Topic: Re: The Guitar Topic - B (Read 382163 times)

Melodic · « **Reply #4250 on:** 24 Nov 2012, 18:37 »

Why file the frets off? Best bow setup is high fucking action and bowing at the bridge, not at the fretboard.

Bearer · « **Reply #4251 on:** 25 Nov 2012, 06:39 »

Violins and guitars?
Here is the build thread

Patrick · « **Reply #4252 on:** 25 Nov 2012, 07:04 »

Oh man, I remember that build thread. Dude built that fucker in the middle of a swamp with almost no power tools, IIRC. What a badass.

Akima · « **Reply #4253 on:** 25 Nov 2012, 15:30 »

Quote from: Bearer on 25 Nov 2012, 06:39

Violins and guitars? Here is the build thread

Oh wow! This is why I check this thread. Heart + Hands = Beauty.

riccostar · « **Reply #4254 on:** 25 Nov 2012, 17:08 »

Has anyone had any experience with a made in mexico Stratocaster?
I've heard some people have had quality issues with them but would it be worth getting one as a backup to my Ameristrat?

IDMG · « **Reply #4255 on:** 25 Nov 2012, 22:11 »

Quote from: riccostar on 25 Nov 2012, 17:08

Has anyone had any experience with a made in mexico Stratocaster?
I've heard some people have had quality issues with them but would it be worth getting one as a backup to my Ameristrat?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/fender-deluxe-roadhouse-stratocaster-electric-guitar

I have this one and it is very good. Maybe I'm just sentimental over it but I'd hold it up to guitars twice the cost.

But, this is the best MIM Strat because it has decent pickups (Fender Custom Shop Texas Specials). NEVER get a MIM strat with Humbuckers because they suck.

riccostar · « **Reply #4256 on:** 25 Nov 2012, 22:46 »

Many thanks! It seems to be on sale too.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4257 on:** 30 Nov 2012, 09:18 »

Somewhat, but not entirely sadly, the first guitar I ever really bought for myself is being sold today for rent money.

Not entirely sad because I haven't even played the thing since I finished assembling my Jazzmaster. Sad because I will now be lacking a Telecaster-shaped guitar. Maybe if I get some money for xmas I'll buy a cheap copy from Rondo and upgrade the pickups, though.

TheCollyWolly · « **Reply #4258 on:** 02 Dec 2012, 19:57 »

So, first post outside of the Newbie section. I've lurked on the guitar thread for a while, and you guys have some seriously nice stuff on here. I stick to bass for the most part, but I have an ES-345 on layaway atm. Maybe when I get it after christmas, I'll post some family pics.

Also, what's your favorite reverb? Are there any good combination reverb-delay pedals for under $150? I've been looking at the TC Electronic Hall of Fame, but you guys like your pedals, so i figured I'd ask.

IDMG · « **Reply #4259 on:** 02 Dec 2012, 23:32 »

The Hall of Fame is nice. That new Hardwire Supernatural reverb is pretty good too.

IDMG · « **Reply #4260 on:** 03 Dec 2012, 09:21 »

I find Holy Grails to be way too muddy to be useful.

I also don't get what people like about spring reverb.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4261 on:** 03 Dec 2012, 10:37 »

It sounds good and goes "FPHWOOOOOOOOOSHHSHhHSHSHhHsHShSHHSHHH" if you kick the amp?

Kwaping · « **Reply #4262 on:** 03 Dec 2012, 10:42 »

TheCollyWolly: You should be able to find a used Earthquaker Devices Dispatch Master for $150 or less (check thegearpage.net). That is the best delay+reverb combo I can suggest.

IDMG · « **Reply #4263 on:** 03 Dec 2012, 13:17 »

Quote from: valley_parade on 03 Dec 2012, 10:37

It sounds good

I disagree.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4264 on:** 03 Dec 2012, 14:01 »

Yeah but you think ES-335s are dumb, too.

Patrick · « **Reply #4265 on:** 03 Dec 2012, 15:13 »

Sometimes I don't know why I like you, IDMG.

IDMG · « **Reply #4266 on:** 03 Dec 2012, 19:51 »

Quote from: Patrick on 03 Dec 2012, 15:13

Sometimes I don't know why I like you, IDMG.

Because of that thing I do with my mouth.

And being perfectly honest, I like the stand-alone Fender Reverb units. But any other reverb application should sound more like a cave then a spring.

Also, got a Boss FZ-2 and an Egnater Tweaker-40. The former sounds like a chainsaw going through steel, the latter is insanely versatile but at the moment is switching from Fender-y cleans to hazey Sunn amp style overdrive.

