Bluesking

Stop and think about the trio of lead guitarists in the history of the Scorps: Uli Roth, Michael Schenker, and Mathias Jabs. All different, but they share an amazing sense of melody that's uncommon in rock players. Not to mention their own sonic identity - they own their own respective tones and all 3 are instantly identifiable. I've been an Uli and MS nut forever, but really came to appreciate Jabs in the past several years. I picked up "Live Bites" recently for a few bucks at a used record store. Frikkin' KILLER lead playing from Jabs all over that record. I also snagged a soundboard recording from the '79 Lovedrive tour - a young Mathias with something to prove and he leveled that joint.

P90s rule.

And this is getting a lot of time on my stereo this week:

Today's delicious platter of rock guitar glory - it also has my favorite outro solo of all time:

SOLD

Now $1200 shipped to the lower 48.

TTT

The new record is also fantastic - now featuring Brian Tatler from Diamond Head on guitar.

It's metal Friday at my house:

Pics added to original post.

Blando can sing - he certainly pulled this one off. Kinda reminds me of Tony Martin in his vocal phrasing.

Back up top.

EDIT 1704CST / 13 FEB 2024: SOLD Letting another amp go back out into the wild. Up for sale is a Friedman Little Sister 1x12 combo that's essentially new. I purchased this recently with the idea that I'd get down to a single amp after selling three others. This a fantastic amp - single channel, dials in with zero effort, and the toggle switches provide different and useable takes on classic Marshall tone. However, but it did not topple my #1 (Straub Cantus), so it's going to somebody else. I purchased it from the original owner who indicated he played it only a few times after he bought it in Sep/Oct 2023 - I can't find a mark on it and it obviously hasn't been gigged. Includes original Friedman factory box with manual, warranty card, and original packing. I won't use the term "mint", but it looks like a new amp to me. There are plenty of solid reviews out there that capture the details of this amp and Friedman makes a top notch amplifier. Dead-nuts simple, sounds great, and fairly versatile. Master volume is very effective and it sounds very good even at "bedroom" volumes - most amps fizz out when they are played relatively quietly, but this one sounds very good. Of course, it sounds better at volume like all tube amps, but it has very usable low-volume tones. I got this at a great price and want to pass it along: $1200 shipped to the lower 48. These are $1750 all day long online, so get your Friedman on here for a lot less. Price is firm and no trades, please. If you're curious about shipping details, the box is 27x23x13 and weighs in at 50 lbs packed. Local pickup is fine and I'll drive 30 min in any direction if somebody wants to do an in-person meet to hand off the amp. Pics added: 1/29/2024:

Aiken no longer for sale. Thread closed.

Bothe Buddas on hold pending pickup.

All the text looks normal when I view the ad verbiage.

Original Mojo 10" speakers.

It's a wicked amp - I cranked it up today with my SG Jr. There's something magical about 2x10 speaker configurations when it comes to rock guitar tones. Balls City.

Update 20 Dec 1236CST: Reeves is sold.

EDIT 1/4/2024: Aiken no longer for sale. Thread closed. EDIT 12/27/2023: Reeves and both Buddas are SOLD. After 27 years running around the globe like a nut, I've just about completed my military retirement - it's time to clean out the closets. This is not a fire sale and I can afford to keep them all - I just want less stuff and my gigging days are way behind me. I don't play these amps much any longer and they are just sitting around my practice space. Here's a biggie - I do not wish to ship any of these amps. I am located in Central Illinois and equidistant from Chicago, Indy, and St. Louis. Buyers must pick up their purchases - I'm flexible on time now that my schedule is pretty much my own. I've priced the amps accordingly. Exception - I'll drive an hour in any direction to help make a sale happen. but I will require electronic payment in advance. No offense to anyone personally, but flakes seem to abound these days and I don't travel well. I simply need assurances that the transaction will go through as planned. NOTE - I'll be driving to/from Nashville Dec 27th/28th, 2023. I'm happy to bring an amp or two with me as required and we can meet at a pre-determined public location that is convenient for me. If you choose to absorb the cost, I'll drop your amp off at FedEx and you pay all costs for packing, shipping, and insurance. Buyer must arrange/pay FedEx directly so I'm out of the shipping loop completely. Let me say that again - if you want an amp shipped to you, all costs, insurance, and liability are on you as the buyer. I simply don't want the additional complications of shipping and potential damage claims. I'm a disabled veteran and I have no business packing and shipping heavy packages, nor do I have the requisite patience to work through a damage claim as the shipper. Been there many times previously and I'm not going through it again. I'm very picky about cosmetic condition and all of the following amps are in very good/excellent condition. Also, no strange odors - definitively never exposed to cigarette smoke, either. Here's what I have for sale: 1. 1995 Budda Twinmaster head and matching Budda 2x12 cab. SOLD 2. Reeves Custom Jimmy 25 head (w/ power scaling). SOLD 3. Aiken Invader MK2, 18 Watt 1x12 combo. All original and includes reverb and built-in attenuator. Excellent condition and covers all the Marshall tones you'll ever need. They aren't making any more of these, and frankly I won't be disappointed if I keep it. $1500 4. 1995 Budda Twinmaster Ten- SOLD I will upload pics within the next 24 hrs. I accept no-fee Paypal, Zelle, and cash. Again, if I'm traveling to meet you, then electronic pre-payment is required. Prices are firm - please don't ask for layaway or if I'll take a '96 Buick in trade (both of these are from actual experiences selling gear). Simple rules on this sale: "I'll take XXX amp" posted in this sale thread trumps any PM discussions or Q&As via email. In the event that two people commit to a purchase in the thread, then time stamp rules. Finally, there are no surprises here - I have loads of feedback here, on Ebay (Bluesking89), and Reverb. I'm a (nearly) retired military officer and place great value on integrity - no funny business on my end, ever. I treat others how I like to be treated as a buyer and will provide additional pics/info as requested. No idea why the Aiken pic is sideways - it's right side up on the TGP post and my pic files.

A work of titanic importance.

FF have always sounded like a Mentos commercial to me. I most assuredly do not get their massive appeal.

Scott Holt is fronting Foghat now.

It's really up to them - it is the music business after all, and I'm sure the JP enterprise employs a substantial amount of people. Don't get me wrong - I don't blindly accept partial/zero original-member bands. My preference is almost always the "OGs" when it comes to rock/metal bands. In some limited cases, replacement members make the band stronger and extend their shelf life - there's no hard & fast rule one way or the other. In 1984, my brother and I would fistfight over "best metal band of all time" - Maiden was my band, Priest was his. We took it all very seriously. Nearly 4 decades later, I'm simply grateful that these bands exist at all and I can attend a decent live hard rock concert with my sons. It's all gravy at this point.

I say good for Glenn for enjoying a bit of stage time and JP for writing new music and touring. What should they do, naysayers? Take up needlepoint and feed the fucking ducks every afternoon in the park? It's not 1985 any longer and none of us are able to stay young forever. You just keep driving forward and do the best with what you've got. I miss KK and Glenn, but Faulkner is legit in every way. All I know is that 2023 Judas Priest beats the shit out of Taylor Swift and pretty much all of the garbage that passes for "music" today. They are still a fantastic band and I'm taking my sons to see this tour. We went to a Firepower tour date and they literally couldn't believe what they witnessed. The Mighty Priest, even past their prime, still kicks serious ass.