>Post gear
GS mini
-Fender stratocaster American vintage '59
-ESP ec-50
-Cort steel string
-Entry level electric
-Random nylon string
-Vox amp

>Post desired gear
Taylor GS, Les Paul, actual vintage stratocaster, 12 string, Gibson steel string, telecaster

>How long have you been playing?
5 years, then didn't touch a guitar for 4 years, started playing again 2 years ago

>Fav guitars?
Strat, les paul, gibson steel strings

>Fav guitarists?
David Gilmour, Jimi Hendrix, John Frusciante, Twiggy Ramirez

>Projects?
Want to jam with a friend but have been busy, have free time now so will organize and see what happens

in this ITT: we say good things about BC Rich guitars

>>60872400
their only redeeming quality is that you can use them as a weapon in medieval war

>>60872400
>>60872415
I've always had a soft spot for Mockingbirds. Especially that carved top one with the cream binding and satin finish. Just oozes sexiness.

>>60872400
Nah.

>>60872434
Mockingbirds look like they have a malignant tumor

>>60872400
>in this in this thread

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>>60872400
I love their natural finish guitars. They're more Jerry Garcia than Slayer.

Anyone have experience with Squier Vintage Modifieds? I want a Squier Tele I can put Humbuckers in and easily modify.

>>60872496
needs more knobs and switches!

>>60872339
White Penguin is dope indeed, though you will never afford it.

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In my local guitar store.

>>60872522
looks comfy

>>60872400
>good things about BC Rich guitars
they aren't Dean's?

>>60872400
I think you could kill someone with one.

If I spend most of my teenage years a metalhead I would have bought them as my first guitar.

>>60872522
I feel like I'm getting splinters from just looking at it.

>>60872339
>Post gear
sonic blue Squier VM Jazzmaster w/ treble bleed mod, StayTrem bridge, mint green pickguard, AVRI tremolo
1964 olympic white Fender Musicmaster w/ SD Hot Rails & push/pull control
50 watt all-tube head handbuilt by this dude here in Seattle and 1x15 Altec speaker
Big Muff, Small Clone, Johnson Chorus, DS2, Biyang Carbon Copy clone, Digitech RP50, Danelectro EQ
>Post desired gear
really need a pedal board w/case
Verbzilla or Digiverb
getting a Roland JC or a Peavey Classic 50 or a Hot Rod Deluxe in Feb.
>How long have you been playing?
12 years

too bored to spam you with the rest.

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>>60872511
Meh, I'd rather Chet's '59

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>>60872584
>50 watt all-tube head handbuilt by this dude here in Seattle

>>60872584
>50 watt all-tube head handbuilt by this dude here in Seattle
who? ben?

>>60872640
the 1x15 is inches, not feet haha

>>60872640
Could be an Andy Marshall/THD head

>>60872646
no, his name's Dick. But I'm guessing there are approximately 5000 amp builders in Seattle

>>60872655
bet dick makes a mean burger too

>>60872661
we're vegetarians in Washington.

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>>60872665
>its secretly tofu and has been fooling everyone for years

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>>60872680

>Post gear
-ESP M-II Maple
-PRS SE Fredrik Akesson Signature w/ EMG 81/60
-Laney Ironheart Studio
-Digitech GSP1101
-Behringer FCB1010 with Eureka chip.
-Beat up Laney 4x12 I chopped in half and put two Celestion G12s in
>Post desired gear
-Amp Gizmo
-Rack Tuner (mainly just to fill the gap in my rack)

>>60872686
yea tofu can do that

>>60872665
speak for yourself you dirty rainforest washingtonians

>>60872680
Those fries look horrible

>>60872720
they do. they taste better than they look though. they are also very cheap

>>60872511
I could afford it but don't think they're worth the money, being made in Japan and all. USA masterbuilt series is tempting though.

>>60872720
Are you kidding? I've never tried those fries specifically but they look like what actual good fries normally look like. Have you just never had anything but McDonald's and KFC fries or something?

>>60872882
Not him, but no. They look bad.

I'm looking for a guitar but I dont know what brand it is. It has finish like those racing cars, 2 stripes, I think Efrim Menuck used it one time. Can anybody know what it is? opinions?

>>60872952
fender mustang with competition stripe?

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>>60872952
>>60872970
here is the pic

>>60872989
thats a kramer with an aluminum neck. late 70s or early 80s. i think the model is a dmz or something

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>>60872989

>Post gear
-Epiphone SG natural worn cherry - the cheap ass version. I rewired the electronics so the pickup selector switch works as a killswitch, Both pickups are otherwise always on (volume knobs are used there) and bypassed the tone knobs.
-Dean Vendetta 4.0 tigereye - back when you had fixed bridges and string thru design.
-Hello Kitty Squier - fight me
-Amalio Burguet Classic
-Hughes and Kettner SS 30 watt 1x10 combi
-Marshall Valvestate 8080
-Boss tuner, Dunlop 535q CryBaby
>Post desired gear
Looking into upgrading my amp. I want to get a 50watt amp head with a 2x12 cab. Also want to swap pickups in the Dean.
>>How long have you been playing?
I think about 10years
>>Fav guitars?
Love SGs, might get a Les Paul in the future and I want to build a Tele one day.
>>Projects?
After a dry season Ive now just started two projects; A four piece glam rock band and a group with classically trained players where we're trying to play a ambient take on classical shit.

