TheHawkGuy
Danny
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AXE I want to admit it is very very disappointing by vox products, especially after joe made several promotion humor videos on youtube in regard of vox products. If I was joe satriani? I'd check into that but for a pedal that need to be upgraded and no vox tech support? yes you are right , but I'm just kinda speechless about it
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Tue Jan 26 '10 8:12:01 pm
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Do The Stu
Austin Lewis, III
Costa Mesa, CA
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I've never tried the Big Bad Wah, but the journalist in me is wondering a few things.
The guy spends 10 minutes trashing the pedal, but he doesn't ever show his face on camera. What's he afraid of?
And what other gear is he using? Maybe there's something unique he's using that adds a lot of gain somewhere else in the chain, making a faint scratch/squeak much louder. Maybe the wiring in his house is old.
This guy is just one person who made a YouTube video. I don't expect a high-profile magazine like Guitar World to give an extremely negative review to something with Joe Satriani's name on it, but the BBW has been out long enough now to where I think if there were a widespread problem more than one person would have said something about it. (And TheHawkGuy, I'm not attacking you...if you know of other bad reviews please post them. I did a quick Google search and didn't find anything major.)
The pedal is mass produced, so it just isn't practical to have all of the best parts inside and out. Sacrifices have to be made to keep the cost down (so it sells...VOX is a business), yes, but this guy makes it sound like VOX and Satch released the pedal just to screw people over.
Anyway...
...Austin...
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Tue Jan 26 '10 10:12:45 pm
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TheHawkGuy
Danny
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Austin, thank you for doing your homework and no I never feel offended by you because you're way much cooler person on here and everywhere , you're da best
As for that video thing? you clear up on alot of things and I did see your views more clearly thing I did on my own views, interesting point though , thank you
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Tue Jan 26 '10 10:53:53 pm
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death cube k
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Do The Stumy fav part of the video . is the repaces it the pot with the dunlop pot .. dunlop pots are know for becoming scratchy over time,, at least all the ones i used over the last 15 years..here is the fix contact cleaner..
i too thought the guy put a lot of effort in slagging vox ..
ethn you only get the editors pick if you spend a lot in advertising .. ever notice the amount of adds in the mag determine if you get a pick award .
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Wed Jan 27 '10 6:38:34 am
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Railton
Mark Railton
Denmark
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Hello!
Joe: I have heard from a friend that you are going to play in Denmark in late 2010?
That made me think that you probably have planned a 2010 Europe tour, since you are playing in Denmark. Is that right?
I really hope it is :D
I really enjoyed the concert in Amager Bio in 2008. AMAZING CONCERT. Since the concert, I have so seriously regret that I didn't buy a meet n' greet ticket. Please come back again or confirm that you are coming to Denmark. I am really begging you. Sorry :P.
I do really miss the feeling of hearing you live
You are such an inspiring guitarists. And im a really big fan!
I really cant wait to se you again!
- Mark Railton
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Wed Jan 27 '10 7:10:10 am
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axeshredderjc
Joe Axeshredder
Long Island, NY
United States
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Austin dts- well not showing face isnt a reason to say hes afraid of somethin...how many guitarist are faceless on youtube?....some people just dont like looking at themselves...i caught a glimse of the guy...i dont think he hiding anything but i guess being the only bad review...ill wait to here more from someone...hopefully Joe....as far as keeping costs down with quality...sorry..i dont agree with you...have you see the BBW pricetag....no need to use anything but quality...but your other points are pretty valid....now explaining why Vox never replied to him...could have made him angry but i dont see a reason to make a whole video unless there was something wrong here...i will note his video ...but still hold off the purchase until more facts have been supplied...or a note to Vox to guarantee resolution if theres is a prob after purchase..luckily they have an office locally and if i have a problem..ill make a big banner..lol
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Wed Jan 27 '10 8:15:49 am
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hybes
Mark Hybers
Plays: Guitar (18 years)
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Headphone headsup - Just wanted to pass along a great deal this week. If anyone is looking for a great inexpensive portable headphone, get to Best Buy and check out the Koss PortaPro.
they originally came out in 1984...I got my first pair in 86, got my second pair last year. Only 2 things have changed on these over 25 years. There was some blue behind the ear pads and it's now black and they changed the cord. It's more like a shoelace. MUCH better.
Anyway, if you like a forward sound with exceptionally clear audio, good bass and amazing instrument separation...check these little bad boys out. They are goofy looking but make up for it in sound and they have a lifetime warranty.
Best Buy has them for 39.99 this week. they perform as well as headphones 3 and 4 times that price.
Only 6 days til Live in Paris!! Best Buy must have been preparing by putting these on sale! Rock on Joe! Can't wait to hear the new CD.
