Topic: Re: The Guitar Topic - B (Read 383519 times)

Kwaping · « **Reply #4000 on:** 11 Jun 2012, 14:02 »

How's the fuse?

valley_parade · « **Reply #4001 on:** 12 Jun 2012, 16:00 »

Pickups en route, and I may be getting a Paul Rhoney hardtail plate to fit over a JM trem rout.

Now to find someone to rout for the trem..

Patrick · « **Reply #4002 on:** 12 Jun 2012, 19:45 »

What does the TT use for output toobs?

IDMG · « **Reply #4003 on:** 13 Jun 2012, 00:20 »

EL84s I believe.

doombilly · « **Reply #4004 on:** 20 Jun 2012, 15:47 »

Sorry been racking up the miles on the minivan. The fuse seems fine (wherever it is)

. I'm guessing shit would not work if that was compromised. I played 3 out of the 4 shows with the TT w/o problems. I think it has to do with the wonky electrical service provided by those fuckturds at Duke Energy. Also, if your sound person takes 40 minutes to get any sound out of the monitors you should be able to shoot everyone in their family. Let's just say we got off to a bad start to our 4 shows in 5 nights in a certain dipster joint in Wmsburg. The other 3 nights we fuckinz rocked.
Aaaand GUYS, I met an old dude who works at Electro Harmonix. He gave me his card. If I don't go to jail for shooting up families, I may get him to customize my Avatar cabinet. Guys a wiz. I think he's been there since he came back from serving in Viet Nam.

Patrick · « **Reply #4005 on:** 22 Jun 2012, 16:45 »

Ugh, this reminds me. Still no word on my beloved Twin's new output transformer. Once the guy gets it in his shop he's supposed to call me and let me know what's up. Fingers crossed it's ready before the 4th of July hometown show and the Gilman show just days later. I plan on playing the Hendrix "Star Spangled Banner" on the 4th, and I just want to have our own equipment for the Gilman show. Looks more professional that way, and the Twin's sexy as fuck onstage.

Melodic · « **Reply #4006 on:** 22 Jun 2012, 17:11 »

Dude how can you play Hendrix without a Marshall stack?

Patrick · « **Reply #4007 on:** 22 Jun 2012, 17:12 »

Easily. 100w 2x12 combo in a bar with a standing-room capacity for 120-150.

doombilly · « **Reply #4008 on:** 22 Jun 2012, 18:04 »

My ol' Parkercaster ships from Buffalo Butt, IL today. New neck surface carbon fiber goodness en route. 6 Months but they charged me $0.00 for a guitar that was made a decade before they bought the company.

Melodic · « **Reply #4009 on:** 23 Jun 2012, 01:13 »

I think it was Kwaping that was having issues with a Big Muff through the Vibrato channel of a DRRI... I found a mod to fix that. Basically, the DRRI has a built-in bright cap on the vibrato channel that you can get rid of to make it more pedal-friendly. The only reason I stumbled across this mod was because I was researching channel jumping and am gonna cut the cap out anyway.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4010 on:** 23 Jun 2012, 08:18 »

I'm glad I haven't paid yet, because this dude is taking FORFUCKINGEVER to get those pickups shipped out to me, damn.

doombilly · « **Reply #4011 on:** 23 Jun 2012, 08:25 »

Quote from: Melodic on 23 Jun 2012, 01:13

I think it was Kwaping that was having issues with a Big Muff through the Vibrato channel of a DRRI...

What's that, an electro-harmonix question?

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valley_parade · « **Reply #4012 on:** 24 Jun 2012, 19:10 »

Pickups FINALLY on their way.

Kwaping · « **Reply #4013 on:** 25 Jun 2012, 09:17 »

Yep, it was me! I had heard of the bright cap mod, and also the Fritz mod sounds good. I'm actually working on learning to solder right now so I can do reversible stuff on my amp. I'd rather desolder the bright cap than just clip it, so I can take it back to stock if I decide to sell it.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4014 on:** 29 Jun 2012, 20:39 »

To do:
-Acquire pickup covers
-Pots, switch
-Wire everything up (Not going with a rhythm circuit)
-redrill a few pickguard holes
-rawk
-perhaps swap witch hats for black Strat knobs for more late '70s vibe

Patrick · « **Reply #4015 on:** 29 Jun 2012, 21:43 »

Hey guys, you know what happens when you record the same part in 2 octaves?

INSTANT 12-STRING

Melodic · « **Reply #4016 on:** 30 Jun 2012, 00:23 »

liek dis?

Patrick · « **Reply #4017 on:** 01 Jul 2012, 17:38 »

Octave pedals don't give you the same 12-string shimmer you get when you record each octave onto separate tracks, though. That's how/why I do it, anyway. I'm one of those cats that just doesn't like to use pedals though.