How good of a rig could I put together with $1500 AUD ($1100 USD roughly)? Will mainly be looking at Guitar + Amp. Not worrying about pedals for now.

>>60873004
this is a travis bean guitar. not the same as the other pic you posted

>>60873017
>>60873003
Thanks for answers

>>60873014
pretty good, but it really depends on where you'll be playing and what kind of music

>>60873014
If you're prepared to hit gumtree, you could do very well.

esp before Christmas when people unload stuff for spending money.

>>60873014
unless shit's really overpriced over there you should be able to make a great rig, buy a MIM fender or some shit then spend the rest on a great amp.

Does anyone here have a 12 string? Thinking about that being my next purchase since I like jangly sounds but not sure it's worth it.

>>60872400
the stealth is comfy as fuck

>>60873242
12 strings can be wonky as fuck and a pain in the ass if you cheap out on it.

>>60873014
Just remember to always put out more money on your amp than on guitar and you're going to be fine.

Anyways what are you working on /gg/ ?
I'm currently trying to see if playing accordion music is doable on a guitar, but guitarpro is a pain in the ass to write sheet music on.

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So I just bought this for $225 with a SD hot rails in the bridge, did I fuck up? I just wanted a nice Epiphone or Squier (non MiM Tele or Strat model) under $250

>>60873328
>put out more money on your amp than on guitar

i dont entirely agree. there are some really cheap amps that give good sounds, and are fine for bedroom playing. it really depends on the situation

>but guitarpro is a pain in the ass to write sheet music on.

Have you tried using Sibelius??

>>60873328
Yeah that's what I'm worried about, I can't afford something like a Rickenbacker at all.

>>60873388
Do you enjoy playing on it? bc then its a good choice.

>>60873389
Not that guy, but I've always got much better results from Sibelius.

It doesn't have all of the 9001 special symbols in GP6, but note and chord input is super quick and smooth and the tabs look heaps better.

>>60873388
pretty good price but youll need to change the tailpiece to an american. beautiful guitar though, lovely to play

>>60873389
>for bedroom playing
That's the problem though. There's no real point in getting an amp just to play with yourself in my opinion.

>>60873432
>It doesn't have all of the 9001 special symbols in GP6
I need those. Even though I have no idea what most mean but whatever.

>>60873388
Slap on some heavier strings and you should be fine, short scales are wonky without them.

Just wondering about something that's been bothering me a while. With my Mexican Tele playing through my Fender Frontman amp the low strings sound muddy.

it's really noticable and sounds bad when I change from D to E for example, is this a tele pickup thing or should I be upgrading my amp?

>>60873538
have you tried changing your strings?

>>60873578
Nah, haven't changed them in a while, I'll give that a go anyway.

>>60873538
The amp's probably at fault, try to lower the bass knob as much as possible

>>60873538
First change your strings like >>60873578 said, then upgrade your amp.
99% of the time if the guitar is set up properly, the guitar is the problem if something FEELS bad when playing, and the amp is the problem when something SOUNDS bad while playing.

>>60873578
>>60873765
>>60873810
Yeah just changed my strings and it's a slight improvement but still annoying.

I've been playing with the bass at 0, tone all the way up, think I just have to bit the bullet and get a better amp

>>60873913
theres one thing you might want to try before getting a new amp and thats getting tone pots with a higher resonance. There is a chance that the high end is bleeding off at that point already and no amp will fix that.

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how are the musicmaster basses? i play in a surf/garage punk band and want to upgrade from my squier affinity p-bass and i've always admired shorter scale basses like the mustang.

>>60873455
>There's no real point in getting an amp just to play with yourself in my opinion
but there is, if you know jack shit about how the instrument-pedal-amp relationship works and you want to figure it out before spending more on a higher wattage and higher end amp. There are so many options nowadays, some bedroom trail and error can be very valuable

>>60873913
the frontman isn't a tube, correct?

how do you stay motivated to do boring ass technical practice every day

>>60874109
if it's baseline as fuck and doesn't require much concentration just watch TV or something in the meantime

if it's a mix of theory and technique then alternate between that and improvisation, seems to help in my case

>>60874067
Then just buy an interface and use plugins. That way you don't have to spend hundreds on pedals you're not even sure to completely use, and will just have to buy a mic once you want to actually record something.

>>60874124
im new so it pretty much all requires my concentration

like i can noodle scales without much effort but then im not really practicing much am i

>>60874153
> like i can noodle scales without much effort but then im not really practicing much am i

actually you are

repetition is always good

>>60874088
yeah it's not tube, it's just a budget practice amp I think.

I don't actually know much about it myself, it's an old amp my uncle gave to me to get started last year.

Can anybody recommend a good first jamming/gigging amp? I'm at that stage now but the shear number of different brands and models is overwhelming.
I'm looking to play grungy stuff and perhaps doom metal kind of stuff (Nothing crazy heavy though)

>>60872400
They are actually comfy to play, except the warbeast.

They have good non-edgy guitars that look and play good, like the mockingbird, eagle and bich (depending on the finish).

Their top of line/custom shop work is incredible imo, they feel miles ahead of others.

