Guitar.com/Gear talk

New Fender 65 Princeton Reverb

mkalevv — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Look at what I just got! Picked it up on Wednesday night. I wanted a nice clean all tube amp that was low powered and portable, this is what I settled on. I wanted it for the 6v6 power tubes, I have something with EL84s and an amp with 6L6s, so I wanted to mix it up with the 6V6, otherwise I was also considering a VOX AC15. I have...had a Fender Blues Jr., but I let my dad borrow it about a year ago... its still at his house. My other amps are too big and/or loud to play in my bedroom so I wanted something that still had that tube tone and dynamic but not the size or volume. It was a bit pricey but I like it. The reveb is classic fender rich and the vibrato is fun and adds a touch of extra depth to the sound. Great clean sound, I am pushing it with the Ibanez TS-9 Tubescreamer. Anyone else have one? I just wanted to show it off.

Custom Guitar Display Cabinet

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/_rexie_/IMG_1964.jpg[/IMG] This is our Custom Display Guitar Cabinet Finished. We used Hanging Brackets for the Guitars that are fully adjustable both horizontally, (on a sliding track system), and rotate 180 degrees. The back of the cabinet is a Red Penne cloth, plush velvet like material. We used Low Voltage Lighting. Clear Glass Doors and ample storage beneath for amplifiers and/or guitar cases. Click on the following link to see more photos, pricing, and information. http://www.prairie-woodworks.com/GuitarCabinets.html

XLR Splitter?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have a 24 channel board and I just bought a Tascam DP-02 to record practices and things my band are doing. My problem is that I have 2 XLR outs that go to my powered mains. I have 2 XLR ins on my recorder. I don't want to use the RCA crap. I want to stick with the XLR's. How can I split the 2 channels coming out of the mixer so that 2 go to my mains and 2 go to my recorder? Thank you in advance.

Custom rack interface

mrkmas — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I want to make a rack interface for my guitar rack. I need nothing fancy, just 1/4'' and midi panel mounted jacks. I have searched on neutrik and switchcraft website but cannot seem to find them. I know they make/sell them so i must be doing something wrong. I want 1/4'' panel mounted with isolated ground jacks and 5 &/or 7 pin midi panel mounted jacks. and help would be appreciated. Secondly, i have seen "d" panel jacks. they are usually screwed into teh rack panel(special cutout). I am a little over my head when it comes to that and any link to a D jack panel, and djacks that are 1/4'' and midi would be greatly appreciated. I figured out bits and pieces but as soon as i think i figured it all out, i get lost.

bugera 2x12 cabinets

this dying soul — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I noticed that Bugera makes a 2x12 cabinet. Only thing I'm skepticle about is that they use their own brand of speaker. Anyone have a Bugera cabinet? How would you rate the quality of the cabinet itself? How do the speakers sound? Of course, I realize sound is subjective and I might not like something that someone else recommends... for what this cab costs, eventual speaker swaps would be a consideration for me if the cab itself seems decent. Normally I wouldn't post something like this; but I don't have any place that stocks Bugera near me, so I don't have a way of checking it out first hand. Apparently Long & McQuade carries Bugera, but my local store doesn't have them in stock.

Mesa/Boogie questions

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Well, I just got a Mesa/Boogie F-50 off eBay, it was said to be in good shape and by just looking at it I cannot see anything wrong with it. This is only the second tube amp I've owned in my years of playing, the other only for a short time. I suppose it is possible this "problem" is normal but that is what I am trying to find out. It seems to have problems with the channels, when I switch channels (from the amp's switch) it takes a 30 seconds or so to switch channels. For example when I switch from the clean channel it will still play in that 30 seconds but it takes that time for the distortion to come in. The thing that worries me the most is that while it was in the clean channel the distortion cut in for a moment then back out. Thanks, I appreciate any help.

Podcast Studio

frumsapap — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

My wife is buying me the Podcast studio set up for my B-Day, which is tomorrow! I will have a new set of Headphones, a condenser mic, an interface for phantom power, and I will be able to use it for my computer eventually, if I want to go that route. Awesome. Does anyone have any experience with this one?

What you all GASing for??

inablackout — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm GASing for this Jackson Demmelition King V at the moment......

Post your rigs and/or kludges

Hetjr — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

From a comment i left on one of the jay graydon articles a few days ago: I've got the best kludge rig you'd ever see. I've got my Boss ME-50 running into a little tiny piece of crap Crate 15 watt practice amp. The amp itself sounds.... aaahhh... not so good. But it's got a headphone out and a "speaker out." I've got this old 300 watt car speaker box. It's got 2 ten inch speakers. It's fully closed with a clear plastic window and 2 cylindric air vents. What I did was I unscrewed the window and placed an e609 mic mounted on base with a foot long neck in it and ran the cable through the bottom vent (i've got it standing vertically). With the mic inside, and tilted so the face flat against the cone and is slightly off center, I stuffed both vents with old towels to isolate the sound. It works AMAZINGLY WELL. Also, I live in an apartment so that's kind of a good thing.

Any fans of Ibanez?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Iv'e got a rg350ex and was curious if there were any other fans on here.

Boss Pedals

Stephon Wasio — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

What are some opinions on the Boss DS-1 and CH-1 pedals?

Do It Yourself Music Storage

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I was just commenting on a post about space and mentioned this cabinet I made to stack some of my recording stuff on. It made me think that maybe some of you have done the same. Have any of you built a custom piece for your guitars or music equipment? I have been thinking about making something for my guitars. Perhaps a combination guitar/music stand, guitar/seat or something like that. Any suggestions and/or pictures of something you made yourself?

Tubes in me amp!

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So I got a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe and one of the tubes it flipping shits it is a 6l6B white power tube by Groove Tubes. I want to switch it to an EHX tube but it only looks like they have a red. The tubes are color coded so I'm not sure if it will cause a big problem.

It\'s finally here!

ibzRG — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I finally got hold of the Epi I scored on the evil bay. 2004 Korean-made. It has a collection of battlescars that I don't mind. I paid £115 for it. The body is resonant and she sounds good unplugged. Beats my RG. Hardware is snuggly in place. Pots are clean. The neck is a far cry from my RG, obviously but I'll adjust in no time. Adjusting from switch control to pot control might take a little longer, especially since the middle pup is always on unless I roll back its volume. The tuners might prove to be insufficient. They turn too easily for an unlocked nut and the strings react to the most minor changes, so that could be a problem. I'm getting massive buzz when I plug in but I believe it's due to a crappy/faulty lead. It's not in my immediate plans to upgrade any electronics, but a JB-Jazz would be nice, maybe with a hum-sized p90 in the middle and some push pull pots.

Buying amp or guitar(anyone familiar with line 6 spider amps?)

Aaron Lee — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

As you may know from my post about guitar suggestions, i'm looking to get a nicer amp or guitar soon for aroud $300-350. I can't decide which one. I mostly play a ESP viper 50 which i love but i was wanting to upgrade. But i got to thinking that maybe an amp is more important since i have a fender frontman 25r and i have a couple friends that have halfstacks. But i was looking to upgrade my amp anyways. I was wondering knows the difference between the line 6 spider iii and line 6 spider iv. Because the 120 watt spider iii is like a $280. I've played these amps and i love them. I was wondering if anybody knows if this particular amp is worth the buy? Or if you had my equiqtment would you rather get a new guitar or amp?

Which guitar and amp?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have been playing guitar for a little over a year and currently have this setup: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Les-Paul-Special-II-Player-Pack-102328770-i1150103.gc The amp is slightly different than pictured but is still a 10-watt Epiphone Amp. I am still in high school so I can't afford a super expensive guitar, but I am ready to upgrade. I thought that a good way to do this would be to check out used guitars. Some of my favorite bands are the Beatles, the Who, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Cat Stevens, and Pink Floyd. I am also interested in learning blues improvisation. Which one of these is the best value, and which would be best for me? http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/msg/1424035186.html http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/msg/1422019283.html http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/for/1425278634.html http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/msg/1419819690.html http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/msg/1418232802.html http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/msg/1416619435.html I am also thinking that I will ask for a new amp for Christmas. So far the Marshall MG4 15 or 30 watt and the Peavey Vypyr 15 or 30 watt stand out. Which should I get, and would it be worth the extra money for the extra watts?

Suggestions for a new guitar

Aaron Lee — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I plan to get a new guitar soon. I'm thinking of like a Les Paul(Epiphone). But possibly a Schecter or Ibanez or something. No more than $350 preferrably more like $300. And also what are they possibilities of talking the guys at Samash or guitar center into taking a price down just a little, I've never tried to.

Audio Heaven

MicroCuts — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Im in it!!! I'm at work and my new Shure SE530's just landed on my desk. I'm listening to tracks in Apple Lossless and MP3's ripped at over 300Kbps and holy fuckbox! I just went from 6 to midnight! I've never heard sound quite like it. For new, well produced music like electronica and rock you just have the most insane clarity ever, huge separation on the different tracks and a range from 18Hz to 19KHz!!!!! For classics like Stairway and Comfortably Numb I was worried that I might hear the poverty of recording quality but instead you get this lovely, i guess vintage sound like you're in the room whilst they play. Anyone got these badboys or have an inexplicable lust for top notch audio quality.

New member of the Ibanez family

Richey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I adopted an Ibanez RG350MDX today, barely used and on the cheap. It came with a non-stock pickguard that I like for now. Its brothers and sisters are Gibsons and American Fenders and this is the first non-American guitar I have ever owned for purposes of playing and is the first guitar I have ever owned with a trem bar. Anybody else got one? Anyone done any mods to it? I'm thinking about getting some different pups for it. Maybe some Duncans or DiMarzios. I'm not sure how I feel about this basswood stuff and I have heard that certain pups (such as EMGs) don't sound good with basswood.

FACK! FLOYD ROSE HELP

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

kk, i recently bought a washburn vindicator. and i love it. problem is, i was playing it thismorning, and the thing that holds the trem bar got loose. so, in a fit of idiocy, i decided to try and tighten it again. i ended up taking it out, cuz i couldent reach it at all with my wrench thingy. is it posible to put it back in without needing to take off the strings and take the bridge out? i hate restringing floyd roses :( (and while im here, is the newest marshal mg any good?)

It arrived today and its pretty cool!!!

Greg D — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So my Vintage VRS100 arrived today, I gotta say I amazed at how good it is... SERIOUSLY!! It blows away my PRS SE to shit! Solid as an ox, perfect for gigging and handles beautifully.... So much control! The cleans are great! GREAT! The bridge could produce a touch more when overdriven, but Ive not really blasted it yet, Mrs wouldn't let me! I'm gonna gig it this weekend. I cant believe how good these guitars are, I would like to do a video but don't have equipment.... Maybe I could do a demo recording. Anyways I'm been a good endorser with my first post!!!! Seriously, great guitar.

Tech21 Power Engine cabs?

NegativeGhostRider — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm just wondering if any of you guys have any experience with Tech21 Power Engine 60 cabs, especially the 2x12 model. The reason I'm asking is I'm re-designing my rig to be more streamlined. 2 Randall 4x12's and a 3-rack-space power amp (my original plan) are slightly overkill for me, considering that I'm not a pro-level touring artist. I was thinking of replacing them with a pair of Tech21 PE60 2x12s, which will replace both the speakers and poweramps in the original plan AND cost less than one of the cabs alone would. They are essentially a cab with a built-in 60 watt solid-state power amp. Since my rig is full stereo, I'm going to get two. They come equipped with Celestion Seventy 80 speakers, which I have no experience with. (I have only used greenback 25s, peavey sheffields, and V30's in the past). Let me know what you guys think!

Its official im endorsed by Vintage Guitars!

Greg D — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey guys, This deal has been in the pipeline for about a month.... Vintage guitars contacted me with the idea of a key player deal, this basically is an endorsement deal. I was very cautious as Ive never played one before, but after some negotiations they have decided to send me this guitar- Vintage VRS100. I have chosen the Artic White version. I havent recieved it yet but the one I played felt good... Its a pretty quick neck with a nice thick sound. Im gonna use it mainly for gigging, its gonna become a workhorse I guess! Here is link for a picture and review- http://www.jhs.co.uk/reviews/VRS100AWTGFEB09.pdf?issue=223659436 Father Dougal, I seem to remember you had one.... Any good?!!

if it sounds too good to be true....

this dying soul — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

it probably is. Example - I saw an add on Kijiji today for a Gibson acoustic for $1.70. The description noted that he'd paid $2700.00 for the guitar and was asking $1.700 firm... smelling a rat I emailed to the guy, and he confirmed my suspicions. He'd meant to use a comma for $1,700. Figures, just once I'd like to find someone who doesn't know what he's got or has flipped his lid and sells great gear at a price that's cheaper than dirt.

500k pots on strat?

J.P. Kallio — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Friend of mine gave me an unused Squier start. It was in a bit of a bad shape, to say the least. But another fun project to mess around with:-) I took it a part and found out that all the pots are 500K. The Squier is 1995 Chinese model. All the pick-ups are single coil and I assume original (will replace them as soon as I get some extra cash in). Now the pots are big sturdy ones, not the small ones I've seen on later Squiers. My humble knowledge tells me they're supposed to be 250K pots... And the person who gave it to me is not one to mess around with the guitar, so I assume they are original. Any idea why this would be?

Epi G-400

ibzRG — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

If I set out to get a new guitar, I'll at least get one from my wishlist. Yeah, I decided that going completely half-assed is more waste of money than getting something I'd like to have anyway. So, my electric wishlist has 3 items in the top spots: Ibanez S, Tele and SG. I quickly excluded the S because a solid bridge is higher priority since I do have a whammy axe. Between the tele and the sg I ruled in favour of set neck and humbuckers. I'm hoping the set neck will have more sustain (something my RG seriously lacks) than bolt-ons of the same low price, and I also don't want to risk the dreadful hum of single coils. I'm still sticking to a tight budget though, just increasing it enough to get out of the agathis/basswood/plywood plague. Which leads me to the choice of an epi g-400. I've read various reviews in HC and the concensus is that it is neck heavy (no surprise really) and the pickups are a like them or hate them kind of deal. It seems to be a fairly good body that can yield very good results after a pickup upgrade. Any of you guys have any personal input on that model? I'm planning to pair it with a pocket pod. It's small, cheap and packs all the goodies I am familiar with from my pod2. Although the mic-in of my laptop might be an issue for recording, so maybe I'll get a usb toneport (or whatever they call it now) instead.

Distortion vs Overdrive pedals

Jared — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So I have been contemplating getting an overdrive or distortion pedal. But Im not sure what the difference is. Right now Im guessing overdrive simulates having an amp cranked up pretty high with not a ton of gain on. Distortion must be like having a high gain setting setting. But Im not sure and have no idea so I figured so people that use these might have more of an idea.

help with new guitar ?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

hey, im looking to buy an electro acoustic guitar in the range between £300 and £400, ive never buyed one before so im not sure what too look for when buying one, any advise or help would be muchly appreciated thanks

How do you get your guitar to play through more than one channel?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

My amp got busted so in the mean time I decided to practice by hooking up my guitar to my PC. I got one of those 1/4 to 1/8 converters to plug it into my soundcard. Thing is, the signal is only coming out of one ear piece on my headphones. Is there a jack that makes the sound go through all channels?

All the research is done....

this dying soul — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Now I just have to wait for 2 things.... my wife to pay off the vet bill from our 2 cats and the local Long and McQuade to put the Traynor YCS50H head on sale. I'll be watching between now and Boxing Day for it and plan to get it on Boxing Day no matter what. I've also settled on a cabinet after comparing specs of a few different speaker cabinets and trying out a few others. Unless they've got something different in the store when I go to get my amp, I'm going to get the Traynor 2x12 cab. It's got somewhat comparable specs to the more expensive of the 2 Marshall 2x12's the store has and is 1/2 the price. I just hope they have one in stock on the day so I don't have to order it and wait for it's arrival...of course, I could just order the head and cab at their online store and they should arrive on the same day.

2 new weapons of mass destru...er....music gear

NegativeGhostRider — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Just picked up a Line6 XDR95 wireless and a TC Electronic Nova delay. The Line6 is all plastic and feels kind of weak, but the sound is incredible. I AB'd it against my brother's ART system and it's just far and away better. The TCE Delay is AMAZING. Serious piece of pro-level equipment. It gives you all the controls you'd expect, plus the ability to sweep between styles of delay, from full digital to analog to full tape. You can also dial in the amount of modulation. The BEST feature of this pedal by far though is the digital readout. It shows you in MS what your delay time is, plus it applies a scale of 0-100 on all the other knobs. The delay range is HUGE, 1ms all the way to 2290ms. I've been playing Cathedral all morning ;) I mainly picked it up so I can do the 7ms stereo field. It was the only pedal I could find that was cheap enough AND could go all the way down to 1ms ACCURATELY. I highly recommend both pieces of gear.

Drop Tune Pedal

Jared — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Has anyone here used the Morpheus Drop Tune pedal. Im looking at getting one since my band has a few songs that are drop tuned and I dont want to buy another guitar just to drop tune it.

Lotus Les Paul Pupgrade Pictures

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

These are pictures from when I put the new pickups in my Lotus Les Paul. Why am I posting them? I have no idea.

Personal Monitoring

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

What's the best solution for personal monitoring?? I've been playing many gigs for the past couple of years and I'm lucky if I get a good sound onstage where i can hear everybody clearly..... I've been looking around and there're so many options that I thought maybe someone with more experience can tell me what works best...

Official G.Com What Guitar? Guide.

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

As this question pops up twice a week I thought I would submit a thread that can be used to contain the beast. So here is my rundown of the guitars I would recommend and in what price bracket they sit, anyone wants to add to it feel free, and the noobs have somewhere to find the info without 33 threads of " What can I buy for $20? " $0-$200 Peavey Raptor Epiphone Les Paul Special Aria STG 003 Squier Affinity Telecaster Special Ibanez GSZ120 Note: Hard one to find anything of recommendation in this price range . Also search Ebay, you never know.... $201 - $400 ESP LTD M50 Ibanez GRG170DX Cort KX5 ESP LTD EC 100 Ibanez RG321MH Ibanez RG350 EX/DX/MDX $401 - $600 Schecter Omen Extreme 7 ESP LTD MH250 QMNT Ibanez ART 320/ ARX 320 PRS Tremonti SE Ibanez RG420FB Spear Gladius SP or Spear RD Series The usual suspects from Gibson and Fender.... $601 + Far too many to mention and beginners normally wouldn't spend that much on their first guitar so I will leave this one open. Feel free to add your own but I covered most of the bases I think....who knows eh? In the $400 plus range your getting an instrument that can be upgraded with better pickups etc as you progress, so they will last the course. I also wanted to add that if you play the guitars at your local store within budget, and one of them makes you grin and feels like you have had it all your days, then buy it, thats your guitar!!

Compressor Pedal

Jared — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

As my playing has progressed the genres I play have expanded out. Right now I am working on country and I am looking for a compressor that gives the "typical" country sound. I was wondering if you guys had any recommendations on which ones to try out.

62 RI neck

Strat Attack — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I own a 62 reissue strat but it has some other neck on it. Dont remember what it was cause when i bought it, it was sanded off. I was wondering if any strat neck would fit on it or does it have to be a 62 reissue. And I'm also wondering if there is a decent electric guitar for 400-450 dollars. I can't seem to think of one yet.

Shiny new (but old) bass

pickabass — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I think I'm officially a matsumoku guitar collector. This is #3 from those guys. Twas a birthday party for myself recently, and this bad boy showed up. I was drooling over this bass in a local music store (think pawn shop quality). Its a 1974-76 Aria Mach I, and it is in amazing condition. My workhorse 98 P-bass is in decent shape, but this 35 year old makes it look like it got put through the wringer. Oh, and it feels and sounds good. Its the perfect companion to my trusty P-bass i think.

Traynor YCS models

this dying soul — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm planning to check these out next time I make the rounds to the music store. EDS I think you mentioned having at least one of these. If so, maybe you could answer some of these questions... Is the difference in headroom when switching from Class A mode to Class AB mode significant? How versatile do you consider these amps to be? I know they make for a good rock/metal amp based on hearing Thornly (former Big Wreck frontmant) use one when he opened for KISS this summer. Could a guy expect to get a decent blues tone if he wanted to? Also would it be correct to assume the combo is identical to the head with the exception of the obvious fact I'd have to find a speaker cab for the head?

Question about 2 input amps

jobabrinks — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm considering buying an amp which has 2 input jacks. I was wondering if I could plug a CD player/MP3 into the 2nd jack, and be able to jam along with myself with headphones. This is a MUST. The amp I'm using now has an A/V jack for this purpose. Does anybody know if this can be done? Here is the amp in question: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-Frontman-65R-65W-1x12-Guitar-Combo-Amp-104506092-i1323509.gc

Need new tuners for guitar. HELP!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Alright, here is the deal: I really hate changing strings. I almost prefer to have bad sounding strings than have to change them, because I hate doing all the wrapping and all of that stuff. I hear that locking tuners are perfect for lazy bastards like me who hate string changes, because of how much easier it is to put them on the post, and that they stay in tune better. So I really want some locking tuners. And that is where you guys come in. Never had any bad advice so far, (thanks guys) so I know I can count on all of you! I need to know: What locking tuners to you prefer for stoptail bridges? Where can I buy some? How to they handle heavier strings, with the possibility of lower tunings? Anything else you can think of will be very much appreciated. (i.e, webcred. But that's what its for, innit?)

Bad GAS, stay back..........

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Ummmmmmm, me again....... The TC Ellis is almost ready. So it aint about that. I saw this ------> Fell in love, had to have it. So I bought it. Will be here Monday. Dee is going to kill me as I am currently buying her engagement ring. ( I'm typing in short bursts in case she hears me typing about another fucking guitar, dammit somebody help me!?) So long G.com, I loved you guys......funeral will be Thursday at the latest, its an Irish funeral so party will go on for three days, bring a tent.

My AxeFX Ultra just arrived...

Zombre — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

...And yeah, it's bloody awesome. Almost a case of overload, it can do so much stuff it's not even funny, and the presets out of the box sound great too. I'm probably missing some vital setup info, I haven't even looked at the manual yet! Still sounds a bit 'fizzy' so I'm pretty sure I failed to turn some mysterious setting on. Still sounds pretty good, though. I'm gonna need to scare up a foot controller for this sucker, too... It's like a Boss GT8 on steroids, man does it do a lot... I did record some music using the unit. Lemme know whatcha think? I just sort of grabbed a preset patch and 'went for it'. The whole damn composition took 25 minutes... Sorry about the playing clams, it was all one take live makin' it up as I went...

First Electric Guitar

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

My 8 yr old son has been playing an acoustic for 8 months and is dying for an electric. I have an op to buy a Lyon by Washburn for $60, Epiphone Studio 10s for $30. Are either of these worth the price? Both appear to be in good condition.

My Axefx Ultra Just made it to Canada...

Zombre — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Which means I may see it as early as Monday. I cannot wait, I hope this sucker lives up to the hype. I'm sure it will, but until it arrives I can't even sleep at night! lol

Why I\'m saving up for an Engl Invader...

NegativeGhostRider — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Nuff said. ;) The clean channel *especially* sounds great.

total electronic overhaul on guitar

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

New Evil Masterplan: Phase 1 - Order new neck pickup (Air Norton), a higher quality 500k volume knob, and a 2-way switch for on/off parallel wiring Phase 2 - Working with my good ol' dad (gotta love dads) and a soldering iron, install Air Norton, replace volume pot, remove tone knob and use the new hole for my 2-way. Wire everything up nice, clean up mess in garage. Phase 3 - Plug into amp, play guitar, ignite atmosphere, boil oceans, etc. Fun stuff. Muah ha ha ha ha. *Rubs hands*

Nice amp!!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So, I went to the Nashville Amp Expo this weekend and it was the most unbelievable thing I have ever seen. Every room in the hotel was a different amp company. All the doors were swung open and guitar licks were flying. A lot of bad ass boutique amps!! I only had a few hours to look things over but I was able to weed through some of the crappy amps and found one that was amazing!! A company "3rd Power" was the winner in my book. It is a very rock sounding amp but cleaned up well also for the country in us all (http://pribek.net/2009/07/23/3rd-power-amplifier/ ). If you ever get the chance to play through one jump on the chance.

recommend

bobstar — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

does anyone have any recommendations on recording equipment and where to get it from? i am looking for something thats not to expensive and is quite simple to use. thanks

PRS SE One

robbiusa — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I just gotta say that I really, really like these SE guitars from PRS. This is my 3rd one and they have all exceeded my expectations when it comes to playability, sound, and craftmanship. This one comes with a single volume control and a single P-90 style pickup (a style that I am particularly fond of). It's a little hotter than I expected and the guitar is a little heavier than I expected based on the other SEs I have. Neck is a little chunky, but it's got great balance. Sounds great though, if you like to play blues and classic rock and there is more versatility in sound than I would have thought from such minimalist trappings... With the amp set for some dirt this little axe just wails and turn the volume down a little and it cleans up nicely. A lot hotter and not as bright than the bridge pickup on my Firenza (also a P-90 equipped axe) so that puts it closer to the LP side of the scale of warmth when compared to the Texas Specials on my Strat (the Peavey being closer to the Fender side in sound). Just the right feel to actually manhandle the thing and just the right balance and weight not to feel like you have a boulder on your shoulder. I can't put this little thing down....

Best of both worlds one amp? Is she out there?

Leif — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I always noticed the best high gain amps NEVER had a decent or at least a comparable clean tone to like a vintage Fender amp. The guys at Bogner told me once that its because the best high gain amps use a different power supply in comparison to an amp that is based on a shimmering and warm vintage clean (like a vintage Fender). So my theory the past few years is to keep my base tone and then build on it with OD pedals. It works great and I'm really more into practicing or playing with style and technique but it would be nice to know if it were even possible without A/B two amps. Here's my point: Bogner XCTY: Amazing Marshal Plexi tone...lousy bright clean Fuchs ODS: Amazing Dumble clone..clean is below average Marshal JCM 900: decent gain but you have to crank it and average clean Fender Twin Rver: Amazing clean, gain isn't too impressive Carvin Legacy: With the right tubes channel one amazing..channel two is muddy and awful Rivera amps: I have to say if I was into more open sounding plexi tones then compressed violin type harmonic sustain these amps would come the closest to what I would look for. Its obvious to say well any good amp does one good thing. So I think I am going to keep with my philosophy....Unless someone has something I should be check out? FYI....I play mostly nothing but 60s strats these days.

Sooo... I know some of you like Bugera

robbiusa — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Has anyone tried the 1960 and/or the 1990 models? If so, what opinions have you formed? How about their V series amps?

LMAO!

this dying soul — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Now this is a cool looking guitar! If I didn't have more important things to spend money on I'd get one just for kicks...it'd be a great conversation piece to have hanging on the livingroom wall. :) One thing I've noticed though, is that Zakk's signature guitars seem to only be released for production under the Epiphone brand. His personal guitar of the last one that came out is Gibson branded, haven't seen him using this one yet so I'm not sure...does he actually use any of the Epiphone models live? If he does, I doubt he uses those crappy EMG HZ pickups...they're passive and he has always sworn by the EMG 81/85's which are supposedly what the HZ's are designed to sound like, but from experience there is a HUGE difference.

Nashville AMP Expo

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

If anyone is in or around the Nashville Tn area on August 22nd and 23rd, there is an Amp Expo in town. This is my first time attending such an event but from what I can see there are going to be some pretty cool things. I put the URL in but just in case something didn't go right here it is again. http://bit.ly/Nashvilleampexpo

pa speakers/monitors

Richey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I am trying to get some speakers for the PA for the new band to practice with. We have a mixer and need some small powered speakers for the vocals only. We don't intend for any of the instruments to be miced to this system yet. I enquired about renting some until one of us can get the capital to make the investment a more permanent one. While enquiring about the rental rate, the business owner offered a pair of Peavey 112HS (1 12" speaker + a horn) monitors for $37.50 per day (which would be 1 day per week until I got some thing more permanent (in about 2 or 3 weeks) or he offered to sell them to me for $300 out the door (tax included). He said they were used but in good condition. Being almost completely out of my element when it comes to PA stuff, is this a good deal?

GAS has been fueled primed and ready

robbiusa — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So I called a guy on craigslist and asked if his Mesa was still available, he says "yes" and that Friday would be a good day to meet because he will be out my way. A few emails later I'm primed and ready. I email on Thursday to finalize the meeting arrangements and I get an email that says someone who looked at it previously is coming by with the money and if it doesn't work out he'll contact me... so I have money with nothing to buy and I can't wait for him to decide what to do... I head out to the music store after work to spend money... I'm thinking LP, as a rememberance to Les, but they are out of stock for the ebony boarded Jr. that I want... so I order, but then change my mind.... cause... I CAN't WAIT TO SPEND MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway... I see a white PRS Jr. clone (SE One) and buy it (I really like the SEs... this will make my third... cheap and well made). I have enough left over for a couple of pedals and some cords and strings. But now I still want an amp... aarrrrgghhhh! It never ends.

Hey i am new here and need some help.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

hey so i am new and i have been looking for a guitar forum that could help me with buying a new guitar, i have been playing for a couple years now and i am looking for new guitar to get. i play classic rock, blues and rock. and do any of you know if a epiphone explorer is a comfortable guitar to play? so if you guys would give me any ideas that would help alot,oh and i dont want to spend more then $1,000. thanks

Vocal Mics

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey I need a recommendation on a good vocal mic to get. I'd be using it to record on a mixer board and also for live performance. I want to spend around 100 bucks and if there's a bundle for two that would be good. Thanks.

Home Made Pedal Board

Jared — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So this week I made my own pedal board to help but the cost of buying one. I got lucky enough to find a free board and the velcro tape is pretty cheap compared to the cost of an entire pedal board. I thought some of you guys that are budget minded might be interested in doing something like this. http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/photo.php?pid=2290519&id=501312770 heres a link to a pic of the top of it http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/photo.php?pid=2290520&id=501312770 heres a pic of the front of it I branded it with my first initial just to make it different By the way if these links dont work let me know and ill post them on photobucket

Pedal Board Sequence

Jared — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So I decided to come to you guys for some advice of what order to chain my pedal board, since Im not very experienced with these things. Right now it goes Tuner, Wah, Delay, Octave, Chorus, Compression, Noise Gate, Clean Boost, then my amp selector. and in the future I am going to add a reverb and phlanger. Thanks for your help

wood

theamazingkris — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

whats your favorite kind of wood (and im reffering to guitars)? i never used to think wood had a big diffrence on a guitar's tone till i played a guitar with nice wood, and then went to one with shit wood (an ibanez s series to a POS first act). me personally, i love a thin mahagony body with a maple or mahagony neck and rosewood fretboard, like some ibanez bodies. also, i have a question...does having a quilted maple/flame maple top affect tone?

Just came down from the music shop... Serious GAS!

Zimo — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

It'´ been a while folks! But I ain´t been doing nothing.. Today I drove down to the local music store and tested a few amps... I totally fell in love with the Hughes & Kettner Statesman EL84 combo! So, my question for the great community here at G.com is: Should I go on to sell my good old Marshall combo and buy this mysterious new attraction?? This is how far I´ve gotten in pondering the problem at hand: 1.Both of the amps have a great tone! 2.The Marshall amp is an oldie (´84) and will keep on gathering value as time goes on. 3.However, the H&K has far greater flexibility and might be better suited for my needs.. If you have any experience with these amps, I´d greatly appreciate your input!!

Best Buy Sells Guitars?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Wow! I guess I kinda live in a cave, but I just realized Best Buy is now selling guitars and other instruments. They just built a new Best Buy across the street from my work and as an accomplished tech geek, naturally I had to check it out. I was so surprised to see the "Instrument" section of Best Buy. More sup rising is they carry some very upper end guitars. I saw Gibson, Martin, and Takamine in the acoustic section not to mention Epiphone (which I know is Gibson's "affordable" brand). I know some of you are probably already on top of this story, but I was surprised. It does bring up a question though...Do you think Best Buy sells the "throw aways" as opposed to what, say Guitar Center might get? The reason I ask is I tried an Epiphone Hummingbird and it was terrible. It would not stay in tune and even when it got close it was still bad. I know it is the first guitar I picked up in there, but I also tried a Martin that didn't impress either. I didn't pay attention to what Martin it was, but it was one of their affordable ones coming in at about $699. Are the Hummingbirds just terrible? I haven't had any experience with this instrument division of Best Buy. Have any of you? I can say price wise they are no better than Guitar Center and actually pretty comparable.

Any opinions on reliability... Marshall JTM30 Combo?

robbiusa — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So, the Marshall JTM30 combo amp/matching ext. cab... anyone owned/played this and can hazard a guess? Found one I thought sounded awesome, but some online reviews from consumers indicate that reliability may be an issue... some say very high maintenance. I've got something for clean tones... got something for uber high gain tones... looking for something to fill in that middle ground... something smooth and Marshally... without using pedals.

New acquisition...and a great one.

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Well, all the trials and tribulations of late prompted some serious GAS, and I managed to find locally here a rare TC Ellis Mantis guitar, number 1 of 50 made. I'll give you the heads up on it when I get it back from the tech at the local store....looks stunning though.

Singing the praises of the Dimarzio Breed...

NegativeGhostRider — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey guys! I just wanted to post a review of sorts on what has quickly become my new favorite pickup: the Dimarzio Breed bridge model. I have been in a recording frenzy lately, and in the meantime I have been toying with several different pickups in my guitars. Right now, my favorite combination is this pickup in an Ibanez SA1260 prestige. I started seriously using it about a month ago, when I installed it in my SA1260. I've always wanted to test-drive a breed, and I wanted to wait at least a month before I reviewed it in order to let the "honeymoon phase" wear off. So, let's begin: First, a general impresison. This pickup has POWER. it feels like it's really pushing the amp every time I pick the strings hard. The nice flip side is that it's VERY reactive to attack. Just by using a softer attack, it instantly goes into a fat, singing kind of sound. Looking at the specs, it's easy to see that the perception of power comes from the way it's voiced...it's quite midrange heavy. However, it seems like a focused midrange more than a honky-sounding broad-spectrum midrange. It's also very clear. I can't honestly say it's transparent, because it does have its own flavor. But through that coloring you can hear EVERY note in a chord. Dropping the volume knob a bit gets into some VERY harmonically rich blues and jazz sounds. The cleans are good, too. The fatness and low-end rolloff make it a very good jazz pickup. Second, I was worried that by installing this pickup in a mahogany-bodied guitar, I would be overdoing the dark sound thing. Not so. Despite the fact that DiMarzio describes it as an "ultra-hot PAF sound", it's really very clear and powerful, even in the mahogany axe. It has plenty of bite, but not so much that the notes sound thin. To put it another way, I would be perfectly comfortable installing one of these into a Les Paul, and wouldn't worry in the least about it being *too* fat or warm. It's not a razor-sharp attack like a D-Activator or EMG; it's very round and polished sounding, but with just the right amount of edge. The best part, which I get into more detail on later, is the bass response. One word: WOW. Next, the sustain on this pickup is INCREDIBLE. I love how under certain gain settings it goes almost right into harmonics. Very Santana or Andy Timmons-esque in the way it allows harmonics to ring out. Pinch and natural harmonics are very easy to achieve with this pickup. I attribute this as much to its actual power as to the midrange focus. Finally, the bass response. I play quite a bit of down-tuned hard rock and metal, typically in the D Std / Drop C / C Std area. This pickup has such an incredible bass roll-off that it simply refuses to sound muddy or tubby. The bass notes stayed tight all the way down to C Std. I even dropped the tuning down to 7 string tuning (minus the High E; from low to high BEADGB). All it did was get punchier and meaty sounding. All of this combined makes for a killer pickup, regardless of the application. Where it really shines though is on a recording. I compared the Breed to my previous favorite pickup, the D-Activator, using the same tuning and same riff on another mahogany bodied Ibanez of mine. The Breed simply sounded bigger, all things else being equal. It had an almost naturally compressed quality to the sound, with the bass notes and palm mutes jumping from the speakers and the high notes sounding pleasingly fat. I also discovered that using the exact same amp and guitar settings (bridge pickup, same gain / presence / eq, etc) that this pickup actually cuts through its own sound in the mix, when playing a lead over a previously recorded rhythm. Now for the cons: It's not very friendly to single coils. I'm currently using Area 61's in the neck and middle position, and the volume jump between the pickups is noticeable. I don't plan on changing any time soon though; the tonal qualities of the Area 61's in a mahogany axe are just too good to swap them for anything else ;) It's also not very open sounding, in regards to how it lies in the mix. It's very focused and tight, almost compressed. I find this to be a good thing, but some prefer a bit more air in their notes. The final verdict? I have found a new favorite bridge pickup. The Breed does everything I want and then some. Dimarzio calls it an "ultra-fat PAF" sound, and that's pretty close. I would say it sounds like the Virtual PAF bridge model, with the power and compression of a Super Distortion. If you're looking for a great all-around pickup though, this is definitely a good bet. Metal players, take heed: this pickup is a well-kept secret when it comes to laying down a massive guitar sound.

If the Gibson Lollipop isn\'t weird enough for you, then try.......

farlow — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Yes some people will find the new SG Lollipop a bit too bland for their tastes, so now there is the Video Guitar. Will this catch on? Or is it right up there with the Musical Toilet Seat on the list of things which didn't need to be invented?

Really heavy distorion....

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Heey I'm thinking about buying an effect pedal for my guitar for some real fucking heavy distortion. I'm thinking about playing black\death\heavy metal any suggestions?

ugliest SG ever

this dying soul — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

WHAT WERE THEY THINKING I'd be interested to hear what kind of tones this thing is capable of; but man it's ugly!

Guitar rig by native instruments

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Has anyone heard of or used guitar rig by native instruments? I just heard about it the other day. I guess there's another deal called amplitude.

