/gg/ Guitar and Bass General

>>61826469
By the time my Internet starts working again, thread dies...

>>61813688
I got out of the habit because I have too many guitars. When I did it, though, it was always with a specific guitar in mind.

>>61814636
>Uli John Roth
>Django Reinhardt
>Alan Holdsworth
>Yngwie Malmsteen
>Edward Van Halen
>Jimi Hendrix
>Strunz and Farrah

>>61815413
>>61815584
Soaking in the knowledge, bredrin.

>>61818019
Cheaper to buy a working bass, if you figure in time and effort.

>>61820767
Frets.

>>61822766
To me, it's the pick hitting the string.

Is rocksmith actually viable for learning guitar?

Is the net result just being able to play the songs on the game and I the basic physical techniques of those songs?

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Getting this tomorrow I think. I'm like 95% about the purchase but gonna test it out at the shop again to make sure.

>>61826676
It's fun and does teach stuff. The slowdown feature and the fact that it adjusts song intensity based on performance is useful. It won't show you much about finger technique on bass though.

>>61826532
I just noticed it archived so made a new one. Kinda fun to do on mobile.

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whoever was saying something about the wiring in my Squier jaguar bass, the only bad wiring i had was with the 9v battery. other than that is golden. also the hardware is in the mail, i should get it all by next week

>>61826676
In my experience with it I can give you some pros and cons. Assuming you actually use the built in lessons and technique games in the game.

>Very easy way to learn the basics of the guitar
>presents the songs visually in a way that's engaging and allows you to hopefully learn without stopping to read it from somewhere which is nice
>the master mode (removes notes from screen) is a great way to learn songs you've praticed on it
>you will learn to preform certain techniques really well if you put in your own effort to do them well
>teaches a lot about gear set up if you follow the missions
>teaches some music theory is you consider stuff like scales relevant to that

Cons
>your rythym, muted strings and chords can be sloppy as hell and the game will allow it
>you won't learn how to read music

If you have the money it's worth it and a fun way to learn, but before you get to confident in your skills plug into an amp and try playing the songs. You might need to clean it up a bit.

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Is it okay if the wood around the shaded areas are damaged? Shouldn't affect anything right.

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/mu/'s opinion on Black Market cabinets?

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Is this guitar without the midi controller a waste of time? It's so expensive with it.

https://www.mansonguitarworks.com/product/cort-mbc-1-matthew-bellamy-signature-model-113

>>61826914
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3XQVFbURZc

Here's the one with midi if you don't know what I'm talking about.

massachusetts fags lets trade gear

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I'm convinced that Guitar Center is acting as Musician's Friend's physical store.
>Schaller strap locks: $25 @ GC, $15 @MF
>G&L Legacy flame top: full price @ GC, just happen to be the only G&Ls there; $300 @ MF on a seemingly perpetual sale

>>61827314
You're joking right?

>>61827314
>I'm convinced that Guitar Center is acting as Musician's Friend's physical store.
That would make sense, considering GC owns MF.

>>61827421
Was gonna say that. I was lookign it up to make sure i was right and noticed that they just recently strong-armed most of their employees into signing an arbitration agreement where they cant sue GC if they violate labor laws.

>>61826728
funny story, i saw one of these at a music store in portland and i went to just check it out and look at the price tag because i didnt know what they go for. It was $6000 dollars.

turns out it was an actual '59 bassman.

>>61827506

Those kind of agreements never actually hold up in court; you cannot use a contract to void someone's labor rights. Whistle blower protection exists for this reason.

>>61827827

>6000$ 60 year old crusty ass tube amp
>leave it out on the fucking shop floor to get kicked/stairway to heavened

jesus why

>>61826914

No. Youll just be wasting money buying feature you wont ever use which kinda seams dumb, thogu

>>61826469
Whats a good starting bass guitar?
I want to learn how to play bass and im probably gonna get one for my birthday. Also how is bass compared to an electric.

>>61827862
it was on the center display right in front of the counter with some of the 15 for '15 line.

store is cool as fuck though. Got a USA Jackson there almost 10 years ago

>>61826728

great price, you could probably flip that on Ebay or CL for 3-500$ more than that pretty easily.

>>61827935

Ahh got ya. Nice, a USA or Jap dinky is second on my list of purchases after a mesa mark 5-25 once I actually graduate this spring and start making that white collar guap

>>61827992
I would say go for the Jap (X-series i think?) Dinky. USA Soloists are the absolute best guitars jackson has. Plus, the USA Dinky's have really gone up in price. I got mine new for $2400 with a used Crate Solid State 100W and a Blue Voodoo 4X12

no sales-tax is the best part of the store though

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>>61827948
yeah, I might do that if I ever go back to New Zealand and don't want to deal with getting it rewired to 240v. Honestly pretty excited to run my stuff through it though.

>>61827926
What price range are you looking in?
Yamaha does a good job with their cheaper basses, and Ibanez basses that aren't GSR are usually good.
I would suggest buying used and or locally, you'll find much better deals that way.

>>61828057

Im leaning toward a MIA for that delicious jap autism when it comes to attention to detail.

my buddy used to have a120W blue voodoo head that sounded so fizzy that that I was convinved it was an early modeling amp the first time he pulled it out. Crate absolutely fucked the biasing on those amps, they came from the factory running tubes as frigid as yellowknife. I hope the cabs are not quite as shit.

>>61828104

The whole rewire to 240V thing isnt that bad. Its really just a transformer swap and replacement transformers for fenders are probably the cheapest and most available out of every major brand

>>61826831
You're probably better off getting a new bass

>>61828377

Why does it affect anything. The thread whole is unharmed, I thought that area doesn't matter .

I'm starting to get serious about learning guitar. I have been using an 80 dollar cheap electric guitar and have logged about 20 hours jam time and 50 hours on rocksmith. It's not necessarily a bad guitar, but it's clearly nothing great either. It will come out of tune after 30-60 minutes of playing. Has no whammy bar, no tone selector.

What's a decent guitar for someone who isn't really serious, but is a want to be rock star?

>>61828273
Well. There's also the cost of shipping the heavy fucker 13000km back home.

>>61828461
Budget?

>>61828456
it will disrupt vibrations and ruin your sustain and tone. The restoration job is probably more expensive than a new bass, they'd have to strip the whole finish, sand and reapply

>>61828537
I wouldn't want to spend much more than 500 dollars.

