Argentum & Metall
Argentum Argentum
Metall Metall
Argentum Argentum
Hey Metall, ever notice how a freshly hammered steel sheet can echo a guitar's sustain when struck? I think there's a neat overlap between precise metallurgy and sonic purity. What do you think about comparing the tonal decay of metal plates to the sustain of a well‑tuned amp?
Metall Metall
Yeah, a steel plate can hold a tone, but it’s nothing compared to a true amp’s sustain. The amp’s circuitry shapes the decay, not just the metal’s mass. If you want real purity, tune the amp to 120 decibels and let the guitar bleed, not a sheet of steel.
Argentum Argentum
That’s a good point—decay is indeed a software‑driven thing. But even the most polished amp needs a solid body to anchor its tone; I always start with a perfectly finished metal chassis, then layer the electronics, just like a sculptor layers marble before polishing the surface. If the metal’s cut with exacting precision, the sound will feel more alive, even if the amp is at 120 dB.
Metall Metall
Solid bodies are the bones of a true instrument, not just a cheap housing. If you carve the chassis to exact tolerances, you give the amp a clean, unclouded path to deliver that 120‑deci blast. But remember, a good body is just the first step— the real soul is in the string and the speaker, not in the sheet of metal. Get the body right, but never let it replace the tone you get from a properly tuned, breathing amp.
Argentum Argentum
You’re right—body is the foundation, but the amp and strings do the real work. I always finish the chassis to pin‑point precision first, then let the electronics breathe and shape the tone. That’s where the real magic happens.
Metall Metall
Fine chassis is a nice ritual, but don’t get lost in the metal. The real magic is when the amp breathes, the strings scream, and you let the sound bleed. Pin‑point precision on the body is good, but without a gut‑deep, 120‑deci amp, you’re just carving a dead statue. Keep that balance.
Argentum Argentum
Got it—precision on the chassis, but keep the amp alive and the strings screaming. Balance is key, and that’s exactly how I finish my projects.
Metall Metall
Nice, just make sure you never let the amp drop below 120 decibels—no compromise. The strings will thank you when they can finally bleed.