I did use a capo (my trusty Kyser) on the 12th fret though. I doubt I actually needed to do that, but it was all arpeggiated chords, one of them being C, and I wanted each note to sustain.

IDMG · « **Reply #4018 on:** 01 Jul 2012, 21:44 »

I was given a free 12-string acoustic but man is it a piece of shit. I might put a fishman in it, pick a sonic youth tuning and start making the anti-folk happen.

doombilly · « **Reply #4019 on:** 02 Jul 2012, 09:00 »

I've had my latest capo for probably 12 yrs. Never use it.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4020 on:** 02 Jul 2012, 09:26 »

I always (and currently) lose my capo.

Which sucks because there's a few J Mascis songs that need one.

IDMG · « **Reply #4021 on:** 02 Jul 2012, 13:20 »

I don't play enough of other people's songs to justify buying one and I don't play with one typically.

Patrick · « **Reply #4022 on:** 02 Jul 2012, 18:51 »

I think most of you know I play almost exclusively in drop D. My most common capo positions are fret 1, 2, 3, and 5. I capo to 6 to play the Buckley "Hallelujah" (one of the few songs I play in standard!) and I don't think I have ever put a capo on the 4th fret.

EDIT: Wait I lied, I put a capo on 4 for "Seabound" in my band Sun Kin. I feel bad for forgetting. I guess that's what happens when Kabir's on the other coast all summer and I fill the void with my other band.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4023 on:** 02 Jul 2012, 21:46 »

I feel like a terrible friend, I didn't know you played in drop D.

IDMG · « **Reply #4024 on:** 02 Jul 2012, 21:47 »

I'm usually in a drop tuning, but which one varies. Drop C# most commonly these days (the bass can't handle Drop B with its currently string set).

Patrick · « **Reply #4025 on:** 03 Jul 2012, 16:56 »

Quote from: valley_parade on 02 Jul 2012, 21:46

I feel like a terrible friend, I didn't know you played in drop D.

No worries. I meant to tell you a while ago about this specifically. That song Ramona is me and my Holler in drop D, the opening chord is 555033. I do it like that because taking away the major third makes it feel much more barren and lonely because of the chorusy doubled middle G.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4026 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 10:12 »

The new Squier Jazzmasters, Jaguars, and Mustangs are out, and seem to be getting good reviews from the offset-minded crowds, from what I've seen.

Also, surf green Jags are just PRETTY.

There's also proper Tele Customs and Deluxes with actual Fender Wide Range hbs, but I haven't heard any reviews yet.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4027 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 10:17 »

So yeah, I have new GAS:

Patrick · « **Reply #4028 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 11:50 »

I bet it's still got AlNiCo magnets though instead of CuNiFe like a real Wide Range bucker.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4029 on:** 04 Jul 2012, 23:43 »

Well duh, it's Fender making them, not Telenator or Novak.

Patrick · « **Reply #4030 on:** 05 Jul 2012, 02:26 »

Yeah, well, boo hiss. Otherwise they're beautiful instruments, classic styling and everything. But shit, dude. It's the difference between a Gibson bucker (we all know what that sounds like) vs. the same pickups that were recorded on "Mr. Brightside". Love that song or hate it, that guitar tone is unmistakable.

Then again, so are *real* Starcasters.

Kwaping · « **Reply #4031 on:** 05 Jul 2012, 07:36 »

So I almost picked up a cheap Squier Bass package (with Rumble 15 amp) at the GC sale yesterday. They didn't have any in stock or I totally would have impulse-purchased that for $250.

What's it like, going from guitar to bass? I might still seek out that package with today's fresh GC coupon. The neck of that jazz bass I tried felt really, really nice.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4032 on:** 05 Jul 2012, 08:31 »

Oh man yeah. Jazz Bass necks are so nice feeling.

Switching over is definitely something that takes a little bit of time. I'd almost suggest starting off with a short-scale bass first, like a Mustang.

Melodic · « **Reply #4033 on:** 05 Jul 2012, 09:33 »

I dunno man, I found the transition stupidly easy. If you can play guitar, 90% of the skill-set is already there. I moved from guitar straight into a long-scale P-Bass and didn't have any troubles.

(That said, I've always wanted a short-scale bass. Punk rawk, man.)

Also Patrick, what the shit is wrong with Gibson buckers? Wanna fight?

valley_parade · « **Reply #4034 on:** 05 Jul 2012, 09:39 »

I think the argument he's making is that compared to the original Wide Ranges, the ones Fender are making now for a variety of products (MIM/Squier/AVRI '72 Customs and Deluxes, John 5 Triple Deluxe, Lee Ranaldo JM) are nothing more than a standard 'bucker, like the ones that Gibson makes, in a fancy case.