>>61828575

Hmm but it won't affect the stability of the neck right. It's only the ferrule cavity though. Slightly damaged.

>>61828461
I'm a big fan of the vintage modified squire stuff, not the super low end squier gear. I guess you can't go wrong with an Epi LP, theres probably 60 on my local craigslist. Some people here will disagree, but Agile has some good stuff as well.

>>61828579
Does that include the amp too? If you like strats, you can grab a mexican one for $300-350

>>61828579

Used Fender Mexican (standard) strat or PRS SE.

New schecter diamond series are excellent as well if you can stand a metal-y axe

>>61828579
With that money you could get a used MIM Fender.

How about your amp situation m8?
If you bought like a Squier Classic Vibe you would have enough money to buy a decent cheap practice amp.

>>61828461
>>61828775
Echoing the used Mexican Fender, whatever style you want-- Strat, Tele, JM/Jag. But really echoing the used PRS because of the tappable humbuckers. A lot of versatility for a low price. Check your local Craigslist for a deal.

>>61828613
the stability will be fine, but it will sound like shit

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>>61826914
Owner of an MBC1 here. Its a great guitar with or without midi. You only need midi desu if you are going to use it with whammy or a kaoss pad. If yoye want an upgrade, get the sustainiac option, it's not a one trick pony unlike the internal fuzz factory

Sorry for big picture. I'll answer any other questions you have about ot though. I think my review is the only one on the guitar center site for ir too.

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>>61826532
>frets
Fucking thanks man, the only other reply I got was pic related, nice pic but it didn't really answer the question

>>61828821
>>61828775
>>61828762
My current amp is shitty. Thanks guys I'll do some research. Seems like you all have the same brand in mind.

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>>61828821
>he buys his stuff used
Buying used is skimping, and skimping is for poorfags.

>>61829152

Ah that's all I need to know. On mine the tone and sustain is pretty good.

>>61829260
What gear do you have, friend? And how much did it cost you?

>>61828529
Hey NZBro, how did you travel with the rick? Gigbag or hardcase? Any weird Customs processes due to bringing music equipment to Canada?

>>61829243
Frets isn't the only difference. Fretless basses are still part of the guitar family. Bass is just the range of the instrument, bass guitar is an instrument. Upright bass/double bass is another instrument that is also a bass. Piano bass is a bass too. Tubas and sausophones are basses too. I was just pulling that guy's leg when he said "buy a guitar faggot" because a bass guitar is a type of guitar even if there are some obvious differences.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R7QgoTMqKI

gear here at the house currently –Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (blonde) / Vox AC30

pedal situation: SKB SKB-PS-55 Stagefive / Catalinbread Topanga / Earthquaker Rainbow Machine / Earthquaker Bitcommander / Moog MF Minifooger Ring / TC Electronic Flashback Triple Delay / Electro-Harmonix B9 Organ Machine / Small Clone / Boss NS-2 / ZVEX Fuzz Factory


DESIRED: http://www.fernandes.co.jp/products/artist_model/dead-end.html

Time playing: ten years

Fav guitars: Ernie Ball Music Man Ltd Run Albert Lee Eldorado Gold HH (lucky enough to own this bad boy) / Rory Gallagher Signature Stratocaster / Jaguar (wish I owned one too I suppose)


Favorite guitarists: Anthony Anzaldo (Ceremony) / Hisako Tabuchi (Number Girl) / Agata (Melt-Banana)


projects: 1955, were, lifer, nouns, and a few others that are being brainstormed but not yet fleshed out. I'm in a powerviolence band called god have mercy but we're struggling since our drummer got kicked out like two days ago. my friend hunter guffy and I are trying to start a screamo band. in the works talking to jeremy from inrage about starting a math rock project. my live-in girlfriend wants to start a project with me but is a tiny bit shy when it comes to making music (I'm trying to break her out of her shell though... I really would love to hear her express herself through singing) I have another serious project I'm working on but I'd rather not speak too much about it before its released


it would be great if someone would recommend me some really weird/out-there guitar pedals. I sort of like making my guitar not sound like a guitar. Also, should I go with an OCD for overdrive?

>>61829245
Only because it's the best bang for your buck. As for the amp situation, it depends on your needs. If you're going to be jamming with a drummer soon, you need something that can pump volume. If you're playing for yourself alone, you might want to consider something like a line 6 pod.

When i was in your shoes a few months ago, i tried out all the kinds of amps they had in guitar center + sam ash and i found out that i couldn't stand anything but a tube amp so i just saved up for a vox ac15c1 and went ampless for a while. If you can live with a cheap solid state amp or a modeling amp, more power to you.

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>>61829281
I hope you were memeing with your question, because so was I. You damaged the finish and it has no importance.

>>61829299
Rondo Ursa 3, Rondo Furry MLP edition. 125 each.

>No low ballers, no tire kickers. I know what I got.

Can anyone recommend a good isolated power supply for pedals? Currently running a one spot with daisy chain and its pretty noisy. Running 5-7 pedals at a time.

>>61829417
Baller as fuck.

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>>61829310
Hardcase it came with. No issues even as carry on which was nice. Free upgrade from economy to first class helped though.

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>>61829385
>that pic

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>>61829377
>Hisako Tabuchi (Number Girl)
MY NIGGA

>my live-in girlfriend wants to start a project with me but is a tiny bit shy when it comes to making music
Is it also mathrock? We need more female fronted mathrock in the west. Japan has all the baes with tricot, uchu conbini, etc. You should expose her to them if you haven't aleady

>>61829385

What? The ferrule hole on my bass is really damaged. I think the ferrule cut into it because when I took out the screw, the ferrule dropped out and I didn't managed to get it in its right place.

So it shouldn't matter at all right. Besides the aesthetics which I don't really care.

>>61829464
>No issues even as carry on
Nice indeed. I thought a large instrument wouldn't be allowed as carry on, due to TSA restrictions on size.

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>>61829646
Nope. I didn't go through the us luckily, but even when I did on my way back from London where I got it it was fine as far as carry on was concerned, gun fearing soccer mom's not withstanding of course. If I remember correctly the faa ruled instruments as carry on regardless of size, obviously pianos excepting.

>>61829553
yeah besides the ass dead dicks you should be fine.

>>61829377
>nouns
do you guys like dogs much better?

>>61829732

Alright, its not only the finish though. A bit of the wood is cut into as well. But I figured it should be okay since the neck is tight as fuck anyway.