>>60874645
If you can find a peavey windsor then you're set, heap as fuck tube amp that's great for doomy stuff, or a sovtek or something

Guys, recommend me a cheap guitar for >muh tech death but also jazzy sometimes
Honestly I was thinking of getting a Squier VM strat with a humbucker, they go around 300-380€ depending on the finish.
I also liked the VM Tele, but that one is 410€.
Ibanez RG or S in mahogany with natural finishes are alright, they go for 310€ and 350€ respectively. Plus they don't look as metal as the standard RGs so it won't feel out of place when I play with indie bands and so on.
Entry level jacksons are 300ish, there's dinkys with floyds for 300, dat 80s look, etc.
There's a BC Rich Warlock with floyd for 200, not sure about the quality though, they don't have any in stores only online.

What else is an option? <400 because I don't see the point in paying >400 for shitty club gigs where esoteric shit doesn't matter.

Pic related, the HSS Squier strats that are ok.

>>60874645
Sounds like an orange would be a good deal for you, although tube amps are always a fucking chore while gigging.

Or if you're not afraid of playing with setups, a digital preamp (like a PODHD500) and a poweramp are versatile, smaller, lighter, etc.
Only problem is it won't have that cool look that doom fans look forward to.

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>>60875074
I'm a retard, here are the Squier VM HSS Strats. But I'm sure most if not all are familiar with them.

>Post gear
American HSS Highway One Strat (dem high-output pickups), Epiphone G400 SG, Cordoba C7 classical, Super Champ XD, some cheap delay pedal, some cheap loop pedal, that crybaby wah with the knobs on it, shitty old digitech death metal for harsh feedback fun
>Post desired gear
Any Orange tube amp and that one silver-looking boutique pedal that's glitchy as fuck, i forgot the name of it.
>How long have you been playing?
about ten years
>Fav guitars?
out of the ones i have? all of them, they each have their own purpose.
>Projects?
I mostly just dick around

>>60875074
I'd rather buy a 7 string for tech death AND jazz, but at 300ish, you're ging to have to look used or save up your money.

>>60875186
I was thinking about that too, but the price goes up significantly.
There are budget 7s, but they have squier affinity tier quality.
Let's say I go for a new 7, which ones do you recommend, without going crazy in price.

>>60875215
Around 400€ new I'd look into schecters. They have a longer scale than ibanez, so their low B string has more definition.
In the used market though, you can find some Ibanez prestiges for 400-600€ depending on the seller and the model.
I have no idea how good jacksons are, never tried them, but they're owned by fender if I'm not mistaken so they should be decent.

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>>60875319
>>60875215
I can for Jacksons, the Soloists are good, look for a used and save a ton just play it first to see if you like it. There are some good Dinkys in the upper range.

Has anyone here played the Fender dimension basses? Everyone seems to have a jazz or a precision so I forgot those even existed. If so what did you think of them?

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there was a video someone linked to show a good finger strength training routine

anyone have similar or something

>>60876136
>get in
>there's no room

god damn it hitler this is why you lost

What are some companies that make kinda weird/different guitars that aren't low quality? Ibanez guitars are just too edgy (in terms of guitar shape).

>>60876480
>Ibanez guitars are just too edgy (in terms of guitar shape).
Iceman, SR, BTB, Hollowbodies (even a 7 string one), S series aren't edgy.

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>>60876480
Could always try to make your own, can turn out interesting.
pic related some piece of shit I made some time ago

>>60876496
I don't really like humbuckers, either, but some of those guitars don't have them.

>Gear
Kramer Focus 3000
No name acoustic a friend found at the local dump and gave it to me, sounds okay actually
I'm a poorfag right now so all I have is a shitty little practice amp, its killing me.
>Desired Gear
I'm either gonna splurge tax return time on a decent Les Paul or an amp not sure which yet.
Having a Les Paul with no amp seems odd to me tho. What do you guys think?

Thanks for the link on the Floyd Rose setup, its one of the better tutorials I've seen, my Kramer has an original on it and desu I still can't say whether I like it or not

>>60876515
Is that a warmoth neck ?
Also why the fuck did you put a single coil before the humbucker, that's awesome

>>60876557
>Having a Les Paul with no amp seems odd to me tho. What do you guys think?
That's the right idea, you're better off spending a thousand bucks on an amp than on a guitar.

>>60876652
Thats what I was thinking because honestly my Kramer is a quality axe and its fun to play, its a ripper for sure ive played $800+ Strats that i wouldnt trade for it. its got a really small tight neck so obviously the strings are super close, its not made for playing open chords

>>60874109
Practice the boring ass technical thing over a backing track that you like.

https://youtu.be/oUhu_vzDwxc

>>60872882
They look overfried and soggy at the same time.

>>60876515
What does that even sound like? And I don't think I'd be able to do something like that without fucking up. I'd much rather get a pre-built one, but I don't know which brands to check out.

>>60876480
Check out the Hagstrom impala/condor, shit looks good.

>>60877029
Yeah, they look good. I quite like the V shape as well, but they look uncomfortable for the way I play and they almost always have Humbuckers.

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Can I play chords on this properly? How does it handle heavy fuzz/distortion?

>>60873455
>Slap on some heavier strings and you should be fine, short scales are wonky without them.
agreed, i put 11s on jaguar (same scale length), wound g too

>>60877296
>Can I play chords on this properly?

You can play diatonic chords on any western instrument.

Unless you meant "can I play wonderwall and have it sounds okay" in which case the answer is not really. There are acoustic modelling pedals that you can use though.

>How does it handle heavy fuzz/distortion?

