Well Hello PaddyMc5th! Even the luck of a leprechaun can't save you from unreliable Presonus products. You are right to steer away from the frustration of getting stiffed by Presonus. Try products from Zoom, Mackie, Yamaha, Behringer, and others. You'll be a lot happier. In the meantime, spend your money wisely and keep your musical MOJO rocking!

Thank you for the shout out! Keep your musical MOJO rocking!

hahhhaa. Well, I could not tie Jimi's shoe laces if he was here. I am happy that you enjoyed the tune. I hope that your holidays are fabulous and filled with music!

Hello my Friend. Thanks for the shout out. As for the Mesa Boogie sound, I used a 2 x 12 Recto Cab loaded with Celestian V-30's. I mic'ed the cab with a Blue - Spark condenser mic. From there I send the signal into my Zoom L-20 mixing board. I use Studio One software for mixing. I do like the Tonex. It's a cool gadget. I don't see myself using it for a live gig situation but it's cool to use at home when I don't want to disturb the family. I also would like to add the fact that the IK Multimedia people stand behind their product. Overall, I think the Tonex is fun. A good pedal to have. So, have a great holiday season and keep on playing.

Hello My Friend. You just saved yourself a lot of frustration and a load of insults from the Presonus customer service crew. So many other manufacturers stand behind their product with pride. Presonus does not. You'll have a much happier experience with just about any other brand. I turned to ZOOM L-20. It's been great. But other possibilities could be Tascam, Yamaha, Mackie, Allen & Heath etc. They all offer peace of mind with their products. It's understandable that not every item out there is going to be perfect but the way the manufacturer treats you needs to be pretty perfect. Not a load of insults, like the Presonus crew launches at their customers. In the meantime, be safe and watch how you spend your money. Presonus is more than willing to sell you an unreliable piece of gear and slap you in the face for the heck of it. ☹

Hello my friend. Thank you for the shout out. YES, the Martin D-16 is in production and available at many retailers. www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/D16E02Nat--martin-d-16e02-mahogany-acoustic-electric-guitar-natural?mrkgadid=3251364936&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=mpla&mrkgbflag=0&mrkgcat=guitars&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=92700046997870990&lid=92700046997870990&ds_s_kwgid=58700005286965682&ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000007215323&ds_a_cid=405527921&ds_a_caid=9238738473&ds_a_agid=93424721003&ds_a_lid=pla-870466624029&dsproductgroupid=4581733673360497&product_id=D16E02Nat&prodctry=US&prodlang=EN&channel=Online&storeid=&device=c&network=o&matchtype=e&adpos=largenumber&locationid=&creative=&targetid=pla-4581733673360497:aud-805985215&campaignid=283268300&awsearchcpc=1&gclid=6a8818dc8f6b1870c4157ff20f81605a&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=6a8818dc8f6b1870c4157ff20f81605a&Shopping%20-%20Core%20-%20Guitars&Guitars%20-%20Acoustic%20Guitars Sweetwater is a great source for martin guitars. The D-16 isn't fancy at all but it delivers that famous martin sound. I love it. I used a capo and alternate tuning in order to get the vibe of this Zep influenced song. I also used at Blue - Spark mic and an Oktava MC-012 mic. Not expensive mics but they delivered enough sound for the purposes of this humble demo. I hope that all is well with you and your music. it doesn't matter which guitar you like to play. the main thing is to PLAY WITH PASSION! Rock on.

Hello my new friend, Thank you for writing. I hope that you are enjoying a great musical year. I do like the PROCO Rat. It's a nasty beast when you want it to deliver the 'stank'. hahahaha. Of course, there are a million different distortion options out there. I like the PROCO stuff a lot. It was invented in my hometown of Kalamazoo Michigan. In the meantime, the best thing I can tell you to do is to always PLAY WITH PASSION!!!!! PEACE

Hello my friend. thank you for the kind words. This guitar turned out to be fabulous. I love the attention to detail and the sound. it's balanced and light weight. I can't believe that the Heritage people made this axe. A USA made instrument for a low price. I would also like to own a real Heritage one day. In the meantime, keep on playing and never stop! Rock on!