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>>61829260
>>61829417
>he'd rather get a cheap low quality brand new instrument than a high quality used one

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>>61829729
Here is where I read about that carry on thing. https://reverb.com/blog/traveling-with-gear-tips-for-flying-with-guitars-and-other-instruments

>>61829260
Not him but Most of the stuff I want is not sold new anymore. Trust me. It's very frustrating when a product you can afford is unavailable for purchase.

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>>61829905
>>61830093
I was memeing you dolts. I thought it was obvious from >>61829417.
I have an Epi I bought used (the hockey strat).
Pic related is a guitar I'd like to own some day.

>>61829729
>>61829905
Well, now that I know I can take my guitar relatively safe, that my amp is staying due to the obvious cost of shipping a head and cab being expensive as shit, all left are my pedals.

I can fit them all with enough space in a pedaltrain pt pro/ classic pro, but I wonder if the hard case is enough for gorilla handling from the airport/airline guys.

>>61830130
Meant to quote >>61829885 instead of >>61829905

>>61830140
get safe, cuck

>>61830140
As long as you don't fly united or go to Australia you should be fine for that.

>>61830130
Heh, I was just venting. I missed out on a candy-orange Surfcaster and I'm still pissed about it. I have the cash but I will probably not see another.

>>61830324
Just googled it, it's pretty awesome. It's like a 360 bred with a jazzmaster and got a hockey stick charvel headstock
How much was it? Is there any chance of getting a custom made one?
btw I find Fender's move to give Charvels fender shaped headstocks to be utterly disgusting

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any of you guys stomp?

Does someone here have experience with Fender rumble bass cabinets? JUST the cabinets, not their amps. They seem decent for the price, eminence speakers and all that. I'm looking at either a 115 or 410 v3 right now.

>>61830598
why you need so many muffs

>>61830598
I use PC master race instead and roflstomp on your shitty boxes

>>61830666

this will probably sound gay af but they all just feel different to me. you know what i mean?

>>61830669

what? do you mean you just use a DAW?

>>61829498
i want to be her

and i'd like it to be mathy, but i believe it will end up being more dreamy or some sort of sad shit; i know she wants it to be pretty. i'm trying to compose it without using basic major scales, which is turning out to be a nice challenge; it's so easy for us to write a pretty song together based around c major... but I don't know, I want to see what we can do with something else scale-wise, . i'm not sure. got off subject. math rock would be tight. dream math.

>>61829764
obviously you fucking turd

>>61830666
>he thinks there's such a thing as "enough muffs"
you must be gay lad

>>61830857
yea

>>61830963

what DAW?

What's the best place to pawn off old instruments to make the most money? I have a Fender Mexican Strat, some other entry level guitars that probably aren't worth much, a drum set and a pair of Technics 1200s. I was thinking of using ebay, but I have no idea how much the shipping would even cost.

>>61831020
REAPER

>>61827314
In other news; water is wet, the sky is up, and dogs piss on fire hydrants. More at 11.

>>61829729
>plays bass
>only owns short scale guitars
How did this happen? Jeez man aren't you gonna get made fun of for your child sized guitars?

>>61831053
craigslist. Make sure you say somewhere what the things costs new, that usually gets them.

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>>61831077
I dunno. I've just never gotten round to it. Next on my list is a telecaster but yeah. The jag was a gift and the mustang means a lot to me.

>>61830907
You can combine math with anything. Dream math would be interesting.

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kek did they find one of these in a supply closet somewhere? suddenly rondo is selling one of their "pirate" SX guitars. Ugly as all hell. Not to mention the shit pictures. Ash body bolt on les Paul, woo.

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truly a superior instrument.

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>>61830492
This model had the "Gumby" headstock... It was a steal at 1.3K but at the time my dollar was closer to parity with that of the USA. Would have been a great flip. Accept no substitutes.

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>>61830933
Them satanic trips, tho.

>>61830295
I kekd, this is unfortunately true.
I almost got my JP back in a United flight, glad I didn't. Poor Travis.

With pedals you can store them inside your clothes in the checked baggage. They should endure anything that does not destroy your bags.

I'd get a pedalboard in my destination to save myself the trouble of packing it and dealing with the bulk. I'd only carry the pedals with me.

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Chapman Guitars pretty good.
Who wants to jam in LA

>>61831335
ya, should have checked em
dat muff tho

>>61831354
>Chapman Guitars
>Near-exact copies of their respective inspiration

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>>61831354
If my guitar had to have a mandatory signature, it wouldn't be the one from an insufferable vegan manchild

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>>61829260
Nothing wrong with the right used instrument - pic related.

This was hands down the best playing tele of all the ones I tried.

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>>61831453

>>61829356
i'm not that guy, but i do appreciate real answers on /gg/

>>61826728
looks like a cool amp, not sure what they're worth usually, but a grand is an alright price on a kickass tube amp (if it is that)

>>61826831
is this a meme that i don't get? your shit is fine, guitars are made to be played, not stored in a case

>>61829377
on an image board, is a tripfag, and doesn't post a pic of resident gear

>>61830669
i was in a band called roflstomper for a bit, never seen roflstomp anywhere else

>>61831436
Rob is vegan? God fucking dammit. We lost another one.

>>61831629
yeah and he also has those dreaded dreadlocks

Are surfcasters a meme guitar?

I don't enjoy playing anymore.
Help.

>>61831665
He got rid of them not long ago.

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Finally got my shit together and organised to do a couple solo acoustic cover sets in a month.

Now to decide on what to cover.

>>61831718
wonderwall

>>61831718
Under the Milky Way

>>61831718
Everlong

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>>61831718
what kind of mood are you going for?

cant go wrong with chasing cars but i'd also recommend sleepless by the strive along with some of the wonder years if you're into them

those are what i would do for a set at least

what would you anons do for a set?

>>61831436
He did get rid of those ugly dreads because he's balding.

>>61831699
Take a break from playing.
Come back to it in a few weeks.

>>61831927
Kill yourself, send me your instruments. You're welcome.

>>61831718
https://youtu.be/W5fBppsntAE

>>61830907
dream math sounds cool.

Granted people will still label it as emo.

>>61832021
How's those guitar lessons going :^)

Who /detroit/ here? I need to start a band before i kill myself

>>61832315
You live in Detroit, you're already dead.

>>61832315
So many suicidals here.
At least I'm not alone in that regard.