Jackson KV2 Pickup Set - Awesome or No?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Recently, I have been alerted to the prospect of putting Duncan JBs in both positions of a guitar. I had never thought about this before, and now the concept is almost mind boggling for me. The most obvious guitar that comes with these stock is the Jackson KV2. I have been looking to put a neck pickup in my axe for a while now, and I already have a JB in the bridge....Dare I put one in the neck? Does anyone have any experience with this Jackson, or this pickup set?

Custom Telecaster body.

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

This is just beautiful.......I'm bidding. But not too much mind you......haha http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=130320335298

Telecaster

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

This is beautiful, makes me want to build a tele........ I'm watching it closely. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=130320335298

Intonating a Kahler

Erk — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

This has been bugging me for awhile. Not badly bugging me, just mildly bugging me. I've got an old Peavey Nitro I with a Kahler trem. The issue is that the bridge saddle for the low E string has to be cranked almost all the way back to be intoned properly. The rest of the saddles all look normal, like 2 small staircases. I've set up several guitars and never had 1 string be set this far back. It's intoned correctly according to my tuner and it sounds good, it just looks funny. I even had a guitar shop check it years ago and the guy said it's right but agreed that it looks funny. Just wondering if anyone else has ever run into this and if it's indicative of some undiscovered problem or just a quirk of the Kahler. It's hard to see in this picture, I'll try to get a better one when I'm not at work. Thanks y'all.

I finally put some new pickups in my Lotus Les Paul

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I bought the Seymore Duncan Hotrodded Humbucker set and a new pickup selector switch. The pickup change went well with only one little problem. I had to file out the pick-up cavities just a little to accommodate the Seymore Duncan pups. Other than that the guitar surgery was pretty straight forward and didn't really take too long to finish. I took some photo's for before and after comparison. I also took plenty of pics of the wiring so I didn't get lost if I ran into trouble. I even did a little bit of video when I was done to show off the new sound but the video is pretty lame so I didn't upload it. Anyway, I'm glad I got to have some fun working on my guitar today.

What kind of strings do you use?

Mr. T! — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

"What kind of strings do you use?" This is the most ridiculous cliché gear question ever. So I'm asking it. But don't expect me to pay attention or care about your answers... because it really doesn't matter. Then why are you asking the question, asshole? I don't know why... perhaps it's a conditioned response, like "please & thank you" or "How you doing?" or "Have a nice day... futhermocker!" Perhaps I'm Pavlov's dog salivating every time guitar gear is mentioned. It could be that I ask the question because the act of asking the question fulfills my need for irony more than the need to know the answers. Maybe it's more about the journey of enquiry than the destination of trivial data. Perchance, I could be an internet assassin sent from Harmony Central® to clog up the g.com webserver with useless information. Smartass. Yep. Oh, and make mine Mapes.

Best anlog delay!

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

What would you say the best anlog delay is.

Any 7string players need a DiMarzio middle pickup?

farlow — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I did the dumbest thing I've done in ages yesterday. I was on ebay, not really paying attention and saw a DiMarzio going very cheap so I bought it. (I've got a big collection of p/u's now just waiting for the right hosts) I paid for it immediately then later, after the seller tells me he's posted it, I read the details. It's a middle single-coil for a 7-string!!!! It arrived today and I'm stuck with it. It only owes me $19US - I said it was cheap! It's still in the box with the distributor's sticker intact and the p'u is still in the original sealed cellophane. It's a Blaze7 DP701 but I can't find a good link because most searches for Blaze only bring up the humbuckers - this is the Single-Coil Middle pickup. I feel a bit like this kid, but without the pain! --------->

Fractal Systems Axe-FX

Zombre — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

That settles it, I just tried one of these bad boys out today (A friend bought one...) and I'm BLOWN away. It's easily one of, if not THE best sounding/feeling fx processor/preamp I've ever played. Headin' over to E-bay now to ditch some stuff, methinks...

How often do you change your strings?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I change my strings on my acoustic about once a month and less on the electric. Of course, I play the acoustic more than the electric. (pretty much every day) Usually I wait till the strings just sound totally beat to me. How often do you change your strings? Is there a difference between the acoustic and the electric? Is there anything in particular you use as an indication it is time to change them or do you just stick to a certain routine?

Line 6 Spider III or Mashall MG4?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Okay so I need a new practice amp and im interested in 2 models. The good old Line 6 Spider III 15w and a Marshall MG4. Which do you think is better for its price. The Line 6 is $100 and the Marshall is $134 and there both 15w

amp problems

mrkmas — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have a marshall tsl 100 stack. within the past couple of days, i have noticed that there is a thumping/boom type sound coming from the amp. The rate at which it occurs varries. It cam be rapid sometimes, and then be nonexistent for a few more minutes. it is a relatively low sounding noise. I have tried a small preamp into the effects return and it made some of the same noise. I do not have a poweramp to test teh preamp in the same fashion. I know the preamp tubes are not the culprit because i systematically replaced them 1 by 1, and then the first 2 and the last 2. I have not yet tried new/switching powertubes. The noise will not occur(at least i have yet to hear it occur with no cable plugged into the amp.....ie if there isnt anything plugged into the amp one way or another, the noise is not present.) Any ideas?

Boss GT-8 and Digital Music Corp GCX

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Can anybody tell me if it's possible to control the GCX with the GT-8? If it is possible, can you please show me how?

Electric or Acoustic???

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I usually end up playing my acoustic, perhaps out of convenience. I can just pick it up and play and I do love the sound and tone. However, I do enjoy getting the electric out now and then. It just makes better noise...seems a bit easier to play, but harder to get just the right sound and tone. Can you relate? Which axe do you prefer...electric or acoustic? And why?

Acoustic Simulator

Jared — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I just got my Boss AC-2 Acoustic Simulator and it works great, only problem is that it fuzzes up the amp really bad, do you know of any way to cure this problem

I need a MIDI keyboard. Any suggestions?

Marshall2288 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I need a keyboard so I can control plugins for Piano and strings. I had the M Audio Keystation 49e USB but somehow it just doesn't work anymore. I need something reasonably priced. Any suggestions? I though about getting the Keystaion again. I dunno.

Favourite piece of inexpensive gear?

eds1275 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

What is your best piece of inexpensive gear? I love cheap stuff. I get just as excited buying a capo as I do when I buy an amp. My favourite piece of cheap gear is my dunlop guitar pick holder - it holds my picks and mounts to my mic stand, plus it has a little glow in the dark arm that holds my slide... I don't use my slide, but I think the whole unit was $7. I actually bought 2 of them and cut them both in half, they're about 5" long each so I have them on 4 mic stands around the studio... probbly keep one in the control room and 3 in the live room.

Craziest Idea ever....question is.....will it work?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I was thinking about putting an Ibanez Xiphos 27 fret neck on my new Ibanez S5470 im not sure it will work but it would be INSANE!!

Custom Neck

Leif — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Does anyone know if Fender made a 60s 7.25 radius C neck with a reverse headstock and if so where to get one? I want to try this but I really want the same 7.25 radius and C neck...But with the headstock reversed..It's partially a study to compare a reverse headstocks tightness on the lower guaged strings but also I need the same radius and C neck that I have on another strat as if there is no real difference I still have the same specs on the neck that I want..

Is it okay?

Screen Name — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

My parents bought me a Dunlop Crybaby Classic Wah for Christmas last year. I don't even remember when it started doing this, but when I use it, I hear a squeaking sound. Not in the sound coming from the amp, but from the pedal itself. A few people have been telling me to WD-40 it, but none of us are sure if it's safe to do. If I can, is there a certain way I should do it? If not, what's another method I could use to get rid of the squeak?

another rig update

mrkmas — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I recently updated my rig once again. I purchased the new gmajor 2, and i love it. The first was before, and the second pic is after. The only pedals i have now are the MXR carbon copy, Mxr 10 band EQ, and an Electro harmonic linear booster but i think i may replace that with the MXR/CAE booster. I however do have a slot open, and was wondering if anyone could give me some ideas as to what i could use in that last rack space. Let me know what you think.

\"signature\" equipment

mrkmas — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

what "artist signature" equipment do you own that is your guilty pleasure?

Epiphone valve series

mrkmas — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have read several places that epiphone will eb coming out with new amps in the "valve" series. I recall the Valve hot rod and Valve senior off the top of my head, but for some reason I believe there were 1-2 other models. Is there any news on a release date?

Saw this and wanted to share...

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Saw this for sale on Ebay, it is the first Anniversary Aria I have ever seen. And to be honest I had to share the pic, I think it looks amazing. Aria always were a little under-rated. This sold for less than $550.....---->

Multi-Effects Rig...Any Recommendations?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I am considering a multi-effects rig. I mostly play acoustic, but I do have an electric I like to play every so often. I have one of those Roland Micro-Cube practice amps. It is fine for practice and has some digital effects. Not knowing much about effects, I have little to compare it to, but I have been able to make some pretty cool noise. I would like to get something I could possibly use with a cabinet or combo amp, but could also use with headphones (my wife would probably appreciate that!). I am not looking to spend allot of cash. Any suggestions?

GAS (again)

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I just inadvertently won a guitar that started off as a joke.. It was on there for 99p, no reserve and I knew it to retail at about £279 ( around $460) So Allan being the fuckin eejit he is bid £45 ($75) purely for shits and giggles and to see how long before I was toast!. I only went and won it didn't I. And I'm skint. And luckily they will wait until pay-day on Friday. And Dee is gonna kick my ass. But hey, who else see's the plus side here? Profit!!!! I was on Messenger with Dee when it went to the last minute and I got horribly outbid, and I went "YES!!! thank christ for that. " Then the bastard retracted the bid and I got an e-mail saying I'd won. Bugger. But there are the positives, if I like it then a bonus result for me, if I dont I can flog it for double and go GAS'ing with the profit!! Here's the little blighter being demo'd-------------->

Wireing to play in sync/mute?

Trevor Bell — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey guys my dad is a drummer dude and we have the Rolland HD-1 Electric drum set. We have a RMS Bass amp for it to play through and i dont normally use my line 6 so i use my little fender FM15 DSP amp. Now what i want to do is make it so my dad and i can play in mute but be able to hear both of us. The RMS bass amp has 2 inputs the High and the Low. My fender has one input in it. But they both have Headphone jacks and Aux In Inputs. Ok now going back to the drums. In the picture thee is the little silver box between the crash and the ride cymbal. We all know thats for the different sounds for the Genres. On the side there is the a amp input for live playing and then there is the headphone jack for practicing. They are both the for small jacks (Example the kind you have on your ipod) We have the size changer so we can put a big jack on one side. So everything we would need we have. Can you help to see how we can both play mute yet hear each other?

Strat Project

Hippieway — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hi Folks, I got a Strat body, that's old enough, beat up enough to be cool, a little 'road worn' if you will, that I would like to turn that into a nice guitar. The first item of business is a new neck. Warmoth and Mighty Mite both have similar style necks that I would like to use. One of them cost a pile of money and the other cost two piles of money.I would like to know if anyone has used a MM neck and their feelings about it, Harmony Central is a mixed bag. Of course there are other necks out there and I would be interested in all opinions. COMING SOON: More questions about various parts and pieces.

Line 6 UX-1 and POD Farm

Gazoo — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I was curious if anyone knows of an online library for POD Farm Tones? I know they come with a million presets but its kind of like looking for a needle in a haystack when trying to nail down a particular tone. In addition I'm just not comfortable enough with all the individual Amps, Distortions, Dynamics, Filters, Mods, Delays, Reverbs, Wahs Gates, Compressor and EQ's let alone their individual settings to know what I need to use and how it needs to be set in order to get a certain sound. I have enjoyed playing around with it but its so versatile I don't really even know where to start some times?

anyone good with tube amps?

liz — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have a h&k triamp brand new. Today it started making a loud crackling noise when on amp3. I gets all my wires they are all new all my connections were good. I emailed the guy that sold it to me and he said he is going to ask around and get back to me. any suggestions?

GAS strikes - ebay wins again

farlow — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I was getting frustrated with trying to do those 2 Punk tracks so I did what I always do in this situation - I went shopping! I haven't ebay'ed for a while so I shelled out about $US330 and ended up with an axe and some pickups, I got this old Charvette, not sure what year but the serial number is only 003920 so it must be fairly old. I also got a Seymour Duncan SH10 - a bit of a shredders p/u for neck position and a DiMarzio DP100 Super Distortion for the bridge. I figure that, since I've now got 6 spare Duncans lying around, I need to keep shopping to find them a home. Ah...shopping! It's so much easier than actually playing the guitar well!

Wizard Amplification Brings Moog Under its Spell

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Legendary guitar amp builder, Rick St. Pierre and Wizard Amplification sign a new retail agreement with Moog Audio in Toronto and Montreal. June 15, 2009 Cornwall, ON CANADA – Wizard Amplification adds another notch to its belt by signing up one of the predominant retailers in Canada, Moog Audio. Moog will now be offering the complete line of Wizard Amplification to its customers locally and online with inventory ready go out the door immediately. This announcement finalizes original discussions that have been taking place since the 2009 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show in January. First introduced at the 1991 NAMM show, the Wizard line has grown in popularity far beyond the highest of expectations, the owners list of Wizard amps is unmatched in star power and credibility with artists such as Angus & Malcolm Young – AC/DC, Jimmy Page – Led Zeppelin, James Hetfield – Metallica , David Gilmore – Pink Floyd, Billy Gibbons – ZZ Top, Joe Satriani, Joe Perry - Aerosmith, Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabbs – Scorpions. Characteristics of Wizard amps include: • Two inputs (high and low sensitivity) ideal for amplifier ganging. • Foot-switching capabilities for the Modern Classic models • For the Modern Classic guitar amps, Lead Gain with Pull Channel Select, Lead Master with Pull Lead Boost, Rhythm with Pull Rhythm Boost • Treble, Middle, Bass and Presence controls. • 4-8-16 ohm impedance selector. • White or Gold graphics • Vacuum tube powered 50 and 100 watt guitar models. • Vacuum tube powered 50, 100 and 300 watt bass guitar models. • Cabinets are of 100% Baltic birch in construction with recessed steel handles, high quality speaker mounting hardware and aluminum jack plates with Switchcraft jacks. • High grade Tolex covering add to the ruggedness that make all Wizard Speaker Cabinets a thing of beauty and road worthiness. • Available in a variety of speaker configurations and power handling options, Wizard Speaker Cabinets reproduce warm and smooth characteristics combined with solid punch and clarity. Montreal’s weekly paper, the Montreal Mirror deems Moog Audio “The Noise Maker of the Year,” a prize in which they are truly proud of and strive to uphold each year. Since their establishment in 1998, Moog has increased their sales by 40% every year since and they are not looking back. With the addition of the Wizard line, there is no doubt that Moog is serious about further developing their place in the market and making every effort to provide their customers the absolute best products available. “Words cannot explain how these amps sound. The amps speak for themselves and they are made right here in Canada. Once you plug your guitar into a Wizard amp, there is no other choice. The sound, the craftsmanship, the quality…these amps are simply amazing.” – Avi Ludmer, Guitar Dept. at Moog Audio

Sure 58 Mic and BOSSGT10

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Can anyone tell me why I can not plug my Sure 58 Mic into the input jack of my GT10 and Send the vocals through it? Is it something to do with a stereo or mono plug?

Seymour Duncan Distortion Mayhem Pickups

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Anyone have experience with these pickups? I think this is what I'm going to put in my Lotus Les Paul but I don't really know what to get. http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Seymour-Duncan-Distortion-Mayhem-SH6-Humbucker-Pair-?sku=300039

Avanti guitar from the mid 1960\'s

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hello everyone! Well, I'm new to playing the guitar (since January of this year) and new to this forum so hopefully I'm posting this in the correct place. Anyway, recently, my father who played in a band back in the 60's let me have his electric guitar to play. It had been sitting around for about 40 years since it was last played so I brought it into a local music shop to have them check it out, clean the electronics, and just get it ready to play again. They told me that upon inspection of the insides, that the truss rod was broken and they didn't think it would be worth it to fix even though this guitar appears to be rare. Can anyone give me more information on this Avanti guitar? Might it be worth it to spend a few hundres dollars to get it fixed? Anyway, I tried adding a picture to this post of the guitar itself so hopefully you can see it. Thanks, Jeff

FIrst Axes

Skoobie — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

That influences post got me thinking back to my first guitar. I was 15 and it was a black Encore from Argos and it came with a smallish Kustom amp that you could run on batteries if you wanted. the guitar had one humbucker in the bridge position and two control knobs, it was totally rubbish and at that point I hadn't heard of a set up but I still played that guitar hard for over a year and was rewarded with a sunburst Squire Strat. Just wondered what other people started on. When people come into the shop I work at they mostly seem to think you play acoustic first and then electric but I always say to start with the one you want to play. What about you guys?

Guitar Tune-up

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Iam sending my SG for a tune up if you will, set the action and have the nut shaved down to fit my .11s better and truss rod if its needed Ill have to ask him what it needs exactly when I take it in, just took off the strings too clean the whole guitar its nice and shiney but the real reason I made this thread is he said it would cost about 30-40 bucks for a kill switch to be installed, and was wondering if its a bad idea? Id like to pull some bucket head like licks and just have it at my disposal I plan on ordering a black so it wont even be noticable. anyways these guys are a small local shop, and have been at it since before I was born so I trust them. what do you guys think? ya or nay I want it but was hoping from some more experinced guys I know Fred and Ibz have one right, how was yours?

1/4\" Input jack is alway\'s wiggling lose?

Gazoo — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Is there some way to keep the input jack secure on an electric guitar. Every one I have ever had wiggles lose and if you put a socket on it and try to tighten it down the whole damn thing starts to spin which I'm sure will lead to the wiring or pots getting screwed up. Anyone have any idea's? I'm lost as usual.

A tale of two guitars

Gazoo — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So I had been looking for an electric for some time now. The first store I went to had a used Epi Sheraton II that I just loved. I ended up not buying the guitar because first of all I wasn't ready to pull the trigger that day and second I thought I would look kind of stupid if I bought a guitar the first day I went looking, only to find something I liked better a week or two later. So I checked around at as many places as I could. Anytime I was in a new city for work or business I would go to a few shops and play as many guitars as I could find but I just never found anything I liked as much as that Epiphone. I played Gibson 335's, Dot's, Gretsch's, PRS's and just about any other hollow-body or semi-hollow I could find but I just never found anything with the right combination except that first Epi. After checking this entire west side of Canada I decided I better go back and get that Epi. No joke all the way from Saskatoon to Victoria and everything in between around 2500 km's after it was all said and done. One problem though, the Sheraton was gone. Somebody had been renting it for weeks and apparently according to the guys at the shop when that happens someone is just holding onto it while they save up to purchase it. Of course had I know this stores policy was to give you 80% of your rental rate towards the purchase should you decide to buy the guitar I would have done that originally while I looked around. I ended up settling on a Epi Dot I found and after some adjustments the sound was actually pretty good but the guitar just never felt right. Then about 5 days ago a buddy of mine called and told me the Sheraton was back I called the store and sure enough the guy who had been renting it brought it back and couldn't pay for it so he just couldn't stand looking at it anymore. I called the store and they put it away for me and two days later I picked it up. They only charged me 42 bucks for the use of the Dot and refund me the entire purchase price since it was still in mint shape. On a side note I had been looking for an acoustic and went into the acoustic room to try some guitars out while I waited for the Sheraton to be adjusted and cleaned. As you may have guessed by the title I found a beautiful Simon and Patrick Luthier Acoustic single cutaway with a spruce top and mahogany sides and back that just sang like a bird so I couldn't leave it there.....and I've been wanting a POD UX-1 so I picked one of those up too. Needless to say I had learned my lesson the first time if you are looking and find a something that really sings, but it and if you find a better one later that's way better then sitting around thinking about the one that got away. I was wondering if anybody else has a similar story with either a happy or not so happy ending.

HELP ME CHOOSE!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

My gig bass at the moment is a 5 string BC Rich NJ series warlock and it has never let me down or failed to provide agressive tone. The problem is that in the current hour performances this guitar is almost unbarably heavy and i fel recently in love with the ESP 414 EC series bass. Do i sell my Bc rich for the esp?? im at a loss, help!

Need some opinions

Rock Animal — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Should I trade my Jackson RR24 for a Schecter C1 FR Hellraiser?

I Need Gear for Less

metal shredder — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Where in the world can I find some good quality gear without paying so much money. I hate going to a guitar shop and looking for an amp but then go on the internet and find it for half price. Im desperately looking for an amp and I need recommendations that are not too pricey. please wright back.

Behringer Audio Products - Surely they\'re joking!!!

farlow — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I received this email today from Behringer Customer Support. I had queried a problem I had with the installation of software for the Behringer UCG102 USB/Guitar interface. "If the problem is still occurring can you provide more details on you computer setup? Type, operating system (32bit or 64bit) and any other information you feel might be relevant. Regards, Behringer Support" Now this doesn't really help much, particularly as my original query was 4 MONTHS AND 2 DAYS AGO !!!!! "If the problem is still occurring" ?!?!?! Why would would I still bother using the piece of crap if I was still having the same problem !!! I wonder what will happen if I send them an email regarding my defective Behringer X V amp?

I FINALLY DID IT

liz — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I got my dream amp. h&k triamp with a 412 orange slanted. clear as a fricking bell. amazing!

D d d d d d d d l l l l l l l l l l l a a a a a a a y y y y y y y y y pedal

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I am looking for a real organic analog delay but with a wide range of delay times and that is built very very sturdy. Does anyone know if they could find one of those? Also what are all of your personal favorite delay? The link is to a super cool analog/digital delay from Seymore duncan.

Band in a Box - Does anyone use this?

farlow — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I won a copy of Band in a Box on another guitar site. I seem to recall downloading a trial version of this once before and it was way over my head. I'm a tecnophobe!! I've got a Degree in Technophobia! I was shortlisted for the Nobel Prize in Technophobia! At the Sydney Olympics I won the Bronze Medal for Technophobia! (Yes, allright, it was Sydney Special Olympics and we all won a bronze medal for something!) BIAB is primarily pitched at Jazz players - how many guitar tab programs include real saxophone tracks in their sound engines? But 4/4 is 4/4, so it should play all types of music, shouldn't it?

sick guitars

theamazingkris — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i really like sv ii and the eclipse 2fr

+1 Coolpoints for Floyd Rose

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

The Floyd Rose company earned some cool points with me today. I lost a piece from my bridge. So I sent an email requesting info on how to get just that part instead of buying a whole new saddle assembly. Today in the mail I received a new saddle assembly to fix my problem and didn't have to pay a dime. Pretty awesome customer service.

Settle for nothing

eds1275 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Example: A few years ago I had a few G's in my pocket and went deliberately to the store to buy a Gibson Hummingbird, for about $3500. While I was waiting for the salesmen to find the case for it, I was trying other guitars. I found a really nice sounding Guild for $1500 or so - not as good as the hummingbird, but the hummingbird wasn't $2000 better... I still play my guild, but recently I went back and played a few different hummingbirds and I have been thinking of selling all 4 of my acoustics to go after it, even though I have way higher priorities [for example finishing renovating my recording studio]. I suppose my advice is if you are serious about your music, don't save up for a guitar that's at the next level - save up for one that's at the top level, and you will have it for ever, because from the top there's nowhere left to go.

Midi help

mrkmas — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I purchased the g major 2, and i love it. I need help setting up all of the midi stuff i have(only 2 things) I have several pedals in loops on my Ground control switcher, and also have hte gmajor 2 in one of the loops. The ground control unit is in the loop of my amp(marshall tsl 100) and is controlled by the ground control footswitch. I understand "midi in" I am confused regarding "midi out" and "midi thru" How exactly should i set them all up regarding the route of the midi cable and which midi connectors to use on the units?

Good acoustic guitar case in \"rucksack\" or \"hard case\" style

Zoolanderification — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Just looking for any advice on which acoustic guitar case to get. It can be a rucksack style one or a hard case so long as it's under £60 - £80. On quite a tight budget just now. Cheers.

Donations!

eds1275 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey So recently some guy I did recordings for a few years back decided that he was gonna clear out some gear and thought of me - he's donating a early nineties Evans guitar amp, and he threw in a small mixing board and a rackmountable effects processor as well [probbly one for PA, not guitar]. Don't really know what kind the mixer or processor are, but I'll find out later tonight! Exciting. Also, the Evans amp seems to be a one-of-a-kind item made specifically for the guy that's giving it to me - says the cleans are wicked. More details to follow.

phase switch

theamazingkris — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

my seafoam green strat has a phase switch, and it only works when i put the 5 way selector in bridge, which is a humbucker and all the rest are single coils, and i was wondering if i can still use the phase switch on any humbucker or does it have to be a special one...sorry for my ignorance!! lol

Acoustic and electric cases/bags

Zoolanderification — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Can you buy an acoustic bag or case and use it for both acoustic and electric guitars? I have only ever seen people with seperate cases for seperate guitars. I know that putting an electric into an acoustic case wouuldnt work as it would move about and bash the sides but in cases there is padding and was just wondering if you can do this. Cheers.

thoughts on counterfeit guitars

this dying soul — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I've been reading up on the counterfeit guitar market and while I understand why companies like Gibson or Fender or Gretch as well as others would want to stamp out these factories and sellers; part of me can't help but wonder... the worst part is that most of these guitars are being passed off by sellers as authentic. would the sale of these fakes still be illegal if the seller was not misleading people to believe they were the genuine article? For example, I know some of you have purchased these fakes with the knowledge they are fake and are ok with it. If someone was to sell a fake Les Paul and make a point of stating that the guitar was a very detailed replica that was built by a factory in no way associated with Gibson...could he still be brought up on charges? Should he be brought up on charges despite the fact he was up front about the fact his Gibsons were fake and his customers were fully aware they were getting nothing more than a look alike and the quality of the instrument would not be guaranteed consistant with that of the genuine article? In this situation would the purchaser of the fake guitar be opening himself to criminal implications by knowingly buying a counterfeit? Personally, I say if you inform the customer that you are not selling them a genuine Gibson (or whatever brand you wish) and that the origins of the instrument are not associated with the brand in question, the seller has committed no crime because he didn't mislead his customer. The manufacturer on the other hand, could be charged with trademark infringment at the very least. As for the purchaser...I guess it depends on if you can provide enough evidence to prove his intent is to resell the instrument and if you can get proof he's passing the instruments off as the genuine article. What do you guys think?

2 x silvertone1484 amps for sale

Richey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I can't remember who it was (or I would send a private message) but I seem to remember someone on here really being into these amps. There are 2 of them for sell in Nashville. http://nashville.craigslist.org/msg/1189249216.html

How to take advantage of my digitech rp150. Please help.

Rock Animal — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Ok I have a digitech multi. Processor and wanna get the best out of it. First I wanna get a grasp of Jeff loomis sound like off his new solo album, Anybody know a good combination of effects that would help? Second thing is I'm having problems picking the right effects for a good Rock/heavy matel sound. Any suggestions please feel free to let me know.

Peavey Vypyr Tube 60

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I finally decided to just get it plus I got 15% off for the meormial holiday so it was only 409 plus tax saved 50 bucks heres a demo :) it may not be an amazing marshall tube amp or fender tube but for the price and all the extra stuff you get I think its worth plus its got tubes the 6L6s!

Good Metal Guitars

metal shredder — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Im looking for a guitar to buy to play metal and speed metal. I need recomendations because some guitars look good and they don't sound good with heavy distortion or other effects. Im looking for something that looks good and sounds good. Please Help

Jackson with Emgs On Ebay

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Discount-Aisle?refid=store Jackson Dinky w/ EMG'S

For you Ibanez folks...

Richey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I know there are a lot of you out there. This is a beautiful guitar... http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid

Muddy Response from Lonestar Special

mkalevv — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Ok, so I have a MESA Lonestar Special, and I do like the tone that comes out of the thing... however... It seems to have MUCH too much bass to it on channel 2. I have to have the "thick, normal, thicker" switch set to "normal" and the "bass" control set below(!) 9:00. Why? Why does it have so much bass, sound so ...muddy? Is this a tube problem? It seems to occur really only on channel 2, so I checked the channel 2 drive preamp tube, it doesn't seem to appear blown or anything. I'm not sure... I did try to replace the preamp 12ax7 with a relatively fresh groove tubes 12ax7 that I removed from another amp when I replaced it for a 12ay7 in the reverb driver, but I don't think this resolved my issue... Please help. I am on the verge of getting rid of the thing because of this... Thank you.

Automatic on/off guitar stand....Cordless rechargable guitar (patented)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

any entrepreneurs want to help make a go of this with me?

broken guitar need help please

travis dransfield — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

so less than a year ago i got a 2003 bc rich body art edition i like it but it is too like uncomplicated for me if u get wat i mean but here is my question i got it about 8 months ago last september and i have nothing but problems and keep in mind i bought it used but the input jack 2 out of 4 screws are missing and the wire keeps coming off the power suply and i have brought it in once alredy for the same exact problem what do i do take it in and get it fixed or tell the i want a 100 percent refund which i doubt there going to give me cuz it was a 90 day exchange rate but if u can help me out IM NEVER EVER BUYING A USED GUITAR AGAIN

i\'ve narrowed it down three now i need help narrowing it down to one...any advice?

Kevin Mullins — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm a begginer to intemediate guitar player who is looking to purchase a second guitar. i play alot of punk rock, country, blues, rock, regge, and basicly anything. i went to samash and they reccomended an epiphone es dot 335 or an ibenez artcore as73. i played both and felt i liked the epiphone better but on all the reviews read i've heard the nut gives out quick and some other minor problems and on the ibenez i've read the pickups buzz. which one do you feel is a better buy? i'm in the $200-$400 range. i've also seen but havent played an epiphone dot es 335 deluxe flametop and from reading may be the best of the three. here are the links to all three guitars on musicansfriend.com http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Dot-Electric-Guitar?sku=518250 http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-Artcore-AS73-Electric-Guitar?sku=519454 http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-DOT-Deluxe-Flametop-Semi-Hollowbody-Electric-Guitar?sku=512456 or should i be looking at something else? thanks

How to compare pickups

farlow — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I found this site that covers a lot of detail about pickups. I guess its helpful if you understand the nuts and bolts of pickups. It won't tell you what they will sound like in your guitar but it should narrow down the list of possibles.

Moogerfoogers

MicroCuts — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Bit of an open ended thread I'm afraid as I know litterally nothing about them but I was just reading up on John Frusicante's attempt at taking his studio effects on stage in a pedal board and found out that hes using a bunch of Moogerfoogers. Has anyone had a play with them? Cheers.

Using mixers with effects.

mrkmas — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I know that some people use mixers for various reasons with effects (one to make a series loop into parallel). How exactly do you go about connecting everything to control the wet/dry with a mixer?

New amp or new recording?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So should I buy the Peavey Vypyr 60 tube amp for 450 or buy the Line 6 POD Studio UX2 200? http://www.guitarcenter.com/Line-6-POD-Studio-UX2-with-POD-Farm-105148571-i1427098.gc http://www.guitarcenter.com/Peavey-Vypyr-Tube-60-60W-1x12-Guitar-Combo-Amp-104922893-i1413609.gc

Soundproofing a room

Erk — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Due to some fortunate rearrangment of my house, I'm finally getting a room to set up all my gear. This will be a great improvement over the previous arrangement of cramming everything into corners of the bedroom and dragging out whatever it is I want to use. Yeah! for me! The drawback is that the room is right between the living room and the bedroom. What I'm looking for are ideas to keep the sound from spreading through the house too much. I know with enough money, knowledge and time to spend on materials and construction I could totally sound proof it. However, all 3 of those things are in short supply. So if anyone has any ideas of ways to do this on the cheap I'd love to hear them. I'm not expecting to quiet it enough to crank everything up to 10 while the baby is sleeping in the next room. Just some ideas on ways to take the edge off while playing at a modest volume. Again, I'm on a fairly tight budget. :) I know there are some folks on here who have homemade studios as well as pro level set ups, (Xark? You there buddy?) so any ideas will be appreciated. Thanks y'all!

Peavey Vypyr Tube 60

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So my JTM -60 decided to died out on me and Iam not sure wether to get it fixed or just put it in the closet, and get something new, so I was looking at the Peavey Vypyr Tube 60 I did try it myself at GC and it sounds pretty sweet and for 450 Iam thinking that not a bad price, anyone else got ideas or opinions? Heres a video this is the 60 watt they have a 120 as well but 60 watts is more than enough for me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a2HtWDG0vw

Almost finished with my Strat mods

G_Barber — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Very close to finished, the only thing I need aside from pickups is a black string tree to fill in that damn hole in the headstock. Just added black strap buttons and a black neck plate. All chrome has been removed and replaced with black hardware....I'm digging the look.

Yet another \"new\" guitar!

farlow — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I know I gave up gassing a while ago but I saw this guitar on ebay and it looked so lonely. I couldn't have lived with myself, knowing that I had let this poor homeless archtop wander round ebay forever. After all, it's nearly Winter here and it's getting very cold at night. It's an Ashton AS1000. This is the only one I've ever seen. Ashton is an Australian company. The guitars are made in China mainly, but I have one of their Strat copies made in Korea. I've also bought one of their amps recently - GA100W. I know they sell in UK but I don't think they have set up in the USA yet. This archtop was $US350 second-hand.

Toneport UX1

siddp — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

well, I just got myself one of these, and I've gotta say that they're pretty sweet the set up's easy, and there're a lot of modelled ams/preamps on it so its cool... but deos anyone know how to get a chorus-y effect on a Line6 modeller?

Amp decision

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I am in decision between two amps... Teh Line 6 Spider III HD150 half stack... and teh Marshall MG100HDFX half stack... which one is better in your opinion...¿?

Heaven?

Richey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I think I read about this place in the Bible... If the new Democratic Congress ever decides to nationalize the guitar stores, I'm heading straight for this place so I can get what's mine! http://www.extreme-guitars.com/pics.html

pickup help! (no chat up lines please)

norway — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey people. I need some help finding some decent pickups for my backup guitar. My main guitar is an Epiphone Les Paul standard with Maverick pickups I took from a Maverick X-1. These pickups, in short, are the BOMB! Passive hi-gain so i dont have to worry about batteries but still amazingly powerful. You can get HUGE pinched harmonics on the neck pickup for heavens sake! The frequency range is perfect and to round it all off they sound amazing clean. I would love another pair of these for my backup guitar, an Epiphone Flying V, but unfortunately the company closed down last year and I can't get hold of any. (If you can point me to where I could find some please let me know. And yes I have tried ebay.) So Im looking for the closest pickups as possible. I dont want active pickups so please dont suggest the EMG 81 and 85's etc. Please help. I'm a regular performer and I do record my bands tunes so it is fairly important they sound good. Cheers. Norway.

Help Needed - Buying a New Amp!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey guys, (1st time posting, so please go easy on me!). I'm after a valve amp, and I was hoping you guys might suggest a few based on my requirements below please :-) I'm currently running a Line 6 POD XT Live direct to our mixer for gigs which is fine, however I'd love to try a valve amp (I've never owned one and after playing guitar for 16 years, I feel the time has come!). A friend of mine has offered his Fender Hot Rod Deluxe for £375 GBP, but I've read mixed reviews online regarding it's reliability. Also, whilst the clean sound of the Hot Rod Deluxe is nice, the overdrive (in my opinion) is lacking balls. I have 2 guitars which would be going into this amp, which are a Kramer Jersey Star and a modified USA Strat (with a Dimarzio Evolution in the bridge and a Fred in the Neck). The style of music we play is 80s stadium rock - Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, Van Halen, Def Leppard, plus some of the harder stuff such as Guns n Rose, Skid Row etc... So I need an amp that will sound nice and meaty on the overdrive channels. Ideally what I want to do it keep my XT Live, but use the amp overdrive for the dirty stuff and just use the effects (chorus/delay etc) on the XT Live. My budget is around £500-600 GBP, but I might stretch a little bit further if the amp is really something special! Size is also a restriction as my place is rapidly filling up with gear and the girlfriend won't be cool with a wall of Marshall stacks! Something around the size of the Hot Rod Deluxe would be perfect. Thanks for taking the time to read this; I look forward to your suggestions :) Sean

MESA Rectoverb

mkalevv — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Does anyone have an opinion on the Rectoverb's reverb? How does it sound? I can't seem to find one locally so I can test it out. I have an F-50 and a Lonestar, now the Lonestar has a smooth reverb, sounds great, however the F-50 head, well its reverb sounds pretty bad. I would like to know where the Rectoverb stands. Thanks.

over drive?

liz — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

can anyone recommend good overdrive pedals? I usually use the amp dirty channels but at the studio I go to to rehearse there is only one foot switch for 4 rooms with mesa dual/triple rects. I'd prefer something that isnt digital and I'm not going for a "metal" sound.. I have a line6 m13 and the distortion mod is unbelievably aweful. Maybe even some of the pedals that are tube driven would be cool. price is no biggie. thanks!

Buying my guitar…. Again

Jesse — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Ok as some of you may know I loooove my old Charvel Model 3. The thing plays just awesome and I haven’t been able to find anything that matches it that’s under $3000. So when I was surfing ebay today I was stunned to see my guitar! So here’s the thing I want to get it but I feel silly for even wanting it because I already have one. But it’s sure be nice because I really beat the hell out of the one I have now and to me it’s like a steal at the price they want for it. So here’s the question. Am I an freakin’ insane tool for wanting this? http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-MIJ-CHARVEL-Jackson-MODEL-3-Guitar-w-OHSC-Japan_W0QQitemZ250395074877QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item250395074877&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 Oh and is 23 years considered vintage... Just kills me to think of my guitar as vintage.

Godin LG with EMG 81/85

farlow — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm watching this Godin on Australian ebay. I have plenty of archtops and a nice Strat copy with real vintage sound but I've got nothing with sheer grunt. This is second time this guitar's been listed and the price seems good.$A600 = $US420. At that price you're only paying for the pickups - the rest of the axe is free! I guess the EMGs speak for themselves but has anyone tried a Godin?

