cmatthes Posted April 30, 2019 Posted April 30, 2019 Thanks to Jamie, Bubs and everybody else who took such good care of this 3M Sock Monkey before it came to its final resting place with me and Sishkov #0066.
Travis Posted April 30, 2019 Posted April 30, 2019 Sure would like to see some video of that combo in action...
Jakeboy Posted April 30, 2019 Posted April 30, 2019 I know you’ve wanted one! I nearly pulled the trigger but I am amp rich at the moment. How do those Trons sound spankin’ that Monkey?
cmatthes Posted May 1, 2019 Author Posted May 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Jakeboy said: How do those Trons sound spankin’ that Monkey? I've got 3 PowerTrons in there, so they do a nice humbucking sound, but are rounder and clearer to my ears. I worked with Mike for a 25.5" and the 3 Trons/Blade switch to cover my Strat sounds, which this does beyond well, and with no hum/noise. I REALLY like the shimmer between this amp and that guitar. It sounds better to my ears than my Strats/Daytonas straight in, and also works well with some pedals in particular. Lots of playing around ahead with this setup!
Jakeboy Posted May 1, 2019 Posted May 1, 2019 I bet! Can you post a clip showing how the classic Strat in-between positions sound? Neck/middle and middle/neck? Do they retain that Strat quacky thing?
kizanski Posted May 1, 2019 Posted May 1, 2019 23 minutes ago, Jakeboy said: I bet! Can you post a clip showing how the classic Strat in-between positions sound? @cmatthes is right now digging around for his Red Wings cap, shorts and hoodie...
Boomerang~Junkie Posted May 17, 2019 Posted May 17, 2019 Dang, that is just all kinds of WRONG. (But still funny as hell).
The Shark Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 I've kept amps because they sounded good with just one guitar. But I won't keep a guitar that only sounds good with one amp, if that makes sense. That's a "desert island" combo there, Mr. Matthes.
The Shark Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 On 5/1/2019 at 9:34 AM, kizanski said: @cmatthes is right now digging around for his Red Wings cap, shorts and hoodie... He knows where they are. And his buddy and yours in Florida knows where his Penguins jersey is. In the closet until next year...
cmatthes Posted May 21, 2019 Author Posted May 21, 2019 Nah. I'd never wear a Red Wings anything, much less a sleeveless hoodie! (And like Dave, my Caps stuff is tucked away until October.)
Sparky Posted June 9, 2019 Posted June 9, 2019 That looks fantastic. I love the sound and looks of Gretsch guitars, but not the neck shape. What you have there probably solves any playability issues for sure.
Jakeboy Posted June 9, 2019 Posted June 9, 2019 Oh, I am certain that Shishkov solves any playability issues! Playability is why I am on the list again. 0006 plays better (for me) than any guitar I have ever touched from 1978 till now. And to be honest, I am in for the entire Shish package: playability, looks, CRAFTSMANSHIP, everything....
atomicwash Posted June 9, 2019 Posted June 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Jakeboy said: And to be honest, I am in for the entire Shish package: playability, looks, CRAFTSMANSHIP, everything.... Not to mention what a great person Mike is to deal with. AWESOME!!!
phoenix Posted August 24, 2019 Posted August 24, 2019 I noticed there were signatures and a serial #34 behind my upper back panel...pretty cool.
rugby1970 Posted March 2, 2020 Posted March 2, 2020 Another Sock Monkey from those guys? How many did they sell? I have one as well and love it!!
cmatthes Posted March 3, 2020 Author Posted March 3, 2020 Not sure - they were never a high-volume builder, but that 18/12 is the perfect combo amp for me these days.
gtrdaddy Posted March 3, 2020 Posted March 3, 2020 11 hours ago, rugby1970 said: Another Sock Monkey from those guys? How many did they sell? I have one as well and love it!! You have S/N 2 ...a little bonus I forgot to tell you about.
cmatthes Posted March 3, 2020 Author Posted March 3, 2020 11 hours ago, gtrdaddy said: You have S/N 2 ...a little bonus I forgot to tell you about. Really? I don't know that I've ever looked at that! My Grease Monkey is Serial #001...a theme?
gtrdaddy Posted March 3, 2020 Posted March 3, 2020 18 minutes ago, cmatthes said: ....a theme? It would seem...
soli'd Posted September 22, 2020 Posted September 22, 2020 I don't have any 3 Monkeys amps, but keeping with the perfect combination for me theme... this pair is killing it. Amp is 4x6V6 with Ben's Blackbird circuit on ch1 and VOS circuit on ch2. I've had it for 14 years, can't be dethroned.
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