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This week on The Week in Gear: Wampler unveils the TCD distortion, JHS reissues the Kilt 10, Fractal launches the AM4 mini-amp modeler, Gibson goes full goth with the Bats in Flight series, and Harley Benton drops a 12-string acoustic that might be the deal of the year.
Sponsored by Vola Guitars - Boutique builds with serious tone.
Welcome back to The Week in Gear, where the guitars are gorgeous, the prices are sometimes questionable , and the FOMO is absolutely industrial strength.
Here is the gear:
๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐พ๐ฟ ๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐๐๐๐
Sweetwater (US ๐บ๐ธ) - sweetwater.sjv.io/4GQMy0
Thomann (EU ๐ช๐บ) - thmn.to/thoprod/629769?offid=1&affid=288
Andertons (UK ๐ฌ๐ง) - clk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=323652&a=3288404&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.andertons.co.uk%2Fwampler-tcd-compulsion-drive-pedal%2F
Guitar Center (US ๐บ๐ธ) - guitar-center.pxf.io/3JDzyr
๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ 10 ๐ฟ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐
Sweetwater (US ๐บ๐ธ) - sweetwater.sjv.io/N9OERq
Thomann (EU ๐ช๐บ) - thmn.to/thoprod/631303?offid=1&affid=288
Andertons (UK ๐ฌ๐ง) - clk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=323652&a=3288404&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.andertons.co.uk%2Fjhs-the-kilt-10-overdrive-fuzz-pedal%2F
Guitar Center (US ๐บ๐ธ) - guitar-center.pxf.io/2ax7y0
๐๐๐ผ๐พ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ผ๐4 ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฟ๐๐๐๐๐
Fractal Direct - elkqr.link/fractalam4
๐๐๐ฝ๐๐๐ & ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐
Guitar Center (US ๐บ๐ธ) - guitar-center.pxf.io/6yrznQ
๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฝ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐-12 ๐พ๐ ๐๐
Thomann (EU ๐ช๐บ) - thmn.to/thoprod/612190?offid=1&affid=288
We start with the Wampler TCD, a revamped drive with a full three-band EQ, MOSFET mode, internal options for fat low end and extra clipping, and the sort of touch sensitivity that makes you forgive the internal dip switches. Then the JHS Kilt 10 arrives in its tartan trousers, based on the old X-Pandora but refined, more controllable, and capable of everything from clean boost to full gated fuzz chaos thanks to those G1 and G2 toggles.
From there we head into full modelling madness with the Fractal AM4 โ over 240 amp models, around 45 DynaCabs, over 300 effects, USB-C audio, SPDIF, dual expression inputs and an FX loop, all in a pedal-sized box that undercuts a lot of the current competition in price. It is currently only shipping to the US and Canada, which of course makes the rest of us want it even more.
On the more theatrical side, Gibson and Epiphone Bats in Flight bring mother-of-pearl and pearloid bats to Les Pauls, Flying Vs and a very purple acoustic, all in Guitar Center exclusive finishes. The Gibsons are hilariously expensive, the Epiphone version is far more realistic and still looks ridiculous in the best possible way.
Finally, my Pick of the Week is the Harley Benton King-12 CE-NT, a jumbo 12-string with a solid spruce top, maple back and sides and a Fishman preamp for around 300 notes. Basically an SJ-200-style 12-string for half what you would expect and with better specs than some of the big names.
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My Recording Gear
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00:00 - PREPARE FOR A NEW STUDIO!
01:54 - WAMPLER TCD
04:42 - JHS KILT 10 DISTORTION PEDAL
07:16 - SPONSORED BY VOLA!
08:22 - FRACTAL AM4 AMP MODELLER
11:46 - GIBSON & EPIPHONE BATS IN FLIGHT
16:47 - ANDY'S PICK OF THE WEEK: HARLEY BENTON CUSTOM LINE KING-12 CE NT
18:59 - TIME FOR THANKS!
#TheGuitarGeek #theweekingear #gibson #harleybenton #fractalaudiosystems #jhspedals #wamplerpedals
Use my code "GUITARGEEK" at check out and save on your next Vola Guitar! volaguitars.com/theguitargeek
This week on The Week in Gear: Wampler unveils the TCD distortion, JHS reissues the Kilt 10, Fractal launches the AM4 mini-amp modeler, Gibson goes full goth with the Bats in Flight series, and Harley Benton drops a 12-string acoustic that might be the deal of the year.
