 1978 nylon string + Martin D28 herringbone 1979 Gibson The Paul (walnut), solid state 1x10...

I did some solos last week. They were supposed to mix them down but got preoccupied preparing for NAMM. Hopefully by the end of the week following NAMM.

I started playing acoustic guitar in 10th grade at first with a nylon string and then a used Martin D-28 herringbone I purchase for $700 from Sam Ash (when 48th St in NYC was a guitar Mecca.) Mainly I picked up guitar to learn Neil Young, Leo Kotte, and hopefully meet girls. Two out of three...

I’ve been down the route a little bit. Without going to detail my favorite combination to date is Scumback H55+ BM75 in a Soldano closed 2x12. It’s a bit scooped with wonderful upper end and harmonics. Note I’m a predominantly a ‘hair 80s’ metal player , but delving into blues and pop playing.