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I can't read it. They want me to pay to read it. So I missed out. f the NYT. A3zwipes!!

But some of those early Peavey guitar amps back in the day were monsters. Such as this Musician III I still have two PV guitar amps that work. A PV Decade that is still kicking after 40 plus years. You could plug into the #1 input and plug a foot switch halfway into the #2 input and switch between both channels. It had a great distortion sound for practice. I would use it in the back room to warm up before we went on stage and in between sets. And a PV Rage 158 that worked well too. I bought a Carvin 10" speaker and built a cab for it to use with the Rage but it never really sounded as good unless it was with the 8" it came with. Same with the Decade. And I still have a PV 130 Monitor amp that just will not die!! It got buster one night in a surge (along with some other PV 800's) and we drove to Meridian Mississippi to have them fixed. We walked in and put them all on the counter, told them what happened, and they said give us a few minutes and we will have ya fixed up. One guy came from the back asking where did we get that PV 130 Monitor amp. He said it was some of the first stuff PV ever put out!! And was really pleased that we were still using it. It had a VU meter on the front, but that was broke off when I got it. We asked him if he could fix that and he said don't worry about that. It will work fine without it!! LOL! And it has... all these years. I can't even find a pic for it. It's just a mono amp with two inputs, two outputs, and has one big volume knob on front in the middle.

OK, I have confirmed it is Huw's "Howard Robert's Fusion" guitar that he is playing at Hammersmith Oden 1985. It is a Gibson, and that is probably the real source of his sound, enhanced by the chorus and delay, then the added distortion. I had never heard of a Gibson "Howard Roberts Fusion I" I found this info on the Howard Roberts. Seems Huw is playing a Fusion I, and not the Fusion III. Fusion Info: If you really want to know about this guitar, from the standpoint of a working guitarist who is also a luthier (repairman), this lengthy review might be worth your time. I have owned four Howard Roberts Fusions; two HR Fusion I models (1979 and 1980) and two HR Fusion III models. Anyone who has looked into these different models knows how radically different they are, although they at first may look similar because of the overall design. Both models have a 14.75" lower bout width, single cutaway and are 2 5/16" in depth (that is 1/16" deeper than the ES-135 and over 1/2" thicker than the ES-335), something to consider if you play in the high frets a lot. The HR Fusion I had a maple block through the center with a stop tailpiece. Because of that thick maple block, a 3-piece laminated maple neck (very strong), two "sustain sisters" (brass seatings under the adjustable bridge bolts) and a TP-6 tailpiece (popular from 1978-1982, looked cool, but not very functional), these guitars usually weigh up to 12 lbs. However, it has a beautiful note bloom and it sustains all day. It had an unbound ebony fretboard, all hardware was chrome and the toggle selector switch was on the upper bout (like a Les Paul). This was a great design, thanks to the fact that Gibson LISTENED to Howard Roberts, who wanted a versatile guitar for rock, jazz, country and studio work. He wanted essentially a "mini" ES-175 with a thinner body, maple block (like ES-335) and stop tailpiece. Gibson delivered that, and IF you can handle the weight (and remember Roberts rarely played standing up), it is a terrific guitar. The Fusion III another one of Gibson engineer's "brilliant" attempts to "improve" what could have been a classic instrument. Their plan was to lessen the weight and create a bit more of a jazz instrument. In the process, they changed a lot and, in my opinion, neutered the guitar as a versatile "fusion" instrument. The Fusion III had a slightly larger cutaway to allow greater access to upper frets, which did not make a significant difference because the guitar was still too thick/deep. This guitar now had a chromyte (balsa) center block (like the ES-135 and both Chet Atkins models of that era), a resonant wood that prevents feedback but noticeably decreases treble response and sustain. The toggle switch was moved to the lower, treble-side bout (like an ES-335), but if you look closely, the toggle switch and the neck pickup volume knob positions are switched. Why Gibson thought anyone would like this is frankly beyond comprehension. This model had binding on its ebony fretboard and all hardware was gold. The neck was still maple, but the block wood difference, removal of the brass "sustain sisters" and the change to a new, finger trapeze tailpiece resulted in a much lighter weight guitar. The sound differences between these models are significant, with the HR Fusion I being far more versatile: like an ES-335 with more sustain and more note bloom. The HR Fusion III has a more swinging, airy jazz tone. If you are a player skilled with your use of your guitar and amp tones, they are both good guitars. Drawbacks of both: the thicker body makes access to the top frets much more challenging than the ES-335. My opinion: had Gibson just kept the same body design, decreased its depth to 2", kept the maple block, eliminate the brass sustain sisters and kept the toggle on the upper bout, they would have created a true classic that would rival Les Pauls and ES-335s. Howard Roberts had the right concept, but rather than making little improvements in the original design, Gibson "went off the deep end" again: proof again that post-Norlin designs are not necessarily better. One final word about the HR Fusion III: if you are a string bender, you will have constant tuning problems with this instrument, no matter how you adjust the truss rod, set intonation, adjust the finger tailpiece, and lubricate nut and saddles. So Fusion III is not recommended for blues players, classic rockers or country pickers. It would be great for jazz or Western Swing; anything with minimal bending.

