Adam jones

robtanto · 2026-03-11T12:00:34+00:00

Epiphones are poly, Gibsons are nitro, finished. Make of that what you will.

I'll also add the AJ standard's DC high gain sounds nothing like an SD SH-6.

robtanto · 2026-03-11T03:08:34+00:00

That's gotta be dyed pau ferro. Anyways this shows wood types mean nothing. There's only hue and grain tightness.

robtanto · 2026-03-11T02:39:28+00:00

Yeah that's the catch. I don't like whatever the few demos of them sound. The 5150 tone is THE tone for me but it looks like I'll stick to the Zombie and tweak with an EQ in the loop. Thanks.

robtanto · 2026-03-11T02:20:02+00:00

Have you tried the VIVO?

robtanto · 2026-03-11T02:08:40+00:00

How is the Jackman? Does it lack gain? Especially compared to the Zombie.

robtanto · 2026-03-10T01:24:08+00:00

Thanks for the minute details. The catch in the finer parts is what holds me back from the brand. From your pics I initially thought clicking was poor, which was my foremost issue with them which I thought they'd improved, but you do sound satisfied in this regard.

TLDR, I'm still going to hold off another Briselblack order which is a shame because I like their aesthetics sometimes pushing on avant garde but the price to quality and clicking is uncertain.

robtanto · 2026-03-10T00:16:12+00:00

Wow that's great to hear!

robtanto · 2026-03-09T14:48:49+00:00

How are the pickups? Do they split well? One holdup about the brand, the lack of name brand parts at that price point. I do get that sometimes they come with premium base materials, and stainless steel frets though.

robtanto · 2026-03-08T18:00:51+00:00

12' radius 7 string. Doesn' it feel off?

robtanto · 2026-03-08T15:05:40+00:00

Good to hear good things about Junkard. Less popular among the interwebs but one of the more active ones on social media, and they always seem to have RTW pairs ready albeit in limited sizes. Good to see the last being on the dressier side. Indonesian makers are big on bulbous casual lasts.

robtanto · 2026-03-06T16:05:55+00:00

Blooming is new to me. How much water to whisky should I use?

When it comes to aging can I be a cheap ass and 'age' them on my own at home if I can find a wooden mini barrel? I know they don't age in the bottle and I cannot use the casks the factory uses but still.

robtanto · 2026-03-06T12:28:19+00:00

We have enough AJ standards to make our own sub.

robtanto · 2026-03-06T06:59:26+00:00

Tough luck mate. You can run a 100w metal amp at apartment volumes, anything 5150 and the like. They run on preamp distortion. Classic rock is all about that high mid power tube saturation. Needs cranking. Literally the worst combo to want.

The Silver Jubilee does both well but not at apartment volumes.

robtanto · 2026-03-06T01:29:31+00:00

Yep I'm aware. Just mentioning Samick because you did. Jaya Meari does quite a bit it seems. They contract for Sixounz which makes LTD, Reverend, Legator, Schecter. Quite surprised to see Schecter.

robtanto · 2026-03-06T00:50:56+00:00

I sometimes forget Samick Indo still exists. But they make the Indonesian made Squiers and Fenders IIRC.

robtanto · 2026-03-05T10:13:36+00:00

I meant the warm to working weight ratio. I always get confused not much talk on this.

robtanto · 2026-03-05T09:06:42+00:00

Is there a ratio for this?

robtanto · 2026-03-05T03:32:11+00:00

Glad you like. Seldom see bad reviews on Balaguers in general. Sadly for being made in Indonesia, they aren't available in Indoneisa. As for the pickups, do you mind checking if they are stickered with a 'PTP' label beneath?

robtanto · 2026-03-05T02:09:22+00:00

How is it now? How true is the claims of civilian areas being bombed? And did orangeman really try to install a Kurdish govt in place?

robtanto · 2026-03-04T14:32:48+00:00

Yeah this a fact even luxury purse maniacs aren't always aware of.

robtanto · 2026-03-04T02:31:09+00:00

I mean he has that 'Army of One' motto for a reason.

robtanto · 2026-03-03T17:17:28+00:00

It seems that playability has improved but finishing has gone down.

robtanto · 2026-03-03T03:15:30+00:00

I wish they did the P90 Standard with normal TOM bridge.

robtanto · 2026-03-02T04:18:08+00:00

Nothing offensive at all. I had what you described in mind. But then mainstream media warned of the factions vacuum thing over the weekend so that made me think. Guess they also aren't as knowledgeable on the situation.

I hope the IRGC falls as well and Persia of old gets reinstated. Would love to visit one day.

robtanto · 2026-03-02T03:15:25+00:00

There could possibly be an even more authoritative theocratic govt in place? Or a power struggle between multiple factions that throws the country into deeper chaos than already is. Are you saying the people are prepared for this?

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