Marshall MS-4 with effects pedals?

Dwight — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Ok so have you guys heard of the Marshall Micro Amp MS-4? Well it is this tiny little double stack and uses a nine volt battery. I was wondering if anyone here has tried to use effects pedal, with a mini amp like that.

Any suggestions for pickup mixes?

farlow — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I've been easing up on the GAS lately - saving by buying pickups instead of guitars. So now I have: - 1 x 70s Fender Strat neck p/u - 1 x Seymour JB Trembucker - 2 x Seymour 59 SH1s Any suggestions for combinations? They will probably go into a Strat copy or a Greg Bennett LP copy, or possibly even an Epi ES135 semi-hollow. The axe doesn't have to scream but I wanna hear the testicles! Also I've already got a Strat copy with Wilkinson p/u's which gives good "authentic" Strat tones, so maybe the Strat p/u could go on the Epi? The Epi has nothing tonewise - it has 2 tones: on and off, and they are both generated by the amp.

countdown to system complete

Richey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I jsut purchased an expression pedal and the necessary cables to implement my GCX/Ground Control System. This means I am going to have to reprogram everything. The parents are taking the kids for a night tomorrow night so that will be spent with my wife. ;) So guess what I will be doing tonight, guys. I can't wait.

Anyone Interested in a Framus Cobra?!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

The Framus Cobra I am selling was hand crafted in Germany in 2005. It contains 100 watts of all tube power (Four newly installed Sovtek EL34s to be exact). Uber exciting!!!! The Cobra features three channels...Clean, Crunch and Lead. Each channel has its own disticinct character and tonal shaping features including Gain, Presence, Volume, Bass, Mid and Treble. The Clean channel contains a Bright toggle switch. The Crunch and Lead channels contain a Notch toggle, which basically works as a mid scoop. The 'Presence' controls on each channel gives you full control over the preamp section while the 'Deep' control gives you global control over the power amp section for all three channels. It also sports a parallel effects loop, an integrated MIDI interface and 4, 8 and 16 ohms speaker output impedance. This amp has tons of gain and tons of power and is great for any style of hard rock and/or metal. I have used this amp in the studio and for live performances for four years now. The head itself has minor nicks and scratches but it works great and I have never had any issues with it. If you are interested please contact me by email....grndzero@gmail.com Thanks!

Need help with new amp?

Dennis Rezler — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

HI im looking to buy a new amp I'm thinking about the marshall mg 100hdfx, i currently have a small mg with a boss metal core and I like how its sounds, could anyone tell me what they think about this amp or suggest another, my style is bullet for my vallentine, metallica, escape the fate, and three days grace mixed, other amps I'm considering are randalls or line 6 but line six seems too digital. (needs an effects loop, not interested in peavey windsor)

speaker swap

this dying soul — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I read an article on swapping speakers on the Gibson site tonight and noticed they only based their discussion on the assumption you are using a tube amp. Curious, would the same rules apply for how the different speaker types affect the tone of the amp when you have a solid state amp? I mean, I use an older SS amp from before amp modeling was common and realize I'll never get exactly the same result as any tube amp but if a speaker swap would give similar changes to the tone of a solid state amp. Keep in mind I'm still expecting that a tube amp driving the same speaker will affect the speaker sound differently than the same speaker on a solid state amp in a similar way that a tube screamer in front of a tube amp will sound a little different than if placed in front of a solid state amp...but I'm hoping the end result of the speaker swap wouldn't be as disappointing as the tube screamer comparison.

My new(ish) goodies :D

Danno — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Okay, so a couple of weeks ago, I was out perusing garage sales with a couple of friends and one of them says, "Hey, they have a guitar!" So I go look. The guy wants $25 for the guitar/case. He also has a DOD chorus pedal he want $5 for.So I go to the car for a second, and while I'm at the car, some kid picks it up and starts looking at it. I ask the guy if he'll take $20 for the guitar and pedal and, after thinking for a moment, agrees. It is a Yamaha SJ550HR guitar. 2 Hums, 3-way switch with a tap coil (I forget if that's what its called LOL) So, here it is. Tell me if you think its a steel

PA Systems

eds1275 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Anyone else have a PA? What do you use in it? Is it really what you wanted or is it just something to get you by? PA's are often the last thing bought, and almost always given lower priority than everything else. A mysterious phenomena occurs in bands where the vocalist doesn't play an instrument; they often spend zero to little money on purchasing a band PA, or even have nothing to sing through and expect some sort of loudspeaker system to be provided. I have been piecing mine together for a few years now, and I'm really happy with what I have. For the money, it sounds amazing. I don't buy gear all year and save up a fund for this sale they have at a music shop every year where they blow out all the rental gear and new stuff that isn't selling. So my personal PA is: 2 Yorkville Elite EX401's [got them for $250 apiece, original price is $1400 each but they were both used and discontinued] 2 Yorkville Performance Y115m's [$300 each, just a pair of 15" wedges - both for me, and bought new] A Sony multi effects unit, not sure of the model number I'll check soon - traded for a EV 12" wedge I didn't like Yorkville Elite ExCursion EX2 - [used, $1200 - new price $2200] Yorkville AP1020 [$450] A Mackie VLZ Pro 1402 [$150, only 6 mic inputs and attrocious EQ... need a new board, but I'm not gigging so no rush - and I borrow a nice one from work if I need to] Yes, there's a lot of Yorkville in there, but I'm Canadian. I believe it stands up to mackie's at least. The prices are good and the warranty is seriously unbeatable [2 years, even if you break it] Why the sony effects unit? Sony doesn't make pro audio gear often, but when they do, they get it right. My unit is 4 channels, so I use a stereo reverb and 2 mono channels of compression. My EX401's are 4 ohms each compared to the usual 8 ohm speaker jacks, and thi9s means I get more power out of my amp just running these one per side. If I do an acoustic set, I can run two of them off one side of the amp [my amp goes down to 2 ohms] and my 2 wedges off the other side at 4 ohms with no danger of tripping the amp. Of course I don't do this cause I don't need too much in a wedge doing an acoustic set. But I COULD. Usually I run the Y115m's off the one side for mono mains and then one ex401 on the other side of the amp for a motherwedge. Those EX401's weigh 85 lbs each. For a new mixer, I'm thinking of an Allen & Heath - we'll see what my needs become but I like the GL2400 - chances are slim I'll need that much mixer for just me, I may settle on a mixwizard.

Tax Returns = New Equipment?

The Observer — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

April 15th just left us and do you know what that means? TAX RETURNS!!!! For some of us anyways. Any plans for new equipment, upgrades, or booze on your to-do list? I did my taxes around the beginning of March. Got my tax return of approximately $400 and I'm looking to get some sort of effect pedal. More specifically, I'm looking into a flanger. I don't really have my eyes set on anything. Any suggestions on particular models?

Replacement Strings for 12 String Guitar???

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hi. I was given a 12 string acoustic guitar a long time ago and have decided that i want to clean it up and replace the strings as they haven't been replaced since I've had it and I'm not sure that they have been changed since it was bought. I was wondering what sort of strings i need to use for this guitar as i have searched and there doesn't appear to be "12 string sets" that you can buy for replacements. If anyone has any experience with this then please share it with me. Thanks James

Thinking about customizing...

Richey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

A couple of years ago, I bought one of the Epi LP Jr. collegiate guitars they sold on MF for $100. I wanted for nothing more that a wall decoration. The thing looks great but as far as being a functional instrument, it absolutely sucks. I would rather have a First Act guitar from Wal-mart. So, I have pretty much settled on the idea that since this thing is such a POS, it would be a good oppertunity to replace all of its vital parts and make it playable. I intend to replace the bridge, tuners, pickup (1 humbucker), and maybe even the electronics. Basically I intend to gut the entire thing out and keep only the body and the neck. Now here is what I want. I want this guitar to be a melt your face off sort of heavy guitar. I don't even now where to start with what brands to buy, what to get, etc. (and you can't exactly test drive these things in the store) so I am appealling to you my g.com peeps to give me some insight. I want: tuners - locking, something that will stay in tune obviously pup - something really hot but not feedbacky...I don't particularly like the stale soud of EMGs and so I associate that with all active pups bridge - anything is better that what is on there now. A fixed bridge is what I want because I don't want to have to route out the body for springs. electronics - No clue...I don't want to hear scratches when I turn the knobs...hell, I may even replace the knobs so if you have any suggestions for that, let me know too.

EVER HEARD OF THIS ONE?

deadlyfugu — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Never heard of this one.... I just stumbled upon, and purchased, this YAKIMA rr vee copy....circa 198? It seems to be all original. Has a kahler trem, h/s/s pickup configuration, set neck (could be a neck-thru?), grover tuners, and those 'tooth inlays. Does anyone know anything about YAKIMA guitars, and/or this model in particular?

Ibanez. Gio? G10?

Jordan Martos — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey, another question. I got an Ibanez not to long ago and noticed that it said something like Gio or G10. For one, is it a G10? Or Gio? And second of all, what's the difference between my Ibanez and a Ibanez that is not a Gio/G10?

I\'m having no luck!

liz — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Does ANYONE now where online or in the tri-state area I can buy pick guards and a middle pick up ring for a les paul with a 3 pick up configuration? I've been trying to customize the look of my 2002 les paul classic but it has 3 pick ups and I'm having a hell of a time trying to find these certain parts for it!!

Lemon Oil?

Strat Attack — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Does anyone use lemon oil to clean their fretboard? I've heared tons of debates on what to use and not to use. My guitar teacher told me hes been using lemon oil for years. But when you simply google it tons of guys either say it ruins your fretboard then you have the other guys who say its a great product. Also is water safe to use to wipe the back of your fretboard off? For some reason I get shit on my hands even when i just got done cleaning them and it builds up to this sticky substance which bugs the hell out of me when I'm practicing.

Electric Guitar Strings

matt w — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I recently replaced all 6 of my strings with the D'Addario regular light set. Kinda had to, since I'd had the other strings on for almost a year (yikes). Problem is, I've had them for about a week, and they're already going bronze! My question is, what would be a good, but inexpensive string set to get? I don't have much money, which is why I stuck with the D'Addario set - it was $5 for the whole set of 6. I'm used to strings that last a good while (played violin since very young and those strings will last a good 5 years), though I completely understand that guitar strings last a good month or two due to their use. All I use the guitar for right now is practicing and learning, so I'm not that finicky about quality, but I would like some lasting power out of the strings. Anyway, recommendations?

Taking guitar to Arizona?

Mixolydian — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I think my family is taking a short trip out to Arizona to see our cousins and stuff, and of course my first instinct is to bring my guitar. i live in carlsbad, pretty near the beach so there is a lot of moisture in the air, and i think if i put the guitar in the car and go to AZ it might be bad for it. are sudden changes in temperature and humidity dangerous for my guitar? i have heard that they are, but im not sure what to do, because i really dont want to go without my instrument. is there an easy/safe way to bring it?

Neck Pickup

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey, me again. This time I am looking for a neck humbucker pickup. I was listening to a lot of John Petrucci and Yngwie the other day, and I really liked the sound of it all. For both players, their neck pickup is a staple of their playing. So what I want is to get a pickup that is smooth but bright with a nice frequency response, and really brings out the sound of the pickstroke. Preferably a Seymour Duncan. Any ideas?

Custome Guitar: Neck-through or Bolt-on?

Zombre — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Pros and cons, boys! It's getting to that time of year when I'm planning on a new guitar. I'm tired of the axes I have, and I want to have something that's 'mine' in that no one else plays one quite like it... Possibly a custom ESP that might be a clone of a Malmsteen strat with some differences. No Brass nut, Neck through Design 22 frets (Scalloped maple fretboard) SD Screamin' Demon single-spaced Humbucker in the bridge, JBjr in the neck, Dunno what for the middle, but basically on a 3 way switch. Also; I'm thinking it'll have to come equipped with a midi pickup, too... Sperzel Locking tuners will be a must, and I haven't thought about the trem and the nut yet...

amp talk

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

yo, guys, is their any downsides for using an electric amp with a bass guitar?

what should an alternative band name be

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

what should a band name for an alternative rock band be kind of like the strokes

SWapping out pickups

Gazoo — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

If you were going to swap out a set of P90 pickups for 57' humbuckers is that a fairly simple process or am I asking for a lot of trouble here?

EVH 5150 III

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So I just picked up one of these heads. This thing screams!! Great clean channel, the crunch channel is totally VH 1 and the lead channel is way over the top. More gain then I would ever use but it's cool knowing it's there if you need it (think unchained tone). The thing that suprised me is that even with a lot of gain it's still very clear sound. you can hear all of the notes. If you get a chance to check one out I think you'll be impressed.

Best Place to purchase guitar Wiring equipment?

Leif — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I saw a post that touched on a couple of sites for push button controls but does anyone know if there is an end all site that sells everything in the book for guitar wiring. For those of you who use warmoth although I do highly recommend their stuff I think the wiring kit is No good...Just wandering for when I start my next warmoth/ whatever project of the best online places to purchase WIRING/POTS/ETC.

wanting imformation if possible

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i bought this kasuga guitar and can't find any imformation on it i was wondering if anyone had any imformation on it.....i think it's a copy of a gibson barney kessel but i'm not sure .....please help someone....thanks

It's arrived!!!!

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

The Spear Gladius from Blacki.eu arrived today. First impressions were, " Jeeez, that's heavy!" Straight out of the box it plays a dream, the action is bang on, the solid mahogany body rings forever, and the fit and finish is fantastic. Haven't had time to plug in yet and check out the pick-ups, but I swear for a £370 (@ £450 US?) guitar, Ibanez better start worrying if these things take off. And as a nod to Jim, the D'addario's are standard and are really bright even un-plugged!! I'll get some tunes on here with it soon, or a video, and let you see and hear it. Couldn't get more bang for the buck if I bought a .357 Magnum Colt Python.........seriously!!

The POD

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Ordered my POD Studio UX-1 guitar interface last night at about 6:00pm. It was waiting here when I got home from work today. How quick was that!?!?!? Ok, great stuff. Have the software installed, everything set up, registered and working. I have to say, first impressions are really good, some of the sounds are awesome through my home cinema kit. Far too much to play with and learn here and I'm having a blast. Once I've got the hang of the recording and drum sequencer software's, as well as POD Farm itself, I'll get some recording done to let you all hear it. Might take me a while as I can be rather technically retarded. But soon hopefully!!!! Happy 'AI'.

Evans amplifiers

eds1275 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Anyone ever used one? I hear only great things about them; they are a small, probably just one or two man operation from what little info I can find. A friend's dad has one and donated it to me for my up-and-coming recording studio. Cool, yes; the only downside is my girlfriend is gonna give me hell if I go buy another amp in the next 2 years because I "just got one". Anyway, from what I can tell, they are mostly solid state with a few tube models; they are apparently very good for clean, everything from jazz to funk. If you have any more information for me, fill me in; it'll be a few weeks before I head over to the mainland to pick it up.

Industrial Amps

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Has anybody heard of these amps? I was in a music store today and I saw these stacked up over by the wall. The guy was getting ready to close so I didn't have a chance to hear one. I'm rather intrigued by these amps. They look very well made, but I'm really not very knowledgeable about amps. They're made here in Pa. When I get the chance, I'll drive up to York and try one, but I'm wondering what some of our amp aficionados think based on their website and this one. http://www.mercurymagnetics.com/pages/news/PremierGuitar/PremierG-09.htm

Necks

Jared — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Once again I have a question, I was wonder about all the different kinds of necks and what they mean, (C, V, etc). Which guitar brands come with what kind of necks? Thanks for your help

Guitars- 10 year old beginners!

CETRIC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Any recommendations for a starter guitar for children?

GAS - Boss GT-10

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I just got back from the String Shop. I bought the GT-10. It's still in the box. I just can't wait to plug it in!!!!!!

Soft Vibe - JTC

My Guitar/Music Room Tour

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Just wanted to take you guys on a tour of my Man Cave.

Ibanez question

Erk — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey y'all, I know there are 1 or 2 folks on here who play Ibanez. I need some help. This is an Ibanez, model unknown, circa 1985. I'm wondering if anyone can tell me anything about the tremolo in the picture. It doesn't have a lock-nut or fine tuners. I can't find a name on it. I'm guessing maybe an old Kahler but I'm not really up on Ibanez stuff. Any info or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Strings, strings, and more strings!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So, over the years, I have accumulates LOTS of spare strings. Recently, I had organized all my spares and I have enough to completely string about 6 guitars, well I'd have to buy a few extra Es. But I was thinking, do I really want to use a string that may be 15-20 years old? Maybe I should just throw the lot away and start with fresh strings as spares. What do you think?

My family's latest addition

siddp — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

is my new Epiphone Les Paul I bought a Goth 'cause it was on discount but, it plays really well and the action is really good out of the box + it's my first Les Paul!!!!

Searching for the right Amp setting!

CETRIC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I've been working on Jimi Hendrix's-Wing Cries Mary! I'm in search of the perfect "amp" setting, or "affect setting" to use. What have you guys used with this particular song?

Store Warranties

Czexicn — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Has anyone had experience buying/using the store warranties at either Guitar Center or Sam Ash that last 1 or 2 years after the manufacturers warranty? I'm going to buy my first guitar (Epiphone lp 100) and I was wondering if anyone has found them useful or just a waste of money. As a rule when buying electronics (tv's, etc.) I never buy them. Thanks

Finally got a Peavey Classic 30!

Marshall2288 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Found a good priced, cosmetically perfect tweed Classic 30. I had one about 6 years ago and I got stolen. I just changed the stock speaker to a Celestion G12T-75. Big improvement! I am having a hard time going from 2 high gain amps to back to a lower gain style amp. Its really challenging my playing. Ive learned how sloppy I have gotten on things. I was hiding behind high gain a lil more than I thought. Anywho, wonderful amp. I love it!

Guitar Interface Help.

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Okay. So Friday I'm buying a guitar USB I/O for doing some basic recording of ideas etc. Even with it being a simple setup I want to try and at least get a sound worth listening to. So far on my shopping list are these, if you know of them, or something more suitable, please let me know what to try and what to definitely avoid. Thanks as always guys. Behringer UCG102 Line 6 POD Studio UXG with POD Farm software bundle. Stealth-Plug + software. M-Audio Fast Track or I could wait and buy the Guitar Rig Mobile which is out next month, but I hear that Native Instruments customer service record is quite similar to Hitler's Human Rights record. Thanks for your input if you can help me out on this one.

Get down, it's GAS!!

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Dear readers, Please help. I have a problem. So far today I have bought new strings, plectrums and a gig bag, and am currently watching a Line 6 USB interface for my guitar to PC recording. It has gotten to the stage where I think therapy may be needed. If I have even just £20 (about $26-28) in my pocket spare, I'm trawling Ebay to see what guitar related purchases are within that budget. Am I the only one that considers every spare penny as a potential guitar related purchase?? If no-one else does the same then it's off to AA (Acquisitions Anonymous)for me.......

Really loud amps?

pickabass — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So i was just kind of wondering . . . what is the loudest amp you have had the (dis)pleasure of playing through? Or what amps have you played through or owned that were way louder than you expected ? Ex. a 5w tube combo that ripped paint off of the walls. I'm sure some of you guys have played Mesa Dual Recs, and the odd custom amp that reach into the 400db range . . . not really . . . 400db would probably make you explode. LOL For me, its my firebass, but probably only because I can crank it whenever i want. I'm sure that some of the 450watt ampegs, and 300watt guitar stacks i've demoed can go tube crazy all over the 700ss watts on the firebass.

Guitar Building

Joe — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Well, I've been repairing guitars for a while, and I thought, Hey I should make my own. So if anyone here builds their own could give me some tips and maybe a list of basic tools needed that would be great.

How to get a hard/heavy rock sound with a pedal

Uniknow — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey everyone, Well i'm looking for a hard rock sound for my electric guitar. The overdrive channel on my amp is crappy, if i put the distortion up to ten it sounds really crunchy and metal-like. If I bring it down to eight for distortion, there barely any distorted sound. I'm looking for a heavy but clean sound. At 10 it's heavy but too "dirty: of a sound. any lower and it's clean but not heavy. Any products that can deliver that kinda tone (hard/heavy rock tone). If it helps Breaking Benjamin has this kinda tone, so if you're confused you can check them out. Thanks, Uniknow

Highest output triode you can think of?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Does anyone know any rdiculously powerful triodes? I'm talking between 50-500 watts run class A, AB1 etc with minimal (<2%) distortion, hoping for .1%. I've looked at some industrial valves that might do the trick but they're not exactly hifi, Svetlana you might recognise as a brand name that's more well known for guitar stuff.

icp guitar pics

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

hey sry to be a nusence but i was woundering if any one nows were i could get some icp picks or even if they make icp picks

Compressors

mkalevv — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Do you use a compressor, and if so, what one? What would you recommend overall? I have a Boss CS-3, MXR Super Comp, and an Alesis Nano-Compressor (1/3 rack unit). I have been using the MXR Super Comp and I think that it has too much low end in the sound. I want to preserve my highs, I dont like an overpowering bottom end. Maybe its the way that I have the settings, but I just picked it up a week or two ago, and havent had the right amount of time to play with it. Im having a hard time getting the output right, it seems quite sensitive, and a bit noisy. I keep going back to the Nano-Compressor because that is as quiet as they come. Does anyone have a recommendation on a stompbox version that is a bit more quiet?

Should i buy this guitar

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey guys its me again if you don't know i am a new guitarist and this is a robson Electric Guitar pack (Guitar and Amp) it looks good and is under $200 so i am pretty excited but just to make sure i wanted to ask you guys to see if it looks okay and its not a big lie and the guitar is messed or something so thanks and just to let you know i live like right beside this place and they have these guitar packs in stack so if this guitar is good than i am a official guitarist YES!

Distortion Pedal

Jared — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have another question, o wise men. I have finally decided to break down and buy a distortion/overdrive pedal and i was wondering if you guys could point me in the direction of a good sturdy one that fits my needs. I play a lot of classic rock, AC/DC, Led Zep, stuff like that.

Boss GT10

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

As soon as my income tax check comes I'm planning to go get the Boss GT10. I went to the String Shop today to see what the local G-store had for a price. They are matching Musicians Friend so I'll be supporting my small local shop. My question is this... Is this the multi-effects unit I should get? I love BOSS and have had Zero problems with my other gear. So I'm pretty sure that this is the unit for me. But it's Five Bills man. If you own this unit or if you have used it at all please give me your rec's. Thanks!

Tube Talk

Marshall2288 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Its come time to replace the ole tubes again and I was thinking what my G.com buddies like. Personally I either go JJ Tube or Groove Tubes EL34. I was looking on Musiciansfriend and there are SO many different brands. Who likes what and why? I personally like the tight low end and warmth the Groove Tubes generally tend to have. I like JJ Tubes cuz they are good all around and are reasonably priced.

Where can I find this thingy?

Marshall2288 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I guess it would help if I knew what it was called. Here is a pic. Its a mic holder that screws or mounts onto your cabs. Anyone know where I can this or something similar to it

Just got another GAS attack!

Erk — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Well, I just added another to my collection! I picked up a Gibson SG Special. Pictures will be forth coming soon. So far, having only owned it for a few hours, I have to say it's fricking awesome! Great tone and plays like a dream! Duhhh, it's a Gibson. I've wanted an SG longer than I've actually been playing guitar. 25 or so years later, I finally have one! Just wanted to brag a little!

Make your own bottleneck slide

ibzRG — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I've always hated pyrex glass slides (the ones you find abuntantly in all music stores). They are usually too thin so they sound shrill and have poor sustain. And the brass slide is quite heavy, so it doesn't work well on a low action guitar. I found a "medicine bottle glass slide" made by dunlop selling for $35 (!). WTF? You can buy cheap wine (3 bottles maybe) for less than that. Bottlenecks can have the thickness to create clear notes with good sustain and are lightweight enough to be easily controlled. Around Christmas I came upon a wine bottle with a beautiful clear green color and long straight neck and that's when I knew I wanted that neck on my finger. I saved up 6 more bottles for practice, got myself the proper tool for tracing glass and a couple of weeks ago I started breaking bottles. Got 2 slides out of the 6 practice bottles and last week I taped my making of a slide out of the 7th and favourite bottle. I've watched and read stuff about making bottleneck slides and there are all sorts of crazy dangerous procedures involving strings, fire, shattering the bottle in cold water and whatnot. I found a vid of a guy mechanically breaking the necks and I thought it was the simplest way to try first. This vid is based on the last method. Next time I have bottles laying around (after Easter probably) I might try the heat-shock method and see if it produces cleaner breaks.

Has anyone used the Digitech multi-effects pedal (rp-350)

CETRIC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm in the market for an economical guitar multi-effects pedal. Has anyone had success using the Digitech (rp-350); or (gnx4)?

I have an amp fuse question for you fine gentlemen.

Marshall2288 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I recently traded my Randall RM100M for a Peavey JSX head. (kinda wishin i didn't though). Its 120 watts. I took out two of the tubes so it can only be 60 watts. Do i need to replace the fuse as well? What else would I need to do to make sure this amp does not blow or meltdown? Thank you kindly.

rigupdate

mrkmas — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have renetly updated my setup. i currently have a ground control GCX handling all the work. i have a dbx266, mxr 10 band eq, ehx boost, mxrEVH phaser, boss ch1 chorus, and mxr carbon copy delay. I purchased a gmajor a month or 2 ago, but returned it the next day. It killed my amps tone, but i think looking back this was due to my own fault, and being too impatient with it. I have decided to purchase the GMAJOR2 when i come accross it. My amp is a marshall tsl100, and my main guitars are fender american strat standard, and fender american tele standard. OH yes, i cannot for get the korg DTR1 tuner.

PICKS

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i need help on picks. should i get the more flexible ones or the one with less flexibility?

PRS Mira

mkalevv — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I think am interested in the PRS Mira. Played one earlier today at Guitar Center while I was wandering around for no reason at all. The look caught my eye, the way the pick guard was shaped and I really liked the "wild mint" color. Then I picked it up and started playing, sounded great, quite tonally versatile. I loved the ability to coil tap the pickups. That's definitely a plus for me, I added a coil tap to another guitar and love the variety of sounds I can coax out of the guitar with that option. Anyway, sounded great, looks good, felt good, what's not to like? Lets just say I'm considering it as a new addition... Does anyone here own one? Anybody taken one for a test dive? Opinions? P.S. The one at GC was running $1,499 (no bird inlays.) I haven't looked around anywhere else as of yet, but I will. Seems like a fair price to me for a PRS.

Vintage amps.............

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I saw this vintage JC120 Roland on ebay and wondered if any of you have ever dealt with one?? I'm thinking yes in my head about bidding, but I get a nagging feeling as I wont get to play through it until I've paid for it and it's shipped, I will ad the other couple of items to this thread later in the evening. Thanks as always for any help here guys and dog..........only kidding Fred.....link should be attached I hope, didn't the first attempt.

Line 6 Spider III 15w tones

Gibson LP Custom — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey guys, I have a Line 6 Spider III 15w, and I love it. But I am trying to find a new sound, and I can't get one I like. Does anyone own one of these amps? Can anyone tell me how to set the metal channel so it sounds good for rhythm guitar? Right now it sounds fuzzy and not distorted enough, but when I jack up the distortion it sounds bad. For the insane channel, can anyone tell me how to set it so it gives good solo tones? I'm looking for a Slash-y, hard rock blues-y solo type sound. Just tell me what each of the knobs are set at for both channels. COMMENT PLEASE!

SG with single coils

Jared — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I am looking for a guitar with single coils on it and Im not a big fan of the strat or tele. I really like SGs and I thought I saw an SG with 3 single coils on it and wondered if you guys had any idea on what the name for it is and where to look for it at. Thanks

EMG X Series Pickups

Danno — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Has any one seen or used these yet? They look like other EMGs aside from the X Here's the info I recieved in an email, Just thought I'd pass it along :) EMG Releases X series EMG Inc, a leading manufacturer of pickups and accessories, has released a new line of high-output guitar and bass pickups for all styles of playing – The X Series. These pickups have an exceptional organic nature to their overall sound due to a newly designed internal pre-amp, which allows for more gain to come from your amp and instrument, rather than from the pre-amp. The effect of this new design is to provide more headroom and overall body while still maintaining the clarity and response that EMG’s are renowned for. Lows will be rock solid, high-mids will cut through like the sharpest knife and the treble will be sweet and never grating on the ears. So if you are going for chunky low-string riffing or want screaming string bends in the high register, the X series covers all techniques while retaining superior dynamics. The EMG X Series is only available at authorized EMG dealers.

Peavey Classic 30

Zombre — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

They can sound awesome, or like ass... Here's some cool vids and whatnot on the amp. Personally, I have one, and I keep going back and forth on it use it, don't use it... hahaha indecisive...

Tube amp care

Hippieway — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have a tube amp (Blackheart Little Giant) That I turn on when I want to play it and turn off when I'm finished or when I switch guitars, then turn it on again. When I hear sound I play. It's pretty simple for me, however I was wondering is there a warm up or cool down procedure or any other care and feeding needs that I am completely oblivous to, I like the amp and would like for it to last and would hate to harm it just because I'm an idiot.

ESP VS DEAN

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Heey. After a long time of saving money I've decided that its time to buy a new electric guitar. I was just curious to know what you would choose between an esp or an dean guitar.... I'm thinking about buying a dean razorback any comments about that?

Amp gain vs Pedal Distortion

Zombre — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

What do you like best? I must admit to going back and forth between all of my different amps, but still kinda messing around with all of my pedals too. I kind of wanted to set up a 'rig' for my Malmsteen Strat, y'know an organic yet shreddy sort of deal for my 'burn' playing. I kinda wanted to set up a stompbox rig for that that would sound cool and semi consistent regardless of the amp I plug into. The other thing was that I wanted it to be interchangeable every now and then with my other guitars. Since I've set this little guy up with my Malmsteen as the main guitar, any other guitar sounds a LOT gainier through the setup. My current playing style (lol Same as the old style except I'm practicing a LOT more!) requires a lower gain setup to ensure that the faster notes really bounce out. The other thing is this; I re-amp almost exclusively when I record. (I go into a rapco splitter first before anything!)This way I can 'play along' and get my tone while jamming out, possibly mic what I have coming out of the amp, and have a clean, unadulterated track to do whatever I want with (Send to pod, utilize numerous filters in Logic, send to an amp, Boss GT8, send to friends for processing, etc.) Very, very cool. Xarkzilla's been preaching the 're-amp' method for years here, and it's official, I'm hooked! I included a sort of top-view of my pedalboard, I have a Boss GE7, Boss DS1, Boss PS5, Behringer UT100, Ibanez DL5, and a Boss DD3. Also a DOD YJM 308, for a bit of smooch to the DS1, lol. I also have a Crybaby wah and a Digitech Whammy that I'll add to it at some point. lol Good enough for now, though! If you have a pedalboard, I'd be curious to see it.

The Moog Guitar

Zombre — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Trust me this is the SHite. VEry cool axe, with a lot of tonal possibilities. It's getting wierd, dudes.

Whammy pedal

Ditchy — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Just thought I'd get some of you're input. Which Whammy pedals are the best in the market at the moment, haven't really had much experience with them so if any one knows the pros and cons of say... the Boss GT-8 or the Digitech Whammy or if there are any others I haven't looked into yet. Cheers.

Peavey Special 212

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I picked one of these babies up for $100 usd today! I'm pretty excited about it. It's a 600 watt amp really don't know many specifics. What do you guys think good deal or no?

Headroom

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

When an amp has high headroom does that mean that the amp holds a better clean sound at higher volumes?

When is too much really TOO MUCH?

farlow — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

A Sydney Guitar store, well-known for their ability to just make up huge numbers out of thin air, currently has a 57 LP Gold Top with Black parts(p/u surrounds) for $A295,000! Yes, that's $US 191,910 But if you don't like Gibsons, don't fret. They also have a 54 Telecaster for $US94,330. Quick! someone ring John5. http://www.jacksonsrareguitars.com/articles/files/fe58cad21983b4a3053cd9097faeb436-9.html I'm more of an IBZ kinda guy anyway.

Guitar Rig Mobile...

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I saw this and had to get the opinions of the good folk at G.com. Its basically a go anywhere effects and amp rig software, you plug the box into your computer, or laptop on the go, then plug in your axe, run the software and hey presto, Marshall Stack through a DS1 with a Crybaby, or whatever else you choose!!! And I think you can record your stuff there too. There are lots of pre-sets, or you can get all 'git-fiddle-geek' with it and start tinkering with all the combinations of gear and effects set-ups. I believe its gonna retail around $99 too. Who do I have to kill to get one, and how soon should I do it??? Check it out and let me know what you think!!!

Gear For Trade/For Sale thread

Zombre — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

OK, I wanna know what everyone's 'junk' is that they want to get rid of. Here's the rules; Post a list of the stuff, also post if you want to sell it or trade it with a FS (For sale) or FT (For trade). Pictures are cool to post so we can see what it is, and we can use the messaging system in g.com to contact one another. I look forward to shopping from you... lol

Ashland effects pedals

Waltz — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Anybody no anything about Ashland effects pedals? There are some being sold on craigslist, but can't find any info on them.

POS Raven RG100 becomes a 2x12 cabinet

pickabass — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey guys, I just finished turning my crappy Raven RG100 into a 2x12 cabinet. Here's how it went down. It had been clipping cracking kacking and fracking for a year now, and I had to pull it out because I had some buddies over, and needed another amp. And it sounded worse than ever. So I kicked it. ONCE! Gently! And then the only sound that I could coax from it's lifeless body was a burst of static when I kicked it. I decided "screw this", and took the thing apart. I know solid state amps contain something that can kill me. Its the big cans, right? Anyway, I avoided those, and took out the amp, leaving me with a nice 2x12 cabinet. I wired one of the effect loop jacks to the speakers, and now it works rather nicely. It just has a big empty spot where the head was. It is very amazing how loud 10watts from a practice bass amp can be when ran through a 2x12. I'm actually very very pleased. Any suggestions for what should go where the amplifier was?

Valentines day gifts... for me?

eds1275 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Well, I had a shock[er] yesterday when I got home from work. I thought I was pretty sneaky telling her I didn't get her anything, and I would make it up to her when really I was hiding a huge box of chocolates under my arm and jacket. So we got home [she picked me up] and she said there's a little surprise... so I open the front door, and there's nothing there. I figureed it was a joke, or something small or... then I turned around, and there's a Marshall Mini Stack sitting by the TV. I have been needing a practice amp for years, and always said I wanted that one... I mean, it's not amazing or anything but it looks cool and it's just for practice any way. So I wasn't going to spend the cash on any practice amp but that one, but as you know it's like $300... for a practice amp... so you can see my dilemma, why I never picked one up. In the basement I have a few "real" marshalls and a few other choice amps. So yeah to say the least I played all afternoon yesterday. Lately, due to me renovating my whole basement, I haven't been playing at all. Everything is packed up, including microphones, my recording computer, amps... even the drums and keyboards. So this was the greatest surprise ever. I will be posting picks later, when I put the guitar down and pick up the camera.

I wanted to get a Digitech Jamman looper pedal, to over-lay parts, to put together song ...

metal001 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I was fairly broke, but received some Birthday money, in which of course I had to shop for more gear!!!!!! I have a Vox Tone Lab SE, and an “individual pedals” set up, as well as a Digitech RP350, but did not want to have to sit in front of the Computer all of the time to work out loops, and thus riff and rhythm, and rhythm and rhythm-lead / and lead overlays, and all –to complete songs < because I was going to get ready soon, to redo My computer software and all >, And I figured, what the Hell, I would check out Guitar Center Presidents Day, weekend long sale, ---because the Digitech Jamman would be discounted 10%, and in spending the $250 range, I would get a $25 store credit coupon as well. So all was well and good, but when I walked in today to check out the sale, they discounted New Digitech GNX4’s $100, to $299.99, and I also got the 10% off of that, and added a 1 gig compact flash card to it, and 2 sets of strings, to bring the discounted price $ accessories price, just a few pennies over the $350 dollar range ---so I am going to get a $50 store credit now, on top of the 10% off the $100 dollar-discounted processor workstation to begin with!!!! So I was going, to run My various pedal set ups into each other when so desired, ---with the destination pedal set up, being set to ( dry / or clean ) ---simply to use it, to record, etc., So now I have a Jamman looper / and 8 track recorder, both built into the GNX4 ---and can use either the GNX$ or the RP350 to do computer recordings with, and My PC’s smart card reader, to read and write to the Compact Flash card, to download sets, of recorded stuff, to take the GNX4 with Me, if I want, And now I can loop, without having to be stuck in front of the computer all of the time!!!! And now I have even more electronics, and DAW software possibilities to learn ( I must be a Masochist, as well as a Sadist, for putting Myself thru all these new learning curves, but what the hell ---------If your gonna get beat and whipped, you might as well be the one who is beating and whipping yourself ---thru the learning of all this new stuff ) But I had had a GNX4 for a short time, to learn it, before I gave it to My boys for Christmas I think 3 years ago????, I am trying to remember, ---and so I had used it a little, including it’s 8 Track Recorder, so I could tech them how to use it!!!!! That’s pretty funny though, Me try to teach them how to use electronics, when My boys are like years ahead of Me, in understanding this gadget age better than I do. They are like “Neo” when it comes to electronic gadgets, and I am like Morpheus, just watching them do their thing!!!! I have become a Side-Kick, to the stuff they know, to which, I get to try and play catch up, like some stupid slow character in a “Sonic and Tales” video game. ---I get to play the “Bullet Dummy” in Halo-3, being the one who gets to stand around, and get shot in the head all of the time, ---compared to what these kids know today!!!! Metal001

New Toys!