Witaj przyjacielu, dziękuję za odwiedzenie mojego kanału. Miałam okazję odwiedzić w tym roku Warszawę i Kracków. To było bajeczne. Naprawdę kocham Polskę. Jeśli chodzi o pedał ToneX, to wszystko jest w porządku. Nadal lubię używać mojego wzmacniacza bardziej niżn pedałów, ale fajnie jest słuchać wszystkich programów i dźwięków, które tworzy ToneX. Mam nadzieję, że wasza muzyka rozbuja się w Polsce. Najlepszą rzeczą do zrobienia jest kontynuowanie gry. GRAJ Z PASJĄ!

@@jakesmith4506 też uwielbiam tonex! Cieszę się że podobało Ci się w Polsce :) mamy tu dużo dobrej muzyki. Pozdrowienia

Thank you again my friend. We have fun playing together. Rock on and keep picking them notes!!

Thank you for the shout out my friend. This guitar turned out to be more cool than I expected. Wow, it's got great MOJO and it fits me perfectly! Rock on my friend!

Hello my friend, thank you for visiting my channel. Well, the Celestion 70/80 speaker is indeed an 80 watt speaker. It's their low budget speaker that often shows up in low budget combo amps or speaker cabs. The Swamp Thang is made by Eminence and has much higher quality components used in the manufacturing process. The 150 watt rating gives you a higher headroom before breakup. The Swamp Thang is also heavier and has a bigger magnet than the 70/80 speaker. I purchased the Marshall cab because it's a great cab at a low price. I knew that the 70/80 isn't to my liking so I replaced it with a much higher quality speaker. There are many different options when it comes to speakers. The 70/80 may be just fine for a lot of musicians. It's a matter of preference for sure. I hope that I answered your question in a satisfactory manner. In the meantime, keep on rocking and have a wonderful upcoming holiday season!

@jakesmith4506 indeed you did. I ordered a set of swamp thangs and will be replacing my 70/80s. thanks for the vid and tip!

Hello my friend. Thank you for your comments. Yes, I know. How could two failures happen with the same product...... Well, it did. I know that it's bad luck indeed. But, after a few nasty conversations with the Presonus customer service people I knew that they were used to many complaints from customers. This isn't a case of plugging the product into a high voltage outlet or some other user based disaster. This is the fact that Presonus makes an unreliable, unstable product. The best way to avoid the disaster and disappointment is to stop purchasing their product. Yes, I did purchase a second unit. Hoping that things would work out. Things did not work out for me. So, no more purchases from Presonus. I understand what you are saying. it's possible that some users are re-creating their own problems. But, in my situation, the problem was with Presonus quality. By all means, continue to point out factors in possible failures for customers. The industry does need watch dogs like yourself to keep things in perspective. Rock on and be safe!

Hello my friend. Always PLAY WITH PASSION !!!!! Rock the world!

Hello my Friend. I think you'll love your Bardens. A very flexible pickup to use. I love mine. You'll be able to get a completely different vibe from them when you roll back from top volume. It's kind of like magic. hahaha. As for amps, I like mesa Boogie but there are many choices that get the job done. The best advice I can give to any player is to 'PLAY WITH PASSION!' PEACE!

HAHAHAHAHA Thank you for the shout out my friend. Yeah, the RAT can be pretty crazy when the time requires. There are a lot of distortion pedals out there. The RAT is a legend to a certain degree. I do have a standard RAT pedal that I got a short time before getting this one. I like the fact that the RAT was born in my home town of Kalamazoo. I should have purchased a RAT back in the olden days but I didn't have the finances. Well, for now I'm all set to make some pretty nasty noise with this thing. hahha. In the meantime, I hope that all of your musical sounds are rocking. Keep playing, never stop! peace!

Hi Pamela, thank you for the shout out. I love your channel too. Playing all of the instruments on those tracks is impressive. Keep up the great work! Much love to you from me, in Detroit.

Hello my friend. Thank you for stopping in on my channel. yeah, the feature info on some mixers isn't exactly clear. For me, the midi stuff is a mystery. Midi seems to be able to pack a ton of channels into the DAW. I just don't understand it. In the meantime, keep on recording and making your music. Never stop with your creativity. Rock on.

hahaha. Thank you for the shout out. Yeah,,,,, Bat Cave. It's always fun there. I hope that all is good for you and your music. have a fantastic Fall season and keep on playing! peace.