>>61832057
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9fYIqvozrE

>>61828239
the cabs are great. the version i got was the step down, but they have a version with celestions that is really good. The head I got wasn't a blue voodoo though. A nice clean sound with so-so gain. I'm probably going to sell the head and run a stereo set up on stage with my 1x12 combo and some effects in the path to the 4x12. Other guitarist is going to do the same thing

>>61826831
I'm assuming that's the neck joint. If there is no cracking, its fine.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHkTUI-itA4

Where did all the joy in making videos go?

>>61832766
>9:26
>Penny?

I thought i was just imagining it but yeah, their vids did get worse because they don't crack jokes/have fun anymore, It's all too routine. Going through the motions.

>>61832848
I enjoy watching those other Andertons guys way more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNxHGIn-lTY

>>61832504
playing this shit is so fucking fun

>>61831354
I want to jam

>>61831718
Like the other Anon said, what kind of mood are you going for?

>>61833676
Shit. Forgot I had posted in the thread, something chill and melodic, I'm sure I'll figure it out. I've got a couple songs in my head,

>>61832669

I don't see any crack. It's just the wood being squeezed from the ferrule cutting into it I think.

>>61831718
Fly me to the moon

I'm trying to play the first two songs on F#A#∞ by GY!BE but I can't figure out what tuning they're using. At some points it sounds like F# A# C# F# A# C# while at others it sounds like F# A# C# F A# C#. How do I do this, /gg/?

>>61834439
2 guitars

>>61834482

But both guitars are tuned to the same thing, for example on The Dead Flag Blues, the intro is definitely in F# A# C# F# A# C#, but the midsection (dark ambient bit) sounds like it's tuned in F# A# C# F A# C#. Then when the third part fades in it's impossible to play in the latter tuning, only the former. Both guitars are definitely tuned to the same one at the same time. The entirety of East Hastings can only be played in F# A# C# F A# C#. I'm stuck here, do the band tune halfway through the song?

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What are some really good Chorus pedals? Which would you recommend?

>>61834802
Way huge Blue Hippo. Warped Vinyl.

>>61831211
I really dig that finish.
I wonder why Fender, Gibson and all the other big guitar makers don't offer more color schemes like this one for their standard models. It's always plain color or sunburst.

>>61830598
>I don't know of any distortion boxes but Big Muffs
>want a different sound
>better get another one

>>61831629
Nothing of value was lost, anon.

>>61831718
Lover by Les Paul

Has anyone ordered one of the Hadean guitars from Rondo Music? If so how are they?

Yamaha Thr10 for home practice good or meme tier?

With a SS amp, can I plug in the speaker after the amp is powered on? I get that typical "pop" and it is pretty loud (and not affected by the volume levels) so I thought I'd turn on the amp with everything set to the lowest and then plug in the speaker.

>>61832315

Id try checking out postings in cafe's in the metro area. LA Cafe in clarkston/waterford for example has a post board of people looking to jam (plus dank tuna melts)

>>61835515
>It's always plain color or sunburst.
you mean pukeburst?

>>61831281
It's not that ugly tbqh fám
at least the horn is closer to the one in a les paul

>>61832938
that danish guy is a fucking monster fingerstyle player. watch the christmas blues jam he and lee did.

>>61835959
I got that pop whenever i was powering off my old amp . Solved it by plugging a jack in the heaphones input. If you don't have one, I guess you could try your solution yeah

>>61835515
I like the RG550/655's bright finishes

>>61836171
I just want to know if it's save or not, that's all. I know that SS amps are really easy to deal with (it doesn't need a speaker load to function properly) but I'm not sure if it's okay to plug in a speaker after the entire thing is powered on.

>>61835681
Idk senpai but there telecaster copies look nice been thinking about getting one. Or buying a kit on eBay and building myself. Not sure yet.

>>61836125
Those knobs look like they belong on another equally disgusting guitar.
>>61831281
>bolt on les Paul
Hondo and Hondo II made some very nice, very cheap bolt on LP copies in the 70's and 80's. They don't come up for sale very often but they don't last when they do.

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>>61836113
It's not all bad

>tfw played echoes part 1 with no mistakes at a music contest at my old school
>got mediocre score, barely made it to next round
> play hotel california and WYWH
>get 2nd prize
Should i always opt to playing something the audience is most probably familiar with?

>>61836249
rics are an exception :^)
Fenders and Gibsons in bursts look like shit

>>61836249
I wish Rickenbacker made a 7 string just for shits and giggles.

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>>61836249
That's Roger's 12 string Ric. That's a badass.

>>61836191
Yes it is safe. Just power your amp, wait a bit, make sure your master is zero'd and plug the speaker. What's the amp in question btw?

>>61836380
Nano Legacy Thunder Bass, a tiny 5W SS head.

>>61836269

Pandering to your audience will take you very far in life (in general, not just music).

Youll never disappoint by giving someone what they want, even though as an engineer that pains me a bit to admit.

>>61836462
Why not just plug the speaker in first and avoid noise altogether? Generally yeah it's safe but why?

>>61836506
When the speakers are plugged in when I turn it on I get the pop at the beginning, that's the issue here. What do you mean?

>>61836471
Youre right. I know that one of the judges is a big 'jazz fan' so for my compulsory 'self-composed piece' the drummer and I just kept playing easy jazz and just improvising and the guy called it the best thing he heard. Meanwhile my friend who also plays guitar (a lot better than me) decided to play a 'melodic death metal piece' which was a lot harder than what we played in front of an audience of 60 year old judges. He got a bad rating and they called it unorganised gibberish.
You sadly need appeal to whoever you're playing to

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>>61836286
Found this one.
But other than that, I don't think they'e gonna make one anytime soon.
>>61836285
I agree. I kinda like the tobacco sunburst on the thunderbird though.
>>61836359
Well he made THE ric sound

How the fuck can you bend two steps up and be accurate ? My fingers are crumbling away from the pressure the string exerts, fucking blues.

>>61836623
I know about their lapsteel, but it would be really interesting to see how they would take on making a 7 string guitar. Same for fender, a single coiled 7 string would be lovely.

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>>61836623
>I kinda like the tobacco sunburst on the thunderbird though.
wew lad, seems like we share tastes
the thunderbird is my other exception. And probably some teles (black cherryburst for example). I usually don't mind much if it's a see through burst in an interesting color.
Burst LPs and Strats can suck a dick tho. Alpine white for Lesters, Fiesta red and white for strats, or candy red and black.