NegativeGhostRider — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey everyone! I have to start off by saying this post is bittersweet. It's always that way when you have new toys, and can't use them. I just received my first "real" microphone: M-Audio Solaris. I planned on recording some tracks through it really quickly today to give everyone an idea of how cool this mic is. Sadly, I also discovered that I loaned my brother my only mic cable. Therefore I have no way to hook it up to my preamp :(. Ah well. At least I can play with my new copy of Cakewalk Sonar XL :). It will be a while before I can hook up the mic and try it. I'm working for "army training pay" right now, which isn't enough for anything (about 300 / wk). Once I go full-time active duty I'll make a crapload of money...but as of now with the bills coming out I'm netting just above $50 to spend on myself (and that's not an exaggeration.)

This is another reason I love PODs

ibzRG — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

The pic is taken in a boat cabin, while crossing from Greece to Italy for a 2 or 3 week road trip vacation. In just a gig bag I can fit the guitar, the POD, a couple stompboxes, cables, headphones/earplugs AND a spare change of clothes so I don't have to carry my luggage in the ship but leave it in the car instead... Unless I'm going somewhere without 220V power supply, taking the electric with me offers richer experience for me, quieter experience for everyone else and it takes up less space than an acoustic. It is pretty heavy though, good thing the car is doing most of the carrying around.

Twin Twelve.

Trey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Remember that old head? IT'S FIXED AND SOUNDS BEAUTIFUL! Just wanted to say that! And Leif I'll try to get you a audio tape this week!

Amp - cabinet connection...

Jakub — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey everyone. I've just read that using a normal guitar cable (cord) to plug an amp with cabinet may make the impedance wrong and so destroy output transformer. Is it true? I mean: is it possible that guitar cable have such a big resistance? It is said on Gibson's website, that guitar cables are thinner than speaker cables. It is also said that guitar cable which is used to connect amp and cabinet is getting hot so it changes impedance of the whole set. What do you think?

Mesa Boogie Mark V

Richey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Anyone tried one yet?

The 'Axe-Fx' By Fractal Audio

Zombre — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Looks very cool. Kind of a Pod-plus sort of thing. The sound samples are amazing... I have to try one. Anyone gotten one 'dirty' yet?

Who has little nuts? On your guitar of course.

pickabass — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I had once read somewhere that vintage Japanese guitars that were made both for domestic sale and export had very small necks, in order to cater to the local population. I thought it bust be a bunch of crap that the sunned one came up with. However, there is some truth to this. I just measured the neck at the nut on my old univox, and it is a mere 1.5 inches, opposed to a common 1-11/16 or anything like that. Anyway, I don't think I'm quite sold on the neck on this guitar. Being a bass player with big hands, I like some meat on my guitars, and the neck on this univox just doesn't deliver. Yes, this is kind of a rant, but i also must ask, does anybody else get cramps from tiny necks?

PEDAL QUESTIONS

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I play a 2009 006 series schecter electric guitar, and use a line 6 spider III amp. any recommendations on what pedal to get???????

Pickup height adjustment

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I know that a few of you know that I acquired a Seymour Duncan JB for Christmas, and I thank you all for helping me with it. However, there are a one thing that is bugging me. The height and pole piece adjustment. I have been trying to find the ultimate blend of height and pole piece adjustment to create a nice balance of sustain and output. Is there a "best" way to do it? For example, low poles and high pickup? Asymmetrical heights? High poles and low pickup? Any weird kind of adjustment?

Guitar Wall Hanging advice needed

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm looking to mount 2 or three of my guitars in my room. Its a small room so I have no room to use my floor stands. I'm afraid to use a standard hanger on my Gibson Les Paul because it will put too much tension on the headstock in the long run. Does anyone know of a type of wall mount that is something along the lines of a floor stand in that it supports the guitar from the bottom? This is what I really need. Advice is appreciated

Reverse Headstock Discussion

Leif — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

A Luthier told me he prefers reverse headstock but really from what I;ve read it has some effect on feel but zero on tone. The reason being is the amount of tension on a string is based between the bridge and the nut so it shouldn't have any effect however it does somehow effect bend-ability or FEEL because the entire length of the string between the bridge and the tuner peg. So from what I understand the longer the distance between the nut and the peg the looser it will feel when you bender and of course vice versa..So apparently although the tension is the same you may feel less tightness on heavier guages on reverse head stocks? OR maybe its really just aesthetics? Trying to learn every aspect of sound and feel that goes into a guitar. Of course if you have locking tuner..It's irrelevant..sort of like a headless neck..Am I off bass on this or do you think there is no or very little feel on a reversed headstock..

Getting an amp ready for busking

Iron23 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Me and some people are going to get a busking liscence and get out on the street and do some busking for fun and cash. I wanna know if there is a way to hook up my old Marshall MG10cd to a car battery or anything really, to make it portable. I am willing to destroy the amp trying guys. And maybe spend a little on doing it. Can anyone help me out? cheers

Grolsch Strap Locks

Jared — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So my band teacher from high school discovered this idea from somewhere and its great. You use the rubber washers from the lids of grolsch beer bottles as strap locks. You attach the strap and then place the washer over the strap peg. It saves a lot of money over buying strap locks. This works great and if you want I can send a step by step guide with pictures. Just thought I would pass the idea along.

Pickups Picking Up TV's Computers Wires Sun Spots etc

Jesse — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Ok I have an old Charvel that I bought somewhere in the late 80’s I used to know the model but those brain cells must have went somewhere through the years. Wasn’t a top of the line but not the cheapest thing they were rolling out at the time. I still have the original pickups in it, it’s an Humbucker, Single Single set up and I used to get some killer bluesy tones when switched to the top single pickup but now I’m getting so much buzzing interference from TV’s, Computers, Lights… It’s like I have to turn everything off in the house just to switch the pickup switch to the upper pickup. I’ve never been good at doing work on my guitars so I pose the question to you guys. Is there something I can do to insulate the existing pickup? Should I replace the single pickup? Replace all the pickups? Tell the family they are NOT allowed to use any electrical devices while I’m playing?

Blues Driver pedal

JohnnyBoyJohnson — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

There's a sale coming up at a local music shop and I'm thinking about getting a Blues Driver pedal, assuming they have one. Now, I have a Line 6 Spider Jam which get's most any sound on it's own, including some good clean and raspy blues, but I haven't been able to dial in the exact sound I want, thus I've decided to get the pedal. So? Does anyone else have one and if so then how do you like it?

Acoustic and Acoustic Electric Guitar Protection

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hi, kind of new to this site have been here before and thought I would give it a try. Has anyone tried the Mitchels PlateMate in their acoustic or acoustic/electric guitar? It is a small brass plate designed to protect your guitars bridge plate from ball-end damage, and is proven by one of the most oldest and best guitar builders in the world to protect, enhance sound and tones and balance out string volume. Here is a link to check it out if any interest. www.mitchelsplatemate.com

I have wanted to try a Seymour Duncan SFX-04 Twin Tube Mayhem Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal

metal001 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I see Fred Kraus has it listed as a recommendation, the lucky dog!!!!!!!!!! ( Pun intended, because of Fred's Avatar, I just couldn't help Myself )!!!!!! I have always wanted to try that pedal out, ever since I discovered it's existence, but could not find one to try!!!! Because all of My stupid Music stores won't carry it, because their Seymour Duncan sales rep, makes them carry the blues version I don't want to look at, the SFX-03, I think!!!!!!!!!!!!! And the corporate run music stores are the same class of cowards, as they won't carry it either!!!!! -----I would have to pay for, and special order it, and be stuck with it, sight-unseen, if I did not like it, as the stores by Me, won't carry it???? ----they suck, the cowards!!!!!!!!!!!!! So all I can do, is say "Fred You Lucky Dog," and drool at the picture of the pedal from the distance, unless I want a $300 dollar experiment, and buy it untested by me???? So we will have to get Fred to tell us more about it!!!!!!! ---It seems really cool!!!! or Hot, might be better!!!! ----If I remember, it has a pair of Philips, micro-sized military tubes in it, which were the last, and high quality tubes produced for military use, before tubes died in popularity ----until Tube Amps, in keeping them alive, Finally, and eventually led, to high quality audio tubes being produced on purpose!!!!!!!! Metal rules, and We forced them to make us our own tubes!!!!! ( At least I can cheat, and give the credit to Metal for this!!!! ) Metal001

Carved guitars

JohnnyBoyJohnson — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

This guy is amazing, if you haven't already seen this artists work then please check it out, it's nothing short of breathtaking....and awesome. http://www.carverdoug.com/guitars.html

Line 6 spider jam

JohnnyBoyJohnson — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Does anyone else round these parts own one and if so how do you like it? I love mine, the two celeston 12's are....loud. Actually, I haven't been able to crank it up past an eighth of the knob heh. The presets are pretty cool, though I like using the built in effects to come up with my own "pink floyd" like effects better. And being able to save your final result and use it as a preset is also an awesome feature. I must say that if you are going to get one, spend the extra 90 bucks for a footboard/pedal. It's totally worth it, makes thing much easier and faster to switch and the wah on the pedal really isn't half bad, not the best but I've seen worse wahs cost more. Anyone else have an opinion on this particular amp?

does any one have an rp 150 digitech pedal

zeppelin is god! — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

im really trying to get a classic rock (jimmy page) type tone

12 string acoustic

travis dransfield — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

hey i recently got a used 12 string from my grandpa and it has a broken neck the top part of the neck is all the way off does anyone know of a cheap way to fix it and how much would it be

Snarling Dogs Wah Replacement Parts

ace59 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I bought a Snarling Dogs Blues Bawls Wah from Musicians Friend a number of years ago. It was a discontinued model & was on closeout at a very good price (think I paid $40.00 and was originally $129.00). It had quite a bit of functionality with three different wah setting and a distortion switch. Both the wah & distortion have their own volume controls. The problem is that about a year after purchase, it starting cutting in and out & was no longer reliable. I took it to a local repair shop & after $45.00 it still had the same problem. Took it to another amp tech. After another $20.00, same problem. I contacted Kenny @ Snarling Dogs & he offered to fix it for $50.00 but I would have to have it shipped to his shop in NJ. Has anyone else had similar problems with a Snarling Dogs Wah? How did you correct it? Do you know where to get replacement parts? I think the switch for the wah may be bad.

Just ordered Pod X3

NegativeGhostRider — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey everyone! I just ordered my PodX3 for use while overseas. It should be in early next week, so I will post a review with some sound samples for you guys. Also, I'll have to put the jam I was working on on hold :(. There's just too much extraneous junk to take care of before I ship out.

New Microphone

frumsapap — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I am going to a sale next Thursday that is supposed to be 50% off a lot of items in store, I want a new vocal microphone for studio recording. What types are you peoples using? What is a good one for vocals, and acoustic guitar?

Faded White 59 strat

metal001 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

years ago, in Guitar traders, in Red Bank NJ, I saw a sweet white 59 strat, which had the classic sun faded green color tinge to it. It was an awesome Guitar. I am not crazy about a lot of New Strats, and was never much of a strat guy either. But this one was sweet, and from then on, My memory of it, makes Me take a second look at a high end strat, or classic reproduction, and I even like these new factory production, worn-looking strats they have recently come out with. It's just these purple, and strange psychedelic, and other weird color combination strats I don't like. But a nice classic black strat, with black pick-guard, like the David Gilmore reproduction, looks nice, or a white strat, with white pick-guard looks nice, ---or a custom white strat, with white pick-guard, and black skulls, or a custom black strat, with black pick guard, with white skulls, would look nice. I know Metal is more than how a guitar looks, but I prefer the real classic looking white 59' strat I saw at guitar traders, or a metal looking one now!!!!! the 59 strat, was worth a few thousand dollars at the time, and this was years ago, when guitar Traders was still there, but looking back at it, I wish I had the money back then to pick it, because it was killer Vintage, and Killer Sweet!!!!! Metal001

Selling in the UK

Ditchy — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hi all. I'm trying to sell a friends bass and was just wondering if anyone new a particularly good site for selling instruments in the UK? Does anyone have anywhere they've bought or sold stuff. I am very reluctant to go on e-bay as it's not too good for musical instruments. Thanks.

question

travis dransfield — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

how do you plug in headphones into a peavey bandit 112

peavey amp help

travis dransfield — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

hey another question uhh how do you plug headphones into a peavey bandit 112 ?

b.c. rich

travis dransfield — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

well thanks uhh i really dont know wat 2 pickups sound like i only have one guitar so yeah but i have another question wat does a pickup actually do i only know briefly

bc rich warlock

travis dransfield — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

hey uhh i have a question does 1 pickup make up 4 2 pickups and if it doesnt how muck is it to put another one on

Is there a good audio and video accelerator dsp capture card like the EMU 0404 sound card ...

metal001 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I don't have the money to spend on anything at the moment, ( but like the affordable EMU-0404 PCI-slot sound and accelerator dsp card, is there a reasonably priced audio visual equivalent out there???) this site is great, but it seems to be geared more for Video lesson uploads, as it should be!!!! But I don't own any digital visual, or audio visual recording equipment at the moment, and to coordinate with some god DAW and or Movie Producer software, to make video lessons, one should have equipment which "Syncs Up" the audio and visual information to do so!!!! I tried making one post, on a Metal concept tab presentation, in which I had to make My own tab graph from dashes, and try to line tab numbers up and all, and it did not come out that great. 1) with Tab software, I can represent timing, ( specifically performance timing, with it's micro-variations and all ), 2) But then I would have to put the Tab presentation into a video upload format anyway, in which case why not play along with the tab lesson to begin with ????, 3) And so the video / audio capture lesson would be best for me to plan for, down the road, but I can start to ask what equipment and software packages would be best suited to do so, now???? I would not, and did not want to attempt to tab out Nu Metal rhythms, by just making My own tab lines again, and have no timing performance context, because of micro-variations, and subtle variation picking patterns, in the 1st place. ---but even the simple attempt I made, to throw a couple of parts I already had together, ( in which I think they work well, and as such, have greatly modified and improved the 1st part more, since I posted it ), ---and to which I created the intro and interlude stuff on the fly, as I was making the post, and decided I can alter the interlude as an intro, and scrap the intro, but saving, as an outro, a two chord part I accidentally discovered, < and thus wrote a different thing altogether to avoid it as an intro > when trying to do a ( D sus aug 4th, to D ), and decided, if I so use it, so what the ( D sus aug 4rth, to D --- and C7th sus aug 4rth, to C7th ), had already been done as a piece of theme music ----because the riff works, as an outro. ---But the point is, in spite of changes I have made to it, since "Cobbling it together" to make a specific point about Tritone, and tritone and diminished stuff together with straight blues oriented stuff, etc.., ---I should have done it as a video presentation, instead of the lesson, which has drawn no enthusiasm at all < and even when I update My improvements to it, it still will generate no interest > ---unless I load audio to a homepage somewhere, to re-import it here, or import it as a video lesson????

Strat VS Tele

JohnnyBoyJohnson — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Honestly, I'm not a HUGE fender fan in the first place, but these two seem to be the most well known. Anyways, to start it off, let me say that I'm not now nor have I ever been a strat fan. The design isn't all that good in my opinion (keeping in mind that many others would STRONGLY disagree with me, everyone is entitled to their opinion :D ). As to playing with one, my experiences aren't that good either. I mean, they played fine, but I guess I was just expecting more from a guitar with such a following, maybe I just built it up too much. On the other hand, the Tele is what I would consider to be one of the best guitars I've ever been able to play. Also, I was lucky enough to play a vintage tele from the 60's (not sure exactly what year) that still had most of it's original fixings, besides the tuners and it was refinished. It was great, played fantastic and had the best Twang I've heard in years. The design of the tele has also always caught my eye, at least more than the strat has. I don't own one, but I am looking forward to the day that I do. Opinions?

Help on a harmony unit

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I need a simple harmony device for live performance. Maybe I'm getting old but the stuff out there now seems really complicated. I used a Boss Harmonist pedal many years ago, but you had to change a knob on the pedal to set the key. Is there any floor unit products out there now where you don't have to do that? Any help is GREATLY appreciated!

Free Marshall effects pedal

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Anyone want this pedal? Contact me through my website www.bryanbriggs.com

passive to active

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i have a schecter tempest custom. im in love with everything about it except the most important part...the tone. so i was wondering if it was possible to go from my passive setup to an active one which would allow me to have emg pickups. i play in a hardcore band and would like to have the tone that active pickups allow for. and help is greatly appreciated. plz and thank you. oh and i was planning on taking it to a shop to get done if possible

Epiphone LP

siddp — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm considering buying this, cause I can't afford a Gibson Seems like a nice guitar. Anybody played it?

Britney............

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I shit you not Ladies and Germs............... This link is to a piece of guitar history, a monumental meeting of wood on wood, shallow, hollow-bodied, highly strung indeed, prone to snapping, this has a horrendous, gut wrenching tone capable of turning someone inside out at 100 yards. And that's just the dippy blonde fucktard that signed it!! Yes folks, bid for your Britney Spears signed 12 string Les Paul style gee-tar. An obvious choice of memorabilia as Britney did in actual fact walk past one in a recording studio once, it was only natural that she should put her name to her instrument of passing by once to commemorate the occasion, and her contribution to the guitar world as a whole. Don't be fooled into thinking this is a fake, as several crossed out attempts to spell her name on it will be testament to its authenticity, and the crappy bit of paper we provide will say, "Yep ........she did!" Don't delay, as this is highly sought after and we expect a wave of bids. Other items in this auction may include: A signed Joe Satriani comb....... A Helen Keller snowboard......... A tin of beans Adam Sandler once picked up, then sat back down again........ A drum-kit signed by the 'Baghdad Basher' Saddam Hussein. Ok.........................I made most of this up...........but the first bit is true.........Britney has an autographed 12 string for auction.....ooop's I did it again..........maybe Xark would be interested????? 'AI'

Boss GT10 graphic window Tweak / adjust interface

metal001 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I do not own a GT10 right now, but have tried a few, and had access to one, and like the way it programs, and recommend it, because of how it's programming, and tweaking capabilities are tied to it's graphic interface, ( but have posted this thread to ask what You think of it???? ) The links posted are YouTube demos: demos tend to suck for one reason or another, but between them, they give a view of the GT10. What do you think about the Boss GT10 graphic interface window, which when not displaying standard Icon graphics, lets You visually, via graphics grids, see how you change pedal parameters in relation to a graphics grid!!!! It's an awesome pedal-board effects processor, so be sure to check out the demo video link, and tell Me what You think of it? I know the video is about 9 3/4 minutes long, but it's worth checking out to see what You think of it's program-ability, which is what I am asking, what you think of it? ( And even though the video demo looks like your typical "commercial" demonstration, it is worth watching, even if everyone who demos pedals like this have to try and look like their playing Madison Square Garden, and all. But I hope to hear what You think of the processor itself? ) It is an awesome item, indeed!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtdfQIZhq7g Metallica looping using the GT10: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmw2p-w9OPw&feature=related guy does a demo, in which he bypasses GT10 amp modeling, and midi controls his amp: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_Lc-1dYf0E&feature=PlayList&p=B15503DC5E98E800&playnext=1&index=12 EVH preset tone on GT10: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVFKpHsGIAM&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEQhKFre9Sk&feature=related premier-guitar demos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCQ8f1gG610&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upyDsGyceX8&feature=related a recorded Metallica loop, to try different Metal patches altered and created: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F1m6xdS_2g&feature=related GT10 test of all kinds of available sounds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrrLx9iRnRk&feature=related

tuning jacksons

Rock Animal — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I've been playing epiphone guitars. But I just recently bought a RR24 Jackson guitar and having a bit of trobule tuning it. If anybody knows can you give me the walkthrough on the regular tuning pegs at the top and the fine tuning pegs at the bottom so I can fanilly get this guitar playing in tune.

Oh Satan.... Here ya go

duane — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Thought you would be interested since you have mentioned something like this a couple of times now. http://www.massstreetmusic.com/store/show_item/2490-Don-Grosh-Retro-Classic-T

ENGL E670 Special Edition and Mesa Boogie Road King II etc..,

metal001 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

What Amps do You think are really hot!!!!!!! ???? ( I do not own the listed amps yet, but are familiar with them, and am asking for your opinions as to what You like: I Love the mesa Road King II, and it's switchable Tube Selection Combo options, etc.., and like the amps and amp brands, among others I have listed, ---and list them to ask what are your favorites. I spent all My money last year buying an Ibanez RG2228GK 8 String, and a Schecter HellRaiser C-7 FR, and the Mesa Express 5:25, and the 2 MXR M108's and Boss LS-2, and Uber Metal pedals < for prestaging My main distortion pedals >, and will not have money for some time for any of these power amps listed. ----this thread is to ask your opinions of these amps, which I do not own, but have My own opinions of them. And the link to the H&K is there demo of the modeling amp itself. ) And if you like rack mounted amps, would your perfect rack mounted recording amp set up include: Mesa, ENGL and VHT, rack mounted recording/preamps, and if so, what would you use in your rack for your power amp choice???? And as far as programmable amps are concerned, what do you think about the ( H&K Switchblade 100w Combo amp/w Midi Pedal )???? I like the H&K Switchblade Myself. And they have a cool demo, which lets you tweak knobs to try out setting changes as well. On the flash link / when it loads, you use your mouse to click on the A, B, C, D, buttons, and Bank up and down, and "Tap," which allows you to sample live programming changes it will let you make in the demo!!!! http://www.hughes-and-kettner.com/flash/products/switchblade/en/switchblade.html

A New Member To My Family

Savva_Rhythm — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i hav recently purchased a line 6 spider III amp, shes a good girl with alot of effects and allows me to really bust out the metal! and so i publicly welcome my dear to the family, and hope she continues rocking with me =D .... does anyone else treat their gear like their in love? =P

Steve Vai's prototype for sale.

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So..........this store I found on Ebay is selling one of the original prototypes made for none other than Mr. Thirty-fingers himself, Steve Vai. It was allegedly used on the Passion and Warfare album too for a few parts. Price so far is rather high, I think around $7,000, (forgot to check). So, who's gonna drive the getaway car, anyone????? Anyone???????

b.c.rich warlock

travis dransfield — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

hey i got a couple questions first u know the whammy bar only goes down what is it call when u can pull it back also and can you change a b.c. rich warlock to have one of them even if it doesnt even have a whammy bar and how much would it cost thanx bye

Studios Of The Gods!

Zombre — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

MichaelAngelo Batio's studio. Kinda cool. Seems like a real nice guy.

pevey bandit 112 scorpion equipped 92'

travis dransfield — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i resently got a used peavey bandit 112 for christmas and i honestly have no clue how to use it i also got a sond box with destortion modulation etc. and i hooked it up it sounded great the i unplugged the sound box and now my amp wont turn up it is really quit but there is still sound get at me if u have any suggestions thanks

H&K Switchblade 100w Combo amp/w Midi Pedal

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey Folks, I'm putting my H&K up for sale- It mint condition, and i retubed a month ago. if you have any questions, let me know! 4 channel on board FX Midi footcontrol Take control!!!!! thanks- MM

Kasino guitar by Kustom

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Need help identifying a guitar its a Kasino By Kustom ( the amp company). The guitar is a sunburst strat style body with a single humbucker pickup and a maple neck I am restoring this guitar and it will be for sale soon any Ideas of what year it is will help.( or anything about the guitar period) Thanks

600$ for an americian strat

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

so i have an opportunity to get a fender American strat made in AMERICA!!!!!! during the 1990's for 600$ should i go for it? it would take a lot of time and work to get but it's seems like a danm good idea why not really but i know there are bad years and i am wondering if the 90's is one of those times

How about this?

frumsapap — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

PRS just is putting out acoustic guitars, and amps... What about that, booyah!!! I want to hear one of these amps. Damn, looks nice.

New Ibanez Guitars!!!!!!

frumsapap — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Holy Shiitesticles!!!! GAS is about to drive me bonknockers!

fender amps

Aaron Lee — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i have a fender frontman 25r. i used to use the distortion in my processor(a zoom gfx3). but it had alot of like feed back. i figured it was just bad processor distortion. so i bought a Boss Metal Zone used from samash. It sounded great. but then last night it had a weird static. i tried to processor and it has no more feed back than normal. also, a friend told me that fender amps don't sound godd with high gain distortion. I thnk that might be true. Does anyone know what the problem might be?

Way huge pedals

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Way huge was an older companie that died out in the 90's. They leader or what ever went on to do a lot of work with line six. Well now he's back under the wing of donlop and are making three new pedals. They all ad their own spin on distortion or overdrive. They are The fat sandwhich Pork loin And the swolen pickel Something about them screams electro harmonic

Vox Amplug?

pickabass — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Does anybody have any experience with one? I want to use it with an old Realistic/Radioshack CB radio speaker that I can fit on my belt loop. The youtube demos of them direct sound good, but i like firsthand accounts. I've already tested the speaker with my ipod and headphone out from an FX pedal, and it's nice and strong, and built like a rock. It actually has pretty decent speaker response, and I'm guessing its a 3.5 or 4 inch speaker. All i want is something that I can walk around with and play. That being said, does everybody like their amplugs?

Vox Amplug?

pickabass — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

This GAS is going to kill me.

G_Barber — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Holy crap, what a great year this is shaping up to be, guitar wise. See below for details. http://www.jacksonguitars.com/products/products.php?product=2803051876 and http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0118802806 I'll take one of each, please :)

Ibanez JPM

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey folks, I've seen a few of these on EBAY recently and i was wondering if anyone has played one, and if someone here is selling one. Like most of you, i'm always suspicious of purchasing on ebay. I don't know why i'm obsessed with this guitar! I've always been a huge fan of Petrucci, and i realize he has his Earnie Ball line out currently. Maybe it's the idea of having it because they are hard to come by? maybe he played this axe on the first tours i saw DT? if somenone can help me out, i would be grateful. i can spend up to 1k- thanks!

What is the best guitar floating tremolo system to use other than the floyd rose???

metalmania — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hi, i was wondering what THE BEST FLOATING TREMOLO IS OTHER THAN THE FLOYD ROSE and if you do come up with one 1.what is it. 2.how much? 3.where to find it. and i have heard of the super-vee trem but doesn't really suit me all that well....Please Comment rock on!!!

NAME SATAN'S NEW LES PAUL!

SATAN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

OK, WE NEED TO COME UP WITH A NAME FOR MY NEW PAUL! here are its attributes: it smells like an old pirate ship.... no im not kidding. every time i smell it it reminds me of a pirate ship or a renaisance fair..... so lets keep with that theme... it has a very very very warm tone, even warmer than most les pauls...... it LOOKS like wood that would be used on an old ship. it is wonderful...... my first idea was "shagra, level 72 necromancer and king of the elves" but i think you guys can probably do better....... lay it on me! hwere is a pic!

NAME SATAN'S NEW LES PAUL!

SATAN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Just bought a Digitech RP500

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm playing in a large church in my city, and it's going out on the radio. I'm going straight to the board, and it sounds nice! I'm loving it! It defaults to pedalboard mode, and that seems to make sense to me. The reverbs are sweet, and it seems what you hear in the headphones is what you hear going out into the house. I tried the POD XT Live some time ago. I just couldn't seem to dial in a warm, full amp model. But I'm raving over this RP. The models seem to have some substance to them. I believe that's because of the amplifiers in the RP500. It's maximum output is 23dBu. The RP350 has a maximum output of 10dBu. I used to play through the RP350. Even though both use the same AudioDNA2 DSP, the RP500 clearly sounds more defined and full. That has to be because of the amplifiers. That's a lesson learned! The analog section of multiFXs tend to be an afterthought. Heck, I rifled through the POD XT Live manual, and I couldn't find any technical data on it's output section. And the software is very nice! Makes you never want to program the unit from the pedal board anymore.

Pod Farm Vs Guitar 3 comparison demo

Screamgtrs — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey Guitar BROs I just wanted to share a recording I did of several guitar plugins to give a future buyer a good idea before they make a purchase. I dont think either is better I find they all fit in a mix one way or another.. Ok Here is what I did. I played a generic groove 4 four measures through multiple guitar interfaces. I wanted to see what the difference is and share it with the world. I used my Ibanez Prestige with Satriani Fred pickup Monster Cable plugged directly into the interface. I first recorded my real amplifier as a direct reference. (lets just say its for sale now : ) Remember 4 measures each in 4/4 time 1. Fender Deville 30W celestions into Sennheiser E906 > Apogee Duet 44.1 2. Apogee Duet Direct into 1/4" instrument input 3. Presonus BlueTube > Apogee Duet 1/4" input 4. Presonus BlueTube > Apogee Duet XLR 5. Apogee Duet > Guitar Rig 3 Plugin>Twang Reverb Model (factory settings) 6. Guitar Rig 3 Rig Controller Direct (no modeled amp) 7. Guitar Rig 3 Rig Controller > Twang Reverb Model (factory settings) 8. Line 6 Tone Port Direct (no model) 9 Line 6 Tone Port Direct > (Black Face Vibro Model) Check it out and my other songs I did a Pod Farm distorted demo as well as a Guitar Rig 3 Distorted Demo drop by at www.reverbnation.com/screamgtrs if you want to check out my original guitar EP

PA system

Jared — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Im starting my first band and we went and looked at a PA the other day and I got more confused by talking to this guy. I was wondering if you guys mic your guitars, because the lead guitarist and me have the power to just go off the amps and to save a few channels on the PA (its only 8). If we do need to mic the guitars is there a way we can put both guitars on one channel and put all the vocals on one channel. Im really sorry Im boring you guys but I have more questions. How many mics are used on the drum kit and could we run those together and save channels also. I guess I might as well show you how i figured the channels 3 vocal mics, 3 guitar mics, and 4 drums mics each having there own channel, is this right you can you double up on a few or would you recommend a 16 channel mixer, having that would make me feel better about things but idk if we can all put that kind of money out. And last but not least the ohms question. The gentleman said that we needed to watch the ohms (which i knew from head and cab combos) but he said wiring two 8 eight ohm monitors together it drops it to four, is that right I thought it would go to 16. Again Im really sorry hopefully one of you can explain this so I dont blow the PA system up. Thanks

Upgrading bottom end gear

Erk — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Just wondering what everyone's opinion is of upgrading low end guitars and such. I've done some pickup swaps and other little things here and there to stuff like a Squire Tele and a Dean Vendetta among others. So far I've been pretty happy with the results. Is the Squire a $1000 American Tele? Certainly not. Does it sound and play better than the money I've got in it? Absolutely. I got the ax at a pawn shop for $100, pickups for 30 bucks apiece on ebay and I've got a guitar I'll play in front of anyone. I've done the same type thing to the Dean and I'm pretty happy with that too, I've only got about $100 in that. Just wondering if any else does shit like this.

Fender Strats

Jared — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

The other day I was talking to this guitar player from Denver, CO and we were talking about strats and he said there like 150 bucks at pawn shops in Denver. I was pretty shocked by this, they arent that cheap on ebay even. Can anyone verify that this is true and not just Denver any big city. I really cant believe that pawn shops sell them that cheap when you could make a lot more off of them.

Bit of Luck

Hippieway — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I was cruising Craigslist today and saw an ad for a Roland XP50 keyboard, Ive been wanting a keyboard but didn't really want a cheap casio kind of thing and I didn't want to part with much money either, so this ad says Roland XP50 free to good home. My e-mail got there first and I now have the old but working, and working well I might add, keyboard. It doesn't happen often but a bit of luck today.

Randall Tube Series questions

this dying soul — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hi guys, I realize the best way to see if I like a piece of gear is to get out there and test it, but I don't have time right now to spend a few hours in the music store. Just wondering if anyone has experience with Randall's tube amps. In particular I'm interested in the RG50TC 1x12 combo. The amp's ability to produce a really great metal tone as you'd expect from a company that once powered Dimebag's rig is well documented on youtube. Has anyone used this for anything other than metal? Don't get me wrong, I want an amp that can produce a good metal tone, but what I'm curious about is versatility. Can it produce decent tones suitable for blues and classic rock? I've also heard via youtube an example of it's clean channel which sounded ok. I don't mind a bit of grit in my clean tones but I'm hoping to find a multichannel amp that doesn't break up too early on the clean channel and dirty channel(s) that go from a slight overdrive to rip-your-head-off distortion. I'm basically looking for a tube amp that will be good enough that I will only buy another amp because I REALLY want it, not because I feel I need it. The last time I had an amp that made me feel like this was my Peavy Classic Chorus 2x12. It's built in distortion sucked, but sounded amazing clean and was loud enough for any gig I played and with the right distortion pedal was capable of whatever sound I was looking for...I'm looking for a tube amp that fills that void except that I'd like the stomp boxes to be optional rather than a necessity.

Help with MXR Carbon Copy

Zak — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I can't get the Carbon Copy to work... as soon as I turn it on I get crazy loud feedback, even when I have it set to the lowest repeats, longest delay, and completely dry signal. What the hell?

Review of the new Ibanez S5470 prestige and the RGA 121

SATAN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Well, now that i finally have access to the internet again, i will start off my posting with a review of the 2 latest inductions in to my arsenal of happy guit-fiddle sounds. we will start with the S5470 prestige: first, it is light, which is nice. and it is also a very comfortable, thin profile, which is also nice. it has a solid mahogany body and a maple neck with walnut strips in it. it is the wizard prestige profile. the neck hardly needs to be spoken about, if you have played any higher end ibanez, you understand how terrific they are... now, there is however something that i think is simply revolutionary with this guitar. the tremolo system. it is simply GENIUS! just to show you how good it is, the guitar came to me from musicians friend, aproximately 7,000 miles away, was stored outdoors at times during shipment, and came to me PERFECTLY in tune. the inotation was spot on, and the action was perfect as well. this truely amazed me. want to know what amazed me more? i diddnt re-tune that guitar for 2 full days, playing it for at LEAST 4 hours a day. granted, i was not using the tremolo at all, but i was playing rather hard most of the time. the new system also is easy to learn to adjust, uses a ball bearing joint on the trem instead of the knife edge used on all other floyds, and if you break a string, IT STILL STAYS IN TUNE! this is the most amazing thing EVER! Tone wise, the S5470 is great as well and fills a nice little niche in my sound. it has great, clear, boisterous lows, but they are not overbearing, and highs are easily obtained. if i had to say anything about this guitar, i would say it is BALANCED. low power chords make this guitar happy and soloing could not be easier with this neck (although a slightly shorter scale would be EVEN better if you ask me... like 24 3/4") bottom line: get this guitar if you want a huge chunky sound down low, but not as many highs and mids. they are the only place that it is lacking in my mind, and in all reality, i need a guitar like this right now. now the RGA 121: all i have to say is SHREDDERS PARADISE! this is one of the most articulate guitars i have! basically, it is a mahogany RG body with a carved maple top, bolt on wizard prestige neck, and a stop tailpiece (which is nice, but the breaking point at the saddle is not sharp enough to allow for the most precise of inotation adjustments...) here is the tonal rundown: this thing has a huge chunk of mahogany making it. thus, i totally expected it to have a huge sound, perhaps les-paul esq in its mannorisms. but i was DEAD ASS WRONG. the maple top is very very thick in the portion of the body that holds the bridge and pickups, giving it blistering highs like no other! and mids are controllable and smooth! bass notes need to be pushed along by adding a bit more bass EQ but it keeps it from getting muddy at all. and my god THE HARMONICS!!!! i cant get enough of this beast! artificial harmonics slam you in the face like a sack of potatoes! it just begs you to scream! this is however not a guitar i would use if i were playing with other guitarists, as it may stand out just too much. i would need to quiet it down with a ton of EQ and perhaps a different pickup choice.... but nay, I WILL NOT! the bottom line: this is an AWESOME guitar. perhaps one of the top 3 deals i have ever gotten in a guitar. it is perfect the way it is and i would not change a thing. if you can get one, do it. i may just pick up another so i can mess with pickups and such to see what i can get out of it... oh yeah, the pickups are hard mounted to the body also, making the harmonics even THAT much better!

Marshall JVM 410H (Rules!!)

Zombre — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

This thing kicks ass. lol I had to use the emulated out of course, so to be sure it's 'direct' tone won't be putting line6 out of business anytime soon, but there IS something about it that I dig...

Fender Deville - FX loop hum

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm getting a hum through the fx loop in a Fender Deville 410. I tried it with different pedals and it seems like it's a grounding issue but not sure. I plugged into the return (power amp in) direct and sent the preamp out to another amp and that's fine also. So it seems like there's some sort of ground loop possibly. Anyone have this problem or know a fix for it? Thanks

I need some help with this question..how much money would this bring?

justin23 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have an ibanez iceman guitar and a squier strat along with a california bass guitar. I'm looking to sale all three of them along with a crate 1500 amp that has four 12 inch speakers. and the amp to carry around and a bass amp. So three guitars and three amps what is a reasonable price for them?

I have to find one of these and try it out

this dying soul — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Digitech Hardwire series pedals. The chorus pedal in the link sounds like it would be right up my ally. http://www.digitech.com/products/HardWire/HW_StereoChorus.php

Pedalsnake

thumpinelse — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Anybody else out there use/try or ever look at the pedalsnake for guitar? I have designed and built many pedal systems and setups over the years and have made snakes by wrapping several guitar cords with heat shrink or expanding sleeve(think long Chinese finger cuff) but when I saw this expandable/flexible I wanted one but they are EXPENSIVE. But...in the scheme of things , I don't want to ad up what I have spent on guitar and patch cords so it's a wash. I found one used cheap on Ebay so I bought it. I was running 2 amps for gigging- one Marshall combo lined out to a stereo rack with MIDI FX, I bought one to clean up the spaghetti from the floor to the amp. It turned what used to be 8 cables on the floor into one. Cord to amp(1), send and return FX(2) Line out of Marshall send to boost pedal and back to rack (2) stereo amp footswitch (1) Midi(1) power to pedals (2) I stopped taking the rack system and now I just run a combo and a couple different adapters it now runs: FX loop (2) power to pedals(2) guitar to amp (1) acoustic simulator Boss AC-3 (1) amp switching (1) Sound quality is excellent. The worst part of the whole deal is the molded adapter ends. Expensive but cheezy and prone to damage. The wire insoide is angel hair and too much abuse they don't hold up. I solved the problem by soldering switchcraft 1/4" plugs on mine. My setup is quick, tidy.

