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Old 05-17-2012, 04:12 AM   #78
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Originally Posted by memorex View Post
Some of the best tunes ever recorded have some of the worst sounding guitars on them. It's not about whether an amp or a modeler sounds better, it's about the sound you're looking for.

Back in the 1980s, there was a headphone practice amp called the Scholz Rockman. I can't even remember how many guitarists brought these into the studio and had me record tracks with it, because they couldn't duplicate that sound with a wall of amps and outboard gear.

Modelers sound great if you know how to use them.
Yep I was one of those guitarists too. In fact Tom Scholtz was a major influence on my career choice because of his work. I had the XP1100 Head too..
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