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Old 10th January 2008   #4
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Originally Posted by Fletcher View Post
FWIW... I have never been a 421 fan on any guitar at any period in the evolution [or de-evolution depending on your perspective] of the 421. It can work sometimes in conjunction but I always seem to end up with this like 3kHz "ice pick in the forehead" kinda thing when I try 421's in general.
Same here. I used to see a ton of guys using a 57 and a 421 together.

For me, the 57 is as bright as I need.

I searched for something that went below the 57 and I've found the R121. Now I'm very happy. And if I'm using a bright amp (Clean Vox or Fender) I can just use the R121.

YMMV.
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