Topic: Re: The Guitar Topic - B (Read 395630 times)

Melodic · « **Reply #2300 on:** 05 Jan 2011, 17:36 »

With only two knobs, what are you adjusting on the pickups?

Also maybe the only reason I'd want one of my own is for the adjustable-intonation bridge. Fuck me if my '67 does not have the most annoying bridge of all time ever.

ESKIMO ROBOCOP · « **Reply #2301 on:** 05 Jan 2011, 20:54 »

Quote from: Melodic on 05 Jan 2011, 17:36

With only two knobs, what are you adjusting on the pickups?

I dont understand this question?

Its got a volume, tone, and pickup selector like any other guitar im sure.

I think i must be pretty lame, im not a big fan of danos...

Melodic · « **Reply #2302 on:** 05 Jan 2011, 23:46 »

I was just confused as to whether each knob controlled both pickups simultaneously or not. It kind of sucks if that's the case, but to be honest the wiring in my Dano is shoddy enough that adjusting the tone for either pickup has some cross-play.

squawk · « **Reply #2303 on:** 06 Jan 2011, 03:01 »

god damn it i miss my dano

Ballard · « **Reply #2304 on:** 06 Jan 2011, 04:12 »

Shit, I kinda want a Dano again.

Thanks guys.

valley_parade · « **Reply #2305 on:** 06 Jan 2011, 05:55 »

Quote from: Melodic on 05 Jan 2011, 23:46

I was just confused as to whether each knob controlled both pickups simultaneously or not. It kind of sucks if that's the case, but to be honest the wiring in my Dano is shoddy enough that adjusting the tone for either pickup has some cross-play.

Yeah, it's master volume and master tone. Like on a Telecaster.

glyphic · « **Reply #2306 on:** 06 Jan 2011, 06:46 »

I picked up an MXR 10-band EQ last night from a shady dude in a Hardee's parking lot. Haven't been able to use it.

My girlfriend got me a Bass Big Muff Pi for Christmas, though. It is the one with the bass boost switch. It can go from face-melting bass distortion to a kind of subdued rocking edgy bass-y bliss.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #2307 on:** 06 Jan 2011, 07:57 »

Quote from: squawk on 06 Jan 2011, 03:01

god damn it i miss my dano

Wait you got rid of yr Dano? Why on earth would you do that

Kwaping · « **Reply #2308 on:** 06 Jan 2011, 11:02 »

This is arguably the wrong forum, but... if you haven't already, check out Kick by Panico. Good surf-y guitar and fun basslines. I think you bass people might enjoy some of the fuzzy bass tones. It's on sale at Amazon for only $5 right now, too.

Don't hate on the questionable vocals - they're an acquired taste, I guess.

Nodaisho · « **Reply #2309 on:** 06 Jan 2011, 12:53 »

Quote from: valley_parade on 06 Jan 2011, 05:55

Yeah, it's master volume and master tone. Like on a Telecaster.

I'm weird I guess. I never really use the control that my Les Paul gives me, but I really don't like the idea of going without it.

Patrick · « **Reply #2310 on:** 06 Jan 2011, 15:24 »

Quote from: ESKIMO ROBOCOP on 03 Jan 2011, 18:46

So i bought a new guitar today. It's another hollowbody...I couldnt help myself! Its so pretty!

Why would you want to 'help' yourself if it means not having hollowbodies? They're perfect.

Quote from: tuathal on 05 Jan 2011, 08:51

*Runs off to learn to play black mountain side*

I'll teach you if you want. Hint 1: DADGAD

ESKIMO ROBOCOP · « **Reply #2311 on:** 06 Jan 2011, 16:59 »

Thats true, but i spent like 2 weeks thinking about all the ideas i had for getting a tele, or even an LP copy and teaching myself to mod shit... then i ended up with a guitar without an open control cavity!

Whatevers though, now i have an excuse to mess with the electra. I just installed a P-90 in the bridge today (my first mod of any type) and im thinking trapeze tailpiece. y/n?

my P-90 is humbucker size, but still...im pretty proud.

squawk · « **Reply #2312 on:** 06 Jan 2011, 23:03 »

Quote from: David_Dovey on 06 Jan 2011, 07:57

Wait you got rid of yr Dano? Why on earth would you do that

nah man i'm just in a dorm this year so i can't bring it with me.

valley_parade · « **Reply #2313 on:** 07 Jan 2011, 05:48 »

I'd recommend that little Vox AC4TV, but even on the 1/4 watt setting, it gets kinda loud.

Bearer · « **Reply #2314 on:** 07 Jan 2011, 11:17 »

Quote from: ESKIMO ROBOCOP on 06 Jan 2011, 16:59

Thats true, but i spent like 2 weeks thinking about all the ideas i had for getting a tele, or even an LP copy and teaching myself to mod shit... then i ended up with a guitar without an open control cavity!