Patrick · « **Reply #4267 on:** 03 Dec 2012, 23:07 »

Quote from: IDMG on 03 Dec 2012, 19:51

And being perfectly honest, I like the stand-alone Fender Reverb units. But any other reverb application should sound more like a cave then a spring.

Fender Reverb is the only good spring reverb, if you ask me, but I'm in a country and folk tinted rock band and that's just how we roll. Also doesn't hurt that it's built into my Twin. Convenient!

Chad K. · « **Reply #4268 on:** 04 Dec 2012, 12:06 »

I have an Ampeg Reverb Rocket. I actually got it because I prefer it's spring reverb to Fender's. It has a slower decay, and there's not of that wierd over-ring. Of course, your preference may vary.

IDMG · « **Reply #4269 on:** 07 Dec 2012, 00:12 »

I have a problem

valley_parade · « **Reply #4270 on:** 07 Dec 2012, 06:32 »

Yeah, but we pointed that out on the last page.

Chad K. · « **Reply #4271 on:** 07 Dec 2012, 06:38 »

I don't see a problem. I see a former problem. A problem that went something like "I don't have awesome gear." Problem solved.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4272 on:** 07 Dec 2012, 06:56 »

I was poking fun at not liking spring reverb or 335s.

Kwaping · « **Reply #4273 on:** 07 Dec 2012, 10:16 »

IDMG, I fail to see the issue. Is one of your pedals not working or something?

IDMG · « **Reply #4274 on:** 07 Dec 2012, 17:35 »

The problem is with my bank account.

Patrick · « **Reply #4275 on:** 08 Dec 2012, 11:33 »

I'd like to take this opportunity to remember John Lennon. We owe so much to him as musicians and citizens of the world. Rest in peace.

IDMG · « **Reply #4276 on:** 08 Dec 2012, 16:09 »

and Dimebag Darrell, whose music sucked but who didn't really do anything to deserve death.

boneykingofnowhere · « **Reply #4277 on:** 10 Dec 2012, 15:07 »

Damn right, you have a problem! Look at all that empty space on that board. LOOK AT IT!

IDMG · « **Reply #4278 on:** 10 Dec 2012, 19:10 »

Quote from: boneykingofnowhere on 10 Dec 2012, 15:07

Damn right, you have a problem! Look at all that empty space on that board. LOOK AT IT!

I switch stuff around all the time.

Right now I only have one of the two planks of wood you see but it's packed to capacity. (Also currently has no fuzz. Too in love with the Egnater's overdrive).

Kwaping · « **Reply #4279 on:** 11 Dec 2012, 06:53 »

Which Egnater? I had a Rebel 30 that sounded okay, but I had to send it back for repairs three times in one year! They did fix it for free, but I sold it for a Deluxe Reverb reissue.

boneykingofnowhere · « **Reply #4280 on:** 11 Dec 2012, 12:59 »

I played through my brothers Badcat today for like 3 goddamn hours. It was magical.

Radical AC · « **Reply #4281 on:** 11 Dec 2012, 19:51 »

I just ordered a Memory Lane Jr., an Empress Phaser, and preordered the Dr. Scientist Cosmichorus.

I just used all my money.

To buy happiness.

IDMG · « **Reply #4282 on:** 11 Dec 2012, 22:17 »

Quote from: Kwaping on 11 Dec 2012, 06:53

Which Egnater? I had a Rebel 30 that sounded okay, but I had to send it back for repairs three times in one year! They did fix it for free, but I sold it for a Deluxe Reverb reissue.

Tweaker 40.

Wasn't much a fan of the Rebels.

Kwaping · « **Reply #4283 on:** 12 Dec 2012, 08:09 »

IDMG: I hear very good things about that amp, but I just can't bring myself to buy another Egnater.

Radical AC: congrats! Sounds like we have another TGP reader in our midst. I'm ashamed of my pedalboard - it's so much better than my ability!

Radical AC · « **Reply #4284 on:** 12 Dec 2012, 22:33 »

Yeah, I read TGP sometimes, but honestly I like I<3Fuzz more. I really wanted stupidly nice and diverse pedals to go with my ever mounting stack of dirt. My new goal in life is to use the new Klon as a boost into the ss/bs Fuck Overdrive. I cant tell if it is pedal blasphemy or just a really good idea. Next on the docket is a couple of Iron Ether pedals and a Randys Revenge. I will try and post pictures/demos soonish!

Kwaping · « **Reply #4285 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 08:29 »

You say you read TGP occasionally, but it sounds like you got the bug worse than me!