The guitar in the 'clean-up' video isn't the one he is playing in the live video. The one in the live video looks like a dark burst finish. Also no bead on the pup selector.

I watched the guitar cleanup video. That's a Norlin era Les Paul. Looks like the stock pups too. Watched the live video again and I can see he's got his guitar set to the bridge pup.

I love Chorus. And yes Chorus can alter/enhance distortion. And with the almost endless combinations with Rate/Depth/Mix.... the brand of chorus, type of chorus: Sine, Triangle, dual, triple, it gets overwhelming trying to figure out a sound.

Listened to it on my Surface. All I can tell from that is a Chorus and Delay, with distortion. Wasn't quite sure what guitar that was, but I think those pups has a lot to do with the sound. I did like the opening. And all the lead breaks. I wanna listen later on today with my monitors. I may be able to tell more then.

I will agree with ya. Even went back and took a long look... I even noticed the 12 on the door the first time I saw it...

You looking in the mirror again? Fixed it for ya too!

Excellent examples!!

Yep. Still have 4 or 5 serials for drum midi pack.

Yes it can be. But I have gotten much use out of all the EZX/EKX/EBX and midi I have acquired. I can throw a song together pretty quick. Not something I would release, but definitely useful for practice and getting ideas together with others. BTW, unless they come out with good stuff, I got everything I need now. And I got a lot... but not near everything.

I been trying to update ToonTrack Product manager to 2.04 for..... Anyway, it wasn't until I came beck here to check the version number again... Then I realized what the thread topic said.... Oh yeah... Nothing to see here... just move along now.... And remain calm 🤣

Thanks. But I did try that thinking it may have gone through before I tried a second time. Oh I am wanting it for sure!! LOL!

I can't buy it right now if I wanted to. And I tried... 4 -5 times!! After paypal page I am suppose to be redirected back to my BestService cart and finish the process. But I keep getting the "That Page Not Working" error. Been trying for over an hour now. And after I do it and try to go back to best service to start process again, they tell me I have just purchased that product less than 10minutes ago. And I will have to wait 10 minutes before I can trey and buy the product again. Maybe it working out for the best. I can wait till Easter.

I think you were doing what any other computer savvy (the ability to make good judgments) person would do: try to find a solution. Clicking the "forgot password" was not a lie. It was trouble shooting.

Yes it was a good video/story. I like to watch good stuff like that.

Didn't think of that route. And that will get me two new ones when they come out. Thanks!

I am wanting to get this EZX. Is the $89 intro the cheapest around? Haven't been keeping up.

I grabbed Peel. Thanks Larry

Now we getting into feetishes!!? (Sic)

Never thought of this. I always thought they wanted to be a P-Star all night!! And you expect us to believe that!!? There goes that 'humour again!!"

After watching a few of Bambie Thug videos, I gotta say... I like it. Then I listened to Tsunami.... WOW!! MF that was intense!! Love Bites was good, but Tsunami...

Watched that whole video while I was in bed before I went to sleep. Reminded me of back in the day. Ol Chuck was dealing it out. Muddy Waters did a great performance of MOJO. Edgar's three performances were also a good watch.

Young guys I worked with use to buy it off older guys that had it before it became so readily available. Men of all ages use it. Do they have to? IDK.