>>61836269
wow fucking sellout

Any idea what tuning GYBE use on Mladic? Lowest string is definitely Eb, not sure about the others

>>61836506
Again, it is safe to do it but I wouldn't want to fiddle with the amp to cab cable everytime I play. The reason why is that if one day you might use a faulty cable or a shielded cable that could blow the amp.
Since you've got a headphones input on this particular head, just plug a jack(or shitty earphones) so it takes the hit instead of the speaker.

>>61836634


lighter strings man. Most of those guys that do ridiculous blues bending use 9s, and some use 8s.

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Is it a bad idea to start learning bass with a shortscale bass? All the first bass guides I read always rec that Squire modified 70s bass.

>>61836923
Not really, unless you don't want to be a little bitch your whole life.

>Hey anon play us a sweet bass lick
>Hands Bass
>S-sorry I never learned to stretch my fingers an extra inch.

>>61836548
>>61836840
I get it now

>>61836840
That doesn't work on this head, it doesn't mute the speakers if you plug in headphones. I know it's not dangerous or harmful, it's just annoying and loud.

>>61836956
kek
more like 4 extra inches tho, most shortscale basses are 30" iirc
>tfw 5 string 35" masterrace
plebs need not apply

>>61835515
Because they don't sell, plain and simple.
If you are willing to pay for it, they'll paint anything any color you want, but it has to be a special order direct from the factory.

>>61835959
No. Keep the speakers plugged in
A no-load situation is the fastest and easiest way possible to kill any amp, and guess what happens when you turn the amp on without any speakers connected to it?

>>61837162
Those are 4 extra inches across 20something frets, you don't have to stretch your Hand 4 extra inches at any point. The difference between 34 and 35 is basically nonexistant to me, which is why I opted for a 35'' 5-string as well.

>>61837204
It's fully SS, and it even says in the manual that you can use it to directly use headphones or the line out without any cab connected.

>>61837219
>which is why I opted for a 35'' 5-string as well.
BASED
A
S
E
D

that said, sometimes I wish I had a 4. Specifically a fender precision in candy red.

>>61837248
5-string was my priority because I needed something that is as versatile as possible (which is why I went for HH pickups and an active bass as well), I'll get myself a 4-string P bass or maybe a Rickenbacker at some point though.

>>61837274
Mine's an HH too, got that one because it didn't look like a guitar (corvette copy) and I wanted the 5th for that metal. Never had to use alternate tunings, BEADG is truly a blessing.
Rickenbackers are a dream of mine too. I love that percussive punch they have.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpoWBZ1973A

>>61837335
I just got myself an HH because I could easily mod it to JJ with a selector switch and you can get a fairly decent P-ish sound with the EQ. As I said, very versatile, as is the 5th string. Fuck alternate tuning, I don't want to mess with my perfect action.
Rickenbacker would be a pure fun instrument for me, midnight blue yes please!

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>>61831390
Im genuinely curious as to what the chapman guitars are like as instruments, because to me it seems like they'd be on par with the PRS SE line that comes out fo the same factory and I used to own one of those.

>>61837204
>>61837235
Ripped directly from the official website FAQ:

"Can the Nano Legacy series be run without a speaker (using the headphone out to a speaker emulator box then to the PA)?

The Nano Legacy heads don't need a speaker load to function, so you can certainly just use it with headphones. They also work great directly through an interface for computer recording."

So yeah, seems alright to me

>>61836584
>>61836783
>>61836471

That's not sad, or being "a sellout", it's fucking smart.
Knowing what your audience wants and giving it to them is good business. If you know all people want is three minutes' worth of three chords, a dance beat and a love story, you're a fool to try and give them four movements of classically-influenced protest ballads in 7/8 time.
The time to say "no" to somebody's advice on what to play is when you already know that a good amount of people are paying for what you're doing.
The thing is that while it's nice to know all the theory and technique in the world, most times you just need ONE aspect of it, and usually a simple aspect at that.

>>61836796
Could I get a response on this one?

>>61837404

I would say theyre very much in that PRS SE/korean Schecter/mexi fender class quality wise. Definitely solid beater/student guitars, but they wont ever blow you away. they tend to have absolute dog shit electronics from the factory though.

>>61837593
They look quite cheap, but that might just be me.

I don't really see the point in getting guitars from companies other than the big ones, they tend to do good guitars for all price points nowadays.

Ibanez or Jackson? Who has better QC etc?

It seems like every kid on block now owns ibanez.

>>61837274
I got a ric and while it's a fantastic instrument, it's not the most confortable to play. Also a pain in the ass if you have to do maintenance on it.
P-bass on the other hand, are built like tanks and are very easy to take care of.
But it all comes down to the sound you want.

>>61837696
Depends on price range I'd suppose, but a few anons here have said that Jackson's Custom Shop is the best around.

>>61837696
Jackson is owned by Fender nowadays.
Ibanez seem to have some more versatile stuff, I feel like jackson is too deep in the "metal guitars for metal players" stuff.

>>61837779
about 800 bucks more or less.

>>61837235

"Fully SS" doesn't mean anything in that regard. It's all a matter of design.
I have full SS amps in my collection where if you try shit like that, the amp's output section will fry. Granted they're old and amp output protection technology has moved on, but still.
I'm glad you don't have to put up with it if you don't want to, but that doesn't mean that all "fully SS" amps are the same way, and it's always wise to be circumspect until you know differently.

Like >>61837497 quoted, for example.

>>61837805
Funny you say that jackson is too deep in metal guitars for metal players, I feel that way with Ibbys

>>61837865
That's because most of their non-metal oriented guitars aren't well known. The whole roadcore and artcore lines are definitely not for playing metal on.
I hate most of their Iron Label series though, they look ugly and I don't like how emgs sound.

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>>61837378
>I just got myself an HH because I could easily mod it to JJ with a selector switch and you can get a fairly decent P-ish sound with the EQ.
Interesting. I can get mine to sound pretty P-ish too but I want the real thing lol. I don't have the JJ option.
>As I said, very versatile, as is the 5th string. Fuck alternate tuning, I don't want to mess with my perfect action.
Agreed
>>61837378
>Rickenbacker would be a pure fun instrument for me, midnight blue yes please!
I'll take the red one please

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>>61837913
I see, I have this deal to get strat with tex mex pickups, are they suited to play metal ala Yngwie, Maiden etc?