Hello My Friend, Thank you for the shout out. Well, I suppose that I never really thought about the sound similarities between the instruments. In most cases the sound of one instrument can vary a lot depending on amps, speakers, effects, cabinets, and if a person is using a modeling amp. Sooo......wow. I think it's a wide open door on sound from instrument to instrument. Half the time I hear a Tele on a recording I think it's a Gretsch. hahaha. The SG modern is really a superb instrument. Gibson is building some really great stuff. In the meantime, keep your own music rolling. Never stop playing! peace.

Yeah......Presonus takes your money and delivers a sub-standard product. TEARS TEARS and loss of money. Never trust Presonus hardware.

Presonus is a terrible company. Nasty customer service and unreliable hardware. I am sorry that you went through all of that pain with those people. Rock on and don't let it disrupt your creativty. peace.

@@jakesmith4506 Very Validating! THanks for the thoughts. Any reccomendation on a solid 16 channel usb mixer moving forward when this repaired one ultimately fails?

@@BillFurlong Hi Bill, just about any other recording mixer out there is going to make you happier than the unholy relationship you've got with Presonus. Mackie, Behringer, Yamaha, tascam and Zoom are all better then a money grabbing stuff from Presonus. I have two Zoom mixers. Both are great. One is for my home studio, the other is for live gigs. The only thing I can say is that it's your hard earned money, spend wisely. Stay clear of Presonus. 💔

Hello and thanks for the shout out. YES!!! The 50s Tribute is very cool. I've got P-90s but the regular humbuckers are very cool too. By all means, check out the Tribute guitar. KEEP ROCKING! Never stop. peace.

Thank you for the shout out. I love this SG. Gibson did a great job on fit and finish. The playability is superb. I hope that all of your music is going well. Never stop playing! peace.

Hello my Friend. The Telecaster Ultra is still a rocking good axe to have. Fender totally knocked it out of the park on this instrument. I still love mine. The fit, finish and attention to detail is superb. The weight is perfect as well as balance. I love the pickups too. Lots of twang if you need it but it can turn into a beast if you need to push it over the top with high gain. Jimmy Page used a Telecaster for a lot of Zep tunes on the first album. Of course, people saw him with Les Paul guitars after the first release and assumed that the sounds they were hearing were from a Les Paul. hahaha. Well, Telecasters cover a lot of ground. I always thought that the guitar in "Last Train to Clarksville' (monkees hit) was a Gretsch.....nope. It was a TELE! see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX2Zh5ykYppkbposi=rowxqjV1YzI4xmhx Soooo........ You can cover a lot of ground with a Tele. It's really amazing. By all means, think it over and make the best choice for your needs. HAPPY HUNTING. and above all.....PLAY WITH PASSION!

Thanks Jake. Awesome! Thanks so much for the reply. I think I’ll go get one in the next few weeks. Oh man you make it sound so good in your video. Keep rocking. 🎸👍🔥

Thank you so much for the shout out! Rock on and never stop playing!

Hello Jerrymoe. I do not suggest any gear from Presonus. I had two recording mixers and both crapped out fairly quickly. I did like the sound quality but the hardware is very unreliable. Presonus also has the worst customer service. They are rude and totally nasty to talk to. Look elsewhere for your gear. Zoom, Yamaha, Behringer, Tascam, Mackie and others are a better choice. Presonus is a terrible choice for most people. Please spend your money wisely. Don't get ripped off by Presonus.🍋

@@jakesmith4506 thanks jakesmith. Does .Mackie is better than Presonus ?

Thank you for the shout out. The MK-319 is actually facing the correct direction. Well, at least I think it's OK. I've gotten really good results with it. I was fortunate enough to get one during the close out days at Guitar Center. They were letting the Oktava stuff fly for really low prices. The one thing that I regret no doing was to blend both mics together in this demo. The world of mics and recording is far beyond my total comprehension. haha. Hey you never know... backwards ---forwards... as long as the results are pleasing to your eats it's all good. Rock on and don't hold back on observations. peace. additional..... Oh I see what you saw in my video. I turned the Oktava around to take a photo of the logo. YEP, that would be backwards!

