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View my feedback at www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/comment/1201922
CALLING THE GAS NEGOTIATOR!
I'd say you already know what you want to do, but are balking at the hassle, expense or concern that you won't get something better, but rather something that is just different.
But, since you asked, my opinion is be patient and buy a Les Paul and a DRRI when you can afford to do so without selling anything you currently have.
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I think this is good advice, and generally my instincts are good. In recent years I seem to have a pattern that each guitar I buy is either great but not "me", or just suits me perfectly. I just need to trust that, and hopefully buy fewer of the "odd number" choices, I guess!
The hollow/P90 thing is annoying in a lot of ways. The ES330 is a fantastic guitar when played loud, but realistically that just isn't my current situation, and it loses something somehow at home volumes. Combined with a preference for quite bright low-output hum buckers there is a lot of overlap and my existing HB guitars just work better for what I'm using them for.
And I could always get another if and when circumstances change.
As for amps, I'm well convinced some sort of Deluxe Reverb is the right answer - I've tried a handful of them with different guitars in the last couple of years (including Les Pauls and similar) and every time they've brought a smile to my face.
So it's just a question of whether to go DRRI plus attenuator/loadbox or something bit more "boutiquey", perhaps with power scaling. Its not an option you see that much compared with Vox or Marshall flavoured circuits. Maybe that's a commentary on how amp makers view the quality of Fender's own stuff? Who knows.
How good old does this look...?! Anyone near Coda fancy having a play and telling me if it’s a really good one?
If you’re going to be using mostly power amp drive or are happy to use the normal channel with a bit of reverb channel jumpered and blended in (so long as they’re not at the same level as stock wiring is out of phase) then it’s not an issue. TS-based pedals also seem to be less prone to harshness/fizziness with the bright cap.
Edit: or just disconnect the bright cap. I very rarely use the bright channel these days, even blended in.
It's also possible I'll go "posher" than a boggo DRRI - the Dr Z Z-Lux looks really attractive with sensible mods & tweaks to the basic setup, together with a master volume, which would be good for home.