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Yes, this is a 2017 model. I'm enjoying it so much. It's easily the nicest acoustic I've ever owned. I seem to get an idea every time I play it!

Thanks man! So I'm using the Neural DSP Archetype: Rabea for the song, then for the sound examples I have a Laney LC15r mic'd up with a Shure Beta 57a

It's lovely and warm. Honestly I can't recommend these pickups highly enough. Really articulate, great with distortion. They'd suit jazz, blues or rock nicely.

Thanks man, I really appreciate those kind words. I don't have the guitar anymore. But I found that the wiring kit definitely added some warmth along with the Blues Engine Pickups, which I can't recommend highly enough if you ever want to check those out. In terms of the Bias FX settings. I always just use the default 'American Dream' setting as my base. And then just tweak it a bit depending on what guitar I'm using. Adding a different drive pedal to the chain etc. I really like the Overdrive Pro pedal with the boost option. Hope that's informative :)

@@TheGuitarDudeSteve Excellent, yes that is what I needed thanks. So 50s wiring and orange capacitors give an alnico ii flavour, or is it more subtle than that? Yes I have been an Iron Edge consumer for a couple of years, but that was the nicest combination with a single cut I have heard. It was like a return to the mid 70s which was the high point of Les Paul tones and they have been diminishing ever since. Can I ask why you gave up the guitar after bringing it to its peak?

@@donw.k.6877 Yes there is definitely a difference, but it is subtle. I feel charging the pickups is what makes the most difference. I just like to work on different guitar projects and love them for a while. Then I move them on and allow someone else to hopefully do the same. I recently built a strat from parts.

​@@TheGuitarDudeSteve I listened to a before and after demo for the 50a wiring with orange capacitors anf my ears were not refined enough to hear much of a difference, so juat the pipa for me. Thanks for the information.

Damn, didn't notice you were playing with your fingers until now. Oh well, knew it was too good to be true as I'm not going to be able to emulate that. Still I'm sure the pup upgrade will be a definite upgrade.

Thanks man. If you want to check out any more. The link to the album is in the video description 😊

No problem. I try and make useful videos 😉

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On second look, it's a RUclips problem. I have the same video on my TikTok and it's perfectly in sync.

Thanks man 🙏

Thanks man 🙏

Glad you found the video helpful 🙂

Thanks man 😊

Great! I hope you really enjoy it. I'll never sell mine. It's almost the one strat to rule them all 😉 So versatile.

Mine is also 'Never for sale' at this current time. They really are fantastic. I paid £1400 and took a bit if a gamble as it was an online listing, but they almost NEVER come up!

Thanks man. Appreciate that!

Yeh they're super amps man. They go for next to nothing used. So worth checking out 😉

Laney amps great for metal/hard rock!

No problem man. Glad you found it useful. Yeh I noticed very few videos around this guitar. And it took me years to hunt one down myself. I believe it was only in production for a couple of years. I think Billy fell out with Fender at some point and switched to Reverend. I absolutely agree with what you said. I think you can get so many different sounds from it. Super useful when playing live.

It would be fine. It can get very loud, enough for pub gigs. But if you keep it on 1 - 2 it's fine.

Thanks 😊 Great choice! They'll certainly make a big difference to the Affinity. I've not tried the overwound version, but they sound great in other videos. Maybe also think about upgrading the pots, switch & jack too. That guitar will be great for years then.

@@TheGuitarDudeSteve That is on my list, thanks

To each their own. I needed a change

Thanks Bert. Yeh it's definitely a bit trial and error. I certainly learnt a few things. It's something I've wanted to do for a long time and I'm really pleased with how it turned out in the end.

Thanks man. I certainly will do \m/

Thanks dude!

Thanks man! I'll be adding some more grunge based tune videos shortly. If you wanna subscribe, that'd really help me out 😉

Thanks man, I appreciate that 😊

@@TheGuitarDudeSteve my pleasure :) May I ask you a question Steve? Are you interested in doing a collab on my WATAPARTJA project? Would be great when you'd think about it :) :) Have a great and inspiring day! Bert

Thanks man!

And if you wanna subscribe, I'll be adding some more grunge based tune videos shortly!

​@@TheGuitarDudeSteveno problem, just did 👍🙏🎸

Thanks man! 😊🤘✌️

Thanks man!

Thanks man!

Thanks man! Yeh I had an X Series Jackson Rhoads about 4 years ago. I put a set of the Iron Gear Metal Machines in that. They're pretty incredible for passive pickups. Incredibly high gain. Great for real proper heavy chugging, if you know what I mean 🤘 Worth a bash. I just sold a DimarZio Tone Zone, which is also excellent in the bridge for chugging

@@TheGuitarDudeSteve Thanks! I was looking at the MM pickups. Would you say they were better than the Steam Hammers?

@@6Four6Films They're definitely higher gain than the steam hammers. I guess it depends what type of music you're looking to play. If all you'll be playing on the guitar is metal then I'd go with the metal machines. But if you play some rock, hard rock too. Then I'd go with the steam hammers. Then not quite as intense and they're more versatile.

@@TheGuitarDudeSteve Thanks for that, I'll have a think! You've gained a sub!

@@6Four6Films Thanks man! And no problem. I don't put many vids up but I try and be as helpful and informative as I can when I do 👍

Not sure. I never really intended to split the bridge. Might think about that though 🤔

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Thanks very much Marti!

Thanks man. They're the 490R & 490T combination. I actually sold that SG. But recently brought a 97 with the same pickup set