Bugera Amps

Jared — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So I have been seeing the advertisements for these amps for a while and finally got to try one out today, pretty nice amp with a pretty nice price tag to match. So my question is has anyone heard any bad critiques of these amps.

Swamp ash les paul?

NegativeGhostRider — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I just returned from Guitar Center to pick up some picks / strings...and I saw a Les Paul that caught my eye. It looked like someone had taken a studio model and stripped it clean of finish, leaving only bare wood. Well, I had to see this up close... Turns out it's built that way. It's called a Swamp Ash Studio. It sounded killer...I'm just not a fan of the TOM bridges.

Digitech Whammy Pedal Problem

MicroCuts — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

First of all - sorry if this looks like a re-post. It's not, for some reason the first one takes you to a bogus thread. I'm having this problem with my Digitech Whammy pedal and was just wondering if anyone has had this and/or similar. Basically the treadle, when fully on the heel (should not be pitch shifting until you push forward) is about two a tone above where it should be. i.e. it affects the pitch before i have even used the pedal which it never used to do. Just seeing if anyone knows how to fix this or has seen it before Cheers

Digitech Whammy Pedal

MicroCuts — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm having this problem with my Digitech Whammy pedal and was just wondering if anyone has had this and/or similar. Basically the treadle, when fully on the heel (should not be pitch shifting until you push forward) is about two a tone above where it should be. i.e. it affects the pitch before i have even used the pedal which it never used to do. Just seeing if anyone knows how to fix this or has seen it before Cheers

I'm back! New guitar and other things.

RuiOlasBrandon 's — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hi guys... So, since last Summer I didn't have chance to post regularly here because of school. I bought a new Yamaha last sunday, it's a CGX171CCA (electric-acoustic, classical and with cutaway). http://www.yamaha.com/guitars/products/productdetail/0,,CNTID%25253D60070%252526CTID%25253D600020%252526CNTYP%25253DPRODUCT,00.html Soon I'll post here the pics of MY guitar, because it has a very lovely weird shape on the wood that makes the guitar really unique. It costed me 600€ (around 700 USD) And I have recorded some songs at home since August, so here they are: www.myspace.com/lusitanianshore Happy new year, fellows.

Vox Valvetronix VT30

Erk — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Well, I finally bought a new amp. I picked up the Vox Valvetronix VT30 and man is it frickin' sweet! It's a modeling amp with a real tube in it and wattage adjustment. 22 amp models with 3 presets per model plus 8 user presets and a bunch of built in effects and 30watts of juice. All for less than 300 bills. I'm jazzed to say the least!! Anyone else have one of these little beauty's? If you're in the market for a modeling amp, definately check these out. Sorry, just had to gush about it a little. I'm going to go play now!! :) See ya'!!

whammy bar help

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i always liked dragonforce because of their shreddy solos. but i alwayse wondered, how do you get the whammy bar they use? i want one so much, because of the thing they do in through the fire and flames (ate the part after the keybord were they pick up the guitar by the whammy and shake it and make that cool noise). whats it called, is it a floating bridge? whats it called?

wat the fuk

Rocko — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

wat the fuk is it called like u no how guitarists on stage dont have a chord connected there amps wat the hell do they use to connect there guitar to their amps like wat is it cuz im tryn get one for christmas but dont no wtf they r or called

Marshall Power Brake

Jared — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I was just snooping around on ebay and I came one of these Marshall power brakes, and Im not really sure how this works, anyone explain this .

boutique OD PEdals Top 10

Leif — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

List your top 5 or 10 Boutique OD pedals! List if its marshal plexi, Dumble (violin sustain) etc. I love the tone i have and for most of the time i think i can keep it where t is with the modded ts808 which is on my lst.. SOme friends tell me to try the zen drive or the fullerton...OCD etc. I lke the dumble sound and would like to hear what others are into or if you can suggest a good od for my over the top leads When i need to take it a bit further. Not looking for power amp suggestions because i want somethng to go well on a clean cheannel that has gobs of harmonic rich violin type sustain..maybe a little comprssed...i like the other end of the scale too (i.e. open marshal plexi tone) so what do you like and why>?

Patch bay balanced?

Leif — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i really need to get a patch bay to make my life easier in switching things up in stead of changng chords everytme i want to record verses live settings. I've been reading about balanced and unbalanced patch bays an it seem like you want balanced no matter what. Can anyone explain exactly what balanced really means as far as patchbays are concerned? If you have a quarter inch jack and cable sn't that unbalanced anyway? XLR is balanced..So if you have a balanced unit and input unbalanced cables that should be fine if some of the cables are unbalanced right. If you have sn unbakanced jsck and cable its ok to mix wth a balance patch bay correct? What happens if you used an unbalanced unit with balanced cables? Would it still work? There seems to be to really good units the nuitriks and the behringer? Does it really matter what type of patchbay you use?

your veiws on multi effect pedals?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i was just wondering what your guys views on the zoom g1x, line 6 and digitech pedals are. im looking into buying one. zoom g1x: http://www.samash.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_G1x%20Guitar%20Multi%20Effect%20Pedal_-1_10052_10002_-49984457 digitech: http://www.samash.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_RP250%20Multi%20Effect%20Pedal_-1_10052_10002_-49985859_cmCategorySA182623 line 6: http://www.samash.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Floor%20POD%20Multi%20Effect%20Pedal_-1_10052_10002_-49991892_cmCategorySA182623

Guitar Nut

Jared — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So real quick question how do you measure the radius of the nut on the guitar?

I just bought the most beautiful les paul EVER!

SATAN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

ok, once again, i was overrun with G.A.S. it happened as soon as i saw this beauty. i have wanted a les paul in this color forever but every one i found was always more of a red than a natural mahogany brown tone.... look at her! an e-bay find indeed! $700!

Guitar + 2 iPods = iTouch guitar

Waltz — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Not sure if I am putting this in the right forum, but if you watch you may understand my lack of certainty. I love living in the future. What do you all think of this?

New Pedal

Zak — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm thinking about buying an MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay, I played around with it at Guitar Center and I liked how it sounds. Anybody have one that could tell me something about it?

Tuner Hole Size

Jared — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Well I just bought a bass to fix up and the tuners need to be replaced, but I cant figure out which hole size it is to buy new tuners for it. Any advice for this?

Hearing protection

Johnny Frusciante — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So every night when I go to bed I hear this PEEEEEEEEEEEEE....I know it`s because of me playing too loud in a small room, and I know that the best solution would be just to put down the volume.But that wont do, it`s not easy.I tried, but soon I just make it louder and I don`t mind while playing, but later when it`s silence I hear the buzz. Guess lot of you experienced this, so how you got with it? I was thinking of getting headphones, but I don`t know where to buy them and which.Does any know what headphones Paul Gilbert uses? (it`s not because it`s PG, but because I know only him and the guy from Linkin Park wear them, so I guess they`re good quality)

digitech expression factory swap?

liz — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

anyone wanna swap a digitech expression factory pedal for a good ol digitech whammy pedal? let me know. we could just mail them to eachother. This probably sounds silly but the expression factory is a little too complicated for me. I like to plug shit in and gooooo with it and the only effect I use on the freakin thing is the whammy pedal but the set up is too much work for me. It's a cool pedal if you have any patience. I however, do not.

patch bay

Leif — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

ANyone know of a good patch bay? I guess any will do huh? I keep trying to fnd a way to switch from recording to live mode nstead of the band being in record mode and requiring the software to be on to play..switching cables has become a nightmare and I think a patch bay (not an a/b/ switch) s the way to go correct?

got another toy.... ibanez rga 121 prestige....

SATAN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

just bought this for a steal at $575 brand new. the guy brought it home, kept it for a month, and is now selling it to me... YAY!! anyone tried one? have one? im sure i will like it, i have the S5470 prestige that i bought a couple weeks ago and i love it, this has the same neck, and i am used to the RG body already... it should rock thie hizzy.... yes... i just said hizzy....... shoot me now....

YES!

Trey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Well I'm getting a drum set and have 200 dollars and want to buy one or two add ons or somthing maybe even a cymbal what can I do?

bigsby tremelo?

liz — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

anybody put one of the floating ones on a les paul? you dont have to put any holes in the guitar..im super tempted to try this but I HATE changing the strings on guitars with tremelos..

Christmas G.A.S.

frumsapap — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I would just like to see what's on your wishlists, this year. I just aquired a BOSS BR-1200CD recording work station this weekend! It is my Christmas present, so I cannot open until Christmas Eve, or morning, just depends on the mood we're in this year. I have been calling around to different places, trying to actually go in and try out this particular piece of equipment, or any digital recording station, and everyone of them said no. Until about 3 weeks ago, when I called one of the locals, MS Music. They guy in the guitar dept. said he had a demo. So I tried it out this weekend, and loved it. So I take it down stairs, and I ask him what kind of deal he can give. He said, "Well, I don't have any brand new ones, but I will sell you the demo you were using for $650.00. It had a price tag of $1050.00. I know they usually go for about $850.00. But, it was a deal all the same. I have to wait 18 days, but he said he would extend the return on it for 30 days after Christmas. Pretty good deal. At any rate I am stoked.

Brass Metal Band, Gear help???

TrueBrass — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hello everyone, I am interested in forming a metal band that uses brass instruments. The instruments I am considering at this point are: A slide trombone [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x263/mikezap99/Trombone.jpg[/IMG] A valve trombone [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x263/mikezap99/ValveTrombone.jpg[/IMG] and a baritone horn (Euphonium) [IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x263/mikezap99/900002886.jpg[/IMG] The valve trombone would be for chords, the slide trombone for solos, and the baritone for the bass lines. I have a few questions. 1. For the valve trombone, I want to be able to play chords. This is rather difficult on an instrument that can only play one pitch at a time. Is there some type of equipment that I can hook up to the trombone that "splits" the tone into a 1-3-5 chord sound? This would also have to handle major, minor, diminished, etc. chords. This would also have to work in real-time, for live performances. 2. I want to make both trombones sound really crunchy, like heavy metal guitars. What kind of equipment would I need to achieve this? Also keep in mind that the sound of a trombone is different than the sound of metal strings on a guitar. 3. I want to make the baritone sound like an electric bass. What kind of equipment would I need to achieve this? 4. What types of amps would work for this application? 5. Can anyone suggest what types of mics I should look at? Thank you very much, and all help is greatly appreciated.

Getting my first tube amp

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

JTM-60 3X10 4 preamp tubes and 2 power tubes I was lookin around GC( I know shot me :P) today as I got my first paycheck woot woot, and looking for a tube amp I asked the guy show me all ya got then he showed me a marshall one and it was only 250 bucks! I was like no way its gotta suck, I turned it on for like an hour and played its awesome, I looked online and most prices go from 400-700 There does seem to be a heating problem from what Ive read but I didnt run into any when playing. and if I have to Ill install a fan shouldnt be a big problem? The only thing wrong with it was it was missing 3 knobs which is no biggie to me you can tell its a little used but it looks just like this picture expect its missing the 3 knobs on left side. anyways I put it on lay away should have in 2 weeks :D

Good Drum Machine

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

My friend and I were jamming the other day, and my friend just pipes up, "You know, we really need a drummer." No one I know is capable of the berserk double bass drumming that I love so much. Drumming like Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy, you get the idea. Do any of you guys know a good drum box that would fix that problem?

Wah Pedal Questions

Erk — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I've never owned a wah pedal and have only fiddled around with a couple briefly. I'm toying with the idea of picking one up. Maybe used, maybe new. It depends on what I find when I'm out shopping. My questions is, what are some good brands to check out? Also, as far as specs, what are the major differences? If I get used a used one, what should I be looking for as far as wear and abuse issues? I appreciate any thoughts y'all have. Other than liking the way they sound, I know in general terms how they work and not much else.

I found the holy grail of guitar jewlry.... seriously...

SATAN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

all of us have seen all of those necklaces with picks on them and such, and they are relatively lame and useless... i just bought this new ring though... that is supposed to have nothing to do with the guitar, and it has made a big difference in my playing! here is a picture of it on the right, and if you want to buy it i supplied the link. basically, it is a stainless steel ring that has a bezel on it and it spins freely. now you may ask how this helps? when i put this ring on, i put it on the middle finger of my fretting hand. this made it so that instead of my fingers rubbing against each other while playing, it rubs only against the ring... which spins.. thus, creating less friction, and allowing my fingers (at least my index, middle, and ring finger) to move quicker with less resistance! as stupid as some of you may think that sounds, i swear to you it works... i played with it on by mistake and discovered that. i think a new thing should start with guitarists getting this ring... and it is only $8.95!!!!

Marshall Amps

Jared — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So Im starting to save up for a new amp head and Im looking at Marshalls. Im looking at the 1987x head any other recommendation on marshalls or others brands that would perform similiar to a marshall. Thanks.

i just bought another chinese gibson copy.....haha.

SATAN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

thats right guys, i just bought another chinese gibson copy off of e-bay. but here is the catch.... the guy brought it to a luthier, had a fret leveling and crown job done, and replaced the pickups... what with??? ZAK WYLDE EMG'S!!! haha! so i got a guitar that will look great on my wall, and a set of zakk wylde EMG's. for $350. sounds good to me.

Keyboard for a guitar player

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I've been looking at various keyboards to help me enhance any recording that I might do in the future. I'm looking for something very easy to use, something I can patch right into my 8-track, make all sorts of sounds and effects, even drums, and won't cost an arm and a leg. It would be just something I can use to fill recordings in with...

Best for Blues music

Kylekrz — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Ok Im a fan of blues guitar and Ive gotten pretty good at playing all over the fretboard. I plan on working hard everyday up until the summer before I start jamming with my band in progress. Im working on blues scales and I want to know what are good guitars for blues music? (Getting Boss BD-2 Blues Driver Pedal for christmas) Should I go with Gibson SG Standard or a Fender Strat? And good amps I might wanna take a look at? Currently have a 26 walt Peavey Amp

Egnater 20 watt tube head and 1x12 cabinet

SATAN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

just wondering if any of you have used this head and or cab. i am looking for an amp i can use that pretty much permenantly stays on the dirty channel, and i will have an A/B switch to switch to that amp for nice distorted shredding tone. so basically, i am wondering, if i get that amp, and hook up a wah, zakk wylde overdrive, adn a noise suppressor to it, can i shred some serious face off (not necessarily loudly.. it will be for recording.....) if not, any suggestions? im new to low wattage tube amps. i just have the marshall AVT series 50 watt amps as far as small stuff... and i HATE them. ZERO TONE. thanks guys!

What would your signature guitar be?

SATAN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

so, if you could have any company make any kind of signature guitar you wanted.... what would it be like? who would make it? what parts would it have on it?

WHAT TO GET A GUY WHO WANTS IT ALL, BUT NEEDS NONE OF IT

this dying soul — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

My wife has informed me that I have about $100 left of the budget she set aside for my christmas gift. Wish I could get this in music gear, but there's nothing in that price range I want or need... and to buy the stuff I have my eye on that's higher priced is akin to "Tickling The Dragon's Tail"... in this case instead of a nuclear bomb, the Dragon's Tail would be my wife who doesn't understand the mind set of a man suffering with G.A.S. See, I've got my dream guitar (and couldn't find a worth while guitar for that price anyway).... can't get a decent tube amp in that price range, and the only other thing I want is a USB/Firewire interface and some mic's for my computer to build my home studio... The interface I am looking for will cost $400 and mics, about $200 each for a pair of mics (one for vocals and one for guitars), and about $150 for a basic pair of monitors.

important

Aaron Lee — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i have a 25 watt fender. but i also have a 300 watt technics stereo. my dad's friend told me and my dad a way to use the guitar amp as a preamp and run it through the stereo. it's a stereo that costs over a thousand dollars. it sounds good. but is this as good as a powerful guitar amp like a half stack? help

Tremolo SPrings

Jared — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So my buddy just gave me this cheap guitar he had sitting around. Its was dirty and needed new strings so I cleaned and restrung it. This guitar is whammy bar equipped, so when I went to tune it it kept pulling the bridge out of the body. I kept rearranging the springs until I eventually got it to work but it took forever. The whammy bar is useless now because it has to be so tight to keep the bridge down. You guys have any advice on what to do to make the whammy bar usable again and make tuning easier.

Pedal or Pickups?

Minutes Away — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I've just been thinking about this a lot. I HATE how much noise my guitar and/or amp makes. Without my Boss DS-1 on, it makes noise, but once I turn the pedal on...oh my goodness. It's just ridiculous. I don't want to have to deal with that when I start playing shows. I'm just wondering, what is the better choice? A noise suppressor pedal or noiseless pickups? Something is telling me to get the pedal, because I can use the pedal with whatever guitars I may get in the future. But if I get the pickups, I can only have them on one guitar at a time. I'm definitely not up for buying noiseless pickups for every guitar I buy! P.S. - The guitar I'm using is a Fender Standard Tele. The amp is a Washburn Lyon (some crap I got from Target with my old beginner pack).

Gonna try out a POD XL Live this Sunday

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

When it comes to modelling, I'm a big Digitech fan. A couple weeks ago, I had an opportunity to play at a very large church. I even got some radio airplay out of it too! I used my Digitech RP350 straight into the board. I liked how it turned out. I play again this Sunday, but they want me to use their Line6 PODxt Live. Even though, I'm satisfied with Digitech's modelling, this was an opportunity to learn if my decision was well-placed. So I'm going to put together some models and give it a whirl. Any Line6 users have any advice for me? I'll need: clean model with lush chorus crunch model with and without lush chorus metal model with good mids, maybe a hint of chorus (personally I like Dimebag's Pantera tone)

Guitar and Amp Reccomendations for an intermediate-ish hard rock/metal player

Fluffy Pink Banana OF DEATH! — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So, I've been playing a couple years, and I've been using a no-name chinese brand beginner package from london drugs. I play a lot of hard rock and metal. I'm good enough to play the Aces High solo. I could use a new axe...what should I get?

new guitar

Rocko — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

im gettin a new guitar but only have 500 buks any suggestions on a nice guitar for that price

81 strat

Leif — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

just wandering what you guys think of strats in the 80s. I have an 84 or 85 62 ri i absolutely love but ive never played an early 80s standard, I do not like the standard strats of today except for the ris but i was wandering about production of actual 80's strats...i mean they have 70s ris and they arent bad nor are actual 70's models. My friend has a 72 and ts pretty nice but never played a regular 80s and it looks different than what they are using now... This is the link to the gutar that brought this on..Anyone have one of these or is it a waste of money? http://www.jayrosen.com/catalog/index.php?&selection=Search&parent_id=1535&

WHAT?!?!

Trey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I could use me somthing else and theres no good shops here but a awesome one in Tennesse! Is there any cool effects anything that I could buy or at least look for for around the price range of 100 dollars?

4x6 Crate cabinet

Erk — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I've got a small Crate 4x6 cabinet. Does anyone know of any company selling good 6in speakers? The cab doesn't sound too bad but I think it would definately benefit from better speakers. I've seen some Jensons that might not be too bad but that's all I've been able to find. Any suggestions or any info on this cabinet would be helpful. I don't know if Crate ever made a mini-stack, all I have is the cabinet.

cab opinions

liz — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I seriously need a new amp. I play a marshall g100rcd and I HATE IT! My dream head is a hughes and kettner mkii but what kind of cab should I get for it? I don't know why but I'm thinking orange. I play a 2002 les paul classic 3 pickup config which I BELIEVE is the 500t and 2 496r pickups and a VG strat and once it comes in the mail the only pedal I'll be using is the line 6 m13. based all all that info I'm looking for some opinions! thanks!!

POD X3 Hit or Miss?

Zombre — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Just curious if anyone's tried this bad boy out. I may be adding it to my studio, but it'd be nice to see if anyone owns it or has at least tried it out. I'm very curious about it. Also if there's an alternative to it, lemme know. better yet,if you have clips, that'd even be better!

Gibson Deluxe Set

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Well I opened my guitar case a couple days ago and out fell the machine head for my G string yeahhh, so I had to go buy a new set since I couldnt find any sold individually how the hell it broke or what happened is still beyond me but whatever......... I did buy it used and I dont know exactly how old it is, and it has some wear and tear, but before it stayed in tune fine and played great. so my question is should I just replace the one and keep the 5 extra as spare? or just go ahead and change them all along with new strings?

I GOT NEW GEAR! WOO HOO!

SATAN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

heya guys! just figured i would put the word out on my 26th guitar (i know... i have a problem....) i just ordered a fender FSR strat. it is a natural alder body and looks stunning. normally i go to local shops to buy gear, but i am out of the country for work, so i ordered from musicians friend. has anyone used this guitar before? im not to worried, i can change anything i want on a strat to make it perfect for me, but i was just wondering. i already assume i will be changing the pickups, i usually do. think i may put some texas specials in it. along with the guitar i bought a korg toneworks pandora px4D so i can hear the damn thing without an amp. and of course all the acessories like extra strings (d'addario of course!) and a nice old fashioned tweed case. let me know what you think of this stuff.

Seymour Duncan JB Question

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I am thinking of getting a Seymour Duncan JB (Thanks, NegativeGhostRider) for my guitar. It has a basswood body, and I don't know what kind of sound that will produce. Look at the link if you need more details. Thanks.

Egnater Rebel

Erk — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Well, the G.A.S. attack is starting to hit me hard. I'm shopping for a better practice amp and I'm looking hard at these Egnater Rebels. Just wanted to see if anyone on here, (who's opinions I value) has any first-hand experience with them. I haven't played through one yet but the demos on Youtube sound pretty good. The only drawback I see so far, besides the price of course, it that it's only a 1 channel amp. I'm really leaning towards something with 2 channels and preferably a footswitch. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks y'all. http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Egnater-Rebel-20-20W-Tube-Guitar-Amp-Head?sku=483496

MICRO BR FROM BOSS

frumsapap — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have decided that I am going to get a Boss Micro BR to start recording on, and then move into computers later. I need a simple interface that will benefit me now, and I can save a little money, so that when we go to buy a house next year, we will have the money for the down payment. I need to know; has anyone used this thing?

WHAT?

Trey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

What is that software called that slows down the song so that you can learn it like that and then slowly speed it up?

Wilkinson tuners

Erk — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Does anyone here have any experience with Wilkinson tuners? I'm tuner shopping for my Vendetta project and I was thinking of Grover mini's. These Wilkinson ones are supposed to be a good copy but I haven't seen any in real life. The price versus the Grovers make them really atractive, but I've lived long enough to know that most of the time you get what you pay for. However, this project ax is by know means meant to be a $1000 affair. If I can get reasonble performance on a budget, I'm there. Any feedback from anyone who's used these or has any experience at all with the company's other products, I'd love to hear what you thought of them. The stock tuners need to go, but I really would like to get off as cheap as possible. http://store.guitarfetish.com/wiezlotugo3x.html

G.A.S. Self Test

this dying soul — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Check this out. I rated a 4 (and was told to lower my credit limits before I get in trouble....to late for that. LOL)

Prichard Amps

frumsapap — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Anyone heard of them? I talked with Mr. Prichard, and he is a pretty laid back cat. The man actually sent me a personal letter, thanking me for my interest in his amp. It's supposed to be the closest to a tube amp withour the tubes. I am thinking of saving for one. They're about a $1000 though. What are you guys thoughts on it? He used to work with PRS, and he has 17 patents, which is a record. All having to deal with his amp, as far as I know.

I need a little tone help guys

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Ok so I was looking at some demos for pedals/amps and ran across this sound demo and I really liked the sound Its the Morph 5 demo http://www.guitarcenter.com/DigiTech-XTD-Tone-Driver-Overdrive-Pedal-150207-i1124242.gc but seeing I dont know the guys setup or anything besides the pedal, I was wondering if I could get some ideas as to where to get a tone similar to this its mainly that crunchy riff, rhythm part I want,but the lead I liked too though. any ideas?

Blackheart Amps

Hippieway — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Anyone out here that may have an opinion about Blackheart Amps made by Crate. I am getting one, the BH5H, for Christmas. It is a tube amp that is switchable between 3 or 5 amps. I am getting a speaker cab loaded with a 10" Weber speaker to go with it. My hope is that this will pretty much put and end to any amp shopping I may have to do for a good long while. Anybody familiar with these?

PROBLEM! Pre-Amp Questions

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have been thinking of installing an EMG PA-2 into my ESP. It is a low end guitar, and I know that a PA-2 works with passive pickups, but my amp (VOX DA-5) does not have a low impedance input jack. i hear that if you are going to use active electronics, that you should use the "LOW' input. I need to know if using the booster will cause damage to any of my equipment, short-term or long-term. Any help or advice would be appreciated. I am using an ESP AX-50

NEW STUFF I NEVER HEARD OF!

Leif — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I got my monthly issue of guitar world and man there is so many new products out there I never heard of. Apprently there are like 5 companies including peavey making software based amplifier modelers. I mean thats cool for recording..i doubt i would ever want to mess around with a laptop on stage in that way but was wandering if anyone has any. I used logics that came out with the new addition and as much as i love the new addition i wasn't impressed with the modeller program..of course i didn't get into everything yet so maybe it has some good ones. Also, some amp is out called berger i think it was? What is that? Any good? And PRS has a new guitar with a bigsby on it. The Starla? http://www.prsguitars.com/starla/index.html The list goes on. Seems like there is so many new companies out and the older companies are trying so pretty off beat from what they are doing. I gotta open it up again and see what else i saw that I never heard of..Its like i'm out of touch with all this newer stuff. Gotta hear any comments you have on this stuff if you have them.

how does a bost pedal work?

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

ok so i am making my own boost pedal and i want to know how they work and what i will need to make them.

DD-7

The Manic Demented — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Seeing the thread on the BR 600 brought to my mind my Boss DD-7 Digital Delay pedal. I am curious if anyone has any experience with it, I bought it "pre-loved" so I have no manual, and though I have some what figured out its aspects I am wondering if anyone has any tips or tricks to its use.

Kahler vs. Floyd Rose

The Manic Demented — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I searched the forums and it didnt come up with a similar thread. This is a ridiculous ongoing argument that I want to hear some intelligence behind. Give reason to your vote. I am a Kahler man, for two main reasons, the entire bridge is NOT floating giving you a solid resting point to do techniques such as palm mute and chicken pickin. Furthermore the criticism that they do not hold tune after bar bends is relatively bogus. I use a Gibson Super Tune Vibrola, Gibson's versions on a Kahler, my only issue with it is the string mounting on the bridge, there is no clamp leading to the occasional string break at the ball.

Building a Speaker cabinet

J.P. Kallio — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

O.K. so here is my next project. And I'm looking any info and advice any one have. I want to build an 4x12 cabinet. I have done some reading and have few ideas. But if any one have any experience on this, I would really like to hear from you. Also I still haven't settled on speakers, so opinions and experiences would be great.

Guitar amp speaker

frumsapap — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey, peoples. I took the cover off of my amp yesterday to clean it, (dusty), and I accidentally dented the middle of the cone. Is it possible to get it back out?. If not, is this going to destroy the amp? Emergency here. I don't want to have to get a new amp right now.

Carvin Guitars

Mixolydian — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

hey, i just want to know, has anyone ever played a carvin guitar and NOT been satisfied with it? im just wondering, because it seems to me to be the only brand of guitars that i have never had a problem with one of their instruments i've played. and this includes everyone i've talked to. so yeah, if anyone has had a less than positive experience with carvin, i want to know about it

Tele Thinline JA-90

charles — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i have been looking for a new guitar for some time and none have seemed just right let, but the other day I tried a tele thinline (the one i tried was a JA-90) it seem like a really nice guitar and i think i might get it. i couldn't seem to find any reviews for it so i Just wanted to know if anyone likes or dislikes tele thinlines and why or why not so i can be more informed on my hunt for a guitar. thanks for any help

drop b problems

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i have a squeir stratocaster, and i have it tuned to drop d or standered most of the time, but i want to go to drop b, or drop a. i know how to tune, but i dont know what other adjustments i need to do to the bridge and truss rod and all that stuff. (ps: i raised my pickups because i found that it was realy low volume at drop c-drop a)

The Boss BR600

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

The BR600. What a wonderful little device. I like the way you can punch in and out. About playing "dry" does the recorder automatically default to that setting?

Pizza vs. cheese burgers?

Leif — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I know this has been done to death but i really think we need to dis cuss this. I personally like pizza but on occassion i may need a chedeseburger here and there. I am sure there are differences between the two. I was wandering if any of you could explain the difference... Cheeseburger has a kind of greasy feel, but so could a pizza..but a pizza has a nice bread like taste and a cheesburger could be juicey...

My new JDS-GUITARS D-31

JDS GUITARS AND REPAIR — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

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New tuning machines

J.P. Kallio — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I've got a Squier affinity tele. I've had it for about five years i think, but for the past year and a half it has got more and more play time (four tours). It has 013 strings, I'm a big fan of heavy strings. But about a week ago I noticed three of the tuning machines leaning towards the strings. First I thought the machines were just loose, but i took them out and there was cracks on them at the root... I suppose the metal on them is just not that great, you get what you pay for... So now I am wondering if I get new tuning machines, what should i go for? I know it's a cheap guitar, but I am attached to it:-) I used to have a Fender tele, and I prefere this one much more. So there is going to be few more upgrades as well, but this is the urgent one. Thanks. P.S. here is a photo of one of the bent tuning machines.

Bass Amps

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm looking at combo amps for my bass. I don't intend to buy anything right now, but I'm researching. I'm mostly interested in something geared for recording and rehearsal, but can also be used for gigging. I know absolutely nothing about bass amps, but some of the brands that seem of quality, (if I can get them at a good price) are.. Trace Elliot, Hartke, Ampeg, and SWR. My price range would be $500 - $800+ and I'm looking for versatility not just a jazz, or metal sound. Are there any brands that I've left out that may be worth looking into? As for the brands that I'm looking at, which have the best sound and versatility for the money?

Silvetone tube amp

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Iam still lookin for a tube amp and ran across this one anyone give me some info on it, I know when I call the guy he will ay its awesome, so I need an honest review. http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/msg/868981959.html

Gear in the Cold

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm having issues with lack of space in my house, but I have a fully insulated area above my garage. The problem is there's no heat. Also on warmer days it can get quite toasty up there. It is however a great place for musical equipment as far as space. I have a pretty good sized room with a very high ceiling that would be perfect space-wise. I could fit a five piece band in there with room to spare. But there's the problem with lack of heat. I was wondering if anybody here ever keeps their equipment in a garage, exposed to the same types of elements. If it's 30 degrees outside, it's probably 50 degrees in there. Would human activity on a regular basis help to keep the area warm after we left for the night? The problem is, I can't afford to run heat just to keep my instruments, amps. recorder, etc. warm, (who can these days?) I would probably keep the guitars in the house. I would think they'd need the most protection. It's a very nice empty space just sitting there doing nothing. I was also wondering if they made some type of solar heaters, (something low level), to keep the room just warm enough, say sixty degrees on a cold night. It's just a shame, all that space and it's perfect except... I can post a picture of what I'm talking about in a day or two. It's just a great rehearsal space.

My new acoustic amp

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I just bought this amphttp://www.kustom.com/product_detail.aspx?TypeID=5&FamilyID=74&ProductID=84&Tab=2 and try connect my headphones to it, but it only gets sound on one side not both. Is this normal? what do I do to get both sides to work? thank you Sorry English is not my first language. Hope you understand me.

Nice Rack!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm a guy who has used very little in the way of guitar effects. I look at all of this and I don't know what half this stuff even does. It would really be cool if they had a show on cable, maybe the G4 network, or {gasp} MTV, (that channel would actually be worth something for once), maybe call it "Gearhead" where they show guys like me who don't know the first thing about this stuff product testing and reviews on racks, amps, pedals. etc. There are a lot of people who play. I think something like that would go over pretty well. MusicianTV.

What is my Ibanez Gio and Marshall MG15CD amplifier worth?

pealover17 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have an Ibanez Gio for sale and also a case with it. The guitar is in perfect condition except for a single area where the paint has chipped off on the side and it's hardly noticeable. The only thing it needs is some strings and it's ready to be played. I also have a Marshall MG15CD amplifier for sale, also in near perfect condition and no outside flaws. The case is a RoadRunner in great condition. How much could I charge for the guitar and amp seperately? I can't remember how much I originally paid. How about the case? Do you think I could package it all together and sell it as one price, slightly discounted perhaps? I also have two amp cords and some picks. Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Tube amp for 75 bucks

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So I looked online for a tube amp and seen one for 75 bucks on craigslist Iam gonna met the guy but has anyone heard of this amp? its called tube amp 90 watt Guitar research thats what he left it in but I tried to pull it up and I cant seem to find anything about anyone know anything about I found one thing but said it was a pre amp/hybird I guess I gonna go and find out.

shopping online vs. in store

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Just wondering what yalls thoughts were regarding ordering things online. I've always prefered to feel and play the guitar before I actually buy it. On the other hand, I have a friend that always orders everything online. His argument is that it makes him feel like a kid on Christmas when it arrives at this doorstep. Especially when its something rare and special, something you can't buy at a regular guitar chain. I found a really cool piece at Redbone Guitars (www.redboneguitar.com) that I'd like to get but I've never bought anything this big online. Does anybody have any horror stories when you ordered something online?

Effects Processor

BrewAskew — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Any thoughts about a decent beginner effects processor. I am just starting out on the guitar and don't want/need to spend a lot, just looking for something to play around with right now. I've been looking at the Line 6 Pocket POD and the Digitech RP 250 or 350.

DigiTech RP200 or DigiTech RP200A?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Does anyone know the difference between these multi-effect pedals?

What happened to Digitech: The Weapon (Dan Donegan's pedal)?

Jet — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

If you don't know who Dan Donegan is, he's the guitarist for the band Disturbed. About the year, I'd say 2003-2005 he made a pedal called Digitech: The Weapon. It has 7 effects on it. Anyways, would anyone know why it got discontinued? I've tried buying it all over the place and almost every site says that they are either out of stock or the item has been discontinued.

Need Pick-up advice

Hbar — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Looking for suggestions on a HSH set up for Classic Rock / Blues. I want to get into building, and I am approaching it slowly. I am modding up my Stagemaster. It has great playability, I'm just looking for a better sound. I mainly play it through a Spider Jam.

FINALLY FINISHED!!!!!!!! buzz feiton / warmoth franken strat review

Leif — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Well I finally got back the finished product on my leifnstrat i have been working on the past two months. Here are the specs: 80's 62 ri body, warmoth vintage neck, buzz feiton, 10 way wiring mod! I've been playing my new axe up against my new guitar and it definitely has its pros and a couple of cons as do all guitars. After i did what i could i set out for the long talked about Buzz Feiton and bought a warmoth vintage neck....The Buzz Feiton truely is nice. Its tuned like a tuned piano so to speak and the chords really ring out. As for the buzz feiton negative side, well your pretty much stuck with the guage you have it set for so if you change guage i don't think it will have the same effect....but its a more than a fair trade when you hit those chords that sound like a choir of angels or a simulcast from hell with some sweet overdrive.....it's a sweet....Bottom line, Buzz Feiton rocks but i'm going to leave my standard tuning on my other for diversity. He also made one of the tone knobs a switch with another array of combining the single coils work as a humbuker by combing the different pick ups. The first level gives you all of the vintage tones on a 5 way blender pot. Then you switch one of the tone knobs and it works as it combines them full force almost like a humbucker but i have to say its not quite as powerful as a real humbucker. ....nonetheless the versatility on this strat is none that i have ever played before. I can get 15 different tones on this and i think it was a real creative mod. As far a warmoth...sweet neck and i can see that some of you guys would like this type of action. Mine was a 7.25 radius warmoth vintage neck but when i compare it to my 62 (same radius) the warmoth's frets are set much higher height wise (almost seems jumbo but there not) and the back of the neck has a lot more wood giving it a baseball bat feel in comparision to my other much thinner neck on my other 62 which is 7.25 radius as well. So i really don't like the feel (or i'm not used to it yet) in comparison to my vintage (as i call it) strat which just feel better..but maybe i can do something about that. It does shred! But the bending and feel doesn't inspire me completely but that could change over time as i get used to it. Also i have one great signature sound on my old guitar in the neck position that will most definitely remain my main guitar (for now) however not only will this new guitar be an amazing back up it will also be used on many other tunes because it has ten times the versatility of any guitar i've ever played and i can get tones i can't out of my other 62...I can get a multitude of sounds with this mod and i'm sure if i adjusted the pick ups height it would be close enough to my other strats boutique signature tone that i like in the neck setting... Its definatley worth putting together a custom guitar and feiton tuning is worth the money you pay...every dime. The new guitar and my real 62 will both be used daily now...I love it. I think warmoth is not for me though. Maybe I can have the back sanded down and refinished to match the feel? I don't know. It sounds so good I may invest a little more to get the feel closer to my other. NICE!!!I'm going to be up all night now!!!!

bbe pedals good or not good

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

are these pedals any good

Not a Fender vs Gibson post

Hippieway — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

First this is not an us vs them post, the Fender/Gibson debate has been done to death here. This is simply to tell you where I fall and why. When I started on electric I came from the acoustic world and really didn't know much about the electric guitar so when I when out to get one I went for a style of guitar that I liked, a semi hollow body. I played a few and bought the Epiphone Sheraton II in a natural finish, a beautiful guitar that played well. It was disturbing that as long as I owned it I was never satisfied with the sounds I got from the guitar, it just didn't give me what I was looking for. I traded that guitar to my brother for a Fender Nashville Tele that gave me all the sounds I couldn't find on the Epi. I just got back from Denmark Saturday where a friend of mine sold me a crafted in Japan Fender Strat and now after a couple of days playing the Strat I get the same feeling I got from the Tele. I'm finding new things, my playing has again jumped forward and I couldn't be happier. Yes there is that famous Fender hum but a pickup mod sometime in the future will certainly solve that. So I am a single coil guy because the sound I get from these two guitars is the sound I was looking for. So while an LP may be a great guitar and I would love to have one, my Tele and Strat are giving me the sound I want to play with. By the way my brother makes that Epi sound great and he loves that guitar, it just wasn't for me.