As well as any electric guitar. What's with these questions? The ensuing tone could depend on a variety of factors separate from the guitar itself and the main drawback I could see you run into is that you'd have no humbuckers, making it harder to emulate certain tones..

>>60877404
>You can play diatonic chords on any western instrument.

Okay, except percussion instruments and shit.

>>60877404
It's a Bass VI, not a regular guitar. The questions relate to the specific tone and output of said guitar/bass. Please don't answer if you don't understand the questions.

>>60873578
>>60873646
Strings should be changed frequently anywhere from two weeks to two months depending on how much you play, the weather, etc. You can extend string life by washing your hands before playing and wiping down the strings after play.

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>>60875186
>>60875215
Used Ibanez RG7620 or RG7621. Should be able to get a beater for that price. Will blow a Schecter away. Will just eventually need to do a pickup swap.

>>60876136
Use some of the chromatic exercises from the Steve Vai Ten Hour Workout. It's in the OP.

>>60876480
Edgy? It's a super strat.

Can anyone reccomend a good starter electric guitar (or where to look for one)? I've been playing basic blues shit on my acoustic for the last few months now. Budget is around $250, thanks

>>60877577
I meamt edgy as in sharp. Not something a fedorafag would play. Kinda ironic, since I said I like Flying Vs, which are pretty sharp.

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does Sterling (Music Man) make good shit?

thinking of getting this one. Beginner here.

Is there a nonshit free alternative to Guitar Pro?

>>60877656
pirate it. pirateproxy.sx

>>60877577
lol i think he meant pointy

>>60877447
No, I did not realize that it was a bass VI. Answer remains the same, mostly. Assuming you realize what a fucking chord is.

Hammering chords with a pick like on a guitar is going to sound like ass. Best to play chords the way a bassist would (eg triads or 4 note chords with proper muting).

>The questions relate to the specific tone and output of said guitar/bass.

Heavy fuzz and distortion naturally cut your ow end so you'll have to keep that in mind. There are effects built specifically for bass out there and I don't see why they wouldn't work. Adding a dry track also works as well.

And don't be a twat if you're going to beg for help about something niche.

>>60877457
>Strings should be changed frequently anywhere from two weeks to two months
In your opinion.

>>60877634
Top of the line Music Mans are pretty good, although I wouldn't call them sexy, they look kinda dorky.
Sterling has been kinda shitty kinda good depending on the year. Last time I tried them they didn't offer anything above their competition.
There's G&L, Squiers (Vintage Modified, Classic Vibe, Deluxe series), and they do strats a bit better for a better price imo.

>>60877703
In my experience.

>>60877629
What does it matter? If you want an Ibanez go for a saber then.

>flying V
I still play explorers a ton, they're great guitars.

>>60877683
Okay, and?

>>60877703
Why jump on that? That's a pretty acceptable timeframe.

>>60877932
>Why jump on that? That's a pretty acceptable timeframe.
I dunno man. It is pretty acceptable for most people I guess. I usually wait a lot longer than that to change strings myself.

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>>60877634
I had a US EBMM Silhouette Special (basically pic related, but that's not mine) for a long time. Really nice guitar. Short scale, barely-there finish maple neck if that's your thing. Option for active pickup(s), I believe, if that's also your thing. Locking tuners.

Don't know about their SUB brand, though.

>>60878120
And I typically restring every week or two, but I have acidic sweat and life in a hot country. There's a lot of factors in string life, but two weeks to two months is a good guideline.

>>60878120
Mileage varies because there are a lot of variables (sweat, string material, guitar care and storage, weather, etc). But you must not play a lot or use Elixirs or something if you keep a set on longer than two months. Strings do dull over time.

>>60878181
I play every day. Been using Super Slinky's for a while now. I typically change them every 3 to 5 months.

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In all her non-board, non power brick, you must be a tone-retarded dumbass glory.

I've been playing for like a month, and I can't come up with melodies for shit. I try playing with my emotions, but it's the same sort of thing (I'm don't really have a major change in emotion, I'm always sort of melancholy) with notes I always forget. Is that normal, or am I fucked for creativity and will never get it?

>>60878255
>playing for like a month

Literally the definition of instant gratification.

>>60878311
Not really, but it seems like a lot of musicians have creativity that comes naturally. I was asking whether or not it's something you just have, or if it "grows".

>>60878250
I'd use a different reverb personally, but nice setup other than that.

Get a power brick when you can, you won't know yourself.

>>60878255
>>60878400
You've been playing a month. What do you expect...

>>60878408
Yeah. I like the TC for now. Far cry better than the amps reverb. Id like to get one of the original Holy Grails. Or, someday, a Strymon.

>>60878400
A lot of musicians practice for hours upon hours. Even old timers who don't know too much theory would sit and listen to records on repeat to figure out licks one note at a time.

Hendrix, Slash, Frusciante, Vai and many others across genres sat for hours a day to figure shit out. They'd do dexterity exercises, practice licks, and listen to records. It takes work.

There's no such thing as natural talent and at best you could be as decent as the Arctic Monkeys or something like that within a year or two. But there's no point in measuring yourself against others, just be better than yourself.

Best looper pedal sub $100?
I'm a poorfag college student and so far I'm looking at the boss one

>>60877419
Percussion instruments are tuned just like any other. Some are more obvious (vibes, steel drum, timpani) and some less (most drums)

>>60878466
I mainly use spring tanks when I use reverb. Tend to use diffusion nowadays instead though.