>>61838075
Swap the bridge for hot rails mr skeltal

>>61837696

Ibanez gio<Chink jacksons<cheap Indo ibanez<Mid level Indo Ibanez=indo jacksons<mexican jacksons<ibanez prestige=american jackson production line<<custom shop jaksons

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>>61838105
Yeah that's close.

>>61838105
This is pretty accurate actually. I personally feel Ibanez Prestige is the best price vs performance option, but yeah.

Only two you missed are Ibanez Signature (just above Prestige) and USA models. LACS can be omitted for obvious reasons.

>>61838105
Thanks, not the guy you were replying to but this info is extremely helpful for a semi beginner to keep in mind while guitar shopping.

>>61838137
I really can't like any super strat besides the RG, not on the subject of playing but purely on looks, Jacksons and Schecters look a bit flabby in comparaison.

>>61838105
Jackson it is desu

>>61838158
That's my actual guitar. It's neck through and sings. I'm currently saving for a custom shop Dinky.
I hate Ibby's headstock and pointy horns, too edgy.
>>61837865
>jackson is too deep in metal guitars for metal players,
Jackson built their reputation on it in the 80's.

>>61838140

Yeah I would definitely agree with that, I meant this ass a quality comparison, not price. Those jap prestiges are like 50-75% the cost of a prodo MIA jackson, amazing deals for a pro level insturment

>>61837761
>Tfw love the neck on rickenbackers

I personally love the comfort on them, but to each his own. My first guitar was actually an extra scale 35 inch. Even stuff like jag basses just feel too fucking tiny. But when it's a guitar I don't even notice how short they get.

>>61838105
Are there any Mexican Jacksons currently in production? Last time I checked the Pro series was being manufactured in Indonesia

>tfw we can't have Japanese Jackson Pros anymore

>>61838240
The horns aren't that pointy, asides from the RGD.
The headstock's not the best I've seen, I'll give you that.

On my 5 string, the B string got unwound around the tuning peg, was that because I just didn't cut enough string when I wrapped it around the peg?

I bought a modtone speedbox for $10. I find myself using it instead of the blues driver.

That is all. Thanks for listening.

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>>61838776
But you can't play blues drive monster without a blues driver

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM6v4z_SXm0

>>61838462
Yeah i guess your first bass becomes your point of reference. Mine was a 4-string J-bass copy (normal scale), that may be why i think ric's necks aren't the best. Never tried 5-strings and/or long scale though.
>>61838710
Might be it. How many coils on the tuning peg?

Anybody have an opinion on the build your own guitar kits, semihollow and teles that the have on amazon and eBay? I have absolutely no reason to buy either but a major boner for both and also for building a guitar.

>>61839046
If you don't know what you're doing it will not be playable or sound even remotely good, see it as a cool project that you can sink a lot of time into, not as a purchase of an actual guitar.

>>61838610
Im not actually sure, I thought they just started manufacturing a new line there in 2015 though. If not, the mexican charvels are killer, killer axes for the 600-700$ they cost

>>61839081
That's fine with me. The Tele and semi hollow kit I'm looking at go for $140 each. I'll do some research and use it as a learning experience. Would a guitar tech be able to clean up my work after I assemble it to make it somewhat playable?

>>61839046

If youre an experienced builder who knows how to fine tune and fix all the fuck ups on them, they can be decent. Id personally never buy one though.

The kits you can get from carvin for like 500 are fucking excellent though

>>61839142

and to add to that, once you account for electronics and decent hardware and the extra time itll take to put it together, you probably wouldnt actually save money buy buying a chink ebay kit anyway

>>61838984
Normal scale is long scale :^)
35" is extra long

>>61839122
How much experience do you have when it comes to woodworking and handicraft? If the answer is none then chances are not even a guitar tech will be able to fix your screw ups after your first try. As I said, consider that money gone, you're not buying a guitar you're taking on a project for fun and it'll take quite a bit of time and effort to make that thing playable.

>>61839046
If they have the bridge holes and tuning pegs already drilled, and the fretboard already fretted, it's pretty hard to mess up. However you are relying on the manufacturer not messing it up. If they don't have stuff drilled out you gotta have really good measurements to get it right. I wouldn't expect great necks or fret jobs from these, so only get one if you're prepared to work on that. Honestly most of these kits aren't that different from just buying a regular cheap guitar, same rules apply.

>>61839199
Lond scale strings usually fit 33'' up to 36'' basses, depending on your bridge. I wouldn't call 35'' extra long or super long scale, especially for a 5-string.

>>61839122
The tech should be able to correct things like fret buzz, bad grounding/wiring, intonation but that's about it. Anything more than that and either he will be unable to help you or it'll cost you 2x the guitar value.

>>61839238
Those are extra long strings you're thinking of.
http://www.rotosound.com/bass-string-scale-length-guide/

>>61839105
New Dinky Pros are MiM, Soloists are MiIndo.

>>61839303
I use standard "long scale" Daddario strings for my 35'' 5-string and they fit perfectly fine, but I also don't have the strings go through the body or anything like that.

>>61839309
Oh, nice to know it. Thanks for the info anon!

>>61839303
yeah that. some basses that have body through bridges and long headstocks need much longer strings even if they have a 34" scale and so on.

>>61839351
Yeah but notice how it says that XL scale strings fit basses with scale lengths from 33.5" to 36"

>>61839122
>>61839046
If you're going to build your own guitar save up money and buy a half-decent body and neck.

The cheap kits are so spotty you might end up having to spend so much money to get a luthier to fix it that you were better off buying a normal factory built guitar.

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>>61839199
What?! I have been lied to all my life!
Thanks for the info

>>61839429
oh, im agreeing with you anon. 35 and up is extra long scale.

>>61839516
But so many long scale strings fit so many 35'' scale length basses, I disagree based on that.

>>61839122
>>61839046
Hello friend, my name is Kurt. You would be much better off purchasing one of our SX series guitars from RondoMusic.com for guaranteed quality! You won't be disappointed!

>>61839515
You're welcome lad
>>61839539
You're actually right, I thought my XL170s were extra long but they aren't really.
That said, 35" is considered extra long.

