This is the Gretsch I have and I paid a lot more than this for mine used.
This is a special edition that was done a few years ago as a Guitar Center Doorbuster deal on Black Friday (and some other international exclusives). There are very few around.
Same hardware and electronics as the current lineup hollow body, a bit more on the orange side (which I like) but different fret markers than what is offered today.
This price is a SUPER DEAL.
If you are considering a hollow body, consider this one.
I tried about 10 different hollow bodies before landing on this one.
@howard is a much more seasoned user of DAIs, so I’d listen to his advice. Me, I am only using one occasionally, and for my purposes, I am happy with the Audient iD4 Mk2
Frankly, I thought the MOTU M2 had a Mix knob. It was only after watching yet more reviews, in anticipation of placing my order, that I learned that the M4 model did, but the M2 didn’t.
Bottom line (at the moment): The SSL2, with my Pitbull Audio $5 bonus bucks, will cost $224.95, no tax or shipping. That’s the best deal I found after an exhaustive search.
Considering the MOTU M4 costs more, and I don’t need its added features, the SSL2 seems to be the best way to go. If anyone knows of a better deal out there somewhere, please let me know.
The blend knob is only important if you plan to use the audio interface for direct monitoring sound output as well as input. But it is pretty much necessary for that IMO.
These are both great interfaces. As is Joerg’s Audient. For bass input they are all more or less equivalent.
I think I will send the Bayerdynamics back. They sound great.
But they have one very annoying issue. The cable connector is sticking out and constantly rubs my clothes. Obviously, you can hear that in your headphone.
But the most annoying part is that it is quite stiff at the same time, and when I turn my head left it actually moves the headphones on my head.
It is bearable if you wear just a t-shirt, but any sort of hoodie makes it much worse.
Yeah, Audio-Technica m50X are on my list, alongside AKG K702/K712.
I am very sensitive to clamping force, though. For that reason I normally use IEM.
I’ve read that those m50x have a quite noticeable clamping power. Especially if you compare them to AKG or Sony MDR 7506 (which I am now considering as well).
I can vouch for Sony 7506 monitor headphones. I’ve used them for many years for on-location film/video production and post-production video editing.
They are lightweight, clean-sounding and don’t squash your skull. I also use them as my bass practice ‘phones. They are professional production workhorses that do what you need.
Never had bad experience with Sony gear. They are really good at producing cameras, headphones and televisions. My first walkman and stereo was a Sony too
