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jon · 26th October 2004, 07:04 PM

Surprised no one has mentioned Royer 121s.

121s and 57s are very different sounds. Put 'em both up ... for the heavy big neo rhythm gits the 121s usually wins nowadays. You might need to add some presence on the amp or with an EQ to brighten them up, but they take EQ well. 57s are brighter, fizzier, more fuzz. Both are staples imho.

Preamp-wise, the TG2 is my favorite nowadays followed by a 1073.

26th October 2004, 07:04 PM	#13
jon Capitol Studios Paris Join Date: May 2002 Location: Paris, France Posts: 1,315	Surprised no one has mentioned Royer 121s. 121s and 57s are very different sounds. Put 'em both up ... for the heavy big neo rhythm gits the 121s usually wins nowadays. You might need to add some presence on the amp or with an EQ to brighten them up, but they take EQ well. 57s are brighter, fizzier, more fuzz. Both are staples imho. Preamp-wise, the TG2 is my favorite nowadays followed by a 1073.