RRHamer

I have a Hot Plate that I tried using with my Marshall 1959SLP and 1987X. I did not like it at all. To get the sound that I like It takes pushing the amp and speakers. For some people the Hot Plate works well, but it just did not do it for me.

I LOVE THE DARKNESS! I think that they are one of the coolest bands that have came out in a long time. I like the new albumn, but liked the 1st better. I think that the new albumn is a good 2nd albumn. Alot of bands will have a great 1st albumn but totally blow it on their 2nd albumn. Van Halen and Motley Crue, I liked their 1st albumns but did not like anything after that. One thing I love about the Darkness is that they do not take themselves too seriously. They put on a great show. I saw them here in Austin last year. It was a great show. I hope they come back here or someplace close.

I've never had any luck with pedals for volume boost or getting a good lead tone. Thats why I've pretty much stopped using them. Right now I am experimenting with a Duncan Pickup Booster. I think the best thing is a multi channel amp or programable preamp. Right now I just plug in to a 1987X or 1959SLP and play. I've experimented with different settings and can get a decent rhythm tone and lead tone. But I don't really need very many different tones for the music I play.

I think that it is mostly personal preference. I love Hamers but can't stand PRS guitars. PRS guitars are great guitars but they just don't fit me.