>>61839539
so wait, im just typing this out so that it makes sense. you disagree that a certain scale length should be called extra long purely because there is a half inch overlap between extra long and long on a string manugacturers website, is that correct?
scale length is about the distance between the frets and octaves etc, that determines scale, the fact that some strings fit a longer scale bass because of a short distance between the bridge and anchor points, or a really shallow length on the headstock doesnt change what the scale is.
there is a 1 inch difference between a jaguar and a strat for scale length if i'm not mistaken, and their strings fit each other, are you saying that a strat is also a short scale since they use the same strings?

Any tips on figuring out strumming patterns and strumming and singing at the same time? The moment I start singing I lose track of my strumming.

>>61839703
I'm having the same problem and I'm pretty sure the answer is more practice.

>>61839676
>>61839679
le bait master. No, seriously though, Daddario long scale strings have 36'' of exposed, proper string on their "long scale" strings. And 35'' is basically a second standard for 5-string basses, those 2 factors are important to me, I'm not going to haggle on about official definitions but I hope you catch my drift. http://www.daddario.com/upload/BassArticle2_1803.pdf

>>61839703
Practice the same song over and over and over and over and over.

Once you get one, it starts to get easy.

>>61839746
now see. a friend of mine has a 34" scale bass, but he has to get extra scale strings for it due to body through bridge and so on. so are you saying that a 35" scale guitar is just long scale but a 34" scale guitar is extra long?

>>61839849
>>61839746
and just to reiterate I get what you mean, but not every bass, in fact most of them, aren't gonna have a tight enough design to allow for that 36" of good string to actually sit where it needs to

>>61839849
He's saying a 35" is a extra long scale bass.
http://www.studybass.com/gear/bass-guitar-buying-guide/bass-scale-length/

>>61839849
>>61839881
And Franz Bass Guitars makes basses exclusively in 34.5'' scale length, don't hang on to definitions that much, especially when they're not that important. Why does the scale length matter? First of all the actual scale length of your instrument (comfort, tension on the strings, etc.) and secondly for buying the right strings. And especially when buying the correct strings the terminology and what you're referring to can be useless, which is why my 35'' scale bass is a "longscale" bass for me simply because it fits those strings and because I don't end up with tons of extra wire at the headstock that way. Yes, I'm defining my bass by the strings that fit its design in that regard because that makes sense when we're talking about strings.

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Why am I so god damn weak, I should have gotten the light version.

>>61839939
34.5" is extra long. Over 34" is extra long.
And scale length matters because it changes your tone. It's the reason why a fat strat will never sound like a Les Paul.

>>61840017
aren't those really bad for your hands

>>61840030
You're talking about scale length in terms of the actual instrument, not scale length when it comes to strings. 2 different things, as you've shown yourself.

>>61840017
>grip master
meme

Generally speaking, how expensive is it to repair the finish of a guitar?

>>61840061
They help you build strength, that's about it.
>>61840080
I'm well aware, I just want something to do when I'm watching a movie that occupies my hands and maybe does something for me.

>>61840017
>Grip Master

Whhhhyyyyyy do you people do these things...?

>>61840094
I refinished mine for free, my friend had semigloss and finish and we sanded it down and refinished it.

>>61840095
This should be in the sticky
http://guitargearfinder.com/guides/ridiculous-guitar-gear-avoid-sucked/

>>61840120
I mean like dents and scratches

>>61840214
that's usually a refin job tho

>>61840151
Not to shit on the article's point, but now the Angelo damper is down to $20. Still probably not worth it, but far better than $90+ shipped.

Jennifer Batten also has one but it's in the $60 range. Again, probably not worth it unless you're Jennifer Batten https://www.allparts.com/search.asp?keyword=batten&search=

>>61840214
Dave's world of fun stuff has a bunch of finish repairs. Also if you're talking about scratches from just strumming you can buff them out.

>>61840446
>Jennifer Batten
had to google her
that's typically what happens to session musicians

>>61840151
"Finger strength" is like the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard of. You never see actually good guitarists start their instructional videos with "now remember kids, if you can't depress at least a medium-tension GripMaster than this finger tapping string-skipping arpeggio in three octaves isn't for you."

>>61840633
You're using it every time you're tapping, but I still agree, it's not necessary to buy one of those for guitar or bass.

>>61840095
>I just want something to do when I'm watching a movie that occupies my hands and maybe does something for me.
I just play guitar while I'm watching stuff.

Actually since the question about DIY guitar kits has been asked, what are your opnions on DIY pedals kits? Are they worth it? Do you need any skills besides basic soldering? Special tools? Any good kits you tried?

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>>61840790
All I can tell you is I made a pedal from scratch. I even made the box from sheet metal, and etched and drilled the PCB myself. Turned out great.
If the circuit is good, the pedal will be good. Be careful with certain kinds of pedals though. For example the Phase 90 requires 4 matched transistors.

>>61840600
I really only know who she is because I watched a GuitarWorld Rig Rundown of hers not long ago, where a good 5 minutes was spent on her damper and other weird gadgets.

I've been deciding between a lot of guitars lately and I kinda wanna get a gretsch

what models best? I play lefty and I've only been able to find the g5420 and g5191

>>61840600
She went on a few world tours with Michael Jackson and Jeff Beck back in the day.
When it comes to shredtastic players who are listenable and don't just shit random flurries of notes all over everything they play, it's basically Vai, Satriani and her.

>>61840974
The Jet Club is probably the best thing in the lower price range if you can find one in a lefty version.
If you have the cash to spend, a real Duo Jet is an axe.

>>61840896
That looks really nice, dude. You got a bigger pic?

>>61841145
I probably shouldve mentioned I'm looking for hollow bodies haha

>>61841219
Yep, those are about your only two choices in a hollowbody Gretsch priced under 2 grand.

>>61841315
Do you know which one's better? I can't really test either since I can only find them online

>>61840896
>switch
>ON/ON
That's the kind of pedal i like
Where'd you find the PCB?

Do you guys know some good bass exercises?

Senpai I want a new acoustic

I'm looking for a pretty warm sounding one. Somewhere between a bright steel string guitar sound and a classical nylon string guitar. Don't really want to spend over $500, and I'd prefer to buy used to save even more money

>>61841400
Yeah dude, Billy Sheehan has some great ones. I'll list my favorites

Using 3 fingers in a 3-2-1 pattern on the plucking hand, play a descending chromatic scale, switching strings after every 4-3-2-1 on the fretting hand, then back up. This one helps you play fast using 3-2-1 on the plucking hand without doing triplets, which is the natural tendency

>>61841400
>>61841498

another good one is to pick a scale and play it ascending and then descending in every position all the way up the neck. Got that from Billy as well.

