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Re: Mike Johnson giving it some on Pedabro

Postby Ken Byng » Mon Sep 14, 2020 1:32 pm

steveman747 wrote:
Ken Byng wrote:
bradsteel wrote:
Show Pros in general look like top-drawer guitars. On a par with the ‘new’ MSAs perhaps?


I have both a custom built Show Pro D10 and a top of the range MSA D10 Brad. They are both wonderful instruments. If I was pinned down on how the two of them compare, I would give the edge to the MSA in terms of its engineered design. However, the Show Pro edges it fractionally from a tonal perspective IMHO. The best tone I ever heard at the Dallas Shows by a mile belonged to Mike Johnson when he played his Show Pro on the main stage.

I have toyed with getting another Show Pro with a Cat Can. Much cheaper than the MSA equivalent.


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Unfortunately Jeff doesn't build them anymore.

I inquired before the Hudson.


Jeff needs to update his web site then Steven. I was unaware that he doesn't offer that option any more.
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Re: Mike Johnson giving it some on Pedabro

Postby hickenjr » Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:51 am

I agree mate, was disheartening when I asked.

Definitely a big advantage having the plug and play capability and only needing 1 guitar at a gig.
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Re: Mike Johnson giving it some on Pedabro

Postby Ken Byng » Tue Sep 15, 2020 5:37 pm

That model of Jeff's certainly was way better value than the equivalent MSA guitar that Travis Toy promotes. However, I still wouldn't mind that model of pedal resonator that Jimmie built for you Steven.
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Re: Mike Johnson giving it some on Pedabro

Postby hickenjr » Tue Sep 15, 2020 6:45 pm

Ken Byng wrote:That model of Jeff's certainly was way better value than the equivalent MSA guitar that Travis Toy promotes. However, I still wouldn't mind that model of pedal resonator that Jimmie built for you Steven.


Don't get me wrong, loving the Pedabro and it came out cheaper than a Catbro.

Just hoping to get the acoustic pickup a bit louder for stage work. Hopefully the Fishman box will do it. The real thing is much better in the studio tone wise when mic'ed than a sim in my opinion though.

Just gives me an excuse to buy that D10 Show Pro or Push Pull to complete my collection...I'll be finished then for a good 60 years.
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