Whatevers though, now i have an excuse to mess with the electra. I just installed a P-90 in the bridge today (my first mod of any type) and im thinking trapeze tailpiece. y/n?

my P-90 is humbucker size, but still...im pretty proud.

put this on it:
http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Bridges,_tailpieces/Electric_guitar,_non-trem_tailpieces/Hipshot_Baby_Grand_Bridge.html

Ballard · « **Reply #2315 on:** 07 Jan 2011, 11:22 »

Hey Anna:

http://www.voxamps.com/amplug/

Cernunnos · « **Reply #2316 on:** 07 Jan 2011, 12:09 »

So for christmas my dad gave me a $100 gift certificate to guitarfetish. I just made a $99.49 order including shipping. My Squier strat will soon have one pickup (their PAF sized widerange clone thingy in bridge position), one volume (chrome plated brass tele style knob, my favorite), finally a trem arm (hope it fits) and some other goodies. I should probably be nervous about the wiring job, but hell i've done crazier things with solder. It shall slay.

Kwaping · « **Reply #2317 on:** 07 Jan 2011, 12:14 »

Congrats Cernunnos!

In other news... Dan Auerbach or Jack White? I can't decide who's music I like better.

Patrick · « **Reply #2318 on:** 07 Jan 2011, 13:24 »

This is what a Rickenbacker 330, a Gibson ES-335, a Hofner violin bass, and a drum kit from my favorite bar all sound like together.

Also I guess there's voices too and stuff but we're gonna redo them

I do all the pleasin' with you, it's so hard to reason with *youuuuuuuu*

squawk · « **Reply #2319 on:** 07 Jan 2011, 14:16 »

I already have a mini fender twin amp! it is TWEED! but uh... it stopped working like right before i left for school...

squawk · « **Reply #2320 on:** 07 Jan 2011, 14:17 »

i mean like i'm sure it's fixable i just don't know HOW

squawk · « **Reply #2321 on:** 07 Jan 2011, 14:18 »

And sure it's written in the rules "no amplified instruments" but no one gives a shit, there's a dude in the building across who was hauling in an orange amp and then i heard it across the quad that day and oh god so beautiful

And uhh I'm just gonna go ahead and triple post whateverrrr i forgot that not everything is facebook

edit: pagebreak? oh god damn it that's what I get

Kwaping · « **Reply #2322 on:** 07 Jan 2011, 14:33 »

Did you check the tubes? I'm no expert, but that's pretty easy to do (preamp tubes, at least).

Patrick · « **Reply #2323 on:** 07 Jan 2011, 14:36 »

The Fender mini Twin contains exactly 0% tubes. It's powered by a 9v battery.

BlahBlah · « **Reply #2324 on:** 07 Jan 2011, 14:59 »

Quote from: squawk on 07 Jan 2011, 14:17

i mean like i'm sure it's fixable i just don't know HOW

squawk · « **Reply #2325 on:** 07 Jan 2011, 15:08 »

yeah it seems like a very simple problem. like perhaps the on switch isn't working. or. something. i took the back cover off and then just kind of left it at that, i was going to get my sister's physics ph.d fiance to take a look at it but i forgot

and yes i am beef

Patrick · « **Reply #2326 on:** 07 Jan 2011, 15:26 »

I'd be happy to take a look for you at some point (let me know when you're around), I imagine it's most likely something to do with either the switch you mentioned or the input jack. I don't imagine the pots going bad on the knobs.

Kwaping · « **Reply #2327 on:** 08 Jan 2011, 06:41 »

Quote from: Patrick on 07 Jan 2011, 14:36

The Fender mini Twin contains exactly 0% tubes. It's powered by a 9v battery.

I had a strong feeling my reply was going to end up being stupid, but I posted it anyway.

doombilly · « **Reply #2328 on:** 08 Jan 2011, 09:55 »

V a guy from Kauer gts is making
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid=173001972734591&id=112433198791469&aid=36325

The Duke · « **Reply #2329 on:** 08 Jan 2011, 23:26 »

I dig that.

doombilly · « **Reply #2330 on:** 09 Jan 2011, 07:03 »

Yeah, lately I have been liking the Flying V's. I've never really played one much. I think I just like weird shaped guitars. Maybe the idea more than the actually playing them. Except for sated playing, the V always looked like a logical layout for guitar/body/controls/pickups.

Lummer · « **Reply #2331 on:** 09 Jan 2011, 12:31 »

Flying V's are easy to play sitting down, actually.

And they are AWESOME

Melodic · « **Reply #2332 on:** 09 Jan 2011, 15:09 »

guys why are sg standards like two thousand bucks what the shit i want one

PintsizesBloodyCock · « **Reply #2333 on:** 09 Jan 2011, 15:42 »

Quote from: Melodic on 09 Jan 2011, 15:09

guys why are sg standards like two thousand bucks what the shit i want one

SG Special Faded. Replace the pickups and you have a better guitar for less money, and the finish feels awesome.