Practicing sweep arpeggios is really beneficial for hand synchronization, even if you don't play music that utilizes sweeps. Writing your own sweep arpeggios is a good exercise in theory if you don't know much about it

Practice double thumb as well. You won't regret it

>>61841431
cheap yamahas are some of the warmer sounding acoustics you can find. Maybe something else with a real thick finish, but you'd have to try it out first to know. generally a thick top will give you a warm sound. Even more so if you cover the sound hole with a piece of wood.

>>61841600
thanks senpai

>>61841334
They're basically the same guitar with the same pickups.
The difference is the Armstrong Signature has gold hardware instead of chrome, upgraded tuners (Grovers vs generic open gears), and individual volume and tone controls for each pickup. The standard has individual volumes and a master tone control.
One thing the standard does have going for it is a choice of finishes-orange or silver vs the Armstrong's black only.

If you like the extra features and/or the color scheme the Armstrong is the way to go. Personally I couldn't bring myself to justify spending $400 extra just on gold hardware, better tuners and another tone control, and I like the silver finish a little better than the black anyway.

>>61841775
That wouldn't be worth an extra $400, and yea I kinda like the other ones better than the black

I think the gold hardware looks kinda ugly

>>61841498
>>61841570
Thanks

Thoughts on the new Billy Corgan Reverend sig?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzl60Kyoy0Q

>>61842223
sounds like shit

>>61842223

Dank! Reverends are fucking awesome mid level instruments. I would trade my SE 245 in an instant for a singlecut reverend

>>61842223
that was bad and billy corgan should feel bad

>>61842223
nirvana is better

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>>61842288
>>61842492
I think his Fender sounds better but the Reverend doesn't sound that terrible. The only thing that's a bit off putting is the price.

game of guess the riff
starting off with easy ones
http://vocaroo.com/i/s084L243VQEt

>>61842722
creep

>>61842722
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW_y31bRW3M

>>61842784
/gg/ - /metal/ memes edition

>>61842722
Alternative Current/Direct Current - Trinitrotoluene

>>61842932
couldnt have worded it better myself, nice one

>>61842780
>>61842784

next one, I apolagise for my terrible playing.
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0GprFrHIzOV

>>61842993
im retarded, but something offspring?
oh wait, that ending make me doubt that a bit more

>>61843042
what if I shouted "AAALLLLLLL ABBOOOOAAARRRDDD AHAHAHAHAAA" before playing anything?

>>61843083
oh, crazy train by sabbath.

dont take my ignorance as anyone elses btw, i'm fucking garbage at identifying guitar parts. only drop clues if you really think it's necessary.

>>61842223
Look at how big his head is.

>>61843111
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0lIVKLsA7Ru
okay last oen cause im off out, this is easier~

>>61842993
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz2fWwdvhOY

>>61843140
Freebird!

Nah, Sweet Home Alabama.

>>61843140
Sweeeeeet Hooooooome AlaBAMMMA - Lynyrd Skynyrd

Someone school me on proper string care I can never keep the tone fresh as the first few days of new strings both acoustic and electric regardless of the amont of actuall playing time the strings it seems don't sound as good the same time a week later

>>61843140
That one song the shitty music teacher I had in primary made everyone learn

>>61843237
What do you even like with that fresh string sound? Strings always sound better when they've been on and played for a week or two imo desu senpai

>>61843237
thats humidity and so on. keep your shit in its case when youre not playing it

>>61843237
wipe them before and after playing, keep them in a case, move to a colder country

>>61843237
Change strings every week.

>>61843237
Strings are always going to sound different after a few weeks. If you got old strings that sound dull however, you can boil them in a saucepan with a bit of vinegar, that'll freshen them up a bit

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>they cant afford to change strings everyday

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>>61841362
>>switch
>>ON/ON
>That's the kind of pedal i like
It's a DPDT, that's why it's on-on haha. Couldn't get a stomp switch here in Uruguay, the only ones I found were made of plastic.
>Where'd you find the PCB?
I actually used a schematic and designed the PCB myself. I have a botched one from the first try somewhere, I used a marker that was way too shitty and the tracks got damaged. Then I bought a proper marker and it worked almost flawlessly.
>>61841189
Sorry, I don't remember where I put my pics but I retrieved this one from my facebook.
>inb4 normalfag REEEEE

>>61843522
I can afford to change strings every day. I can't afford to pay someone to do it for me and stretch them and keep them in tune.

All so I can get a nice bright tone that I'm going to drop the pot on and distort the shit out of.

Interesting , thanks for all the responses so far! Now I'm to thinking, does not everyone like new strings? I assume bass players need some time 'break in ' the strings like running shoes. On the other hand playing guitar I can only get perfect intonation in that first week after that distorted / overdriven tones start to lose depth and articulation in the picking attack. I am mostly a rhythm player , I'll admit string bends are a little tougher with new strings

>>61843929
I prefer new strings personally, they get some really good attack and I can just smooth it out by going in easier and rolling the tone knob down.
My bassist friend also prefers new strings since they get that clangy sound.

>>61843929
on guitar I prefer new or old, I dont really like the middle ground.
on bass I like to break em in first, and I keep my old ones and boil em to get some weird sounds.

>>61844016
>I keep my old ones and boil em
I bet it gives them lots of mojo

>>61844071
makes em feel like new, just with a lot more slink.

>>61836113
Sunburst is goat finish

>>61840095
It's the wrong kind of strength and too much of it. If anything, you need to learn how to release tension and use less strength.

>>61840151
I've made something similar to the string stretching tool and it REALLY cuts down the stretch time.

I accidentally tuned a nylon string guitar to F during a string change, but then I didn't need to stretch the strings after that.

>>61844094
Be careful not to slip on all that butter.

>>61841400
It's all about rhythm with bass. Try this Victor Wooten exercise. You're meant to play a riff and see how long you can stay in the pocket.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTuzByfJLaU

>>61843929
Dude, I've heard of bass players keeping strings for YEARS and it blows my mind. I got some Chromes (flatwound) for my bass and they rock. I was expecting a completely muffled sound, but they just take the edge off.

Guitar is a different beast though. The new strings should be harder to bend since they have more give while they're stretching.

>>61844377
That's why you stretch them until they don't go out of tune anymore.

What are some easy songs to learn playing lead? (easy guitar solos/licks)

new thread

>>61844759
>>61844759