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I kinda want this guitar.

>>60878532
So I shouldn't rely on tabs and other stuff?

>>60879538
You should learn theory in technique in tandem and give it a few years before you start thinking there's something wrong with you.

If you want to learn a song and haven't developed the know how to reproduce it on your own then tabs are completely fine. You are allowed to have fun.

>>60879593
Finding shit out without tabs sounds kinda fun, honestly. And I do know some theory, so I can sort of make out major scales and chords.

>>60877656
tuxguitar

>>60879478
George Lynch ESP models are still one of my grail guitars. That kamikaze one and the tiger one.
I mean, they are just superstrats and nothing special for that but I just really dig them.

>>60878250
If you can afford all those pedals, you should be able to afford a couple bricks.

>>60877634
EBMM top stuff is amazing, the JP6 I have is the best guitar I have ever played.

>>60877763
Yeah, tbqh I don't like anything else but the Lukes and the JPs, the Majesty is a travesty but I would still like to play one just because of the supposed ergonomics and playability.
I dislike any EBMM with pickguard.

Sterling according to my guitar tech isn't really that good to begin with, there are several better alternatives to that.

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>>60879919
A brick costs about 8 grand here

>>60879911
I am a neckbeard GNUlord and even I think tuxguitar is shit

Hey, I'm working on a song, haven't written a complete song ever, so I'm kind of stuck. Been getting into theory and chord progressions to try and learn how to write a full piece of music.

So for now, I have an intro, in Bb Lydian, then a "main riff" part, again, Bb Lydian, then a melody in F Ionian, and then again, back to Bb Lydian.

I stuck to one key, because for now, I think it's an easier way.

I also got to the conclusion that those are the modes, because of where my chord progressions in those riffs end and feel resolved.

So what the fuck do I do now? Take one of those modes and try making a different chord progression which would, say, for example, fit a chorus?

How do I bridge in a progression in G dorian?

Why is composing so fucking difficult? Do I need to learn more theory, or practice it in general? I always seem to get fucking stuck on like three or two good riffs and never make them into anything, even though they sound like they're going somewhere.

General tips on songwriting?

>>60880072
>I dislike any EBMM with pickguard
I know, they are pretty ugly. It's like an 80s prostitute without the nostalgia.
>Sterling according to my guitar tech isn't really that good to begin with, there are several better alternatives to that.
Yeah, I think they only do it as a step in to their main product, which is MM. They should have simply remained as a top of the line brand, and scrap sterling/sub stuff.

>>60878400
Even creativity relies on skill though, For example I can write a good tune and improvise well on piano because I have practised it for maybe thousands of hours. But I am a mediocre guitarist and I can't really come up with anything interesting playing guitar.

>>60877296
Regular chords will sound very muddy because of the deep tuning. Acoustic modelling pedals won't help you much with that.

>>60880189
>bridge in g dorian
g dorian a phrigian g dorian a phrigian C mixo
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0GWHnqL7bHt

>>60880072
never has there been a post on mu with this much truth in it

>>60880189
try to switch to a mode that doesnt contain the same notes, So like go from Bb Lydian to C Lydian and back. This shit is harder at first, but play around see what works and youll get way more interesting shit out of it

>Post gear
Jackson RR3
Jackson JS-22-7M
Squier Stratocaster
Partscaster
Martin D-16GT
Squire Vintage Modified Jazz Bass

Fender SuperSonic 22
Gallen-Krueger Backline 250 Head + Cab
Boss CH-1 Analog
Boss SD-1
Digitech DigiDelay

>Post desired gear:
Gibson J-45
Phat Cat Pickup Set for Rhoads
EMG 707s
Phaser, Compressor, Analog Delay

>How long have you been playing?
10 years

>Fav guitars?
All Fenders, ESP Sugizo signatures, Old Lawsuit ESPs,
>Fav guitarists?
none

>>60880189
Play your riff and then pause for a second and try to hear in your head what would sound good next, then try to play that on the guitar.

If nothing pops into your head, just keep noodling and trying things.

>>60880189
What style of music? Staying in a single key or within relative keys isn't a bad thing

>>60880189
i dont wanna sound retarded but why dont you focus less on the theory and play what sounds good m8 seems like ur overcomplicating things

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What is a good electric guitar for fingerpicking/open chord tunings. I want my arrangements to really stand out, but my humbuckers are too muddy. I'm thinking a single coil guitar, but I hate how strats and teles sound.
Are jazzmasters/mustangs/jaguars worth looking into? Looking for a bit more tone/warmth than the plink-plank-plunk that I hear from most single coils.
I really liked my friend's squier j. mascis signature, and was wondering how different that particular model is from the other jazzmasters.

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Is the Steinberg UR22 still the best choice of interface in the price range?

I'll be getting an interface in the next few weeks and was looking between that and the Scarlett 2i4. I have a few microphones but would also like to record directly in from my guitar. MIDI isn't important for this.

My main concern was whether the Hi-Z switch on the UR22 accomplished the same thing as the pads on the 2i4. I've heard that the Yamaha pre's in the Steinberg are a bit better than the 2i4 and the sampling rate is higher too.

