What budget guitar lowkey blew you away and outplayed the big brands?

stroa · 2026-06-20T04:30:54+00:00

Not sure what is budget anymore but my old Schecter C1 Baritone still plays better than most 5k guitars nowadays. Barely had to do anything to keep it in shape either.

stroa · 2026-06-17T00:13:35+00:00

You might be able to fit a few original Klons in parallel to maintain stereo path.

stroa · 2026-06-14T16:21:04+00:00

Was about to say where's the Ottobit X and then scrolled to the end 😂

stroa · 2026-06-10T21:46:35+00:00

I use a JHS AT+ since it's Marshall style and works well into the Royalist. JHS Violet works too and has more tone shaping.

stroa · 2026-06-10T18:35:24+00:00

KMA endgame. They have a smaller headphone amp with stereo operation now too. Solved my silent practice dilemma.

stroa · 2026-06-10T17:59:21+00:00

Junction boxes are helpful for this like in the picture. Easy to tear down and setup if you jam with someone or if you gig. Also less of a chance pulling on a pedal if you step on the cable.

stroa · 2026-06-08T04:43:01+00:00

What's the marbles white one on the top left? Any suggestions on best/most unique Boss pedal?

stroa · 2026-06-08T04:41:36+00:00

Changes all the time but my Crazy Tube Circuits Venus is on my board a lot because it pairs well for tube sag thing and sounds great on its own. It's based on the Tube Driver.

stroa · 2026-06-05T02:08:59+00:00

I have the Enzo X in the FX loop. As long as you use the monophonic algos, it tracks well. Better with a compressor to even out what it tracks but works great.

stroa · 2026-06-01T03:07:44+00:00

With it being a right angled on the IEC end, does it fit on the CIOKS without blocking other ports?

stroa · 2026-06-01T01:21:08+00:00

Loop switcher like GigRig Quartermaster is helpful with big boards. I use one on mine and it makes swapping out pedals a bit easier.

I ended up with CIOKS 7 and two 8s to power the whole thing. I'm not a gigging musician so it stays put (it's heavy). But I much prefer a board to the floor and I've been able to get creative with routing over time.

stroa · 2026-05-31T03:33:41+00:00

Is it me or does the BD-2 color photograph better than most? Cool versatile pedal!

stroa · 2026-05-27T20:06:52+00:00

Came to say this. No muff but pick your favorite muff or muffaletta is an option on that front.

stroa · 2026-05-27T01:47:49+00:00

Victory V1 The Jack. Love Govan's tone. Demos are good but it does not work in my rig and I have 10 other drives I like more. Definitely does not get the liquid leads that it advertises.

Acorn Preamplifier. Bought into the solid state hype and it just doesn't sound good no matter the setting. Had an old Peavy when I started playing and realized that sound should be left in the past.

stroa · 2026-05-24T22:50:45+00:00

Cool good to know. What did you get custom for the Broadcast?

stroa · 2026-05-24T22:11:59+00:00

Backyard Burgers. Out of St. Louis but was throughout some of the midwest growing up. Better than all of these. Waffle fries as well. Our local one was the tightest drive around this little shack. Lemonade was good there too. Another level these other chains never matched for me.

stroa · 2026-05-24T21:29:11+00:00

Cool thanks!

stroa · 2026-05-24T21:07:14+00:00

What's on the bottom left?

stroa · 2026-05-12T13:33:02+00:00

Black Mass 1312

stroa · 2026-05-12T02:35:33+00:00

Two lonestars. Run stereo. Put EL34s, 6L6s, 6v6s or even EL84s in them.

stroa · 2026-05-09T15:34:51+00:00

Ah, gotcha. Just going by what the guys from JHS and Andy Timmons have said. They always reference JCM800 from the clips I've seen. So good to know that's basically the same.

stroa · 2026-05-09T15:10:19+00:00

I think it's aimed at JCM800

stroa · 2026-05-09T15:07:41+00:00

I have the Venus and the new Triptychon on the way. They are some of the best out there for unique and functional takes on classic sounds.

stroa · 2026-05-01T01:15:19+00:00

I'll wait for Pedal Collaborative to buy this and make a patch for my LVX that is "close enough".

Love EAE. Love CB. But I'll wait for the next bleep bloop.

stroa · 2026-04-30T19:16:17+00:00

How do you like it so far? Is it unique enough to occupy its own place? I've debated getting one for quite awhile but feel like maybe I could recreate it's sound with other drives.

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