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Marcus2

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Hello All,

I've had my Refelx since 6-20. I had to go out of town for work since then, so I really had my first opportunity to play it this morning when the house was empty.

I don't want to come off as a 'fanboy' who cannot critically evaluate a new guitar. Having said that, this guitar is already a game changer. There are many features of this guitar that are great. The 2 I'll focus on are the series/parallel switch and the tone control.

Between the options of serial/parallel, there is a wide variety of tones. They are easy to access, even in the middle of a song, and are musical. I should emphasize the word 'musical'. This switching option provides the player a huge palette of sounds that can be used to enhance the song being played. Further, they support many musical styles. I found myself covering rock, jazz, and country with very suitable sounds. This feature is *huge*.

I'm not sure what capacitors EBMM is using with the tone control, or any other specifics, but whatever it is, this tone control allows for very subtle to very obvious changes in tone. I do nto recall any other guitar I've ever played that had such a responsive tone control.

So, for any of you thinking about the Reflex. Go find one and try it out. Spend some time working with it. I think you'll be amazed.

Way to go to BP and all the great folks at EBMM.

-Marc
 

ScoobySteve

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Yeap. I secretly give hugs to my 25th when no one is watching. And if anyone tells anyone that, I'll kill ya! :D

Reflex is a powerfully appropriate name for the production 25th. The instrument is immensely responsive. The control required to bring all its lovely tones to fruition makes you a better player and gives you so many colors to choose from!
 

beej

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Great review. The thing I like about the tone control (was mentioned in Blues Saraceno's video review) is that it has a different effect on the circuit depending on whether you're in series or parallel with the pickups. Really adds that extra versatility.
 

Sweat

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Marc, glad you liking it, was going to email you toosee what you thought, but now I know:D, Yep Reflex is huge, way huge:D

If any of you want a special reflex there are still a couple hanging around from the Dallas Guitar Show:)
 

threeminutesboy

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Marc, glad you liking it, was going to email you toosee what you thought, but now I know:D, Yep Reflex is huge, way huge:D

If any of you want a special reflex there are still a couple hanging around from the Dallas Guitar Show:)

Can you let me know which one are still available?
 

colinboy

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Yes the Reflex/25th is amazing axe so versatile and just so easy to play.
Anyone that hasnt tried one should make it a priority.
 

shredhed

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I don't mind the fanboy monicker for EBMM guitars. Mine is the finest there is :cool:
 
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