New gear finds on the web...

NegativeGhostRider — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey all! I was aimlessly surfing last night, and I found a few companies out there that are either doing some new things, or are fairly new themselves (new to me, anyway.) At any rate, they are making some cool axes and I just thought I'd share: Traben Basses - *I want one*. Wow...these things look cool, and if they sound anything like the website is bragging, then they should be killer. The price is right too! Michael Kelley - Everyone knows about his Patriot series guitars, but I just saw his Hex and Vex series last night. They look interesting. If they're anywhere as well-made as the Patriots, they should be killer. I'd have to try one, but looks alone might make me wander from the Ibanez fold on one or two axes...

Xaviere XV-600. Any body familiar with it?

Colton French — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Anybody tell me what the quality of the Xaviere XV-600 electric guitar is like? I know the sound, which is friggin' awesome by the way, and the price, which is around $170.00. Can anybody describe the feel of the neck, or contour of the body?

ac/dc sounds and how to get it

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have a line 6 amp. Does anyone know a setting to make it sound like ac/dc? or are there some pedals you recommend to get this sound?

Shirak classical guitar

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Please check my posts in acoustic guitar forum.

Pickups for my fender squire.

IdOntHaveAsCrEeNnAmE — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

hey. hows it going? uh, i bought a fender squire about a year ago and was curious, is there any better pickups that i could use for it? right now the pickups are Seymour Duncan, which aren't too bad, but they don't really have the sound capabilities i would like. any ideas, please help me out.

Is there a difference between the MXR M-104 Distortion Plus Guitar Pedal and MXR ZW-44 Wylde ...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I can see the physical differences, meaning the ZW-44 has a tone knob but can you actually set them up to sound the same? Randy Rhoads used the M-104 Distortion Plus and Zakk sort of emulates that sound. I would prefer to buy the M-104 because its cheaper but if the ZW-44 is better, I'll spend the extra money. Any opinions?

Let's have a warm welcome for the newest member of my family :)

G_Barber — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

My wife is awesome. She bought me a new guitar last weekend!

Pedal Board

MicroCuts — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey guys, First off - sorry if this appears to be a re-post but I posted it earlier yet when you click on the link it takes you to an alternate thread. I was just wondering what the options are for sticking your pedals to something to ease transportation and to keep them neat. Basically the other day I went a bit stir crazy and bought all the pedals that were missing in my life... forgot to get a reverb though which I think is the only pedal I now require. Current Setup: Fender 1962 Reissue Strat > Boss TU-2 Tuner Pedal > Boss BF-3 Flanger > Boss CH-1 Chorus > Boss PH-2 Phaser > Digitech Envelope Filter > Boss DD-3 Digital Delay > Boss DS-1 Distortion > ZVex Fuzz Factory > Digitech Whammy > Vox Clyde McCoy Wah > Orange Rocker 30 Combo Amp No fx loop setup as I don't have much experience when it comes to that but it's still a sexy setup :) So... I was just wondering what you guys have done? Do you simply lay your pedals out on the floor each time you jam/gig or have you (like some people I know) created your own box that houses power and gubbins etc and seats all your pedals?! Any additional advice on the order of my pedals is also appreciated as I have just cobbled these together again using my minimal expertise! Cheers.

Pedal Boards

MicroCuts — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey guys, I was just wondering what the options are for sticking your pedals to something to ease transportation and to keep them neat. Basically the other day I went a bit stir crazy and bought all the pedals that were missing in my life... forgot to get a reverb though which I think is the only pedal I now require. Current Setup: Fender 1962 Reissue Strat > Boss TU-2 Tuner Pedal > Boss BF-3 Flanger > Boss CH-1 Chorus > Boss PH-2 Phaser > Digitech Envelope Filter > Boss DD-3 Digital Delay > Boss DS-1 Distortion > ZVex Fuzz Factory > Digitech Whammy > Vox Clyde McCoy Wah > Orange Rocker 30 Combo Amp No fx loop setup as I don't have much experience when it comes to that but it's still a sexy setup :) So... I was just wondering what you guys have done? Do you simply lay your pedals out on the floor each time you jam/gig or have you (like some people I know) created your own box that houses power and gubbins etc and seats all your pedals?! Any additional advice on the order of my pedals is also appreciated as I have just cobbled these together again using my minimal expertise! Cheers.

Questions for Monster Power PRO 2500 owners...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Should I connect my pedalboard (consisting of Digitech and Boss stomp boxes, wah and whammy pedals) to the Digital Filtered Outlet? Also, I am connecting 3 amps (150-watt AVT Marshall half stack, 30-watt Crate GX-30M combo and a 300-watt Peavey PA system) but there are only 2 High Power Filter Outlets. Which outlet should I plug the third amp into and which amp should I move to said different outlet? Thanks everyone! TJ

america /uk guitars

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

hi,im going to america(new york) at christmass,im planing to get a new guitar,but will it work at home in northeren ireland

Where have all the Jacksons gone?

Jmann — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Is it just me or have Jackson guitars gone out of style? nobody really uses them anymore, you don't see many models offered in catalogs, or in music stores for that matter anymore. This is very disturbing because Jackson makes a very good guitar, even the low end models had plenty to offer. My favorite guitar is my Jackson Dinky, great tone, action, playability. It seems that Jackson was just forgotten about since the 80's ended, and Ibanez, Gibson, and Fender have saturated the market. What's everybody's thoughts on this?

Frankenstein pre-amp

Richey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I just saw an advertisement for the Kirk Hammett signature series of pre-amps by Randall. There are 3 of them. One of them is supposed to be like his clean tone. The other is supposed to be like his medium to high gain tone and the thrid one is supposed to be like his high gain rhythm tone. Each preamp take up less than 1 rack space so you can fit them together in 1 rack space. It looks like they broke his signature amp by Randall up into 3 separate preamps so you can get the channels separately. This is a really good idea. I wouldn't get the Randall ones but I was thinking what would happen if everyone did this. You could come up with some really good combinations. What would your combination be? Here's mine: 1. fender twin reverb clean 2. marshall plexi crunch 3. bogner ubershall high gain

Anybody know anything about this guitar?

J.P. Kallio — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm just back from a tour around Europe. And while I was in Germany, a friend of mine gave me a great present:-) It's a Meinel & Herold parlour guitar. It has few cracks, but over all in good conditions. I can tune it and play it, and it has very nice tone. Does any one know anything about this company?

Aftermarket gear...

NegativeGhostRider — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

This is going to be a place to share your favorite aftermarket gear. Things like pickups, tuners, straps, pickguards, hardware, whatever you can slap on to a guitar. I guess I'll go first: http://wdmusic.com/closed_metal_hum_cover_nickel_29783_prd1.htm That's a completely closed metal humbucker cover. I just think they look sick, especially on a les paul.

what is the v-neck that fender uses

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

what is this neck and what does it do to improve on a regular neck

I think this would be a fun project...

NegativeGhostRider — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I know, it's unholy and impure. but its freakin' awesome! Ibanez made a guitar in the late 80's / early 90's called the RX series. 22 frets, maple on maple with a non-locking nut. From everything I can tell from researching, it shares the same scale length as a telecaster. And, the neck is square-heeled. Meaning it might just fit a telecaster body. Tele bodies are a dime a dozen on ebay, and they are cheap to find good parts for... Here's my idea: Ibanez RX neck - gold Gotoh locking tuners, buzz feiten nut Fender Telecaster body - Whatever color...I like tobacco burst but I'll take black or white too. Or even that dark read color... Gold gotoh telecaster bridge, custom pickguard (white pearl..?), dimarzio Virtual Hot T bridge / Area T neck with gold cover The most work will be mating the neck to the body. The biggest issue will be the neck pocket dimesions...I may need to shim it, if I do decide to try to undertake this project. I'm about to receive a mid-90's iceman in trade for an old fender heavy metal strat. I will probably sell it off to fund whatever the next project is...this may be a part of it. So...if it is indeed do-able...what do you guys think? Would it be worth it to have the world's only Ibanez telecaster? It's in the "dream" stage right now, but just like my Ibanez "strat", I know I can make it happen. Also, that black RG I bought for the Iraq project is *insane*. I love it. I can't wait to put it together.

Marshall AVT 50 Mics and Tubes

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Right now Iam using the amp in the thread title and someone told me I could buy a new tube and change it myself for a nice boost in tone,seeing as I would still like to mic my amp and have it for vocals (maybe not for me but for another singer though I wouldnt mind myself XD) 1)What mic should I go for I hear alot about the 57s any other ideas for guitar/vocals? I read that one post think I will stick with the SM57. 2) What is good/what type of tube do I need for my amp? 3) How the heck do I change a tube the guy said it was easy but I still dont know how to do it. >.<

Some tips on selling used gear.

eds1275 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So I was thikning about my first Mesa Boogie amp that I ever had, the Dual Caliber 50 watt 1x12 combo, and it got me thinking. The first thing I did was pull the entire thing apart, and cleaned it from top to bottom. I pulled out the speaker, the 'verb tank, the amplifier, and went to town on it. I actually enjoy doing this BTW. So Iwas thinking, would I have spent more money if it looked like it was in great condition? Of courrse I would. I have seen that amp go for >$800, yet I paid only $350 for it cause it was a piece of crap, or at least looked like it. I figured I'd share some tips on how I clean and fix things. First of all, the speaker. I went to my local salon and picked up a shaving cream brush, it's what the barber uses when he shaves customers with a knife, it was like $4 - I use this to brush away the dust that gets on the speaker and in the folds of it. Really simple, and can actually make a speaker sound bright again [you know those old crusty speakers... yuck.] The reverb tank - a can of compressed air is all you need to clean these out. I don't dare stick anything inside of them because the leads are so thin, but blow out all the crap and shine up the outside with whatever you have around the house. The cabinet itself - Armour All is your best friend when it comes to cleaning Tolex and Vinyl. Wheels get the WD-40 treatment, either take them off or protect the tolex with some cardboard or someting. And use the straw to help you aim. If it's a furry cab/pa speaker/etc get one of those lint shavers. Brush the crap off of it first, shop vac it, and then shave down any stragglers. A white tolex or vinyl cab should get toothpaste [white toothpaste, not nessasarily whitening, but white in solour] to clean it - armour all will leave a greasy look on those, but in my experience that's the only colour it does that on that's noticeable. You can rub it off of course, but I like to use lots of armour all so it's like a black mirror. Or orange. Or whatever colour it is. The amplifier - compressed air for the inside, and the outside/controls: a very lightly damped rag and some q-tips. If it's REALLY nasty, pull the knobs off first and throw them in some hot soapy water while you clean up the rest of the amp. Input/output jacks - if the jacks are staticky, open'er up and push the contact pieces back into place. You can do this even if they're not the open kind - look on the internet, the info is real easy to find. Other controls - if they crackle, turn them like a madmad and try to get the knob working: if that doesn't clear it up get some pot cleaner and spray it in. If that doesn't work, replace it. It's easy it you can use a soldering iron. Metal parts - anything will do to scrub them clean, I usually use a sharpie to hide scratches in it, but touch up paint works for every colour, including black. Obviously tighten any loose stuff, put it together again properly, and let the buyer know of any issues - I have had people lie to me about some problems I havent realized at the time of purchase and it burns my soul.

cheap reliable prs

airball214 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

for a long time i've wanted a prs, the only thing stopping me from getting one is the cash. any suggestions on one? btw are the cheap prs se customs for like $600 curved on the top like the ones for $1000-$3000, or are they flat topped? all the pics i see kinda differ.

Best analog delay

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hello Im trying to find a really good analog delay minus a tape. Anybody know about the Diamond Memory Lane 2 and the Pigtronix Echolution? I tried the AD 999 which was cool but I want something with a slap back and a little more range. Any suggestions? Thanks

your favorite fender of all time ever

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

what do you like and why

OD in front of amp

Richey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

What is the deal with putting an OD in front of your already distorted amp? Whenever I have tried it sounds like ass. I am probably doing it wrong. If you put an OD pedal in front of your already distorted amp, what should the setting look like so that you don't oversaturate?

what are some smooth controls for a strat

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

im looking for two tones and a volume like all strats

pickups for strat

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

ok so what in your oppinion are the best non-stock strat pickups also what are some of the most expansive pickups you have seen for strats please add links i have heard lindy fralin pickups are good

fell in love with strats

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

now i used to hate strats because i thought they were so alike everyone else but i played one the other nite and it was good the strat is the exact sound i want and they feel so good to play and just mmmmmmm.... i used to have a lust for the jazzmaster but i don't really know what they sound like i have heard clips and seen videos but i need to know more before i can decide. so if you want to speak your love for strats or if you can explain a bit on how you feel for the jazzmaster that would be cool

I'm want to buy a new guitar and amp. Wtf do I buy?

Fluffy Pink Banana OF DEATH! — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Ok, so I have been playing for about a year and a half, without a teacher. I have no idea what level I am compared to others (I don't jam enough). My repertoire (ooh, big word) consists of rock and metal, around the difficulty of Master of Puppets. I don't know shit about guitars or amps. I want a guitar that sounds good, yet looks original...oh yeah and not too expensive (around 5 or 6 hundred at the max). I also want a nice amp, but nothing too expensive. HELP PLEASE!

What amp should i get?

Ben Massine — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Ok so im looking to get a new amp that is bigger than my 30 watt... and i want it to sound good with my pedals running through it... any suggestions?

couldn't reply to vht forum...start over here

Leif — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

hey that sounds like a nice amp...you ever here of a bogner exctasy? it's probably similar to this. this thing has gobs of over the top harmonic sustain (lasts for days)...you should check it out too!

wiring cont. guitar project

Leif — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i was trying to ask a question from a thread i started but i couldn'y add to it...this site is starting to have problems... Anyway, I have my diagram and i can do the wiring no problem...BUT the simplest thing is getting me..The stupid knob is sticking out too much? What am i doing wrong? I can't find anything on installing the knob to your pickguard properly...Any suggestions would be helpful

The Challenge Begins: Guitar Project

Leif — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey my neck from warmoth finallty arrived and it is a beautiful piece of wood. I now have everything to make my 62 ri/ partacaster hybrid...I think. Bought the total vintage neck from warmoth and i have to say the thing is flawless. It also appears to be no difference (can't tell for sure yet as i haven't set anything up) between my 62 neck and the replacement...except i didn't use birdseye maple which does stain nicer. So now i am putting this together and am preying that this turns out to be close to a dream back up for my vintage american. I am using all supreme parts, fralin vintage hots etc. Found a nice 62 ri body on ebay that is now 20 years old. It was white and has naturally faded to the tobacco look like hendrix or ynwie's strat...I think it might be basswood though because the owner did not know if it was basswood or alder. I'd prefer alder but i'm told except for the fact that basswood is more fragile...it is still in the mid range for warmth as alder..or even a bit warmer than alder but pretty close if the wood even matters. Any way to tell? I am curious what it is. Nonetheless my real concern is the wiring i'm engaging upon now. As a recommended my fellow guitar.com bretheren i purchased a nice solder for wiring and am going to keep it far away from the pick ups. I want to try making a blender pot for a 5 way switch which would be nice to try. I am unsure if i have the correct copacitor. Does anyone know of a diagram i could follow for this and does anyone have any other advice as to assembly i.e. i don't know how to adjust the truss rod either but i am going to have it sent out for the buzz feiton job so i figured he would adjust the neck for me while he has it....The rest i'm doing my self and i want to be very cautious as i spent 800 already and i think i have pretty good parts. In case your wandering the 62 ri is a japanese body not an american like my others so that was the only thing i skimped out on but i figure if i put it quality american parts it should be just as good or better since the wood is aged already and hell the japs supposedly made good bodies just skimped on the parts.....Any advise on any of this would be really appreciated..Also if anyone has a diagram for a blender pot that would be great! THANKS!

Tales from Orangeville

Hippieway — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

OK I've already told you of how I wired in a 12" speaker in a Peavey Amp into my Orange Amp and how in mid chord everything went silent. Well I disconnected the cable from the peavey and hooked it back into the Orange and the Orange sang like a bird. So the Orange amp is good, the cable I ran to the Peavey is good, but the 12" speaker in the Peavey is dead. I have never heard of a speaker just dying like that No rattle, no hum just one minute it was fine and the next nothing. I know there are those of you out there with much more knowledge about these things than me so can anyone tell me what happened here. The speaker was in a 65W Peavey Bandit and I was powering it with a 10W Orange Crush 8 ohm to 8 ohm

Hardtail guitars

shanejohnson2002 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So now that I've had the new Ibanez for a while, I've come to realize that having a hard-tail instrument forces me to concentrate more on things like picking technique, vibrato, and left-hand / right-hand coordination. Not that i never worked on it before, it's just that without a bar to play with, everything you do has to come from the fingers. It has made me notice some glaring inadequacies in my playing that I'm going to have to work on. I was wondering who else out there prefers tremolo-less instruments. I think that after playing mine a while, I actually do prefer it. I wouldn't mind a nice Wilkinson though...

Monster vs. Mogami cables

Leif — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Magomi cables exclusively. the advantage of purchasing quality cables are endless. They do effect your tone and output. They also have lifetime warranties that you don't even need because they just last forever. Both monster and mogami's are decent although It seems monster cables actually change my clean tone too much..it sounds more punchy...but i like them over the standard over the counter sam ash and guitar cables...what do you think?

My new guitar.

RuiOlasBrandon 's — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm buying a new guitar soon, but I'm not sure of what type of guitar I should buy. I want something with steel strings, so I can bend, I want a guitar that sounds acoustic when unplugged but with electric guitar pickups(humbuckers), so I can upgrade it when I want to. I'm thinking of a Jazz guitar but I want to know one thing. -While playing a Jazz guitar is it possible to bend easily like an electric or is it harder to bend, like acoustic guitars? Classical guitars are awful to bend, I don't know why. I bend it a lot, but the sound doesn't change. Anyway, I just wanted to know that thing about Jazz guitars, and soon I'll be on the store, trying lots of guitars :) I have a classical and an electric(all 6-string). This time it's going to be a good guitar (all my current guitars are cheap "made in china" guitars). I play with 0.010 on electric, and normal tension nylon strings on classical. There is a must-have for me. All my guitars MUST have a dark brown coloured fretboard. I don't feel comfortable when playing guitars with a yellow fretboard, I don't know why.. -And I have a problem. The fretboard of my classical guitar is black/dark brown, whatever. But it is losing color a LOT! I mean, wood shouldn't lose color, and the fretboard is turning to yellow. How is that possible?

Feedback from computer?

Alski — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I was messing around with my guitar today, and I got some feedback, and I got some cool noises. Is it possible to get feedback from a laptop speaker being near my amp and guitar? I swear whenever I surfed the internet while playing (its wireless internet), it made some weird noises, and I put on a metronome on my laptop, and I got some clicking feedback noises. If its not possible, im guessing im just hearing the computer, but if its possible, that would be cool.

RECORDING STUFF AND THANGS.

frumsapap — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I said I would start a separate thread on this. So here it goes. I am getting closer to my saving for the recording gear, about $1500-1800 doll hairs. I already have a Peavy live mic that I can use for recording the amp. But I would also like to be able to plug straight in with the chord from the guitar, or record the acoustic. I want to be able to lay down at least somewhat realistic drum beats until I get a set. And bass lines. They have lots of options, but I have not been able to come to conclusions. I want to be able to record mix and then burn to cd, more than one song. The Zoom has an 80 GB hard drive, so that is one of my choices, or I will go the way of the computer. I want actual experiences here on these subjects. I need to know more than if it's cool. You guys with stand alones, let me know the pros and the cons of them. You guys wih computers, the same please.

Orange Peel

Hippieway — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have a small Orange Crush 10 Amp that I coupled with a 12" speaker in a Peavey Bandit. Everything work perfectly for a month or more however this weekend, nothing. The power light on the Orange comes on but no sound comes out, I haven't taken apart the cable I wired into the Orange and ran to the speaker yet but I don't really think that is the problem. Assuming for the moment that it is not the speaker cable does anyone here have any ideas where the failure could be or am I looking at another amp. Not really wanting to buy another amp right now as a friend of mine in Denmark is going to be selling me a Fender Strat CIJ when I fly to Copenhagen in a couple of weeks. My brother has suggested I may have blown a output chip in the amp (not what I want to hear, but right now I'm not hearing anything at all.)

Ghetto Talkbox

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

After I listened to BLS, I heard fire it up and was curious about a talk box and ran across this video (I dont expect it too be that good buts its not bad)

New tunes.. by moi.

RuiOlasBrandon 's — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Check out my new songs at www.rrw.pt/fax_1 The page is in portuguese, but you can listen to the songs (similar to myspace). The song "LOL" was recorded without hearing the guitar. I chose a random rythm and recorded guitar over it, without even hearing it :)

hmm. shall i try a fretless?

Leif — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i was speaking with a luthier and i realized this on the Levin Post that a lot of bass players (good ones) play fretless. This would probably be because the intonation is better. I was wandering what a fretless guitar would be like? Improved intonation? I realize it would be a little hard to get used to in the beginning but if you had maybe markings on the side it might work out for you. Anyone think this is a good idea? I sent one of my guitars out for buzz feiton (willo ket you know) but i wander if there are any fretless guitarists out there. It would be difficult above the 16th note to play because of the proximately of the notes.

Finish Repairs

Night Owl — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So I was practicing guitar with the schools Marching Band the other day (Yes, I play guitar in the Marching Band), and someone got a dent on my new Les Paul! The dent diddnt get to the wood, but it did crack the finish. Does anybody know if there is anyway I can possibly get this fixed? Thanks.

strat parts

Leif — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

anyone know if besides ebay there are any decent sites that sell actual stock necks? i.e. not replacement. building a back up 62 ri (kind of customized) but i want an american 62 ri neck...my 2nd choice would have been Warmoth replacement (which i know are good) but i don't think they are comparible in radius...i want the same feel neck as i have as it would be an improved back up with a mix of custom parts...but i want the neck to have the same feel with the same radius....ANy suggestions of where i can find one?

Midi control of effect pedals

mrkmas — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I currently use an ehx booster, a boss chorus and a mxr carbon copy delay in my effects loop In front of my amp i use a wah, big muff, and mxr 10 band eq. I am looking for easier ways to control everything, so i am looking into getting a ground control audio switcher, and the ground control midi controller what i think i would do is get 2 audio switchers, 1 for the front, and 1 for the loop. 1 problem I am having is can all 8 loops be used sperately? I am not sure if they can or cannot. seperately my amp is a marshall tsl100. So i would either have to get that gadget to make it midi accessable, or upgrade to the jvm. I need any input as to a more efficient way of doing this. this seems like the only solution.

BestBuy selling gear and giving lessons

Richey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Check it out...

Tube recommendations for my 5150. NEED ADVICE PLEASE!!

John Morgan — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

My preamp tubes in my 5150 are pretty well shot, testing well below the recommended levels on the emissions tests. The guy I took them to for testing didn't have any 12ax7 tubes on hand, but gave me a few 12at7 and 12au7 tubes. I know that these tubes have a lower gain factor than the 12ax7's, but was wondering if it would be harmful to the amplifiers circuitry to use these lower gain tubes when it's expecting the higher gain 12ax7. I was also wondering if anybody knew what function that each one of the preamp tubes powers. If it's at all possible to mix and match the low and high gain tubes, I'd like to do some tweaking to specific aspects of my tone.

Vintage Gear

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Ive noticed more and more that the older stuff seems to have a tone that you cant find anywhere else like, old tube amps, pedals, guitars etc, like Treys for example but why are they so great? besides the tone youd think we would have gotten better(companies) but it seems most people want the old stuff and companies seem to be often throwing out crap amps ,mostly ,dont you think they would have caught on and try to produce the good stuff its just my opinion personally.

STRINGS! OH NO! heavy or light guage

Leif — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Just curious. I think heavy guage strings give you more control and more body. Who agrees? I use dean Markley blue Steels 13 guage. I cannot even play a guitar that has a.09 guage on it. It's like there is nothing there. I also heard heavier guages lasts longer but its hard to know for sure because there are 2 arguents. light guage is thinner but has less tension where heavier is thicker but has more tension. I have always used 13's. I also like those handade DR strings which have a nice sound but they broke on me which was odd. I have never broken a dean markley blue steel in my life and have been using them for years. i change it when it looses its tone and even that seems to hold for 2-3 months and i play all the time..Just curious if anyone has any reccomendations on a decent heavy guage string other than what i use. I've played dadria, deans, dr, those SITS, Fender (they suck), gibson and others and i can't find anything better. I think dr really sound nice but they don't last as long as blue steels. I use alixer on my acoustic (i think they are great for acoustics) but they feel strange on my electrics and i think the tone is odd...I never tried the ghs boomers, if anyone uses them i'd like to hear what they use and your guage. Thanks!

That Old Tube Amp Head!

Trey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Well here's the picture so just check it out and tell me if that's the one and whatever!

krank rev jr. pro

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

has anyone recieved their pre-orders

BOSS GT-8

Johnny Frusciante — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey, I got BOSS GT-8, heard it`s great, and it is , but I can`t find damn sustain! And I wanted it so bad. Anyway, someone knows is there sustain on this processor? Guess I should look at the instructions next time, not the price... :-) But still it`s great and I recommend to all.

gilmour delay, chorus

mrkmas — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have a boss dd-6, and the mxr carbon copy delay. i was hoping someone had some reccomended settings to get a delay similar to david gilmour. Also, what is a nice chorus pedal, i have a boss pedal, but have mixed feelings about it. i can spend upto liek 400 on the pedal

I'm getting rid of some pickups...

shanejohnson2002 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey everyone! I decided that since I'm leaving soon, I need to start unloading some of my old gear that I don't use. I'm selling these pickups: Pair of Ibanez PowerSound pickups from an RG320FM - $30 for the set Seymour Duncan Vintage Staggered? RW/RP for middle, White - $30 Dimarzio Tone Zone, White - $30 Dimarzio Humbucker from Hell - $30 If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll send you the link to the auction.

Update on Iraq Guitar

shanejohnson2002 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

OK I've talked about it, and now I'm going to take the plunge and do it. I'm going to buy an RG2EX1 on Wednesday online. I just need a cheap but good guitar for Iraq to use for my project build while I'm there, and I think this one fits the bill. I already have one of the pickups (d activator bridge) coming in the mail. I swiped it off the 'bay for about 30 bucks. I'm tempted to try to install everything here, but that would take away the fun of trying to build it over there. I don't own a hardtail RG right now, but I'm so burnt out on locking trems it's not funny. I also need to concentrate more on my picking technique, and less on whammy bar theatrics. I'd rather have a wilkinson-equipped guitar, but the closest thing Ibanez currently sells is the SA series, and the SAS32 (the one I want out of that series) is 499 USD. This guitar is 299, and it's very popular so I think it will retain a decent resale value if I ever choose to sell it when I get back, especially with all the top-end parts I'll be dropping on it. I'm so excited I can hardly wait. To actually do the work, I'll need: Soldering Iron (I'll have one issued to me as part of my job) Multi-meter (same story as the iron) Dremel (I'm assuming I can bring it over there...) Dremel drill press Dremel router attachment Multi-tool (Again, an issue item for my career) Strobe Tuner Sigh...more and more money and I haven't even left yet. But I am bound an determined to do this thing!

boss volume pedal

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

what does everybody thing of the boss volume pedals?

amp speaker fuzz

collisi0n — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i plugged in with a gibson les paul standard '92 with 57 classic in the neck and 57c+ in the bridge (yeah, i upgraded :D) and i put the gain really high on my amp. now the speaker sounds really fuzzy. it's the most straightforward way i can explain... has this happened to anyone? if so, can anyone tell me how to fix the problem? :[

Your Rig

Joe — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I know this post has been done before, but you always get new stuff, and forgive if its been done recently for I have not visited the site for a while. List all the toys you have sitting around and if you got any great deals. I have a Mexican Fender Strar hss, a dean from hell which i got for 600 (300 less than retail I believe), going into a classic crybaby, and a tube king distortion, with an Epiphone dsp 30 for 200 instead of 500. I have a taylor big baby acoustic and my moms old acoustic that I learnt on thats a harmony sovereign. I also use a tube i found in my dad's workshop for a makeshift slide.

New Gear

shanejohnson2002 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So the GAS bug bit me again, and I scored a Dimarzio D Activator off the 'bay for about 35 bucks. It's been used, but it looks like it has plenty of length left to the pigtail. I really like these pickups from what I've played with them. I'm hoping to drop this one in my Iraq project axe.

Paul Cochrane Tim Overdrive - Ships Worldwide

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Well I snoopin around ebay and I seen this pedal it was 355 O_O but the guy makes it sound like its amazing, any of you guys ever heard of it or tried it before?? Iam very curious now lol http://cgi.ebay.com/Paul-Cochrane-Tim-Overdrive-Ships-Worldwide_W0QQitemZ280250043418QQihZ018QQcategoryZ41416QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

Delay Pedals

GuitarristaChileno — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey everyone. ive been playing guitar for 5 years and i play with a progressive band and i cant seem to find a decent delay or echo pedal for a good price. ive tried electro harmonix's #1 echo and it was alright and had a good price. but i wanted something more like what you find on a marshall MG amp. ive heard great things about the ibanez analog delay and maxons analog delay but theyre too expensive for me. ive heard ibanez put out some new pedals and included a delay and was lookin in to em. any ideas?

PA cables

evol666 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Based on our discussions in Trey's post titled So..., is it a bad idea to use guitar cables to hook the speakers and floor monitor to our little, crappy Peavey PA head? When I say PA head, I guess you could more or less call it a powered mixer, like this http://www.zzounds.com/item--PEVXR8300 ? It's what we use in our rehearsal space.

My Little Alligator

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I recently bought a Morley "Little Alligator" volume pedal. When I try do volume swells I like to have the volume completely down. With this pedal, I can't do that. There's still some sound. It's low, but you can hear it very plainly. Is there any way I can start out with complete scilence and gently raise the volume, or is this pedal made for a louder amp where you might not notice the low volume? I just don't understand why I can't just back it all the way off.

So...

Trey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Ok, So my 2nd cousin he's at the age hes about 20 30ish he knows he isn't going to ever play so he decided to give me some stuff... Well the first day his grandpa and my great uncle had a old tube amp head. It's like really old I will take some pictures later but its a Silvertone Sears? I couldn't find anything but I was wondering how much that would cost and a normal Cabinet that my Uncle also made it wouldn't have to be a tube cabinet if they even made those do they? But I was just wondering some estimations for at least the head mainly... I'm just curious I would never sell the stuff... My uncle isn't going to be here much longer because he has cancer... But I was just wondering how much it would be... Any ideas?

Edward Van Halen

Stratman63 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Edward Van Halen,How would you rate him as one of the the great guitarist of our time?On a scale from 1 to 10,I give him a 10.He is still one of the guitar greats to me.His still of playing still admired by a lot of guitarist now.Rate him and tell me why.

New Amplifier

Hale — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey, I'm looking into buying a new amp. At the moment, I have a 5 watt amp (it actually might be 10...but I don't think so), and I'm looking for something bigger. Also, I'm looking for something fairly cheap (remember, I'm on a teen's budget--lol). I usually play alternative rock, punk, and grunge. Any suggestions?? Thanks!!! :)

daddy mojo

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

dude daddy mojo guitars are sweet and don't sound all that bad for being made of cigar boxes

pedal power

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

so i want to talk about pedals how many do you have? rate each one on a 1-10 scale? and why you rated it that way? do you have a favorite brand? and if you wana say anythin else pleas do

new finish

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

so soon i am getting a guitar i lent away to my little cousin back and i want to give it a new finish so if i sanded away the current paint job and put this stuff on now would this work the stuff i was talking about is at this link http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Finishing_supplies/Finishes_and_solvents/ColorTone_Waterbase_Guitar_Lacquers.html

bassman amp

pickabass — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Whats the purpose of the bassman amps? They are always used by guitarists, and I've never actually heard of bassists using them after maybe uhhh . . .1963ish. Was it just so big of a failure for bass that bass players gave them to their guitar playing buddies? Do you think it would actually be safe to use a bass with an original bassman, because i don't want to invest in one to fix just to blow the speakers or tubes every other day. I know some are beefier, like 200watt 2x15 beasts, and the new ones are just crate clones. The ones i am curious about are the 50s/60s tv front ones, and similar.

Best Tremelo System

Leif — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I totally respect any of you hardtail players and i myself haven't touched my whammy in years. I was wandering what any of you reccommend for a Tremelo System that can withstand the most abuse and maintain intonation and tuning. I used to use Floyd Rose and I know they are good but if anyone has any other suggestions I would like to hear them.... Thanks!

Mods on Pickups

RuiOlasBrandon 's — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have a HSS guitar, with a strat-tremolo, 1 volume knob, 1 tone kob for middle p-up and 1 tone knob for the neck p-up. It has a strat 5-way switch. I know some people here are experts on electronics and I was wondering if I could do anything that would ltransform the neck p-up or both neck and middle p-ups on a humbucker. And does it require a solder?

New setup, and digitech whammy question, and pete cornish question

mrkmas — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I would first like to post my new setup, which i absolutely love My 2 main guitars are either an American standard strat, or an American standard telecaster( both are setup with 10-46) In the front of the amp is a dunlop hendrix reissue wah pedal. This runs directly into my marshall tsl 100 fullstack. IN the loop is a Ehx linear booster > boss ch-1 > mxr carbon copy delay I just wanted to say i love my current setup. it is so versatile and i love it more than any other setup i have ever used by far. My Question i have is that David gilmour( a huge influence to me) uses the wh-1 whammy in the song marooned by pink floyd. I have not been able to come accross any wh-1's, but see plenty of the whammy reissue pedals (wh4) on shelves in guitar stores. Are these good reissues? i hear of people complaining about signal loss, and a very "digital sound" compared to the wh-1's analog circuit(so i hear). I would only use the one octave higher setting most likely if that makes a difference. My last question is does anybody here own a pete cornish g-2 pedal inwhich they have a soundclip of? I am very interested in this pedal.

Pedal boards vs. stomp boxes?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Is it worth buying an expensive multi effects pedal board or should I continue to add to my setup?

My favorite wah pedal

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I personally use (for fun) the *origianal* Dunlop Crybaby.

i dont know........

redneck — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

OK i got a fender a yesterday and every thing is good with it but is there an amp less than 150 that i can get a heavy metal sound to it or is there a cheaper way? I'm able to play some part of one and devils dance now i just cant get that heavy metal sound

Tube screamers

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

In a another post shane was tellin me that the tube screamer can you give a tighter sound so I was considering looking into one but there is 3 Ibanez TS9DX Turbo Tube Screamer Effects Pedal Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Effects Pedal Ibanez TS808 Vintage Tube Screamer and is the DX different from the regular TS9? for 10 dollars more the DX seems like a good idea. any suggestions and will it help alot?

New Guitar

Ben Massine — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Okay so I want to get a guitar that is good for metal... stuff like Lamb of God and Children of Bodom but i dont really no what to get although I have a few in mind... Any advice?

Anyone remember these?

G_Barber — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

http://www.lado-guitars.com/catalogue.htm I happened to Google these guitars last night...the same brand of guitars Maiden used a bit during the Powerslave period. I know Adrian Smith played the Earth model back then. I saw this page and now I'm dealing with a serious GAS attack...but these guitars are high as shit. :P

factory setup

pickabass — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Why do most factory setups suck? Or am i just insane? I was at guitar center today, and all the guitars had horrible action & intonation. 1/4 of the basses were set up at about 3/5 inch at 12 fret. My main bass is set up at about 3mm at 12 fret. I do all of my own maitinence, so i don't care whether my axes have good action when i buy them. I would just imagine that they would try to set up guitars so that people would want to buy them, not yell at them. Or maybe its because they get shipped from maylasia?

wireless unit...

Rary — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So the more I think about, the more I realize that I need a wireless unit for playing live. When it comes to rocking-the-fuck-out, having patch cords is a pain in the ass. Especially since, when the roofs are high enough and the stage is large enough for me to not hit my band members, I usually do a guitar spin or two during a set. And when you're using patch cords, the threat of getting your patch cord wrapped around something real bad can be dangerous, but I like to live dangerously, haha. Anyways, I'm not too educated when it comes to gear(part of the reason why I joined this site was to get help and tips and such on gear) so any help would be appreciated. Now, I know that with crappy, cheap wireless units, disortion may happen and the signal may be inconsistent and things like that, when it comes to gear, I'm not looking to save money, I'm looking to have good gear that I'm not going to have to worry about affecting my tone or having to replace it. Anyways, any help would be appreciated!!!

Metal Pedal

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hello , i like to buy a pedal to play heavy music . Please tell me what pedal is better !! ............ Boss Metal Zone Digitech Metal Master Metal Muff Uber Metal Boss Meta Core ??????

What's in a Brick?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

With all this pedal stuff I'm into these days, I've been hearing some rather unpleasant things about the power converter that I use, "Signal Flex." I hear it's the same box marketed under different names. There has been criticism about it heating up pedals and ruining them, causing popping and buzzing noises. The one I have buzzes occasionally, but it's often caused by something else. Is a power converter just a power converter, or are the more expensive ones worth the $$$?

