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Is it just me, or, like the candid post about the Beatles (2 doors down), did REAL music stop some time ago. When I go into Guitar Center on a Saturday morning and witness the the over-tatooed Goth-dreg shredders who look like they are wearing what they slept in, and who are playing rapid fire arpeg...

I read some time ago that the McGuinn signature model came with the "hot" 12k toasters. Is this because in 1987 the first "re-issues" were being made and in stock to put on the guitar. Since Roger's sound was made on older 6-7k toasters it seems interesting - unless, of course he...

Tom and Scott, Thanks for your thoughts. Glad to know its not "just" me that "hears" what Rory had going. He has such fun with his playing that it transcends ego and sends a big message out to some of today's posturing dour-angst-yell bands to "lighten up". Maybe his vi...

Brian, Your comments just solidify my impressions (just from articles and videos) that Rory was the "real deal" musically and personally. I am happy that tape exists of his charged performances so that I can appreciate in retrospect his blessed talents. Thanks for sharing your memories of ...

Thanks, Mike,

Interesting remarks. It seems that at least some of this has been tried to a degree before.

Memorial to a fantastic "natural". Listen closely at 2:30 and especially 2:50. Guitar, chord, combo. Whew!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XeHcffCfnbI

I only "discovered"" what a superb and tasty player Rory Gallagher was thanks to Youtube in the last few months. Also his sad passing a little over a decade ago. Yes, Virginia, there is more to life than Eric, Jimmy, and SRV. Especially since his tone is all "straight in" to...

Refining a previous Topic (thanks for those replies): There seems to be a slight need for PU that has a bit more gain without loosing the nuances of the new 7.4ks. My 12ks (on a 360 12) have a little sparkle but plenty of "meat". Hi gains (never owned any) appear to do the same. However, t...

Thanks everyone for your comments. Its always great to hear personal tales of these experiments and your results. Do those 7.5s overdrive like a 12k? It seems like the newer, not newest, high gains with higher windings drive a bit like the hot toasters? Anybody else like their driven 12 tone like me...

Hi, all.....long time no-post, I still have the 12k toasters in my '94 360 12 MG. Two questions, please: (UPDATE: once I got a tube amp - a crate vintage combo (blond) with 2X12s, 4 EL84s and 4 12 AX7s, AND rolled off the bridge treble by 25%, the bass tone to zero, AND rolled the 5th knob to "...

Another kick start for this neglected Forum: I know that Roger McGuinn has used various combinations of gear over the years, but the guitar "personality" on the "Back From Rio" album, especially the opening notes on "Someone to Love" and "King of the Hill" see...

Check out the Rainbow Quartz Records site and click on
the band, The Zinedines (from Majorca of all places) and play their download "Twice Upon A Time" - rich, albeit
"borrowed" RIC jangle pop. I like it - how about you all?

Thanks for the feedback Paul, Mark and Bob. I appreciate
your thoughts on the matter!

I have a SS Fender 25W "red knob" which brings out a nice sound with my 360 12 MG I think because of its PRESENCE control option. It also has a pre-amp out and in jack. I have used this little guy to input my 50W all tube Crate 212 combo in the clean channel. But as the gain from the Fende...

Thanks, Paul.