After NOT being satisfied with any other replacements for my ToneLab desktop, I began the hunt for an SE. As of this writing, I managed to locate one for $200 with carry case. We are working the final details out now and I should have it next week.
In the mean time, I have been using a DG Stomp in the effects loop of a Traynor Custom Special 50. It works very well (I am only using the FX, not the preamp or speaker sim), but I see an onslaught of pedals that would be added should go that route. As it is I now have the 2 button channel switch for the amp, a volume pedal, a wah, and the DG Stomp in front of me. What makes it even harder is the DG Stomp either allows me complete navigation from patch to patch or on/off forf the effects from the buttons, not both. So the DG Stomp is a glorified set of pedals all in one box that I still have to turn knobs on unless I add a MIDI pedal...
Vox made a great design with the SE. I don't like having it all on the floor, but I do like the abundance of knobs way better than the layout of the LE. Getting it for the average sale price of the VC-12 helps too. Should I need to edit in real time, I will just bring my laptop to the gig.
Hey Dave; Welcome
Thu, 2008/03/06 - 10:08am — hotramanHey Dave;
Welcome back!
That's a great price for your Big Blue.
Most of them sell for $300.00 +
on CL and EBay.
Welcome back! The first
Thu, 2008/03/06 - 2:41pm — FluehueWelcome back!
The first thing I noticed about the SE vs Desktop was how much better the SE sounds. My friend owns a Desktop and no matter how we try it sounds way of the SE with even settings. I know you´ll be satisfied!
Thanks! Now I am even more
Fri, 2008/03/07 - 3:42pm — firebrandThanks!
Now I am even more jazzed about it. I have to wait a week longer than originally planned due to the original power supply being damaged. So the seller has ordered another from Guitar Center. I will list my "secret" to finding ToneLab SE's for less after this one is safely in my possession
Pawnshop??
Fri, 2008/03/07 - 3:47pm — FluehuePawnshop??
No, but I did find a couple
Fri, 2008/03/07 - 8:15pm — firebrandNo, but I did find a couple good deals at one before they started pricing everything musical at street price vs. used price. I bought an "original" Ibanez Universe (black) for $500 at one. The guy who owned it wanted it back so bad he traded me a Mesa TriAxis for it. He ended up trading it off at a gutiar shop downstate an they gave him $375. 9 years later I sold the TriAxis for $900.
Very nice, indeed!
Fri, 2008/03/07 - 8:54pm — hotramanVery nice, indeed!
you should be able to
Mon, 2008/03/10 - 6:38am — nomad100you should be able to control the dg stomp with the tonelab's midi commands shouldn't you?
Yes, I could. My idea is to
Mon, 2008/03/17 - 6:40am — firebrandYes, I could. My idea is to have less buttons, cables, and power connections to make. Plus I found the "amp controls" to still be active while the preamp/cabinet modeling is off. This proved in my "current" configuration to be great for some tones and less-than-exciting for others, especially the Presence and Mid controls. The SE has "just enough" for what I am wanting to do at this time so I am happy. The only thing that I may add later is a good outboard overdrive pedal so I can use other pedal effects in the ToneLab.
The ToneLab SE should arrive by end of week.
So how did I find the deal?
I googled. My search query was "ToneLab SE craigslist". I found 3 TLSEs at this price point, 2 of which sold only days before I started looking. Many were still offering theirs at $350 or $375 (about $75-$100 more than the average eBay price). I encouraged the seller to open his own PayPal account, and sent a deposit with the balance coming upon receipt of pics and his purchase of a new power supply for it. I gave him $30 to send it Priority and an extra $5 to offset PayPal fees.
Now all I need to do is find a band to play in with regularity again
Pawnshops suck, at least one
Mon, 2008/03/17 - 2:16pm — mself61Pawnshops suck, at least one that is around me, they are asking list prices for used stuff and I dont mean the regular price you pay new at GC or SA. I bought an accoustic cheapo bass (the Dean Playmate) for 120 from MF with free shipping, the pawn shop wanted 229, I think I'm in the wrong business 8D .
www.selfdistruction.com
I hear that!!! The one sown
Tue, 2008/03/18 - 10:41am — firebrandI hear that!!!
The one sown the road from the shop I manage tells you the "list price" and "our price" on all the guitar equipment. Example, they have a version 3 pandora for $25 less than I can buy a version 4 new! Even on the Nintendo games (not super, just Nintendo) they want $30-$40 depending on the game. As a guy on TV says "Give me a break!"