Volume Problem

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I've built my own pedal board, and it seems I have everything working fine......except, there's always an EXCEPT! When I use my MXR Dyna Comp, all of my pedals function equally, level wise regardless if the comp pedal is on or off, except for my Seymour Duncan Twin Tube Mayhem distortion pedal. If I use the comp, the volume goes up on the distortion, if I adjust the volume on the comp, everything else goes down. I'm sure there's some new-fangeled thing on the market, some type of EQ device that costs lord knows what. Is there an easy cost effective way to even these pedals out? Pictured is the way my pedals are laid out, and what they are. They're being fed into a Peavey Classic 50 amp. The guitar is plugged into the wah, each pedal obviously connected, then the signal is fed into the amp via the Twin Tube Mayhem.

Repairing an amp.

Iron23 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have a 30w amp. it is a G1500, with a Venue music sticker on it so I can only assume it is a no name brand. It has been broken for about a year. When I turn it on and play something it will only last for about 10 seconds before everything starts to crackle and only a tiny bit of the sound gets through very dirty though. When I let it just rest on for a while it seems to play well again for about a minute but then It just goes back to the screeching and crackle. And it doesn't not sound as loud as I would expect a 30w amp to be. My 10w marshall is about 10 times as loud. Here are some pictures of it. [IMG]http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/7168/back1hr6.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/9169/back2gc6.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/5521/frontkt7.jpg[/IMG] I would love to get this amp working and am willing to take it to piece to try. It has done nothing but take up space, but it used to sound great. Can you guys help me repair it?

Randall RH50T...?

shanejohnson2002 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Ok so I'm still in the market for a new amp...and I keep changing my mind. I still like the Randall V2, and I wish I could afford a VHT 100CL. However, today I had the chance to play through one of these bad boys: Randall RH50T. 50 watts (so it'll easily work with my palmer speak simulator...a big issue with the V2), all tube (4 12ax7 / 2 EL34), 2 channels with 2 overdrive modes. This thing is simply sick. I can't think of a better term. It has all the massive, crushing gain Randall is known for, without any harsh edginess. The clean channel isn't the best I've ever heard, but it's definitely nice and chimey. The overdrive channels are insane! Either one has more gain on tap than just about any other amp out there. Mode 1 sounds kind of like a single rectifier, and mode 2 sounds kind of like a Mk IV. I can't wait to try it with some of my OD pedals to see what kind of harmonics I can get with the power tubes being pushed to the max! Do any of you have any experience with this amp? For 500 USD, I don't think it can be beat!

Processors Vs. Pedals

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have a question and it may sound idiotic. I am currently running (mostly) Boss and MXR pedals through a Mesa Dual Half Stack. I am thinking of buying either a Vox LE or TE G Force processor. If I were to run a processor through the Mesa wouldn't that be a waste of a great amp? What do most people run processors through? I am not playing live anymore and basically just jamming at home and doing some recording. I love the way the processors sound but I'd hate to lose that Mesa bottom end and overall kick you in the face power. Any suggestions or anyone running a processor throught an amp like a Mesa? Thanks!

What does everyone think of the Digitech Metal Master?

Ben Massine — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm looking for a new distortion pedal that is really good for metal... is there any other ones i should consider?

talk box

Kenny Baccus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Innovative effect, or just super annoying? Whenever I hear a guitarist use one (let's say... Zack Wylde?), most of the time it just gets on my nerves. Then again, I hear something funky on it and it sounds cool.

new guitar rig

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

im getting bored of my old guitar rig, and i want a new one, so im going to start from scratch, so far, these are my plans: my first idea of a new rig is a squeir by fender telecaster im still thinking of a amp a tuner and a sistortion factory or i could go farther and save up more money and get epiphone flying v krankenstein head amp any tuner that works and an overdrive pedal any ideas?

Delay Pedals - Analog vs. Digital

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I've been looking at Digital Delay pedals, and I'm not sure which one to go with, analog, or digital. I want a pedal with a long delay time. I'm trying to choose between the Boss DD-7, and the MXR "Carbon Copy" and I'm leaning toward the DD-7, but I'm not sure. The Carbon Copy has 600 milliseconds. That doesn't sound very long compared to other pedals, but it's gotten a number of good reviews.

big muff pedal

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I just ordered the big muff off of American Musical Supply. Does anybody have any positive input for this pedal? JOE

baseball-bat neck??

charles — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i was reading guitar player magazine and Phil Collen from Def Leppard said "My Jackson PC-1 signature guitars, whitch are customized with baseball-bat necks" what is a baseball-bat neck dose it just mean a really round neck or does it mean something standard? thanks for any help

Case...

Jakub — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey, I have this kind of problem: I want to buy a hardshell case for my Les Paul guitar. I have dilemma: choose Epiphone Les Paul Case or RockCase Les Paul? They are quite similar, Just a little bit different shapes and different name of material inside (both synthetics...). Which of them you think I should choose? I like Rock.... by Warwick accessories, but would my guitar be safe in RockCase?

What's wrong with Behringer pedals?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I was surfing ebay a little while ago and I noticed a plethora of Behringer pedals that were still in the factory plastic, brand new, or that's how it's advertised. All of them were extremely low priced. Are they garbage? I'm also wondering about different brands, DOD, Boss, DigiTech, MXR, Rocktron, Zoom, Korg, Electro-Harmonix, Danelectro, Dunlop, Semour Duncan, Morley, etc. I realize it depends on the pedal, but which brands would you stay away from? Is there a particular brand pedal that you trust generally more than others? Which floor pedal would you pick for.. Phase Shifter Wah Pedal Digital Delay Stereo Chorus Octave Divider Compressor Distortion Flanger and Guitar Tuner

Wha'do'u think o' this!

NoKindOfAMankind — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Ibanez PGM301

tubescreamer

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

WHO OWNS A TUBESCREAMER (either ts808 or the other one?) Joe

Epiphone So-Call 50H... What's the reason of the price?

Jakub — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

If some of you have played on this amp, and then looked on the price, I think you were quite shocked. I played this myself, maybe the sound isn't very good, but it isn't bad too. And it is all - tube amplifier. The price in guitar shop in my town was 380 PLN, so it is about 190 dollars (or less). So, can you answer, why is that? I have also played some cheap all - tube amps (as Ashdown Fallen Angel 60H, or Randall Rh 50). However they were much more expensive than Epiphone from the topic - they sounded not bad, but they were all very easy to destroy (Randalls had wrong set bias, Ashdowns tubes broke down after just a few days of using). You think this Epiphone is also easy to break down? If yes: what's wrong with it. If no - then what is the reason of the low price? And - sorry - I think I've made a mistake in the topic... :)

Pedal Problem

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have a Boss Digital Delay that I have hardly used. I've had it for eight years or so. I go to stomp on it and as long as I hold the pedal down the light stays lit, but the effect doesn't work. I took the screw off the back and opened the lid. The switch seems to be shot. I was wondering if this means buy a new pedal, (which I won't do), or can it be fixed without costing me more money than it's worth? I'm beginning to hate Boss pedals.

Les Paul Birthday Party ....

Desmond — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

"On June 21, 2008, Discovery World and The Pabst Theater will host a performance at The Pabst (144 E. Wells St.) by music legend and inventor, Les Paul. A limited number of Gold Circle seats are available for $500. Gold Circle tickets include entry to a private birthday party and meet and greet with Les Paul, a collectors edition “93rd Birthday” laminate, and a private tour of the Les Paul House of Sound exhibit before it opens to the public." http://www.discoveryworld.org/lespaul.php

My New Guitar

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I just got a new guitar!!!! What do you think of it??

MXR Compressor

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I just purchased a MXR Compressor/Sustain pedal. I have never used a compressor before so I have nothing to compare it to. Not being a heavy user of effects pedals, I'd like to know if this is a decent unit. Does MXR make fairly good pedals compared to other brands?

Trying to match a cab to Fender Bandmaster amp head

Mark/Cheater Pint — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Thanks for any help you can give on this: I own a 1971 Fender Bandmaster amp head (silverface with tremolo), and the specs read 40W RMS @ 4 ohms. I am looking to match it with a speaker cab. [The URL links to a photo I found online] So what specs should I be looking for in a speaker cabinet, especially to try to get as much volume as possible? And what might my alternatives be to set up (one or two speakers? whatever tricks you might know...)? If you can recommend specific brand/model speaker cabs, that would also be cool. Even for new cabs -- doesn't need to be vintage -- I just wanna play! [Also, I have deduced that the RMS part of "40W RMS" calculates to a peak of 80W at 8ohms...is that correct? does it matter?]

pedalboards...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

what does everyone think of the BOSS GT10? (compared to other pedalboards).

multiple problems, help me

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i have a problem, i keep breaking pics because i play to hard, but i don't want to use thick pics, the ones i break are .74mm or something and their form first act, any suggestions? and another thing, I'm looking for a distortion pedal or something of the sort, and i plan on getting a krank dis. factory, anybody have any suggestions to what i should get instead, i want a lot of distortion.

moog guitar

charles — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i don't really know what this is. anyone out there have any incite? it doesn't really sound like a guitar and i don't understand how it is played. maybe i'm crazy but the limitations of the guitar, i think, are what make it great and thats what makes guitar masters great. so if you take that away what have you got?

Wanting Ibanez S1620fbnt or S1625fbnt

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

If any body has one of these guitars and is willing to give it up email me! john.caba@level3.com

Questions on pedals

David5094 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'll give a brief background of my guitar playing first so you all know more about me. I started playing guitar about two years ago. The gear I use now is a Line 6 Spider 2 75 Watt amp and a Epiphone Les Paul Standard 2000. I play Jazz, Blues, and Rock mostly Cream/Clapton type rock. I've never really thought about pedals, but now I'm starting to perform live with my band and I would like to know if I should get some to make my sound better. Also I have the Line 6 which has 6 presets built in and they all sound very good. What got me looking at pedals is 1) I want a wah pedal. I've had one before but it's in pretty poor shape and 2) I was at Guitar Center and was playing the Eric Clapton Crossroads Digitech pedal. I was a little let down, but it was still pretty nice. So as far as Wah's go, does this pedal look like a good deal: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Dunlop-Crybaby-535Q-MultiWah-Pedal?sku=151016 Now for pedals, could you guys tell me about some pedals you all use if you don't mind and recommend some to me? I'm not sure what I'm looking for haha! Also I'm not the kind of player who is going for the perfect tone or trying to get the exact tone as my heroes use.

Guitar Clamp on Music & Lyric card holder for the guitar

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

The GigTwig http://www.gigtwig.com The Gigtwigs spring loaded hand clamp safely clamps to the headstock of your instrument. The clamps self pivoting rubber jaws will not mar or damage the finish. The Gigtwigs plastic extension rod "Twig" extends out from the neck of the instrument and toward the musician. The thumb spring clip on the opposite end of the extension rod accepts both single o r multiple lyric & music cards for easy display. • Quickly clamps on to the neck headstock • Will not damage or mar wood or finish • Holds single or multiple lyric / music cards • Learn new lyrics and songs fast • Follows your every move • Transports safely in most instrument cases • Will not interfere with fingering • Will not interfere with clamp on tuners

Mic setups?

GoldenEye005 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Ok so I have a mic, mic cable, boom & stand, and a guitar amp...but I don't quite know what else I need to use them. I don't have much money and I'm on a tight budget so I can't afford a whole bunch of high quality stuff...But I would much appreciate if someone could give me a basic list of the gear and cost needed to say preform live with it? I don't want any specific brand of equipment, I just need to know what the spec are called so I can get them. lol. I usually have the sound systems provided for me so I don't really know how to set them up. But someone bought me a mic not knowing I couldn't just hook it to my guitar amp. Any advice would be appreciated.

parallel effects loop help

Richey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Surely someone out there has this set up and can help me: Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo head with a TC Electronic G-Force in the loop. I have a patch on the TC that has no effects in it. I use it to "calibrate" my tone with the effects loop turned on and off in an effort to keep the same tone with the loop turned on and off. If I max out the send on the loop and keep the mix low on the loop (dial at 3:00 or so), I can make it pretty seemless. This however, makes it so that the effects are less noticable. On the clean channel, I can get it to sound great but on the distorted channels, you can barely notice any affects at all (in this case, I have been using delay to test it). I have maxed out the level of the effects and the mix on the TC. If I turn the mix up on the Boogie, it starts sucking tone. I can't have that. The Dual Rec/G-Force combination is a common setup among pros. Who out there knows how to make this work the way I want it to? Thanks.

IBANEZ TUBE SCREAMER

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm getting the ibanez tube screamer from american musical supply tomorrow and just can't wait!!!

Recomondations on which new guitar I should buy

PeaveyPlayer10 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I am interested in upgrading the Fender stratocaster I have and I am looking around at Ibanez and possibly schecter. I have no idea yet so I was wondering if anyone had some ideas or input to what I should buy.

amp modeling: black box, pod xt or revalver?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Looking for good -- and user-friendly -- amp modeling for PC-based recording. Stuck between m-audio's Black Box, Line 6's Pod xt live via Firebox, or Peavey's revalver. Anyone with experience, I'd appreciate your help. jaydub

Using subs and mains with 0ne power amp

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Our band recently bought new dual 15" mains and some 18" subs. We only have one power amp with 2 channels. One left and one right. On each side we go into the mains and jump to the subs. It has improved our sound a lot But I was told that I should get another power amp and an active crossover. Then use one amp for the mains and the other for the subs. How much of a difference would this make? We just spent a lot of cash It will be a while before we can spend that much more. Any input on this would be appreciated.

DoctorSong Guitar straps

Erk — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I hope someone out there can help me. Years ago, I found a couple of guitar straps made by Doctorsong. They're white, woven nylon. About 3in wide with leather ends and a pocket for picks on one end. I've used lot's of straps over the years and have never been able to find any that suited me as well as the DoctorSong. My problem is that I only have one left and can't seem to find them anywhere. I've checked music stores, Musicians Friend and other music websites as well as ebay and Craigslist. I can't find them anywhere. I don't know if they are still made but I doubt it. Apparently, not everyone thinks as highly of them as I do or they'd still be around. If anyone out there knows where I can find these or if you have one you may want to sell, let me know. I have 1 guitar strap and 5 guitars, I could really use a couple more straps but I have never found any that I like as well as the DoctorSongs. I hope someone can help me before the one I have left wears out! Thank you all for any help or suggestions. I'm at work now so I can't post a picture of the strap, but I'll put one on here next week. I know some people may think this is silly, but I'm really stuck on this strap. It's become somewhat of a quest to find another one. Thanx!

Hendrix and Rotary.

mrkmas — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I was trying to find a specific song by Jimi Hendrix and could not find it. It had a rotary effect towards the end. Can anyone name any hendrix songs with the rotary effect?

this guitar

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

this guitar seems pretty good don't it does any one have any exipreince with it it looks good to me heres another link http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Classic-Jazzmaster-Electric-Guitar?sku=518687

maxon af 9

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

this pedal seems so sweet anyone have any experience with one if you do it would be cool to hear about it

what is external bypass

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

well what is it here is a pedal that has it http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/TC-Electronic-Stereo-Chorus-Flanger?sku=153001

under the bridge question

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Does anybody have any videos on how to play under the bridge (particularly the verses and chorus) as they played it on the actual record version. I've been having trouble trying to play it exactly like they do on the album version. (whoops I don't mean to repeat myself). Joe

RP300

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

What do you guys think about the DigiTech rp300?

Starters gear

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I started to play the guitar ( group lessons) wright now I try to play using a acoustic Takamine, but I love to play on a electric guitar. Can anybody help me in what kind of starters gear, or maybe no starters gear at all, to get. I like the sound of Dave meneketti (Y&T) Still got a long way to go I only know how to play a some cords. Thanks, Marc Belgium

Digitech Synth Wah - Envelope Filter

MicroCuts — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Has anyone got/used one of these. Would you recommend it? I am looking for a new toy and this is currently at the top of the list.

MF Weekly Givaway Boss GT-10 Multi Effects Pedal

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

FYI This weeks givaway on Musicians Friend is a Boss GT-10 Multi Effects Pedal. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/giveaway/

Massive feedback in drum mics

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Our band has been having a lot if problems with our drum mics. The biggest problem we are having is with the bass drum. We have a set of drum mics and they go into a non powered mixer then into a 600 watt power amp. The mixer and amp is for the drum only. We cant get out bass drum loud enough without feed back. We have changed mics, chords, moved speakers and vocal mics. Any suggestions?

Fender Stratocaster

Stratman63 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have an assortment of Fender Guitars,Teles and Strats.I Like to know is, The Fender Stratocaster the greastest guitar ever built? Tell me what you think and why?

Slides

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

What's the best guitar slide you've used? I use a glass Blues Bottle. Gets the job done, but I've been looking for one a little higher in quality, anyone got any suggestions?

TS-808 Tube Screamer

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Ah, the love of my life, the TS-808 Tube Screamer. With a tube amp and a Les Paul, that baby's dynamite. Anyone else here got one?

Backup Guitar

G_Barber — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So, I'm thinking about buying a second guitar as a backup to my Strat. I want to go the "completely new and different than my Strat" route and spend about 300$ doing it. I'm thinking of one of the two of these V-shaped models: Jackson JS30KV King V or: Dean Dave Mustaine V VMNTX Signature Both are the low-end of their respective lines and cost right at 300$, but I don't really care. Which would you guys choose?

tips: building a guitar soon this summer

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

what are some things to look out for when building a giuitar i am buying a fender bolt on neck

Second Guitar

Anon. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Just wondering when you guys got your second guitars, I am thinking of getting an electric to accompany my acoustic, thanks!

audioslave, doesnt remind me

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

who knows what the exact effect is for the end of the solo? grazi

Will I ever need to change the tubes in my distortion pedal?

Joe — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Well, I got a Tube King distortion pedal for my birthday, so I was wondering if I needed to change the tubes. I know in tube amps that it has a little light that goes off when you need to change it and there is a orange light on my pedal so I was wondering that might be it.

Fender Frontman vs. Marshall MG15CD

pealover17 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey everyone, well I've been spending a lot of time looking for a decent amp lately, and found these two in a local pawn shop. Both were around $80.00, which is the right price for me. Has anyone had experience with either of these? I'm most interested in blues and clean-sounding music, and am looking for something that can produce that. I don't know much about it so any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

custom amp

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

hey guys...I've decided to make my own custom amplifier... I'm planning to buy two vintage celestion speakers, a presonus preamp and a presonus equalizer with a power amplifier taken out of a console. I don't know if its a good idea though. What do you guys think?

Electric-Acoustic Guitar

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

hey guys I am looking for an electric-acoustic with a cutaway for $600-$1000. I am looking at the guild GAD 50PCE but I would like advice on what to buy. Thanks

Capos

frumsapap — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Does anyone use these? I am thinking seriously about buying one, because I am learning from a DVD, and he uses one, to get up to the higher notes. It almost sounds like a mandolin. Has anyone used these, and who makes a good one?

refinishing a strat

collisi0n — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

hey everyone, how much should it cost to have a poly finish removed from a strat ultra (the us made ones that came with the floyd rose) body and refinished in nitro? it would be cool if anyone could give me a good estimate.

new recording software

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

this is cool

Just bought JCM2000 on ebay...tubes going out? HELP!

masoninyourface — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i just bought a JCM2000 TSL100 on ebay. not ever having had a single problem purchasing on ebay i wasn't too worried about it. well, luckily i received the amp after spending 3 weeks trying to track the guy down to assure me that he in fact did ship it. when i got it looked great, immaculate condition, so my anger with the guy was starting to subside. well, i plugged it up to test it out and found that on the clean channel i couldn't turn it up past 4 without it sounding distorted. the dirty channels sounded fairly decent, but i'd turn the volume and gain up to 10 and probably could've had a conversation at the same time because the volume was disturbingly quiet. i'm thinking (and hoping) i need to change out the power tubes, and that its not something more serious, but i've honestly never owned a tube amp long enough for the tubes to go out, so i'm not altogether positive. does this sound like it might be the problem? if it is, what tubes would be good enough to sound decent but also not be like, $200/quad or more? are svetlana tubes any good? they are dirt cheap so i'm assuming they're not great. also, i've researched the process of rebiasing the amp myself after i change out the tubes. it doesn't seem too complicated as long as you're safe about it, and it seems particularly easy to do on a TSL100. is this something a fairly competent person who's not a total retard can handle? i mean, i'm no electrician, but i understand the concept and i've done my homework on it, so i'm not thinking it would be brain surgery or anything. any input would be greatly appreciated.

Do amps appreciate in value?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

okay, maybe a weird question but here's the story... A few years back I bought a Marshall dsl401 combo tube amp for somewhere around $699-799. Now I see them selling new for $1199 and used for about what I payed brand new. Does this make sense to anyone else?

TC G Major or similar product

masoninyourface — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i'm trying to get some sort of rack effects unit and floor controller and i want to make the most educated decision before i spend the money. i'd like to spend less than 7 or $800 on the whole set up and i'm looking at the TC G Major, but on zzounds and musicianfriend there's a lot of mixed reviews on it. i'd like something that can switch amp channels on top of having a lot of great sounding customizable effects. the g major basically seems like its exactly what i'm looking for at a reasonable price, but the reviews make me nervous. anyone out there own one? if so what has been your experience? anyone have any other recommendations for a better product?

new guitar

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

hey. Im looking to upgrade my guitar. At the moment i have a epiphone sg. I play mainly rock but i want something versitile. and now my playing is getting more serious and i am looking to get a new guitar, but im not sure if i could go and get a $3000 gibson. hah any ideas ?

Scalloped Frets

Joe — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So I was looking around warmoth.com, and I saw that a fret option was scalloped frets. I have no clue what these are except I keed hearing about them and they're pretty expensive. Could anyone clarify?

dumb question that needs answering

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

whats the difference between overdrive and gain and distortion

Need Help Deciding On Tube Amp

Shredzilla — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I've been pondering many tube amps lately and I've come across 3 that have sparked my interest. I play a wide range of music and would prefer something that can get massive distortion, but also get beautiful clean tones. I am on a budget of anything under $1500. I'm currently most intrigued with a Traynor YCS100H Custom Special, Engl Fireball, and the Peavey 6505+. Any suggestions?

So I'm building my own 4x12 cab and...

Spartacus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So I'm interested in building my own 4x12 cabinet. It looks simple enough, especially since I already have a frame. So now I just need to know the technical stuff of speakers and ohms and watts and such. I heard that if you are running a full stack you need either 8 or 16 ohms per cab. 4 can burn up your head. Is this true? secondly, what is the difference between 4, 8 and 16 ohms? I'm only running a half stack right now, but I would like to have the option to upgrade if, you know... Madison square gardens ever return my calls to play there. Next issue is speakers. I know I want 12" speakers. I was able to find out the scoop on the differences between 8-15 inches. What about the watts though? Is a certain number of watts the speakers have to be rated for? I have a 100 watt head. I'm sure that many of these answers are preference related. I will mainly play rock through this cab. You know the loud, raw, highly over-driven meaty tone... if that helps. Those are of course the technical terms for that sound. Any other tid bits and nuggets of advice would be greatly appreciated. Along with the inside I'm going to customize the outside so, any advice there would be good too.

Just bought a Micro Cube

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I wanted to get something that would allow me to play on my patio during the nice weather instead of my "Cave". Thought this would do the trick. http://www.zzounds.com/item--ROLMICROCUBE

Digitech Jimi Hendrix Experience Pedal?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Has anyone tried the Digitech Jimi Hendrix Experience pedal (big purple wah-wah looking thing) From the write-ups it looks cool, but does it actually sound any good? I'm not necessarily trying to 'recreate' Jimi's tone on each specific song (which seems to be the 'point' of the pedal), but I was looking for a decent wah-wah and this one looked like a good, affordable bundle. Any thoughts welcome! Oh, and I should probably mention it's be through a LP with humbuckers, not a strat.

ESP LTD EC-100 VS ESP LTD EC-500

xHydrok9x — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Im looking to buy either one of these and id like to get some opinions on both and if possible compare and contrast. what are the differences between them besides the price? and if you have one is it worth it?

Calling Gibson Music Inc.! We want some innovation, please!

Colton French — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Gibson has been slacking on ALL their innovation, according to alot of people out there, but I disagree. This months Guitar Of The Week is an LP-295 with Pushtone circuitry, allowing the pickups to be CLIPPED ON and OFF. It comes a set of Burstbuckers and P-94s. But, aside from that, don't I believe they are slacking on MOST of their innovation. I keep seeing a "new" Les Paul that is supposed to be the cream of the crop, but it's the same old tune with a new finish. Every year it's the same thing with a new paintjob. Why not make a new MODEL of guitar? Maybe a Flying V Thinline, perhaps? Does anyone else see this shortage of innovation? Do you agree?

Digtech RP500

Starman — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I was wondering if anyone has tried the new RP500 by Digitech ? I have owned an RP 300 for several years and really enjoy playing around with it. It gives my 65 Twin a huge library of new sounds at an affordable price. I can't afford all the different pedals it would take to produce the sounds available on the RP300. I would like to have the capability to record some of my ideas before I forget them and the RP500 would allow me to do that. Anyone out there have any experience with the RP500?

Anyone Figure Out How To Do This?

this dying soul — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Has anyone ever managed to get the Vox DA15 amp to use the 2nd switch on the VFS2 dual foot-switch to switch to Manual Mode instead of as an effects bypass, allowing 3 channels of amp settings instead of 2? The Vox site says it's possible and every review site and dealer site I've seen mentions it, but I can't find anyplace that explains how to make this alternate setting for the switch to work.

Flatwounds, Gauge and the 'Why' of it All

Desmond — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

My guitar-ted friends: In a bordering thread/topic a discussion broke-out about tone, strings, gauge and such -- which all began with the mention of flatwound strings. Everyone shared the peace-pipe and decided we should create a thread for such madness. So ? What strings? Why? Heavy? Lite? Wound third ? How often do you change yours? Why ? For the guitar that is my avatar, it's med-heavy flatwounds, wound third. Mostly for that awesome tone of a thicker string, the feel of a flatwound -- and the fact that they hold their tone for a long, long time. The funny part is when another player picks up the guitar ... and can't seem to figure-out why it 'feels' so different. Most folks have never even TRIED flats. Most folks groove with lights, ultra-lights and maxi-lites (yeah .. they're on my Strat). What about you ??

help on investin in a guitar

NoKindOfAMankind — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I dont have guitar myself. thats why i'm on the lookout to buy one... i have an acoustic santana guitar though... i've been looking for some Ibanez guitars wich i would prefer and some Fenders but a lot of the Ibanez i find are with floyd rose thing... i've heard bad rumors about that.

heard a guitar hero player talking...

NoKindOfAMankind — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have heard a lot of people playing, guitar hero 3, saying they are the best guitar players in the world. but the fact is that a guitar hero plastic thing isnt the same as a real guitar. seems like they cant understand it. Just want to know, if you ever experience this.

New Seymour Duncan Pedal...

shanejohnson2002 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Has anyone seen or tried one of these things? It looks *very* promising for a good metal sound...

Speaker Suggestions

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

yo i blew my speakers in my amp..and im in the process of choosing new speakers and i needed some help.. im trying to find a speaker that would be amazing for metal, but i could use for a nice solo every now and then. so i guess a great low end with a tight mid to high end. if that makes any sense hit me up. thanks a lot

Strings vibrating that I'm not playing

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So my 5th and 6th string love to vibrate on their own. I'm 100% sure i'm not grazing them by accident. I've checked. I played only the 9th fret of the 4th string, muted it (left handed) and heard a ringing and buzzing from my 6th string until I muted that one. All this time I thought I was just playing very, very sloppily because I'm new. I'm using a Jay Turser 200D. Any thoughts on ways to fix this? It's totally ruining my sound because the vibrations ring on for SO long.

Band Master

Hippieway — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I had a bit of luck the other day when I was given a Fender Band Master head. I know very little about this unit other then it is old, heavy and has Groove tubes installed. I haven't even plugged it in yet to see if all the tubes light up but not really in a big hurry as I have no speaker cab for it. But I would like some info on this unit such as wattage, ohms, speaker cab I would need, and all the other stuff I'm too dumb to ask. I'm mainly an acoustic guy but I do have an electric guitar and a small practice amp but this thing is way beyond that. Not looking to play before mass throngs of panting girls but would like to maybe set it up with a couple of 10" speakers so that I could annoy the neighbors as well as the family.

Replacing Burstbucker Pros with Pearly Gates

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey all, A while back I bought a pair of Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates pickups and fitted them to the LP copy I played at the time. They sound great, even though the guitar itself is a plank. I'd always figured that if I ever got a real LP I'd swap out the pups to get a similar setup to players like Warren Haynes, Dickey Betts etc. I got my LP... it's a late 2006 and has Burstbucker Pro pickups, which are great... better than the pickups Gibson used to use back when I bought the Seymour Duncans. They're not as aggressive as the Pearly Gates but they do sound very nice. Now I don't know what to do. Keep the Burstbucker Pros or go with Plan A and swap them out. What I don't want to do is keep swapping between pickups (though that might be the smart thing to do to test drive them...) Any thoughts/experiences?

a jap tele

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I am about to purchase a fender telecaster the only problem is that it is japanise what are some bugs of the japanise teles

Blackheart Amplifiers

eds1275 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Anyone ever heard of them? A dealer in my area has their complete line. They are pretty rad 5-15 watt tube amps for around $200-$400 apiece. They are wicked practice amps or little studio buddies, and small enough to put in your pocket and trade with friends [ok maybe not.] I just thought I'd spread the word since I haven't seen anyone ever talk of them. They make some bigger stuff too, but I didn't bother listening to it. I was only interested in the little ones. Unfortunately I have a purchase schedule and they will have to be put on the bottom of the list [it's a long list].

amplifier

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I want to buy a new amp....my price limit is 1100 euro and i cant make up my mind....i prefer all tube amp but with my money i can only buy a 50w combo. Do watts matter if i want to use it just for rehearsal and live, in small clubs? what about the engl screamer?

Blatant spam...

shanejohnson2002 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I know span is frowned upon, but I wanted to give you guys first crack. I'm selling my Carvin legacy head. I'm just tired of the "brown sound" and want something a bit more aggressive and modern. Just do an *bay search for Carvin Legacy Head and you should find it...my seller ID is the same as my g.com ID.

solo tone

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

in many metal solos you can hear a wah kind of sound...how do you accomplish that?what pedal should i use?

Tone

Metal Militia — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm looking for a really nice thrash metal tone, I'm hoping for pedal suggestions more than amp suggestions because I'm on a sort of tight budget at the moment. So if anyone has a good set up that they think I might like I'd love to hear from you. thx.

Guitar player turned crack head sold me an amp

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I wrote in an earlier post about a local musician going downhill fast. He stood me up on the meeting to sell his guitars but I got his Marshall stack with the JCM2000 Dual Super Lead all tube head and the 1960 cabinets for $400.00 yesterday ...I cant decide if I should keep it or sell it and make some cash. I dont really need this much amp because I mic my Classic 50 when I play live.

pedal boards

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

does anyone have suggestions for a good pedal board? also is there anything complicated about using a pedal board?

Peavey Classic 30

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

My Peavey Classic 30 came yesterday. I love the thing. I love tubes!

Pedal Boards Build or Buy?

frumsapap — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Question; is it better to build or buy pedal boards?

Electro Harmonix

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have Began to love Electro Harmonix and all of their pedals is anyone Else? if you know of any or have any of these pedals what is your favorite mine is either the small stone or the Russian big muff because i own them both and have had great experiences

what ya got

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

this is all about pedals How many do you have? what are they? what do they do? and on a scale from 1 to 10 what would you give each one for its performance?

Carvin Legacy Review

shanejohnson2002 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

This is nothing more than an attempt at an unbiased review of my amplifier: the Carvin Legacy. First off, THIS AMP WILL NOT BY ANY MEANS MAKE YOU SOUND LIKE STEVE VAI. It has as versatile of a sweep as any amp out there in the EQ section, and any range of sounds can be easily coaxed from it. Yes, even extreme metal can be done with the proper setup. The reason most people think it will make someone sound like Vai is because as soon as it came out, every Vai fangirl out there went and bought 5 of these things and started posting clips. Anybody who buys a Steve Vai signature amp, uses Vai's signature guitar, uses Vai's effects pedals with Vai's settings, and plays "For the Love of God" over and over is bound to sound at least something like Vai. That being said, it is extremely pronounced in the midrange, which means that you do have to account for that when setting the EQ or adding effects. Also, using a speaker that has a flatter response than the Vintage 30 will take care of some of that as well. It isn't really a "high-gain" amp, but it's no slouch in the gain department either. With the drive wide open it will sustain for days and give some of the most harmonically-rich overtones you've ever heard. It actually reminds me of a Mesa Mark IV in that regard. When you throw a decent boost in front of the amp (I use Keeley effects, and on the lead channel I mainly use either a DS-1 Ultra or a TS-9 Plus) it throws it wide open. The clean channel is intense. It can do anything from spanky country clean to fat jazz clean and all point in the middle. It really shines with the treble and presence opened up a bit...I daresay it rivals the benchmark of clean tone, the Fender Twin Reverb. Not quite the best clean I've ever heard (that honor goes to the Mesa Lonestar) but it is still very three-dimensional. I especially like the tone of the clean channel being pushed just to the "jimi limit" by a Keeley BD-2 Phat mod. That edge-of-breakup clean tone is one of my favorites. I am yet to try it out with 6L6 tubes, but I'm not sure I want to quite yet. To summarize, for those of you who don't want to give one a decent chance because you're afraid it will make you sound like Vai, you don't know what you're missing. You're ignoring one of the best less-than-1000-USD amps on the market. For those of you who only get it to as an altar to Vai, then try doing something new with it. I'm sure you'll find it'll cover almost any sonic territory you find yourself in. Later y'all!

a new pedal to add to the collection

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I got a new phase shifter its a electro harmonix small stone and it's great any one have a cool way you or any other musician's have applied this effect any tips on using this pedal

a new pedal to add to the collection

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I got a new phase shifter its a electro harmonix small stone and it's great any one have a cool way you or any other musician's have applied this effect any tips on using this pedal

my 1st tube amp

charles — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i just got my 1st tube amp an AC30 custom classic. I read the manual a few times but I'm still worried about taking good care of my amp. So i have a few question but if you have any other tips please let me know. how long should i put my amp on stand by before and after I play? How long should i expect my tubes to last? should i take extra tubes to gigs? can i change my tubes or do i need a professional?

Guitar Pedals

frumsapap — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I own a Roland Cube30, and I enjoy the sound of it, but I am wanting to get into more of a tube sound as well. Is it better to buy a tube pedal, such as a Seymour Duncan, or Womanizer pedal or do I need to just fork over the dough and buy a tube amp? I don't play out anywhere at the moment, and I am about to buy a new Apple Imac for recording, etc. or a new Zoom standalone. I am a player with different musical ajendas and genres in mind, so I need something very Versatile, hence the Roland Cube30.

new pedal

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Well, I am about to make $96-$200. What is a good pedal to buy? I already have a great wah (a RMC 1), a usable loop (Boss RC20 Loop Station), and a great distortion (a Big Muff Pi)

trying to find the right amp

masoninyourface — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

hey guys, i'm looking for some advice. me and the other guitar player in my band are upgrading our amps and he just bought a mesa triple rec, which i really like. i thought about getting one as well, but i heard that the similar sound would basically cancel each other out and nothing would cut through. i play lead and i'm looking for an amp that will complement his triple rec and sound good for lead. i was thinking maybe a JCM2000? i'm looking to spend about $1200ish. any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated. thanks.

Nickel wound or Stainless?

G_Barber — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

How much difference is there in the sound? The music shop I went to today was out of Nickel wound Fender Bullets (my usual), but they had stainless so I got those. Haven't put em on yet, but which do you guys prefer and why?

Chorducopia

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey everybody - I just finished a project called Chorducopia which I'd like constructive feedback on. Its a software chordbook, that includes recordings (6 different instruments) and displays related chords, searchable etc. You can download it from the Adobe AIR beta site, or from our website at http://www.tanageraudioworks.com The demo version is limited to C chords only - but that should give you a good idea. How can I improve it? Thanks in advance - John

Choosing between two guitars (Les Paul Special and Warbeast)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm a beginner player, for all intents and purposes and I have a crappy, crappy Squier right now. There's a few problems with it. The nut width is way small and my fingers are way big so chords are very difficult. The bridge screws are constantly loosening and that creates a terrible rattling. All in all it's time for a new one. I've been deciding between these two: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Les-Paul-Special-II-Electric-Guitar-100001870-i1149986.gc <- Les Paul http://www.guitarcenter.com/B-C--Rich-Warbeast-Electric-Guitar-512674-i1176325.gc <-Warbeast I'm aware these are both cheaper, lower quality versions of the originals, but the Warbeast goes for $700 and a real Les Paul, way more. If there's any other suggestions within this price range beyond these two, I'd be glad to hear it. :) Also, if it helps any, I'm mainly interested in modern rock and metal here and there, but I love a clean sound every once in a while. Thanks for helping me decide!

I just got a present :)

Layla — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hi guys! I would love all of you mighty guitar geniuses out there to tell me a little about this guitar... I just got it as a present from my Dad, because I couldn't bring mine home (risky in a plane). Apparently it is a Keiper, but I really don't know much else. It sounds very good though! Thank you so much for your help! XxXL. Ps: I am very sorry if this is in the wrong forum...

Looking for 1x12

Waltz — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I am looking to get a new amp. I would like to stick with a 1x12 for portability. It's just to jam with my buddy at his house. I have a 1x10 that I'm using right now that is almost loud enough, but I am losing clarity when I crank it. Any suggestions on what 1x12 would be both loud enough and still sound good and clear?