>>60882059
can you give an example of a song where the soung is done right

>>60882059
>my humbuckers are too muddy
then replace them with something better

>>60882059
you should check out a compressor first.

don't fall for the jazz/jagmaster meme

>>60882059
I'm no expert on jazzmasters but that J Mascis model is meant to be one of the best you can get.

>>60882194
don't listen to him, don't fall for the anti-mememaster meme.

>>60882255
dont listen to him, actually just get the fuck off this website

>>60882059
Buy a Jazzmaster. If you don't want pluckiness, don't get a Jaguar. Jazzys are warmth for days.

>>60882059
just go to a music store and play a bunch of guitars through a nice tube amp. The J Mascis JM feels and sounds great but it's ugly and has some non-standard JM features like a Gibson-style bridge, P90s instead of Jazzmaster pickups, and the tremolo is way too close to the bridge. Still a great guitar though, I'm just a Jazzmaster purist.

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>>60882134
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4JTJPC6C6A
??
I don't know, I'm looking for my own sound, and it's kind of hard to explain, but I need to be able to have ringing sounds without depending too much on reverb. Think Johnny Marr without all the jangle?

>>60882188
I like the tone, but it doesn't fit with what I'm doing at the moment. I don't want to fuck with it

>>60882194
I have one laying around I'll check it out

>>60882225
See, I hate signatures, and I'm not much of a J. Mascis fan, so I was surprised to see that I really enjoyed playing it. So that's why I was asking if actual fenders are any different from the squier model.

>>60882255
>>60882428
Kek

>>60882452
Hmmm

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>>60882059
Out of all guitars, JM tone is most comparable to piano sound. I think AVRI pickups are exactly what you're looking for, the neck is very warm and the bridge is very bright

>>60882537
>So that's why I was asking if actual fenders are any different from the squier model.

from what ive heard your better off with a squier and then just getting an american bridge. ( if you really want a good upgrade also go for some lollar pickups)

>>60882537
in order of importance for your tone:
>playing style/technique
>amplifier
>guitar

if your first two aren't up to snuff then you'll never quite get what you want and keep chasing a dream. still not quite sure what you want, might need a better sample. maybe you don't quite know what you want either which is ok, just means you have to get out more and play more equipment or get better.

>>60882537
the Squier Vintage Modified are true to actual Fender spec. I listed the differences w/ the Mascis in a comment above.
They need heavier strings than the 9s they ship with (11s are best) so if you play one in a store and it doesn't feel right, they didn't set it up correctly. I always recommend the Vintage Modified over the Mascis.

Anything I should know before I buy an Epiphone Les Paul Special II ?

>>60882622
getting an American bridge isn't going to help. It's the design that sucks, not the materials.
>>60882541
this guy will probably disagree but I'm one of those people who thinks the original bridge is totally useless even with a shim and heavier strings.
I have a Staytrem bridge on mine, which is just a Mustang bridge with a corrected 9.5 radius.

What's the difference between Maple necks and other types? Maple ones are super shiny and look like they'd be easier to move around on.

>>60882680
are you referring to the neck or the fingerboard?

>>60882725
Both. Sorry.

>>60882680
maple necks generally have a layer of plastic over them, roeswood and shit normally don't

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>>60882541
>>60882622

Alright I'll look into all this

>>60882631
My technique is ok, I practice primarily on a classical, to get a clean precise touch. Just when I go to play it electric, it doesn't translate that well in a band setting.
I have a marshall bluesbreaker clone, if that helps.
I like the tone for the most part, but all I have is humbucker guitars so I can see how it can get muddy.

>>60882648
>>60882679
I think I have research ahead of me.

>>60882766
>layer of plastic
what the fuck are you even saying

>roeswood
rosewood necks cost a fuckton and are incredibly uncommon.

>>60882679
>this guy will probably disagree
Why would I? I have a Staytrem on the way myself. The one on my guitar currently is American JM bridge, which I loctite'd but it's still a piece of shit.

>>60882752
>>60882811
>layer of plastic
he means poly finish. It technically is plastic.
almost all necks are maple w/ rosewood fingerboard. People say maple fingerboards are brighter and rosewood is darker but for real you're not gonna hear a difference.
I want a strat or tele with a maple fingerboard really bad though, mostly for aesthetics.

>>60882811
I think he's trying to say that most maple necks are lacquered/sealed.

>>60882829
haha I don't know, I just thought you might for some reason. My bad for assuming. High fives for StayTrem tho, you're gonna love it.
that loctite/nail polish business is retarded.

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>>60882858
And by necks, I mean fretboards, of course.

>>60882857
Yeah that's what i meant, couldn't remember the exact phrase.

>>60882877
maple fretboards are laquered though.
it's rosewood that isn't.

>>60882896
Yeah that's what I said.

>>60882875
Loctite helped it for a while though, but it started buzzing again after a few days. It's a weird piece, wonder why it's still manufactured.

>>60882805
>Alright I'll look into all this
check this:
http://mmguitarbar.com/2013/01/14/demystifying-the-fender-jazzmaster-and-jaguar-pt-1/

thought this guy has some interesting shit to say

>>60882805
also sorry to overwhelm you but one more thing, I don't think you have to change the pickups at all. I think the Squier VM alnico pickups are great. My bloozlawyer landlord who owns 50s Gibsons and a shit ton of other gorgeous guitars was really impressed by the pickups.
I only put different covers on mine because the "Duncan Designed" logo is ugly.
Offsetguitars forum has a Jazzmaster pickup comparison page and most are indistinguishable from each other.

