It's a Deluxe kinda day - AMWM and Model V

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It's a Deluxe kinda day - AMWM and Model V

Postby Your name here » Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:30 pm

This beautiful pair showed up at my house today. :love10

Aquamarine Wonder Machine Deluxe and Model V Deluxe.

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I'd never had an AMWM, so I figured "Why not just go crazy?". This one's got a built-in boost w/EQ and it's AMAZING. I've not had a lot of time with it, but so far I'm loving the range of gain and the tones inside this thing. I also didn't realize how much volume is on tap - I've still got it at about 9:00, which is around unity. It's such a good sounding box... it's also been cool to roll the boost's tone back for instant woman tone solos - which even works great on my Tele's bridge pickups. There's a lot more to explore, and though I thought I basically knew what to expect, I'm frankly floored. This thing is right up there with my all-time favorite Model G. In fact, I think the AMWM Dlx. will take over main overdrive duties and I'll move my Model G to my little jam board (a Strymon Deco and a tuner), where I've been really missing my overdrive tone.


Now to the Model V Dlx.... it's hard to even know where to start. I've had a nice Triangle Muff. This thing does that but even better. Added Mid control, to make it sound even more awesome and keep it from disappearing in the mix when used live. Dual, switchable Volume controls...

This thing is a beast and definitely the best that I've ever owned or heard. That's about it. I'm gonna go play it now. :drooling :love10
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Re: It's a Deluxe kinda day - AMWM and Model V

Postby zhivago » Fri Aug 18, 2017 1:01 am

Largest. Photo. Ever. :)

heheh...all kidding aside, this looks like the dynamic duo! :glasses

The V must be killer! :music
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Re: It's a Deluxe kinda day - AMWM and Model V

Postby Your name here » Fri Aug 18, 2017 1:20 am

zhivago wrote:Largest. Photo. Ever. :)

heheh...all kidding aside, this looks like the dynamic duo! :glasses

The V must be killer! :music



They do both sound amazing! Photo fixed. :D
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Re: It's a Deluxe kinda day - AMWM and Model V

Postby seans » Fri Aug 18, 2017 2:53 am

Wow,wow, wow. They look amazing. Congratulations. I can't begin to imagine what they sound like. Are you able to find time to eat, sleep and brush your teeth?
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Re: It's a Deluxe kinda day - AMWM and Model V

Postby cajone5 » Fri Aug 18, 2017 8:30 am

Very cool! :pedallove
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Re: It's a Deluxe kinda day - AMWM and Model V

Postby zhivago » Fri Aug 18, 2017 1:36 pm

Your name here wrote:
zhivago wrote:Largest. Photo. Ever. :)

heheh...all kidding aside, this looks like the dynamic duo! :glasses

The V must be killer! :music



They do both sound amazing! Photo fixed. :D



heheh!! :)

Nice one! :glasses

So how are you finding these two little gems, any chance of a sound clip maybe? :music
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Re: It's a Deluxe kinda day - AMWM and Model V

Postby Your name here » Fri Aug 18, 2017 2:14 pm

zhivago wrote:
Your name here wrote:
zhivago wrote:Largest. Photo. Ever. :)

heheh...all kidding aside, this looks like the dynamic duo! :glasses

The V must be killer! :music



They do both sound amazing! Photo fixed. :D



heheh!! :)

Nice one! :glasses

So how are you finding these two little gems, any chance of a sound clip maybe? :music


I do plan to do a little video. It'll have to wait a few days, though. We're planning to go get stuck in traffic for the eclipse. :scratch :idea
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Re: It's a Deluxe kinda day - AMWM and Model V

Postby zhivago » Sat Aug 19, 2017 3:02 am

Your name here wrote:
zhivago wrote:
I do plan to do a little video. It'll have to wait a few days, though. We're planning to go get stuck in traffic for the eclipse. :scratch :idea



Cool!! Have fun! :glasses
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Re: It's a Deluxe kinda day - AMWM and Model V

Postby ak47 » Sat Aug 19, 2017 3:25 am

Oh yeah.. deluxe :mrgreen: :pedallove :music
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Re: It's a Deluxe kinda day - AMWM and Model V

Postby seans » Fri Aug 25, 2017 4:48 pm

Any update on the V? How is it? Intrigued by this one. Is it like a P1 or more like a G2? Hope you are having fun with those amazing looking deluxes.
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