Here's my latest board:

Radical AC · « **Reply #4286 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 12:37 »

Nah, I definitely like TGP, but I really dont want to spend too much on hyped up John Mayer tone seeking. I want to make noise

The Klon thing is a joke (Though my name just came up on the Analogman King of Tone wait list, I am not sure if it is worth it to try out because of the price. At least for now I know I can flip it for a profit if I want to bother). Graduating in a week with my BA so I have been kind of celebrating. I made up a whole excel spreadsheet of different pedals I want to get so I can try and avoid (foolish) impulse buys. I went with the Memory Lane Jr. because I wanted a bucket brigade style delay with tap (and an algebraic 1200ms time!), but plan to pair it with a Skreddy Echo down the sound chain. Also, I bought everything with online coupons so it hurt less.

I love your Monsterpiece, is it a one off?

Kwaping · « **Reply #4287 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 12:58 »

Yeah, everything on that board except for the Launch Pad was bought used from TGP (or better yet, traded for).

The Monsterpiece is a Scratchy Snatch. Not a one-off, but apparently he drastically changed the design. The new ones look nothing like it! It's one of those "never gonna let you go" pedals, super versatile. The Hoof is smooth, the SS is snarly, and together they're... smoorly? But anyway...

I had a King of Tone and liked it initially, then got over it. It's probably really good for playing in a band context, but since the odds of me getting into a band are infinitesimal, I sold it. It drops the bass out of your tone something fierce, couldn't hang with that. Oh, and since the Prince of Tone came out, the whole flip-it-for-a-profit thing has pretty much gone away. I did end up selling mine for $15 over what I paid, but shipping ate that anyway. They're just sitting around in the Emporium.

Kwaping · « **Reply #4288 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 15:29 »

I do have a well-paying job, so yeah I can afford that gear. What I don't have is your freedom, musical ability, or time to actually play guitar. So don't feel so bad.

boneykingofnowhere · « **Reply #4289 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 16:48 »

The Klon makes a way better clean boost than it does an overdrive, IMHO.

IDMG · « **Reply #4290 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 22:16 »

I personally think most overdrives are pretty much the same *Shrug*

So... is it worth waiting 10 weeks for Stomp Under Foot stuff? I really want "The Pi". Ramshead-y crunch but with more low end? Fuck yes.

Melodic · « **Reply #4291 on:** 14 Dec 2012, 00:11 »

Well, if we're playing that game...

Sorry for the shitty photo quality, I don't usually do the whole pedal-board whoring thing.

Also, Stomp Under Foot is awesome and I wholly recommend buying through him if you ever want anything closely resembling a muff sound.

Patrick · « **Reply #4292 on:** 14 Dec 2012, 03:29 »

Holy shitting christ you guys

My pedalboard consists of a Tonebone, nothing, and more nothing

How the fuck do you even use that many pedals in a single set

valley_parade · « **Reply #4293 on:** 14 Dec 2012, 05:28 »

Yeah, the only pedals I own are a Muff clone and a Double Muff.

...I need some reverb in my setup. I miss that shit.

Kwaping · « **Reply #4294 on:** 14 Dec 2012, 08:05 »

Quote from: Patrick on 14 Dec 2012, 03:29

How the fuck do you even use that many pedals in a single set

Easy - I don't play sets. I just goof around in my living room. I'm not exactly a "blooz lawyer", but close.

EDIT: I could easily get by with the LTD SR and Hoof. The rest is just "flava". Side note - I'm surprised at how similar the Plextortion and Hoof sound. Would never have predicted that.

Melodic · « **Reply #4295 on:** 14 Dec 2012, 09:38 »

Eh, I play drone muzak. All the pedals are kind of necessary, plus I'm a shit guitarist.

TheCollyWolly · « **Reply #4296 on:** 14 Dec 2012, 09:44 »

You guys are making me feel shitty about my Boss GT-6B I use for everything :/ Everything about it is great except for the overdrive, so I use a Bad Monkey for now. I wish I had the money to sink into a nice reverb/delay and a choppy tremolo.

Thrillho · « **Reply #4297 on:** 14 Dec 2012, 10:58 »

You serious? I would just use 'clean, overdriven, louder overdriven for solos' if I didn't sometimes play with my mini amp and so I have a boss blues driver for that.

All I need my gitbox to do is be quiet, loud and louder. No further complications needed.

IDMG · « **Reply #4298 on:** 14 Dec 2012, 23:01 »

Quote from: Patrick on 14 Dec 2012, 03:29

Holy shitting christ you guys

My pedalboard consists of a Tonebone, nothing, and more nothing

How the fuck do you even use that many pedals in a single set

It's fun, that's how.

But seriously, I dunno. You just keep when you need to kick on an effect in the back of your mind and just... do it?

Patrick · « **Reply #4299 on:** 15 Dec 2012, 04:50 »

I can't concentrate on that many things at once very well. I got pretty good at kicking in or out reverb for things, and channel switching on my Twin. Speaking of that darling creature, my dad fixed her for me!

~*~I'm so fucking happy I could cry~*~

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