Anybody have a suggestion for a re amp box? Is a $300 dollar box better than the $100? Thinking about getting a radial xamp but if I can save a hundo I will

>>60883166
>>60882805
yeah it's not too complicated. Basically
>shim
I took off the neck and shoved 2 guitar picks in the neck pocket. It's a cheap guitar so I don't care that it's not a real shim.
>heavy strings
I recommend D'addario Med Top/Heavy Bottom or Ernie Ball Power Slinky
>buy a Staytrem bridge
or a Mustang bridge for about $80 less than the Staytrem. the difference in radius probably isn't even noticeable.
>sand the neck
for that smooth satiny finish

the end. you now have a guitar that blows the Mexican JMs out of the water. For only $350-$400

>>60883289
this guy knows what hes talking about

Hi guys, I have two questions:
1. How hard will it be to wire a feedback loop into my amp if its hand wired and I've never done anything like it before?
2. What's the best classical guitar I can get for <£200?

>>60883434
>I've never done anything like it before
start with something that you can hrough away if you cock it up. Otherwise, im sure theres a lot of shit you can find on teh interweebz
2. Just go to a shop and play a few. generally look for a spruce top, but thats more preference

>>60882080
Remember that cheap usb interfaces have some ugly noise in their preamps
Honestly consider saving up a bit and getting one for around 200€/$ instead of struggling with a substandard one
Nigga

>>60883508
>can throw away

fuck me

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>>60872522
well fuck me
i'd buy that in a heartbeat
too bad there's only boring or ugly looking guitars at the local shop

>>60883289
>you now have a guitar that blows the Mexican JMs out of the water.

LOLNO

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Harley Benton HBV 800 electro acoustic violin not perfect but ok.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LpB1E4EE7k

>>60883508
we've got limited access in shops because i'm in a small town in the UK. What stuff do you recommend for engineering stuff first?

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Hi! /gg/ How do u install a floyd rose onto a vintage trem? >Picrelated

>>60883991
>What stuff do you recommend for engineering stuff first?
take some electronics courses to learn how to not kill yourself

>>60884141
route out the body and drill bigger mounting holes

What are the Jangly-est pickups you can get for a Jaguar?

>>60884296
where though? I've really been looking but can't find any near me

When straying away from standard tuning, does the chromatic scale change? Is the first fret still F then F# and so forth?

This may be the most retarded question but keep in mind I know nothing about guitar or music theory

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>>60883166
oh shit senpai

>>60883200
>>60883289
fugg sounds cool
thanks bros

>>60884461
>I know nothing about guitar or music theory
don't flaunt this. learn more so you don't have to ask dumb questions

>>60884461
Nope,in standard the 6th string produces an E when played open, an F at the 1st fret, and so on.

In D standard the 6th string produces a D when played open, and Eb/D# at the first fret.

>>60884302
Aren't Jaguar pups basically strat pups with covers? Cause finding a jangly strat pup is a much easier job.

>>60884461
No
If you detune your low E to D then the first fret will be d#, the second fret will be e the third fret will be f and so on

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R8 my guitars m8s Swapped the pups between the LP and Kelly clone yesterday, the LP sounds much better with the x2n in the bridge.

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>Post gear
Fender Roger Waters P Bass w/ mods
Warrior Signature Bolt-On Custom 5 String
Epiphone Casino
Aguilar AG500 w/Calzone 4U case
Hartke AK 410 &115 cabs
Pedaltrain Jr. with:
Voodoo Labs Pedal Power 2+,Custom Klone Pedal, Zoom B3 w/KMP Tap Tempo footswitch, Saturn Works Mutable Volume Pedal
Korg Arp Odyssey
Friend's Moog Minimoog Model D Circa 1975 + Boss RE20

>Post desired gear
Travis Bean TB2000
Alembic Stanley Clarke
63' Reissue Fender P bass in Seminole Red
Wal Bass MKI
Verellen Meatsmoke Tube Head
Tyrant 6x10 cab
Future pedal purchases:
JHS Steak & Eggs, JHS Muffuletta, MXR Bass Chorus Deluxe, EQD Grand Orbiter II Phaser, TC Electronic Trinity 2 Reverb & Alter Ego MKII Delay, Dark Glass B7K

Future Rack Equipment purchases:
Korg Pitchblack Pro
Furman PL-PLUS C


>How long have you been playing?
8-9 years

>Fav Basses?
Fender, Wal, Rickenbacker, Xotic, Gibson, Mike Lull, Warrior, Alembic, Status, Fano, Travis Bean

>Fav Bassists?
Chris Squire, Geddy Lee, John Paul Jones, Dave Hope, Mike Rutherford

>Projects?
In a band at the moment, finishing up our first album and getting ready to lay down tracks for the second album. EP is available at any price from our Bandcamp ( TheCultour.bandcamp.com ).

>>60884578
i really dislike the x2n. it has waaaay to much output

>>60884706
dad/10

So how do you guys clean/polish your frets?

Newbie with first guitar here, my frets are starting look a bit greenish. Searching brings up steel wool, brass wool, sand paper, metal polish, scotch brite pads, etc. What is the easiest and most idiot proof way?

Obviously I'll tape off the wood and pickups.

