Choosing my new amplifier, Part 1 (of 3): Peavey Vypyr (again)?
Well, it's been well over a decade since I got a new primary amp, so that means it's time to do it. I like my Peavey Vypyr 75 but have never been completely satisfied with the tone I get from it.
So I narrowed down the list of potential replacements to three (at first). First up is the Vypyr vs. Vypyr comparison. This isn't an "amp shootout," just a sampling of the comparison playing that I did with them.
FYI to do this I ordered several amplifiers from zZounds, who have a 45-day return policy (although I have to pay shipping to send back the ones I decided against). Even paying shipping, I think it's a better way to go than guessing whether the way a new amp sounds in the guitar store is how it will sound back in my dining room! (And just fyi I have no affiliation with zZounds. Maybe other online retailers have similar returns policies.)
I hope you enjoy this, and please come back for parts 2 and 3!
Hi, all! Here's the made-up-of-quick-bits log for the past weeks' workouts. In making a few quick videos in the gym, I noticed several things about my form that I think need some correction. Have a look, let me know if you agree--and by all means, post in the Discussion section about your own gym-going. Thanks, and stay healthy!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJNDpMCfuxs
THE WARNING's song "More": What's going on here?! Let's take a quick dive into the track and find out!
(And if you want to show your general Metal Allegiance, feel free to buy an "In Metal We Trust" or "Metal is for Girls!" t-shirt! https://my-store-9774711.creator-spring.com/ )
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eg_QMbPxJA
Exploring Doug Brignole's BRIG20! Here's our second video looking at what the BRIG20 is, whether it works, and whether you should consider adopting it, in whole or in part, for your own workouts.
Also, here's a link to a free, downloadable workout log, with the exercises I'm using at the moment. It's a Word doc, so you can edit as you see fit.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_Ta7uD0UFpx5wpYdEOnMr12qugm0KtLl/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=106332910663299135595&rtpof=true&sd=true
Finally, here's a link to the True Bodybuilding program at SmartTraining 365. Use this link and the coupon code WAYNE and you get $100 off the program.
Thanks for watching, and come back next week!
00:00 Introduction
00:29 I'm the guinea pig!
00:48 Disclaimer
01:10 BRIG20 demo: Cable triceps extension
04:53 Trying a workout program
05:24 Free downloadable workout log sheets
05:49 Trying a program takes some time
07:21 $100 off coupon for True Bodybuilding at SmartTraining 365
07:40 Thank you & come back next week!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h8pKKCuNic
Okay, I think I'm gonna do it! But I need a plan...and here it is! The key is consistency, safety, and simplicity in a plan of progressive overload. Here's the first part of the discussion. Diet, posing, and more details about the workout itself are on the way in another video soon! Thanks for watching, and feel to improve your life by buying a Metal & Iron shirt! :D https://my-store-9774711.creator-spring.com/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTHfmuO0HnI
Does the Ibanez Jiva Jr have a sound worth buying? How well do those Ibanez Quantum pickups stack up against, say, some high-end Seymour Duncans? Let's find out! (Spoiler alert: Pretty well!)
00:00 F****** dogs!
00:17 Introduction
00:53 Sound comparison with Jackson Pro DK2
05:59 Verdict! (Spoiler: it's awesome!)
06:44 One problem...
07:06 (But it's still awesome!)
07:37 Thanks & come back!
07:48 (You dance divinely!)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzQAVFOhq4w
This is the spliced version of my entry for Guitar Max's shred contest. I did this just to test how my entry would have sounded if I'd played it right the first time!
Guitar Max: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN--LUAhUtNekrhRIC24J_A
Max's Shred Contest, if you want to check out the various face-melting entries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbRz6vKK7S8&t=11s
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEO5lk0SA8Y
Guitar Max's Harley Benton signature guitar! Who's it for? What's special about it? What's the stupidest thing anyone has said about it? For these answers and more, check out this second half of the interview!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6V4_yqcWS4