So, how's everyone else doing? Cali is getting pummeled these days.
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Wed Jan 27 '10 8:52:34 am
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JR
JR Riccio
Goodyear, AZ
Earth
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Glitz, my input on Facebook - I don't have one. lol! #1- I didn't want to talk to the people I went to high school with when I was in school.
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Yet another reason, .. Michelle rocks..
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Wed Jan 27 '10 11:21:24 am
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cheese101
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Hi JR.... *waves madly* :) Hope yer lovin Arizona! Yer pic with yer good buddy after the show was lovely :) We so love our chelle, lol!! She keeps the place lively!
Joe's gonna be on tv!
"VH1 Classic Returns With Season Four of the Hit Original Series 'That Metal Show'
Special Guests This Season Include Dave Mustaine, Joey Kramer, Accept, Winger, Joe Satriani, Scott Ian, Pearl Aday and many more..."
linky here
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Wed Jan 27 '10 11:25:28 am
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JR
JR Riccio
Goodyear, AZ
Earth
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Hey Tracie~ *waves madly* :) (cool) .. Yup, digging the sunshine .. Gr8 to be here, quite bit different then the east, but difference is good at this point ... Chickenfoot show was amazing...Joe is rather 'at home' in a band .. Great record, ..I'm the forever guitar geek and this one packs some great R&R. Hope all is well. Will for sure be trying to make the tribute tour. Michelle, cracks me up ..
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Wed Jan 27 '10 11:54:33 am
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michelle
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Well clutch my pearls and call me Mathilda - look who it is!!
Hi JR!! I REALLY hope you make it to the show. Joe doing Hendrix is about as good as it gets - for Joe and planet Earth! lol! Zen for sure! I'll wait for the follow up of yer follow up. Enjoy the weather. We're back to freezing our yaya's off!
I'm watching the movie " Michael Jackson - This Is It". WOW!!! What a feckin genius he was! If you haven't seen the movie, rent or buy the video. It's amazing really. Even better on a surround sound system. I didn't really realize how much I dig MJ's music, his vision, and his genius.
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Wed Jan 27 '10 11:57:26 am
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Do The Stu
Austin Lewis, III
Costa Mesa, CA
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Ethn Hayabusa / death cube k - That was kind of my point about Guitar World. If you're looking for an unbiased review, you won't find it in a guitar/gear magazine that's 50%+ ads. Satch has guitars, picks, straps, pedals, and until recently amps in that magazine. This isn't an attack on Joe...it'd be the same with guys like Steve Vai or Eddie Van Halen.
axeshredderjc - I don't know...I think you have to draw the line somewhere with costs, even for a top-of-the-line pedal. The Big Bad Wah is already about twice the price of the Dunlop 535Q...I think adding another $30 to the price for a better part would have a big impact.
As for his complaints to VOX...we don't know who he tried talking to, and if he even went about that correctly. It's like when people are upset about their ticket packages and they complain about it on here instead of going to Fanfire. Talking to the wrong people usually won't get anything done.
Anyway...I play bass, not guitar, so I've never used any of Joe's pedals. Of the few BBW reviews I have seen, the majority of them have been positive. If I were looking to buy the pedal, that YouTube video wouldn't be enough to make me get something else instead. But would I do a little more research? Probably.
hybes - Thanks for the heads-up on the headphones. The ear pads on my current headphones (these) are starting to come apart, so it's time to upgrade.
The goofy look wouldn't normally bother me, but...do you think they'd be uncomfortable for someone (me) who wears glasses?
And...the sun is out in SoCal today! I went for a jog out on the beach this morning...
JR - It's great to hear from you! What have you been up to lately? I hope things are good.
...Austin...
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Wed Jan 27 '10 12:07:54 pm
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Ethn Hayabusa
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Austin/Cube-Good points. I think anyone reading Guitar World should take their reviews with a grain of salt. I thought it was funny that he was replacing anything with a Dunlop product in that video.
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Wed Jan 27 '10 12:14:17 pm
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McDave
Cook, MN
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Life is good. After spending most of yesterday puking my guts out with a stomach bug, my wife got us hooked up with a broadband connection. I'm happy to say that we have finally joined everyone else in the 21st century ;)
Looking forward to everyone's Youtube linkies now that I can actually watch them...boo-yaa!!
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Wed Jan 27 '10 12:55:15 pm
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Peace Lily
Debora Aylett
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McDave- Sorry about your stomache bug but faster internet is awesome ...I just recently got faster internet 'bout a month back ...it does make You-tube an enjoyable experience ..I don't have to take 20 min. or more to watch a 5 min. clip.Lol
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