Hello and thank you for the shout out. The 335 is capable of playing all kinds of styles. I always remember Alvin Lee's solo at Woodstock on ' I'm Going Home'. He was blazing. I hope that your music is going good and that you are having a musical sonic season of sound! Be well and rock on!

Thank you for the shout out! Play it safe my friend!

wow!!! I was so thin! hahaha

Hey Brother Mike. I know that you've been doing well out west. It's always great to hear from you. This Festival was the first big show I've played for a long time. It was so much fun. Well, I'm going to try to make it out west sometime next spring. It would be great to hang out again. I'm retired now. I'm finally able to take off and visit people without worrying about losing my job. hahaha. Rock steady my brother. I'll be out there to see you guys next spring. (2025)

Hey Siegfried! Man, it's been a long time since I played a good gig. This one was so much fun. Detroit has been pretty busy with festivals this summer. I've been playing a lot of guitar at home as usual. hahaha. i got one of those TONEX pedals recently too. It's cool but it's a luxury item. Lots of sounds and features. Probably a great studio tool for someone. In the meantime. keep on playing and posting the videos of your blades. Good stuff! Rock solid my dear brother! 🎼

Tally HO Doug! I was sooooo lucky to be able to play this festival. i haven't played a really good gig in a long time. Everyone was great to work with. Yeah....the PRS. hahaha. I've had that axe for a long time. i think i got it back in 1994. Geez, the ancient days. In the meantime, I've done a little traveling. Went to Iceland, Austria, Germany, Poland and Italy over the last year. I have to get back to the UK sometime soon. I'm retired now, so I can take time to see a few things on planet earth. I hope that the sonic vibes are still rocking in your neck of the woods. There's one thing i think everyone can agree on. Playing your guitar has no bad side effects. !! so rock solid and never stop! GOD SAVE THE KING!

Thank you so much for the shout out! Rock steady my friend!🎸

Well ROCK ON my friend. Every time you pick up your instrument to play you enter into a new world of sound and creativity. never stop. Keep on pickin' !!

hahaha. Grill master ! Well, I just started to get into some cooking. I'm not the galloping Gormet but my dishes haven't harmed any one. So, I'll keep on playing guitar and also make an effort to improve my cooking skills. hahaha. In the meantime, keep your music rolling my friend!

if you have a good amp these pedals are not worth the price. maybe if someone lived in an apartment it would be good for keeping the noise down. Otherwise, save your money.

Thank you so much for the advice. i will adress that issue. It will make a huge difference

Hello my Brother, Thanks for the shout out. I am doing OK. Things in the States are nuts because of the politicians. I ignore them and stick to my music. I went to Iceland, Poland and Italy this year. So, I have been busy and I saw a lot of cool stuff. I hope that you are well. i love your videos with the blades. So many options when it comes to style, function and quality. As with everything, right? Stay safe and rock on my friend! peace.🌎

Hello my friend, thanks for the shout out. I am finding out more about how to use the Tonex. It's been a lot of fun so far. Adding new tools to a musical experience is great. Back in the olden days there wasn't much going on for options in musical tech. Today, it's fantastic. more to come i'm sure. Thank you again for the shout out. Keep playing and never stop!

Hello my friend, Thanks for the advice. I've never been much of a computer guy so the tech is always above my comprehension. I did another swipe at it in a following video. It's going to be a while before I get a grip on this gadget, but I'll stick with it until the light bulb comes on in my mind. hahaha. Rock on and always play with PASSION! peace.

Hey Brother, I am alive and well. I have to come out west to hang out with you guys. (spring 2025??) I'll let you know. Especially now that I am retired! 😀

@@jakesmith4506 for sure! We will probably be in the Sea of Cortez, Puerto Peñasco, ( Rocky Point) by then. We are heading there in November, after hurricane season. Going to put the boat up on land, do some work to it. Might be back in the water, by the time you make it down. Karen,( Princess painintheass), has her scuba license now. So we can do some diving. Spear-fishing etc. would be good to see you, and maybe get some guitar lessons, lol!