Need tips for my Digitech RP350

Christian — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Well, I finally bought a pedal... Got a RP350 at my local shop. Its pretty sweet so far, but I don't know that much about it. I figured out most of it, but not completely sure about it. Any tips about it, or advice and such? I know a few of you own them, so post up =P

Wow!!!!!!!! Wiping the dust off my Digitech GNX2!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So I stopped using my Digitech GNX2. It's a bit old and I'm using my RP350 modeller. I saw on ebay a guy was selling the much raved-over MFX Supermodels disk for $15. I thought, what do I have to loose, the price is right, I'll give it a try. So I won the auction and took delivery of the disk. I loaded a few high-gain patches into the GNX2 and tried it out. One of the patches is the Peavey XXX patch. Here's where the WOW factor comes in. I own the Peavey Ultra212, which is the XXX's predecessor. Both amps pretty much sound the same. That XXX patch NAILED the amp! I was blown away. I've read over time how many people rave over the MFX Supermodels disk, but I wasn't willing to part with the $60 the disk costs. Man, that disk had breathed new life into my GNX2! Here's a partial list of what this disk covers, and this is the basic series! 80's Bad Cat Bass Sims Amps Cabs Bogner Budda Carvin DR Z DUMBLE Diezel Edward Egnator Engl Fender Framus Fuchs Genz Benz Gibson Hiwatt Hughes Kettner Kendrick Laney Marshall Matchless Mesa Orange Peavey Randall Roland Silvertone Soldano Splawn Traynor VHT VOX

Install / uninstall Pick-Ups

RuiOlasBrandon 's — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Can someone explain me how to remove old pick-ups and install new ones? Thx 4 help! :)

amp switching

mrkmas — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have a marshall tsl100 head, a Ampeg b12xt fliptop amp, (simply put, a multi amp setup) I dont use alot of pedals, mainly a boost on my ampeg, and a delay in my Marshall's loop, and an occasional wah wah out infront of my marshall.. I currently dont have any way to switch between the 2 amps while in use. I have heard great and horrible things about all amp switchers in the 50-100$ range, which told me one thing, dont skimp!!! I have tried to do some homework, but i think getting some first hand advice would be the best. As i think for my needs, a midi setup would be complete overkill, and i would rather not get into that. Radial seems to make very nice switchers, but i was wondering if anyone can give me some input to an excellent a/b/y or a/b/c/y pedal. I wouldnt want to spend honestly over lets say $300, but i would rather spend less. I know Morley, whirlwind, boss, and radial all make switchers, but i want a high enough quality pedal where there isnt any signal loss, volume loss, or dimished quality of sound. I dont want to lose my precious tone to gain amp flexability. Thanks for the help, MRKMAS

Modification for Fender Blues Deluxe Re-Issue

Gretschen — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Does anyone know of a modification for this amp to cut the output power? In the venues I play, I can only crak the volume at "1 1/2 or 2" which will not deliver a good fat sound. I don't want to cut back on the guitar because it need gain to drive the effects. Any suggestions.

Buttons On My Amp

Savva_Rhythm — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

since my gear knowledge is pretty basic, i dont get something on my amp. theres a little white button with ''CH SEL.'' underneath it. i have no idea wat it is. i only roughly know wat it does from experimenting. Also, there are 2 sections of control with different nobs etc. 4 nobs are under ''BOOST CHANNEL'' and 4 are under ''NORMAL CHANNEL''. what does it all mean?? thanks

I am happy....I got new gears!

goodbyeboy — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Ahh, I am so happy. I just bought those gears I really wanted/needed....Roland RD300SX, and Traynor K4.......im broke as hell. but hey, i am freaking happy now! Just wanted to share my happiness with you guys...i ain't got no girl for v-day, but i got new gears! what have you guys got recently?

Ibanez SA series...?

shanejohnson2002 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

OK so I dropped by a store today to pick up some acoustic strings, and there sitting on the wall was one of the coolest Ibanezes I've ever seen. I played it for a bit and decided that I *really* like it. So much so in fact that the next guitar(s) I get will probably be one or several of these. It was an Ibanez SAS36EXFM in Antique finish. I really liked how it had a 2-point standard style tremolo instead of the Floyd style (which I love, but I'm kind of getting burnt out on). It stayed in tune VERY well, even with a bit of whammy wankery, although some locking tuners and a graphite nut wouldn't hurt. So what do you guys think? http://www.ibanez.com/images/hzoom/SAS32EXFMAV.jpg

Sustain pedals

TheFreakyBrit — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey eveyone nice simple question (hopefully) anyone got any suggestions for a couple of decent sustain pedals to try out? got some makes I wanna try before I commit some cash but I thought that the community might throw up some interesting models to try out that I hadn't thought of. Cheers TFB

telecaster vs. jazzmaster

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

what guitar is better in your opinion a tele or jazz master and what really is a defining sound from a jazz master

Hump in the neck

Itchyman — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have a hump in my neck, right at the nut up to the 4th / 5th fret. I've never seen it before and would like to know how to get rid of it. The rest of the neck is more or less perfect, its just that one problem area. Any suggestions?

good keyboard amp?

goodbyeboy — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

hey guys. i recently bought my new keyboard roland rd300sx - it's on its way from cali and i need to buy an amp for that keyboard now. but i don't really know much about keyboard amps. i've tried few of them in guitar center last week, but haven't found the right one yet...i was thinking about either peavey or roland kc models..(kc-350 or 550) or something like that. any suggestions will be appreciated, my budget will be about $400-600....and i'll mainly use it for piano sound..

HELP ME HELP YOU!!!

SATAN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

OK, now i know damn well that a lot of you have some junk lying around... old pickups, pots, wireing, necks, bodies...whatever. i am in the process of modifying my epiphone DOT to be a strictly slap guitar instrument, now i thought i had the perfect pickup chopice with a pair of squire pickups, as i used to have the same squire that i used for slap, due to the fact tha tthe winding is extremely variable in these cheaper guitars, the ones i currently have do not havethe tone i want, so i amn on a quest. send me your tired and your poor pickups (which i will purchase from you...) it doesnt matter if they are humbuckers or single coild from the cheapest guitars on earth, and if you have any other old crap you dont want, let me know..... i can paypal; anybody money who wants to sell me stuff... yippee! let me know!

1968 vintage strat

Manbearpig — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I went to a local shop and saw a 1968 strat for sale. It was only $45 bucks too. The neck is perfectly straight and the frets are really good. The body needs new electronics and a new paintjob with some body work. The pickups need to be replaced also. But for only $45 bucks i'm probably gonna buy it and make it a cool project guitar to work on. I was just wondering if you had any cool ideas to do to it like paint scheme, pickups, and that kind of stuff. I'll probably post pics as i go also! The guy didnt really know what he had. Usually a vintage neck alone is alot more than 45 bucks. So I am pretty lucky that he thought it was a hunk of wood that didnt work instead of a great deal that can be crafted into a sweet custom vintage axe!

Recording Gear?

Trey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey everybody I was wanting to get some kind of recording gear and I was wondering what you recommend nothing to expensive but somthing that you can still get some good sound and stuff out of any thoughts? And also if anybody knows about anything you could plug it up to your computer... Keep Rocking...

The red button?

Kenny Baccus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I keep hearing about this thing called the red button. A killswitch, that you can install on your guitar, and a neat effect that guitarists like Buckethead use quite often. What exactly is this thing? Where can I find one? And can I install one onto my Les Paul?

Universal Pedal?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

is there a universal pedal you can get that you can use for all different kinds of sound or do you have t buy a pedal for each sounds you want? If you have any recommendations please post them.

Fender Humbuckers & Gibson Single Coils

Hippieway — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I see Fender has been putting humbuckers on their guitars and Gibson has some single coils, I understand why these companies are doing this but my question is are they doing it well. Do they sound good, are they adding to sound scape or are they simply making noise?

Fender Vs Squire

Couchmusician — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Ok, its like this. Im thinking about buying a new guitar cause I miss having single coils. I plan to buy either a Tele or a Fat Strat. My question is: How is the quality of Squire guitars vs the "true" Fenders. I dont have that much money to spend so squire fits my budget a bit better. Any suggestions?

somone break down the uses of cabinets, pre-amps, amp heads, and PA systems and how they work.

GoldenEye005 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

so I've been playing guitar for about 4 years now, but I've only ever used my old Polytone Mini-Brute II solid state amp. So could someone tell me what are and how to use/set-up amp heads, pre-amps, cabinets and PA systems??? I would like(prefer) their good points, bad points, their effectiveness, and where, when, and under what circumstances to use them.

Need a good amp

Ben Shay — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm looking for a good 60watt amp that has a lot of affects. I've been looking at a Vox and a Ibanez. I hear there both good but I don't know. If you have a suggestion or an idea of a better amp please tell me. P.S. MINE REALLY SUCKS!

i need metal distortion advice

adragonsheart — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

well guys i could use some help.. i need distortion. i love metal, lamb of god, shadows fall, testament, andy timmons steve vai and need a good dist pedal i just sold a line 6 pod xt live i am just looking for a simple dist pedal. i have a peavey 412 cabinet with a 1992 marshall mark 2 super lead 50 watts i used a danelectro fab tone for a bit but it broke when i got a new one it didn't sound the same. i have heard damage control makes some good ones but never tried one. i use a johnson j station for recording in the computer and love the lead setting on that. any advice would be great.. thanks

Line 6 amp settings

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have a lune 6 spider 3 amp. What are good setting for a real clean sound? also what are some good setting for other styles? Anything really? If you use a line 6 post the setting you like.

Gear stuff...

Trey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Webcreds please, I was just wondering if there was anyone who recommends some stuff for guitar like pedals or some kind of effect or somthing? Please reply and webcreds please!

Amp Suggestions

Jmann — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hi, I'm new to the forums here and would appreciate in some input. I'm looking at getting an amp for my electric(Jackson Dinky) in particular i'm looking at the line 6 spider III 75 watt combo. Has anybody used one in the past? Or know anybody who has? Anything you particularly liked or hated about it? Any suggestions on something different? Let me know. I haven't really found the particular model i want in any music stores, so i can't really test it out the way i would like, I've only seen it in catalogs, and online. So any input, positive, negative, whatever, is welcome.

Recording Guitar Cord?

MisterMcDermott — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

My friend was at Target the other day and he said he saw a Guitar cord that you can plug ur guitar directly into the computer to record. He didn't really mention how it works or the brand name or give me much details about it at all actualy, haha. Has anybody heard anything about this that could give me inforomation about it? Brand name? Quality rating? Is it worth buying? Let me know. Peace, John

Quick Question: Speaker Replaceing

Cargen — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I got a 1964 Fender Bass Tube amp, and the speakers dead. I never played bass in my life and i was wondering if When i change the speaker if i put a guitar speaker in there would it sound right?

$50-100 Amp For Electric Guitar?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I got an electric guitar. Problem is i only have a mini amp. I asked my friend what he has and he said he has a "Behringer ULTRACOUSTIC AT108 Acoustic Combo Amp". Its only 60 dollars and i dont wanna spend to much more than that. Would this be a good choice to buy or u think something else? Taking in all suggestions.

Gibson and TC merging!

Richey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Gibson and TC Corp (the people that make TC Electronic stuff) are merging! What does this mean? Discuss... http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/Gibson%20Guitar%20and%20TC%20Group%20to/

amp decisions

Joe — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm having trouble deciding on these two amps. Marshall-mg 100hdfx head with a MG412AC-half stack or a Line 6 HD75 Guitar Amp Head with Spider III 4x12 Cabinet. They are both packages on musicians friend, but my URL adress link thingy wasnt working. I plan on playing classic rock to heavy metal and plan on using a Boss ME-20. Thank you

Boss GT 10

Zombre — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?ObjectId=941 Looks pretty cool. I'm definitely interested in some of the features; Even though I have a GT8, lol...

pedals

vox — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I just boughta voxac50acp combo amp and i wanna know whats a good pedal to run thru this amp.. this iis my first amp and im new in the sence that i knoar now nothing about technical matters at all... i song in a rock band and i need advice since im playin second guitar now

pedal

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

what is your favorite pedal that you own.

Computer aided

glwright67 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I was wondering if anyone knows of a computer program that will allow you to play an mp3 song through it and it will pick out the chords for you?

PA FOR BAND-AND STEREO YAMAHA KEYBOARD

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

WHATS A GOOD ONE.ALL THE STUFF FOR A BAND.AND THE BEST PRICED QUALITY AND POWER.ALL THE ETRAS ETC.THANKS A LOT .

Is this good or a rip off?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

check out this item on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Gibson-Signature-Series-Electric-SG-Guitar-SESGWRCH_W0QQitemZ320208648320QQihZ011QQcategoryZ47073QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem is this good or just a piece of junk? It is gibson but I am not sure if all gibson are good or what? Also how do you know what is good and what is not.

Amps out in the cold

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey all, I am about to move into a new house which is very small, and thus I am going to have to set up my jam space in the detached garage. Sound like a great place to jam, however I am concerned I will not be able to keep the garage heated ( I live in canada ). I will have to store my guitars in the house as I know they can't get cold, but what about the amps??? will cold temperatures or temperature fluctuations damage tube amps?

Ummmm... yeah, I blew a speaker...

Red Flag — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I've got a pretty big problem... I think. I noticed a while ago that when I hit low notes like open E w/ chorus my amp would make a deep rumbling noise and would shake. I just found what may be the culprit yesterday, there's a tear in one of the two speakers in my amp! I don't know how this happened I have a pretty decent amp (a fender FM 212R 100 watt) but what can I do to fix it?? do I have to buy a new speaker?? and if i do how much is that going to cost, i'm kind of on a tight budget.

New Gear:Boss DD-3 and MXR Distortion III

Zombre — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I'm so happy, I thought I'd post my glee; OK, I JUST picked these 2 up today, as I wanted to add another delay, and as well I tried out the mxr distortion III and I KNEW it would sound killer in my "YJM - Neo-Rig". And it did. The delay is in the loop, and will probably reside with a Boss DD-5, and an Ibanez Soundtank DL5 there. The MXR Distortion III goes just before the DOD YJM 308 Preamp overdrive and then goes into a Peavey Classic 30. Sounds glassy and amazing. Now there's no need to use the OD channel on the classic 30, it's completely pedal driven. The only guitars I use through this little rig is my Fender YJM signature series Stratocaster. I firmly believe that fender should include the DOD preamp pedal with every sale of the YJM strat. Seriously. The YJM strat has such low output pickups that it's hard to get that 'sizzle' and yet retain that cool glassy 'texture' to the tone. I think I have it, though! We'll see if I stay happy, lol... Anyways, I'm real happy with the delay and the distortion. Tres wicked.

help finding a new amp

charles — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

right now i'm using a B52. it was a bad move buying it, it sounds like crap, but i got my moneys worth so i think it is time to find a new amp. so i need help, i don't know what amps to start looking at or what price rage to give myself. i'm just looking for a head right now and i want to go tube. i'm trying to get a bluesy rock tone, like the new york doll but with more body or cream without the wah the only amp i am thinking about right now is a vox ac30 so any tips you can give me or recommendations would be great thanks

How hard would it be to fix something like this?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120204578875&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:1123 would it be hard to fix someething like this?

favorite strings for rock

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

what is your favorite strings to use for rock? brand and size.

Amp problems Can u help?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey everyone, I got a problem I hope someone on here has the answer to. I have an old amp head, a Sunn Sentura II to be exact. Now my problem is that the thing sounds like it has a heart beat. Its really odd. Its a tube head, could the tubes be the problem? Any ideas would be helpfull.

I GOT THE CHINESE GIBSONS!!!!!

SATAN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

WELL GUYS! I GOT THEM! AND I LIKE THEM A LOT! FOR THE REVIEW GO TO MY "CHINESE GIBSON REVIEW" BLOG!!! ASK ME ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS HERE!!!

New Pedal...

Savva_Rhythm — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

ok heres the deal, a few weeks ago i posted a topic called ''selling my amp'', and alot recomended i should keep it. and i thought it was just a crap amp, BUT, it can be better...so i'v been told. basically a friend of mine said ''if you want more distortion with a basic 35W amp, just get a pedal, idiot...'' but i didnt know that pedals could actually totally change the sound from clean to distorted...and ..well im still confused... so i decided to seek some G.com guidance n_n so... 1: can you tell me exacly what a foot pedal does? 2:can you recomend me something good? without a million buttons to confuse me, and at a good price,keeping in mind im a 16 yr old student who doesnt work 3:erm...dam it i forgot...oh yea...if a foot pedal WOULD be good, do i need anything else with it? (extra cable, profesional modifying kit, magic...) thanks :D

an experience worth telling about...

SATAN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

hey all. as many of you already know, i am a huge fan of the WARMOTH guitar company. if you dont know who they are, they basically make any guitar part to your strict specifications, with the highest quality workmanship, and deliver your dream right to your doorstep. well, i oredered another one today. a very special, very exotic one. i bought a mahogany les paul double cutaway body with a AAA zebrawood top, wenge neck, jet black ebony fingerboard, graphite nut, stainless steel frets, all the fixins basically. and once again, i recieved service from these guys that was astounding in every single way. this time i dealt with dan. these guys all know what they are talking about, play guityar themselves, and genuinely give a damn about their customers. please people, if you have had any experiences with this company, write about it here, and if you havent, make sure you go to the site and look at all of the amazing things you can get, even if you just want a new neck for your strat, new tuners, a new body, WHATEVER YOU WANT!!! just go there! www.warmoth.com

A Good Amp

guitaress — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hi guys. I'd like to get your opinion about amps. Tube vs. Solid state, what type works well with different types of music and what is a all around versatile amp. Especially the smaller size ones. Like the fender blues jr. I may be in the market for one and I would like to get something I can carry. I play now blues and bluegrass, but would like to progress to metal and rockabilly. Is there something out there that can accomodate all these styles? Thanks .

pickup question

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

so im in the market for some new pickups for my guitar. im looking at a bill lawrence xl-500 for the bridge. my question is, what would be a good neck pickup to go along with this setup. i play a lot of metal and thrash. thanks guys -semper-

wha trouble

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

hey my wah buzzes when it is on and in use but not when off is that natural???

Cheap stuff

robbiusa — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Everyone seems hung up on the gear these days. I was at a friend's and he had this beat up old goya plastic guitar laying around (he collects cheap, old guitars and basses), so I picked it up and was messing around with it through an old Gibson tube amp...sounded good and I had a good time. So, my question is... does it really matter what gear you use to make your music? We used to have a great time banging on our Teiscos and Harmonys and Arias. Seems like even the cheap stuff these days is better quality than some of the inexpensive instruments from 20+ yrs. ago.

Apple computer and Guitars

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Ok so I have an apple computer and I am a beginner but how can I use my computer with my guitar?

First Act Guitars

SEITZ — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Does anybody here play a First Act guitar? Anybody have any strong opinions about the company? I'm going to be interning with them this semester, writing stuff for their website and whatnot, and I just wanted to find out what the general consensus on their gear was. I know the cheaper Wal-Mart stuff is a bit crap, but I've played a couple of their higher end guitars and they seem as good as anything else out there. I'm getting paid for it, but I think I'm gonna see if I can get any gear out of it too. I'll keep you updated on how that goes. (BTW, this is also a sort of full disclosure statement. Feel free to judge any and all posts/blogs/recordings by me in light of the fact that I work for a guitar company.)

yo gear

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

what is your set up and if you have more than 1 name your favorite.

What do you think about Gretsch guitars

guitaress — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hi all, I hope everyone had a safe and happy new year. I haven't been on for a few days, you know the family , holidays and I was actually doing some practice. Anyway. I have recently stumbled upon a Gretsch guitar, I think it's awesome! Man, the tone is soo nice and warm. Has anyone here played one or have one and what do you guys think. Satan post some more videos I need to work on my metal.....(please)

Selling My Amplifier...

Savva_Rhythm — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i want to get a new amp along with my new guitar. i got a good guitar on a basic but powerful (ish) amp. im thinking of selling my amp but have no idea what its worth. i got it pretty cheap coz it was 2nd hand, and had nothing wrong with it. it was worth $630 and i got it for $150. its a leem GA - 1020R. How much do you think its worth? Roughly Thanks

Purchasing Bass Effects

Bassmanthebassplayingsuperhero — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Okay, here's what's going on: I would like to buy some effects for my bass to play around with. Problem is, I'm not sure what to get, so I need some help with decision-making. I was considering buying a Line 6 Bass POD(It's a regular POD, not an XT) from a friend for $250. He's had it for 4 years. He showed it to me and it's ok. It's got what I want, but I'm not sure how wide the sound possibilities range out with it or the quality of it, so now I'm thinking of something else. If I wait until February or when I can raise enough money, I can buy something better. I am looking at one of 2 items: A Line 6 Bass POD XT Live ($400) or a BOSS GT-6B Bass Effects Processor ($395). I've been trying to do research, but there aren't any sources I can find that really help me out. What do you guys think? Can you help me out? Should I go ahead and buy the used Bass POD, or wait and buy new, better equipment? If I wait, then which processor should I buy?

Wanna See some SERIOUS Pedalboards?

Zombre — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=77919 Check it out, holy crap o these guys have acquisition issue or what... lol Nice stuff and a cool thread, lemme know what you think of it, h?

the new Seymour Duncan Blackout pickups

SATAN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Seymour duncan has come out with a new set of ACTIVE pickups called "the blackouts". on the new guitar world CD that just came out they do a demonstration of the new pickups (which got the platinum award for the month) and i have to say..... WOW. i have never heard a pickupo so clearly ring out every harmonic imaginable, and wow.... its just crazy..... if you want the vid, let me know and i will try to e-mail it to you.... or you can just pick up the new guitarworld (with kirk hammett on the cover)

How much did you spend on your gear you have now?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

How much did you spend on your gear you have now?

Stack setup(tonal difference)

mrkmas — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

On xmas, i aquired a 1960B cabinet. I had a TSL100 head running into a 1960A cabinet through the 16 ohm speaker jack on the amp and cabinet. I had the cabinet on the supplied casters. Once i received the 1960B, i took the casters off the B, and put A on top with the casters on, and connected the 2 cabinet(running 16ohms each) into the head, making it 8 ohm(and i adjusted the back of the head accordingly, so i am positicve everythign is connected properly). I have noticed some minor differences in my sound now. Is the beefier straight cabinet to blame? No air being able to go under the bottom cabinet? or am i just full of (you know what), and there is no logical reason for a difference? I play an american standard strat with d addario 10's on it.

MultiFX What do YOU use (AND Love) or Think is Killah!

Zombre — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

FIll out the poll, then elaborate on what it is you have. I'm curious as to what everyone's using for equipment here.

I bought a DigiTech RP150 processor...

RuiOlasBrandon 's — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hmm..I bought a DigiTech RP150 processor today, i love its sound ;<) I'm downloading the USB software now... to record and stream sound.

Multi Effects Pedal

Christian — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Ok, My amp isnt cutting it anymore with its effects and distortions alone... I have a Line 6 Spider 3 15 watt, not a bad little modeling amp. But i need more- some different distortions and amp models, plus more effects. I don't really know which multi effects pedal to get though. I've looked at these so far: Zoom G2.1u: http://www.zzounds.com/item--ZOMG21U Digitech RP 90 Digitech RP250 and Im not sure... I also seen the Boss ME20 which looked pretty good, but I dont know what to really compare these on. I cant try them all out either, my local store has the zooms and the boss... and i can see about the digitechs, but none are in stock. Anyone have any suggestions?

JSX amplifier

mrkmas — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

For Christmas, i recently acquired a marshall 1960b cabinet, which goes nicely with my 1960a cabinet, and marshall tsl100 head. I always liked the peavey JSX amplifier head. I currently have some extra money, and saw the JSX amp on sale at guitar center for $1099.99 I know nobody can make this decision for me, but would anyway care to say what they would do in my shoes. Buy the JSX and play 2 1/2's and/or make both a full stack whenever i feel liek it, or should i just stick with my marshall? I play a little of everything, but recently been playing hendrix and floyd alot. I have been known to play System of a down, metallica, and shadows fall in a bunch of jams i have with a good friend of mine who is a drummer. My main guitar is a strat, but i have an ibanez SZ and a epiphone LP. I am possible purchasing a ibanez RGA121 soon. Thought/comments are appreciated.

wah buzz

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

does your wah buzz

Pedals!

Joe — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Starting my pedal collection. What are some good basic pedals I should get?

Looking for someone who has used these....

SATAN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hey everyone. i am looking for anyone who has played the duncan dimebucker and the EMG ZW zakk wylde pickups. i have a little playing time on the dimebucker, but none on the EMG. how do they compare? i am building a new WARMOTH project (les paul body) and need to make a decision..... i need this guitar to be heavey in every sense of the word, and have a lot of attack for soloing........ so thought these would be the pickups i would go between... tell me what you think.....

the best guitar

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

what do you think the best guitar ever created is... everyone gets 1 vote and i will tally up the votes if anyone votes for the same guitar

distortions and wahs

i am norway — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

heya. i was wondering how to get the massive wah sound used by kirk hammet and the bloke from godsmack. is it a certain pedal or a modification or something cos i cant get the sound. im also having trouble finding the right distortion for.i like teh smooth overdrive sound but i liek the power of distortion. i recently played a vox valvetronics and managed to get a smooth distortion sound which was perfect. is there any pedals or such to get a distortion sound liek this? cheers norway

mesa boogie cab

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

ok sooo i got a mesa half back cab 2 vintage 30s and 2 balck shadows it sounds absolutely amazing its the slanted cab but what i was wondering is if anyone knows if they make a straight fronted cab cuz i wanna make a full stack and i would like them to match and these cabs are smaller than the new mesa cabs and wayyy more bad ass soo if u know anything let me know

Got my Pod X3 lIve today!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I got my Pod X3 Live today, and so far it's awesome. I love it. I've been going though hearing all the different sounds. I'll let you know more about it when I have some more time with it!

Using Wha Wha without FX

RuiOlasBrandon 's — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I want to know one thing. My amp doesn't have FX loop and I want to buy a Wha Wha Pedal (a CryBaby, or something like that). I wonder if it is possible to plug it like this: Guitar ---> Wha Wha Pedal ---> Marshall MG15CDR amp (like a distortion pedal. between guitar and amp) Is it a good idea??

i have an idea... give your opinion....

SATAN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

ok guys, here is my idea. you know how people buy jeans that are pre worn, and hats that are and stuff like that? well, i just recieved a guitar in a box that gave me a great idea.... well, at least i think it is great.. i want to build a guitar case that is very high quality and tough as nails so even the hard core gigger couildnt break it, but instead of the typical big black box, or big box with some sort of print on it, i want it to be covered in cardboard, stickers, writing, whatever... you could buy it just covered in cardboard and do all the art work youreself, or buy it "pre worn" with all of the crap already dont to it.... and best of all, the cardboard could be changed out! do you could change your case for the fun of it whenever you want! now i want you guys to think buisness like here, even if YOU oersonnally dont like it, i want to know if you think that it would sell.... due to the fact that i am away from home right now i had to make a makeshift case put of the box it came in..... the pic is here -----> funny, isnt it? well, give your opinion!

Favorite Pickups???

the BIG Mac! — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

My favs are DiMarzios. There tone is just so seducing. I love em. Wat about you guys?

what? a serious topic!?$$!@&*(%?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

This almost seems to good to be true? is it?

zune vs i pod

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

whats the diff of zune or ipod which is better in your oppinion

strings

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

what are the beat strings for an acoustic and what are the best for electric

A Ghetto Talkbox

the BIG Mac! — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

This is awesome. This dude made his own talkbox buy using some basic things. Im going to do this once i can get the stuff. This guy is smart. tell me what you guys think

a nice amp for $500

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

what is a good tube amp for $450-$650 that like pedals and has a great clean

good wah's

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I know that I already asked this question but what are some good wahs

good wah's

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

NEVER MIND WHAT THE TOP SAYS THIS IS NOT ABOUT WAH'S have you ever played a live show, and if you have played more than 1 show which show was your favorite, and what happened.

martin acoustic

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

who has a martin acoustic guitar?

plz help im lookin 2 buy a line6 spider3 75w

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

hey I'm looking 2 but a line 6 could anybody give me there impute on this guitar? and also what is a go intermediate guitar?javascript:void(0); return false; Thank you!!

Bill Lawrence PIckups

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

What does anyone know about Bill Lawerence pickups? I inherited a few (3 or 4 single coils) and I was wondering if there were any good.

info

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

can someone give some info about guitar quality and how you define the quality of a guitar

telecaster

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

who love's telecasters

your fav guitar

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

o.k. I want to know what guitar you have or want and why did you get it or why do you want it.

BC Rich Mockingbird ST

Gamblore — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

http://bcrich.com/mockingbird_st.html I've been looking to buy a new guitar for some time and I've always wanted a mockingbird. The ST intrigues me because it has several options that I very much wanted such as Neck Through construction, Origional Floyd Rose, 24 fret Ebony fret board. There are also added perks like coil taps/varitone knob etc. My problem is that the price is much less than I would assume for a guitar that is this tricked out. Problem is that they don't stock these locally so i'll have to get it special ordred. I really like the feel of the various BC rich necks i've used but i have no idea about the pickups as Rockfield aren't a brand that I'm familliar with. There was a very favorable review of a few new BC rich guitars that use them in guitar world though. Just want to know if anyone here has ever played one of these guitars before, of have any experience with rockfield mafia humbuckers. Under 700 is just a bit too low for these kind of features.

Line 6 X3 Live

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Have any of you played/have one of these? I am seriously considering getting one. It seems to be able to do anything. Any thoughts?

looking for wah

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

can someone tell me what wah's are good and which arn't

Suppliers are all the same...

Xarkzila — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Well, for all of you who have ever had a problem ordering gear, don't feel alone. You can complain all you want about Musician's Friend, or any other on-line supplier. They're actually all the same when it comes to problems. I've pretty much exhausted all the low end suppliers at this point, though they do still have some things that I will order. Between Musician's Friend, American Musical and Zzounds, the worst of that bunch IS Musician's Friend. I've ordered FAR more from American Musical and never had an issue they didn't handle immediately. Musician's Friend is more "esoteric" in their solutions and they usually want you to wait until this, that, or the other thing happens before they'll bend over a little to help you. American Musical on the other hand has ALWAYS made it right, right now! That being said, this isn't about ANY of those companies. I just placed an order for several thousand with Sweetwater. Initially, part of the order was out of stock. No problem. This happens with business' like this. I can wait. A couple days after shipping what they did have, my sales engineer calls and says, "Hey! We've got a pair of those monitors you want. They're a demo pair so we'll knock off a couple hundred and save you money." Cool! My first question to him is, "They work. Right? I mean, you wouldn't send them out without checking them and making sure they're as they should be?" "Of course not! We're a quality dealer!" Well the monitors arrived yesterday. I make the cables I need to hook them up. When I go to plug them into my nice new $120 monitor switcher, the input jacks fall right out of their mounts! OK... Not their problem right? I mean it must be the manufacturer who screwed this one up? Well, I can't be certain, but the package certainly wasn't "factory sealed" so I'm a bit suspicious. If it were a $30 switcher, I'd just take it apart and fix it myself, but I paid $120 for this damned thing and I'm not about to settle for a piece of crap at that price. (Besides, I tried and discovered that the threads for the retaining nuts are stripped on BOTH input jacks!) I manage to get my TRS cables into the jacks, because I really want to hear these new monitors. Fire everything up. Original monitors sound great as always. The new ones sound great as well, but wait... Why is the right louder than the left? A few single channel tests confirm that the tweeter section on the left monitor is completely dead. I currently have a call in to my sales engineer at Sweetwater. I'm still waiting for a callback. It's been well over an hour now. American Musical would have already had something on the truck an on it's way. (Well, not if they didn't have it in stock, but they have always responded immediately.) I've never had to WAIT to talk to someone if I had a problem there. Just wanted to let you all know that when you have problems with gear orders, you are not alone. No one is immune, regardless of where you order your gear from. It's the nature of the beast. Sure am glad I'm not depending on any of this to do business.

i need a new wha!

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I need a wah! i an thinking of a RMC3 wah pedal is what i really want but i don't really know much about it so if someone could help me i really need it. Also suggestions for other good wah's would be nice.

How many guitars do you have and why?

guitaress — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I have six guitars, 2 acoustics both epiphone masterbuilt, 1 1935 125 gibson acoustic electric, 1 1975 gibson sg, an american fender strat and a les paul black beauty that i brought from a pawn shop. (not real)The reason I have six guitars is because I can't afford 20. I love to collect them and play them. They all have their own personality distinct sound.

rmc pedal

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

i need help i want an rmc3 wah for Christmas but its a little pricey. is it worth it? i want to know does anyone have any expericence of heard something about it that would help me if so can you help me out.

Looking for a new guitar

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

So, I'm looking for a new guitar. I want a solid body elec. guitar. I want a trem. And I would like to stay under $400 bucks. (My wallet has limits you know) But I would like a good quality guitar. I like to play Dream Theater/John Petrucci stuff (as he is my favorite guitarist) But I do like to play jazz as well. I've been looking at some Ibanez RGs. But I would like some experienced players opinions on what guitars are good within those specifications.

buying a guitar

sixsteelstrings — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

hey. im really close to buying a Danelectro 59. its only 280 bucks. im buying it online so i havent gotten to play it. do any of you have one, or played one? if so please comment i really want to hear your opinion!

Any Guitar Collectors Here?

SATAN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I am a Guitar collector And I just cant get enough of them. anyone else here share the same interest? if so speak up! list what you have or want, or what you wish you could have but costs way too much money.. (damn fender and there EVH replica...) i have also started a group called Guitar Collectors, its open to all who enjoy them, even if you only have one guitar but aspire to have more... join! DISCUSS! HAVE FUN AND DREAM ON DREAMERS!... ha ha... dane cook....thats a funny sucker right there....

Carvin Vintage 16

ace59 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I own a Carvin Vintage 16 Amp. I play mostly Blues, Classic Rock & some Jazz influenced blues. I would like to hear from other owners of the same amp regarding settings to achieve specific effects from the amp. My typical setup from guitar to amp is: Fender PT-100 Tuner Pedal, DigiTech Screamin' Blues Overdrive Pedal & Dunlop Cry Baby Wah. I sometimes stick a Snarling Dogs Tweed Dog between the tuner & the Overdrive pedal. My standard amp settings for clean blues are as follows: Soak @ 6.5, Volume @ 6, Bass @ 6, Mid @ 4, Treble @ 6 & Reverb @ 2. To get more crunch (ZZ Top, etc.) I turn the Soak to 8 & drop the Volume back to 5.

Help choosing a new case

Brooke Hueper — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I need help choosing a new case for my guitar. What do you think is best?

hey can anyone help me out

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

ok soo i have been playing for about 4 years and im looking for a good easy 2 use effects possessor i play mostly metal but i do play other things and i got about a $600 limit if u can help me out it would be very appreciated thanx derek

Pedals

Hippieway — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Been playing acoustic guitar for awhile, it seems simple enough, pick it up play it. One G.A.S. attack later I got a Sheraton and an Orange Crush 10. I'm hoping to add a Boss ME20 at Christmas as it seems like a quick and easy way to get a feel for the whole pedal thing. My Question is, can I add other pedals to this unit as I begin my understanding of some of the things individual pedals do or does the Boss do what it does with no additions allowed?

boss gt-6 problem,please help

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Hi, I have a boss GT-6 which hadn't been turned on for a few months before this morning,and now that I took it out of the box again and connected it,seconds after choosing a patch (both made by me and the ones it already had) there's a lot of scrolling in the LED display panel and different effects come in and the GT-6 changes volume and other values by itself,totaly mudding the sound.This happens in every patch I've tried,tried disconecting it and starting it over again a couple of times with no effect.It's really anoying,I can't use any sound..... Has anyone ever had a similar problem or does anyone know how to solve this?I don't think so, but could this be made cause I didn't use it for so long? Thanks

wah trouble

i am norway — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

jeez all my gears fucking up now. whenever i use my crybaby and push it all the way down (for treble frequencies) its too high. its painful. i have no idea what to do with it. also im building a pedal board. any ideas of how to stick my pedals to the board? i thought of velcro but how do you stick the velcro to the plank of wood? norway

Guitar Hardware

Joe — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I am brand new to guitar. Will somebody please fill me in on what woods sound like what and diffrent pickups. Any and all help is appreciated.

amp

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

is a fender deluxe hot rod a decent amp to grow into for $525

Ibanez RGR320EX

GrAnT — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

I've been looking around for a new guitar for a couple years now and none have stood out to me the RGR320EX, it's the most beautiful guitar I have ever seen and looks like it would go perfect with the kind of music I play. Has anybody heard of it, and if so, is it a really good guitar for heavy/thrash metal and worth the price?

Tube Preamp Roll Call!!

shanejohnson2002 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Ok guys here's a good discussion! I've recently been introduced to the world of rack-mounted tube preamps. I'm going to list my favorites that I've tried / personally heard, but feel free to add to the list! Rocktron Gainiac / Gainiac 2: The clean channel is actually suprisingly good. The lead is a little fizzy but it's still a very thick sounding pre. Mesa Studio Pre: A very good all-around preamp, but a bit on the expensive side. Mesa Recto Studio Pre: An even better, even more expensive preamp. Mesa V-Twin Rackmount: WOW!! The lead on this thing is AMAZING!! The cleans are a bit lacking but that's a Mesa for you (except for the Stiletto and Lonestar models). ADA MP-1: The classic. A bit too old-school for my taste. Mesa Triaxis: To me, it's just a modern version of the MP-1. Nothing really impressive. Marshall JMP-1: Same story. Peavey Rockmaster: UNDER-RATED!! A HUGE sounding preamp, that's usually pretty cheap. For my money, I think the Gainiac and Rockmaster are the best values (usually around 200 USD), but if I had the money, I'd save up for a V-Twin.

Review of Digitech GSP1101

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:11 +0100

Please forgive the review is on another guitar website, but it's good info. It uses alot of the same technology as my RP350, just more inputs-outputs and flexability. Seems the reviewer is as impressed with this unit as I am of my RP350. The thing just sounds very good, and yes, it has true analog bypass, as does my RP350.