Sponsored by Vola Guitars - Boutique builds with serious tone.
Welcome back to The Week in Gear, where the guitars are gorgeous, the prices are sometimes questionable , and the FOMO is absolutely industrial strength.
Here is the gear:
๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐พ๐ฟ ๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐๐๐๐
Sweetwater (US ๐บ๐ธ) - sweetwater.sjv.io/4GQMy0
Thomann (EU ๐ช๐บ) - thmn.to/thoprod/629769?offid=1&affid=288
Andertons (UK ๐ฌ๐ง) - clk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=323652&a=3288404&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.andertons.co.uk%2Fwampler-tcd-compulsion-drive-pedal%2F
Guitar Center (US ๐บ๐ธ) - guitar-center.pxf.io/3JDzyr
๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ 10 ๐ฟ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐
Sweetwater (US ๐บ๐ธ) - sweetwater.sjv.io/N9OERq
Thomann (EU ๐ช๐บ) - thmn.to/thoprod/631303?offid=1&affid=288
Andertons (UK ๐ฌ๐ง) - clk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=323652&a=3288404&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.andertons.co.uk%2Fjhs-the-kilt-10-overdrive-fuzz-pedal%2F
Guitar Center (US ๐บ๐ธ) - guitar-center.pxf.io/2ax7y0
๐๐๐ผ๐พ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ผ๐4 ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฟ๐๐๐๐๐
Fractal Direct - elkqr.link/fractalam4
๐๐๐ฝ๐๐๐ & ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐
Guitar Center (US ๐บ๐ธ) - guitar-center.pxf.io/6yrznQ
๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฝ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐-12 ๐พ๐ ๐๐
Thomann (EU ๐ช๐บ) - thmn.to/thoprod/612190?offid=1&affid=288
We start with the Wampler TCD, a revamped drive with a full three-band EQ, MOSFET mode, internal options for fat low end and extra clipping, and the sort of touch sensitivity that makes you forgive the internal dip switches. Then the JHS Kilt 10 arrives in its tartan trousers, based on the old X-Pandora but refined, more controllable, and capable of everything from clean boost to full gated fuzz chaos thanks to those G1 and G2 toggles.
From there we head into full modelling madness with the Fractal AM4 โ over 240 amp models, around 45 DynaCabs, over 300 effects, USB-C audio, SPDIF, dual expression inputs and an FX loop, all in a pedal-sized box that undercuts a lot of the current competition in price. It is currently only shipping to the US and Canada, which of course makes the rest of us want it even more.
On the more theatrical side, Gibson and Epiphone Bats in Flight bring mother-of-pearl and pearloid bats to Les Pauls, Flying Vs and a very purple acoustic, all in Guitar Center exclusive finishes. The Gibsons are hilariously expensive, the Epiphone version is far more realistic and still looks ridiculous in the best possible way.
Finally, my Pick of the Week is the Harley Benton King-12 CE-NT, a jumbo 12-string with a solid spruce top, maple back and sides and a Fishman preamp for around 300 notes. Basically an SJ-200-style 12-string for half what you would expect and with better specs than some of the big names.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE CHANNEL
๐ค Subscribe for more updates by clicking here - elkqr.link/jdkhn
๐ค Join youtube.com/channel/UCI5i6aBbINMIEkYW3b6olHg/join
๐ค Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/AndyGuitarGeek
๐ค Buy something on Reverb - tidd.ly/3YklJqD
DISCLAIMERS
Some of the links in this description are affiliate links. If you purchase gear through these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel!
All opinions shared in this video are my own and were not reviewed or influenced by any outside parties.
My Recording Gear
๐ธ๐ค kit.co/theguitargeek/gear-i-use-for-making-videos
๐ธkit.co/theguitargeek/guitar-gear
๐ ๏ธ kit.co/theguitargeek/guitar-repair-and-maintainance
00:00 - PREPARE FOR A NEW STUDIO!
01:54 - WAMPLER TCD
04:42 - JHS KILT 10 DISTORTION PEDAL
07:16 - SPONSORED BY VOLA!
08:22 - FRACTAL AM4 AMP MODELLER
11:46 - GIBSON & EPIPHONE BATS IN FLIGHT
16:47 - ANDY'S PICK OF THE WEEK: HARLEY BENTON CUSTOM LINE KING-12 CE NT
18:59 - TIME FOR THANKS!
#TheGuitarGeek #theweekingear #gibson #harleybenton #fractalaudiosystems #jhspedals #wamplerpedals
