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Originally Posted by Bob Ross  I'm not sure I ever completely drank the Kool-Aid about any piece of studio kit such that I was subsequently disappointed; if it didn't do what I was hoping I either chalked it up to Wrong Tool For The Job, or my own shortcomings as an engineer.
However, on the other side of the glass, there's a lot of so-called "legendary" gear that never did anything for me. Blackface Fender Deluxe amps? I've played at least twice as many that were "blah" as those that had any "magic". Rickenbacker 4001 basses? I've only ever played one (out of the dozens I've played in my life) that was even marginally good sounding. And what's the deal with Alembic basses?!?!? Gorgeous to look at, but every single one I've played sounded like a Tiger Emenee with dead strings. |
I've never really been impressed with any Rickenbacker bass or guitar I've played. I always hated their fretboards. They just seemed so uncomfortable to play, and the tone was nothing spectacular in my opinion. Maybe it's because I wasn't playing vintage ones. I dig different tones than most people too, I suppose.