Patrick · « **Reply #2334 on:** 09 Jan 2011, 16:46 »

Just uh, make sure it never breaks, ever. If it breaks and you swap the pickups yourself, you've voided the warranty. And Gibson are a bunch of dicks when it comes to their warranty and customer service areas.

squawk · « **Reply #2335 on:** 10 Jan 2011, 00:28 »

i accidentally deleted my post about the squier jagmaster i found today in the guitar shop. i will acquire it someday, though. but luckily i don't have to impulsively buy it like two days from now.

Melodic · « **Reply #2336 on:** 10 Jan 2011, 00:45 »

good thing too, cause it was ugly as fuck!

Ballard · « **Reply #2337 on:** 10 Jan 2011, 04:07 »

Dogg a Gibson SG standard is $1200.

That is perfectly reasonable.

Lummer · « **Reply #2338 on:** 10 Jan 2011, 06:13 »

An SG standard is still pretty cheap around here in Denmark, all things considered.

Lummer · « **Reply #2339 on:** 10 Jan 2011, 06:44 »

And by the way...

This, is a p90:

http://www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk/main/downloads/soundclips/p90s/pig_90/pig_90-modern_metal_clip.mp3

Holy shit.

Ballard · « **Reply #2340 on:** 10 Jan 2011, 06:57 »

Holy fuck, that's awesome.

I love Bare Knuckles.

valley_parade · « **Reply #2341 on:** 10 Jan 2011, 08:46 »

Quote from: squawk on 10 Jan 2011, 00:28

i accidentally deleted my post about the squier jagmaster i found today in the guitar shop. i will acquire it someday, though. but luckily i don't have to impulsively buy it like two days from now.

Be quick, Anna. I found a Vista Jagmaster two years ago in Boston, and then saw a thread on OSG the next day from the guy who bought it.

Lupercal · « **Reply #2342 on:** 10 Jan 2011, 10:27 »

Well, as soon as they are available on UK guitar sites, I'm getting a red Squier Jaguar. I don't care that it has a strat jack and no switches, its basically a better looking, named, and probably better built guitar than the Jagmaster. And "Jagmaster" is a horrible name in comparison. Although more than likely they will be around £300, meaning the trouble of squier for £300 or fender blacktop for £450 will trouble me. But fuck it, its been literally years since i last purchased a guitar.

I had a funny feeling it was only a matter of time before Squier thought "...offsets now?". The CV series is acclaimed so they won't have any trouble selling them.

As far as Flying Vs go, I do quite like them in a "play one but wouldn't probably own one" kind of way.

Although...

doombilly · « **Reply #2343 on:** 10 Jan 2011, 10:29 »

Does that arrow come with a bow?

Patrick · « **Reply #2344 on:** 10 Jan 2011, 10:33 »

Quote from: tuathal on 09 Jan 2011, 17:55

If it breaks, put the original pickups back in there?

The fact that you've clipped the wires is enough for them to just flat out say "No. You've fucked with this. This is SO not on us." They will not work on it, guaranteed. Even if it's a headstock break.

As for the reverse V, Shane and I came to a consensus that it was an arrow that the guitarist would hold up vertically by the body to show who the biggest dickhead onstage was.

valley_parade · « **Reply #2345 on:** 10 Jan 2011, 10:48 »

That or have a luthier inlay "I'm With Stupid" on the fretboard.

squawk · « **Reply #2346 on:** 10 Jan 2011, 12:49 »

Quote from: Melodic on 10 Jan 2011, 00:45

good thing too, cause it was ugly as fuck!

perhaps but the important thing is how it would look in my hands specifically, which was and is fucking awesome

i just have weirdly specific tastes in everything.

Lummer · « **Reply #2347 on:** 10 Jan 2011, 13:30 »

Quote from: Patrick on 10 Jan 2011, 10:33

Quote from: tuathal on 09 Jan 2011, 17:55
If it breaks, put the original pickups back in there?

The fact that you've clipped the wires is enough for them to just flat out say "No. You've fucked with this. This is SO not on us." They will not work on it, guaranteed. Even if it's a headstock break.

As for the reverse V, Shane and I came to a consensus that it was an arrow that the guitarist would hold up vertically by the body to show who the biggest dickhead onstage was.

Clipped the wires? Seriously, what the hell was your tech on when he swapped the pups? That is just ridiculous.

Lupercal · « **Reply #2348 on:** 10 Jan 2011, 13:34 »

Its not the worst thing Gibson has done.

but at least they slightly covered their tracks with this one.

Its not that I'm not into whacky or strange looking guitars, like those ridiculous ones from the early 70s when having 14 switches and 4 pickups was a good idea. Its just that Gibson think what they did was actually a good idea.

As for clipping wires, d-whaaa?

valley_parade · « **Reply #2349 on:** 10 Jan 2011, 13:37 »

Did those ever go into production? I remember the entire planet going up in arms when they announced those, and then...nothing.

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