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From left to right... Variax 500 Left Handed, Ibanez GSR200 (Gio) Left Handed Bass, Ibanez RG470 (+ Midi Pick Up) Left Handed, Vintage Right Handed Acoustic. Evolution Mk461c keyboard controller.

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Crappy Squier Strat Left Handed, another RG470 Left Handed, Westfield acoustic Left Handed.

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Main work area - Behringer B2031A reference monitors and dual tft displays. Beer fridge underneath

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Soundcraft Spirit M4 mixing desk, Toneport UX2, Edirol FA101 10 in 10 out soundcard.

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One very dusty VG-88 V2.0 Guitar modeling system.
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One overworked and overheating pc - this is normally soundproof but the heatwave here in the uk has made it die when the padded case is fully assembled.

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Mic and pop shield. The Mic is a Behringer B2-Pro

Awe man, I love to see southpaw guitars! Cool stuff you got there , I also have the PC open for it to breath, those things sure get hot!

I was quite embarrassed to post these because the room is in serious need of a paint job and recarpeting :)

LMAO!, go take a look at my stuff and you will feel a lot better with the tidy up busyness, but hey, we guys need our toy room intact and with our chaotic organizing things, haha

Wow kickass setup Porty, that is some killa gear :thumb:

That is a pretty sweet home studio you got there. Not only do you have cool gear but you are obviously adept at using it.

thanks guys ... I just don't know how to use a paint brush or a vacuum cleaner is all :D

Hey G, I was wondering how that LH line 6 guitar ( I can´t remember the name of it right now) feels like. Do you like it? I have heard tons of mp3s with them (variax?) in, and they seem to be sooo fun, very realistic sounding on the guitars it seems to emulate. Which one is it? I´ve read the only one available for LH is the 500 or so, is that yours? I´d love to listen to some "home sounds" and not corporate adds before I grab one, plus a review from a trusty guy, pleaaase! :notme:

Ahhhhh, so this is where all the majic takes place!!! Looks like you got just about everything you need there. :rock:

Hey G, I was wondering how that LH line 6 guitar ( I can´t remember the name of it right now) feels like. Do you like it? I have heard tons of mp3s with them (variax?) in, and they seem to be sooo fun, very realistic sounding on the guitars it seems to emulate. Which one is it? I´ve read the only one available for LH is the 500 or so, is that yours? I´d love to listen to some "home sounds" and not corporate adds before I grab one, plus a review from a trusty guy, pleaaase! :notme:

I like it I guess. it is a bit on the "cheap and slightly tacky" side compared to the 470's but it does its job well. There is occasional glitching on the detuned stuff and 12 strings but it is perfectly useable live. In fact Wayne Hussey (The Mission) uses one on tour. I don't really record with it as such because I prefer the VG-88. Although Line6 have come on in leaps - they still have a way to go to match Roland in the FX stakes and altered tunings. I have attached something I was working on that was recorded using the 500 and the toneport. The song was Birthday - the Beatles (no vocals) and I used the variax on a 6 string rickenbacker setting with Vox ac15 amp emulation on the Toneport. It came out okay.

For some reason Variax's are being sold off very cheaply at the moment (in the uk at least) so they are good value.

I love those pics, crafty stuff....it shows that it is the man behind the strings and knobs that makes the ultimate diference!
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Great rig, is there anything else you need LOL....and can I have your VG88, I stupidly sold mine :upset:

Nice gear m8:thumb:

send me all your used equipment :)

So thats where the master gets to work. :rock:

lolol! thanks danny, rid and bahamut :thumb: Mike .. maybe one day :)

Axe .. Never sell a vg-88 they are the absolute best modelling system going. The 12 strings are gorgeous and the amp sims are near to heaven. Also the way the guitars respond (volume control wise) is something line6 need to look at and fast. On the plus side they sell pretty cheaply on ebay and are well worth the investment. I just wish that Roland would bring out the next gen version soon. USB, Midi thru and GT-Pro mixed with a midi pickup is absolutely a must!!! :)

You have a nice collection of goodies, Porty. I especially like the UX2, the Roland, and your computer and monitor layout. You get great results from your equipment. I like taking a look at what others use to paint their canvas.

Lovely !!!!!!!

great setup there mate ,

I constantly dream of having a better setup but being broke it's quite far off still i think !

cool stuff .

Very Nice!!!!

Where is the fridge ????

Where is the fridge ????


this would explain why we dont hear a colab between you too. dont look now but somebody put the necks on all your guitars backwards.

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One very dusty VG-88 V2.0 Guitar modeling system.
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/1841/overheatingpcpv7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
One overworked and overheating pc - this is normally soundproof but the heatwave here in the uk has made it die when the padded case is fully assembled.

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/3449/b2proas5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Mic and pop shield. The Mic is a Behringer B2-Pro

I wonder what would happen if you placed the computer inside a small under bench refrigerator :headscratch: . i know its something i have thought about in the past , although this would be of no use to Geordie , unless he found a new home for his beers .

provided you had enough dessicant for condensation (I am guessing loads!!!) it would work.

I wonder what would happen if you placed the computer inside a small under bench refrigerator :headscratch: . i know its something i have thought about in the past , although this would be of no use to Geordie , unless he found a new home for his beers .

What you talkin bout Willis !!!!!:thumb:

Always good to see another southpaw in the mix... Keep me in mind if you ever look to part with any of those fine axes. Great stuff porty!

Your CPU is on Stroids LOL:D

lol - it get worse though. I went for a core2duo so its really cooking now :)