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Last night was TO rehearsal, and I had quantifiable evidence to the superiortiy of the God Tone.

I was playing my Gajic/BKP kamikaze guitar (Miracle Man/Irish Tour), thru the following pedals (all HBE):

Dos Mos gt; CPE gt; Big D

Amp was a Diezel VH4. Not my favourite amp, but I like where the cab sits in the room, so I used it anyway, lol.

About 1/2 way through the first song, the battery died in my Big D. No biggie, I switched from channel 2 to channel 3 on the VH4 and continued to play the set with the amp's gain.

After set #1, I ran to the vending machine and got a fresh 9v. After plugging it in, and going back to channel 2, there it was: the G O D T O N E !!

Comparisons: Without the Big D, the tone was too thick, too muddy, and too modern sounding - ie, no mids. Once the Big D was back in the signal chain adding a bit of gain, it all snapped back into focus: the guitar cut thru the mix like perfection, the mids came back, effortless pinch harmonics, legato was a snap, etc etc. It was instant Lynchness!

Verdict: The Miracle Man is probably the best metal pickup out there right now. (Haven't tried a Warpig, of course, or a couple of others) It turned out to be a very good experiment for the Big D, too, because even when I wasn't using it, I was still using the Dos Mos/CPR combo, which is no slouch. I've never liked compression, but the CPR is just so amazing, I'm loving it!! With the Big D providing the extra push, tho, as well as all that TONE, the sound was .... GODLY!!!

Finding great tone is a wonderful thing, no?

So how would you compare the Miracle Man to the VHII, Ben?


Originally Posted by JeffBSo how would you compare the Miracle Man to the VHII, Ben?

Totally different beasts. The MM is tight, focused, and distorts like a dream. The VHII is raw, dynamic as all hell, and just ROARS when pushed. You have to play cleaner with the MM, and dig in deeper with the VHII.

When I pretend I'm Lynch/Takasaki/Demartini, it's the MM.
When I pretend I'm Murray/Smith, it's the VHII.

Haven't fitted the Cold Sweat yet, so I will let you know who I pretend to be when I play that one!


Originally Posted by TwilightOdysseyTotally different beasts. The MM is tight, focused, and distorts like a dream. The VHII is raw, dynamic as all hell, and just ROARS when pushed. You have to play cleaner with the MM, and dig in deeper with the VHII.

When I pretend I'm Lynch/Takasaki/Demartini, it's the MM.
When I pretend I'm Murray/Smith, it's the VHII.

Haven't fitted the Cold Sweat yet, so I will let you know who I pretend to be when I play that one! I think you know who...better start growing your hair out...

and curling it....

and dyeing it blonde...

and get yourself an Irish accent

A vending machine for 9V batteries? Only in NYC, brother.

Sounds great!


Originally Posted by JammerMattA vending machine for 9V batteries? Only in NYC, brother.

Oh, you wouldn't believe what's in that vending machine!

LOL

i'd imagine pretty much everything

Make us hear!!! Come on man, I want to hear what the MM is capable with a good player :P


Originally Posted by PierreMake us hear!!! Come on man, I want to hear what the MM is capable with a good player :P

I posted a new 9-minute song of MM goodness over at BK!



And I'm listening. Nice playing!


Originally Posted by JeffBSo how would you compare the Miracle Man to the VHII, Ben?

Ben, didn't you make a MM vs VHII comparison clip a few months ago? Where you played short licks one after another...

i'll say it again got to love the HBE !!!!!!!!!! my power screamer is with joel for a tune up

Hey T.O., here's an axe for you.......
Wow, is that a real guitar, or a Photoshop job?
That's wicked cool!!


Originally Posted by PeterkuBen, didn't you make a MM vs VHII comparison clip a few months ago? Where you played short licks one after another...

from : localhost/streamer.soundclick.com/jerry...miracleman.mp3


Originally Posted by TwilightOdysseyWow, is that a real guitar, or a Photoshop job?
That's wicked cool!!

That's a real axe......www.frankinsteinguitarworks.com