>>60874109
because i want to get better and have a natural motivation to learn more about my instrument in order to better express myself and understand the music i listen to

>>60884706
oh my god you guys look so cute in your band photo

>>60880140
eh it works fine for me

>>60878120
i haven't restrung my guitar in over a year of >1 hr daily playing

>>60884848
I use this
http://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-2-in-x-4-in-0000-Super-Fine-Synthetic-Steel-Wood-Pads-6-Pack-10119/203783555
no need to tape anything

>>60884802
That's what my band mates usually say about me

>>60884939
Thanks, I'll see if I can find it around here.

>>60884856
;)

What would be a less noisy alternative to Bare Knuckle Piledrivers?

http://vocaroo.com/i/s1biifR5kKpV
No pedals required

Hey guys, what's a really versatile and all around awesome distortion pedal? I have this really cheap $20 distortion pedal that sounds like crap and I want to upgrade to something really nice, something that I will be able to use for years to come. Nothing to crazy, but very reliable.

Doesn't Boss have a good distortion pedal or something?

>>60885842
Boss Blues Driver, Ibanez TS808/TS09, J. Rockett Archer, JHS Morning Glory, EQD Dunes, take your pick mate

Ok, I got a budget of about $300-400 for an electric guitar. I'm looking to play shoegaze. What should I get?

>>60886143
Probably a les paul clone. Conventional wisdom for that money is an agile + professional setup and fret job.

>>60886143
>inb4 Jazzmaster

>>60886143
Squier Jazzmaster with any solid state amp and any cheap fuzz pedal will do.

>>60886143
Oh jee I don't know, have you tried copying all those fucking faggots who invented the genre

>>60886176
But what about muh pitch shifting w/ a whammy

>>60886181
>>60886204
kek

thanks for replies

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Just picked this up for less than $400 what do you think /mu/?

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>>60886292

not bad

>>60886260
>inb4 Digitech Whammy

>>60886260
You should probably pitch shift with a pedal, unless you want to go all out and get a Floyd rose. It's tough to do more than vibrato with most tremolos. Jazzmasters have a floating bridge which is a cool design but does not give a huge range in pitch.

Just sort of accidentally won a PRA SE Sincglecut on ebay. Wish me luck, guys.

>>60886389
PRS. God damn you autocorrect, what were you even going for?

>>60886292
Very nice. Post non blurry pics when you can.

>>60886389
Congrats, I *won* my Ibanez that way

>>60886143
>looking to play shoegaze
Wut

>>60886459
Faggots gonna fag

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>>60886437
Fucking android cameras. Also my Tobias bass.

>>60885842
well, what type of distortion do you want, there's overdrives, distortions and fuzz boxes, they all sound really different. watch some youtube video explaining the difference

if you want strictly a distortion, pro cat rat is pretty much as good as it gets

>>60878255
Keep doing it. Your first stuff will be shit, because EVERYBODY'S first stuff is shit.
That's ok.
Just keep writing and practicing, keep creating stuff that's within your ability to play.
As your playing and technical ability improves and stretches, so will your compositional ability-so should your ambition and storytelling. Keep trying to write songs that tell better stories, hit more and more primal emotions, and are more focused and flow better.
As you listen to and practice things that improve your playing, you should also read and practice things that improve your songwriting-like poetry that not only rhymes but scans, has an internal rhythm and covers themes that people know and can relate to.
To that end, study the famous poems of American and English Poets, stuff from The Bible, folk tales, and whatever other stuff that moves you. If it moves you, chances are it will move other people too, and that's exactly what you want.

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>>60886570
Tbh the bible might be good literary source but epic poems are way better and these days histories and greco-roman as source material go over way better. Not to mention they have more liberal translation to english. Just look at vampire weekend's lyrics, which were a big reason for their critical success, if not for their commercial success.

>>60880189
>songwriting depends primarily upon music theory
Found your major malfunction.
The technique should serve the song, not the other way around.
You may very well learn techniques that you will never use, but it is always better to know how and never have to use it than to have to do something that you can't perform.

>>60886729
there are some things technique wise that just aren't worth learning

like for me, i will never bother learning how to do all that andy mckee two handed playing crap because i personally can't stand it

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Is it pretty much required to take lessons once you get past the newbie stage? I've been playing for a couple a years but have stagnated for probably the last 2. Any book recs or are lessons my only option?

>>60886788
two handed arpeggios/sweeps like guthrie govan does to eliminate the pick noise can be really appropriate given the situation.

>>60880189
i think your problem is you're focusing too much on the theory side of things and trying to make it nice and neat and fit into nice scale boxes

are you even sure it's in Bb lydian? are you emphasizing the #4/#11? you could just be writing some type of riff that goes from a I chord to a IV chord and you're over complicating it by thinking of modes when you have no need to.

a big problem i've noticed with guitarists is that they've watched too many youtube videos that just repeat all this mode bullshit. learn to play over chords first and worry about modes later.

>>60886978
that's not really what i was talking about, that's more of a one finger tapping run

i'm talking more about all those players like andy mckee who use both their hands on the fretboard. i have no reason to learn it because i fucking hate that music

>>60882059
>my humbuckers are too muddy
So go for lower output and more "vintage" and underwound humbuckers.
The reason is that the more turns of wire, the output increases slightly, but also inductance increases markedly. As inductance increases, high end response decreases, which is why most super-hot pickups sound muddy.

>>60886505
PRS SE, without the birds means its an earlier model... i think you over paid anon, something like that would cost me £200 here