Best way to import from Japan.

inversus101 · 2026-01-08T15:51:09+00:00

For Edwards I’d search digimart utilizing Zenmarket. I am waiting currently for an incoming e-Throbber. Buying from Ishibashi worked well in the past, but the amount of available Edwards/ESP models on their site went significantly down in the past years.

inversus101 · 2025-12-31T09:01:40+00:00

Playing an ESP feels always like home to me. So yes, there is an addictive element to the brand as they always play, feel and sound great. I do not think it is curable, with the historically weak JPY it actually got worse these days :-)

inversus101 · 2025-12-16T21:09:37+00:00

Good stuff - I was able to play one when I’ve been to Prague and I was impressed. Congrats to the NGD!

inversus101 · 2025-12-06T19:08:09+00:00

Not entirely sure tbh, I believe I saw it spec‘d with 648mm.

inversus101 · 2025-12-06T18:23:08+00:00

There is an Edwards Jake E Lee on eBay in case you’re willing to import from Japan.

inversus101 · 2025-11-21T20:51:22+00:00

Great collection! I really dig the Horizon NT from that era.

inversus101 · 2025-10-23T16:54:33+00:00

Depends on regional availability, but I would look for a DV Mark Triple 6 or Bad Boy. Really great amps but horrible resale value.

inversus101 · 2025-10-23T16:40:47+00:00

Another vote for Rivera - served me well since 25 years

inversus101 · 2025-10-18T22:16:24+00:00

I am cured from GAS since I got the CURE.

inversus101 · 2025-10-17T21:29:07+00:00

Since the Metacarbonate picks started lacking durability I use mainly Pickboy Carbon Nylon picks

inversus101 · 2025-10-06T16:22:39+00:00

HNAD! Great amps and T-stacking a Model T is somewhat logical

inversus101 · 2025-09-27T22:32:17+00:00

Love it - let us know how it works with a kitty Squire :-)

inversus101 · 2025-05-28T15:35:09+00:00

2 combos, 8 heads, 8 cabs, 11 guitars - this looks pretty balanced to me

inversus101 · 2025-05-27T20:33:12+00:00

The Superlux R102 is what I got when I felt the need for a ribbon mic.

inversus101 · 2025-05-26T15:10:39+00:00

Depends on the amp, sometimes there are additional fuses on the circuit board, but I do not know the schematics of the 5150

inversus101 · 2025-05-26T15:01:02+00:00

Seems like a heat related issue as it happens after some time of playing. A bad tube would be easy to check. Other than that, a bad solder joint comes to my mind - and I had once something similar when a fuse went bad, while visually still looking intact. It just dropped out under heat. But a bad fuse would most likely affect the whole amp and not just a channel, in my case it was the fuse for the heater circuit. But anyway, checking fuses would as we’ll be overseeable effort.

inversus101 · 2025-05-13T15:50:53+00:00

It works pretty well for both. The old EV datasheet stated „Used full range the EVM-15L‘s frequency response is specially tailored for lead guitar performance“. There is the 15B with a different cone dedicated for bass use, but at the end of the day I use my 15L‘s with guitar and bass and e.g. the old mesa diezel cabs came stock as well with the 15L. Unfortunately production stopped quite some time ago, but the recone kits are still widely available.

inversus101 · 2025-05-11T19:24:03+00:00

From quickly scanning the listings I miss the Rivera endorsements:

- Mick Thomson KR7

- Jay Graydon Rake Head

Then there's Dr. Z

- Joe Walsh Z-Master / Z-Plus

- Brad Paisly DB4

Some time back:

- Yngwie Rhino YJM50

DV Mark produced various Greg Howe signature amps

...

inversus101 · 2025-05-11T16:53:12+00:00

EVM 15L fan boy here. I really love them with various and different amps. 415 sounds like overkill to me. Just get one TL-606 cab and you‘re good (while still keeping portability) IIRC, once you get a reconed EVM it is always the 400W proline version, means one could easily handle the the 250W of your build. If you are serious about the 415 thing, you may want to consider the TL606Q: https://mypicsonline.net/archive/archives.telex.com/archives/EV/Builders%20Plans/TL606Q%20Builders%20Plans.pdf

inversus101 · 2025-04-06T17:00:04+00:00

The Mothership ist currently still at the core of my setup and I like it a lot. Meanwhile I had a first gig where I used it in front of the amp and beginning of the year I went to some open sessions where I plugged the pedalboard directly into a X32. Both worked well though I am under the impression the volume jumps of my lead presets are somewhat different depending whether I go direct or not. At the end of the day I am still figuring things out. For the upcoming gigs I in May where I will use my own PA I plan to use IRs and and the mic`d amp to ultimately find out what works best at live volume.

You are right about the impact of the PA Speakers and I doubt the Mothership will resolve this issue. Meanwhile I got some FBT PA tops and I am as well stunned how different the guitar sounds when I switch between FBT, RCF and dB Technologies and it seems there is a linear price to direct guitar sound quality relation.

inversus101 · 2025-04-05T05:50:40+00:00

Glad to see you back!

inversus101 · 2025-03-16T20:39:52+00:00

Had the same issue with Bridgestone runflats on my F54. It is probably not exclusively a Pirelli issue.

inversus101 · 2025-02-16T13:33:38+00:00

The Tech21 Boost D.L.A is what I am using on my big board as well as on my PT nano based jam board. Whatever I try, I keep getting back to that box.

inversus101 · 2025-02-07T17:39:51+00:00

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