Patrick · « **Reply #4035 on:** 05 Jul 2012, 13:49 »

Quote from: Melodic on 05 Jul 2012, 09:33

I dunno man, I found the transition stupidly easy. If you can play guitar, 90% of the skill-set is already there.

On your fretting hand, sure! Doing the two-finger pluck was harder to get used to than I had ever imagined, though. I still can't sing and play bass at the same time. My bandmates give me shit for it regularly.

By the way you guys, I played the Hendrix version of the Star Spangled Banner at my show last night, and I don't think I've ever had that much fun playing a Strat. So much feedback, both resonant and microphonic. DELICIOUS. Pics (and possibly a recording) to come.

Kwaping · « **Reply #4036 on:** 06 Jul 2012, 07:35 »

Little known fact, Sting actually has a secondary brain in his tail to control his singing. That's how he got his nickname.

Kwaping · « **Reply #4037 on:** 07 Jul 2012, 23:26 »

So... I got the bass package. Squier Affinity Jazz bass and Rumble 15 amp, with bag, strap, tuner, cable, headphones, and instructional dvd for $249. Not too shabby, I'd say. I'm trying to avoid the bass section of TGP as hard as I can, so I don't return it and get something that costs 4x as much.

In other news, my son got his first guitar at the same time - an Ibanez Mikro. That little thing kicks some serious ass! Obviously the short scale is not that great (22" I think), but the parts and build quality are both very impressive. Definitely not a toy guitar! I'm thinking it will be my travel guitar, if he ends up not playing long-term. Heck, even if he does, we'll just take turns!

http://www.ibanez.com/ElectricGuitars/model-GRGM21

doombilly · « **Reply #4038 on:** 08 Jul 2012, 05:04 »

That looks like a sweet Ibanez to start out on, and could be a great backup if he graduates to a bigger guitar.
Also, I'm probably going to piss some people off, but I always felt Sting was the weak link in The Police. His bass playing is kind of meh to me and now that the 80's are a long way off I really have to say his voice always sounds like a forced falsetto.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4039 on:** 08 Jul 2012, 12:13 »

I really need a job. Cheap offsets, and now Fender's making an MIM Cabronita. Hoooo' shiiii'.

doombilly · « **Reply #4040 on:** 10 Jul 2012, 09:59 »

I love the 1 pups switch/1 knob.
Anyone ever use one of these?

Thinking down the road I'm going to simplify more. Riding the subway with that X3Live on my arm makes it harder to navigate with 2 guitars, etc... Also I don't use nearly the bells/whistles on the multiFX pedal.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4041 on:** 10 Jul 2012, 10:11 »

The one pedal I will never part with is my Double Muff. Solid, gritty OD.

VonKleist · « **Reply #4042 on:** 10 Jul 2012, 10:31 »

I´m just removing the bridge off an old guitar by heating it with an iron. I hope this won't turn into another episode of how i nearly burned down my hous4e.

doombilly · « **Reply #4043 on:** 10 Jul 2012, 15:53 »

Quote from: valley_parade on 10 Jul 2012, 10:11

The one pedal I will never part with is my Double Muff. Solid, gritty OD.

Good to know. I wonder if they do factory tours? I love Long Island City (which is neither in Long Island or a City). I love that it is so small and double stuffed with Muff.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4044 on:** 10 Jul 2012, 21:15 »

I've got the original one, which was done in a bigger box for a few years before they switched it (and the Holy Grail) over to the nano enclosures. Same guts, though.

IDMG · « **Reply #4045 on:** 10 Jul 2012, 23:34 »

Played a Fulltone OCD and really liked it, but I have a Devi Ever Hyperion on the way so I can't spend the money on one.

Lummer · « **Reply #4046 on:** 11 Jul 2012, 00:15 »

I am unreasonably excited about the fact that Fender is releasing an affordable MIM Cabronita.

Kwaping · « **Reply #4047 on:** 11 Jul 2012, 09:47 »

I don't think I mentioned, I got a Console I before the kickstarter ended. My plan is to use it for easier DIY projects. I've found that the most annoying part of building a pedal is wiring up the jacks, pots, and power. That is exactly what the Console project does for you, leaving only the fun parts.

Patrick · « **Reply #4048 on:** 11 Jul 2012, 15:50 »

I do like how they started making the CP Marauder about 2 years after I emailed em about doing a reissue, to which they had replied "no"

valley_parade · « **Reply #4049 on:** 11 Jul 2012, 16:44 »

To be fair, you can't reissue something that never made it past prototypes.

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