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where you guys at senpai
here's a little throwback on my rig a whopping 8 years ago! man, time flies.
>>60931763
I am having connection problems. Maybe others too?
>>60923813
She had more style in her prime. Did you catch The Wrecking Crew? Tommy Tedesco had some chops... Who knew?
>>60931862
kinda wish i still had that 5 string.
>>60931862
weedlif
Alembic: for when you want a worse Benavente for the price of a fucking car
>>60931985
i mean well yeah
>>60932011
>Benavente
They don't really be seem to be working in the same field senpai, those b=Benaventes seem like more generic "boutique" guitar.
Alembics are way overpriced but they're really nice and have a unique feel/sound
>>60932011
Didn't Alembic end up getting credited with the first electric seven string?
Mandatory ERG post.
>>60932296
alembic didn't even exist when the first seven string electrics were done
>>60932254
benavente basses are the exact same market as alembic, active hippie sandwich basses
for guitars, the used market used to be full of alembic style guitars from the 70s years ago but it's dried up because they don't sell(the ibanez artist and musician series is still out there)
>>60932410
You're probably right I'm just looking at their site right now. Something special about Alembics is the in-house hardware, it seems all they Benavente use now is pre-fab stuff.
this gets me hard.
>>60932501
>>60932410
>alembic didn't even exist when the first seven string electrics were done
Alembic was founded in 1969. The first solid body electric guitar was in the late 70s. Forget who made it, thought it was Alembic for some reason.
>>60932568
i hope you're referring to 7 strings, because if not you're wrong.
SMOKE WEED ERRDAY
https://clyp.it/npzdwyr4
>>60932667
Yes, it's an extension to what I said >>60932296.
As in, solid body electric 7 string guitar.
As a beginner what should I base my first guitar purchase on?
Trying to decide between a Telecaster and Jazzmaster because I like guitarists who use those guitars.
>>60932746
Tuning stability, ease of maintenance, satisfying sound and a neck you like.
The first two you won't be able to figure out on your own (get the Telecaster)
>>60931405
>[Embed] [Embed] [Open] [Embed]
I wonder how long the embed-chain will get if left unchecked
>>60932487
they're not the only other company that does these types of instruments, they're not even the best actually. Conklin is best for extended range imo, and Dingwall is best for regular range. That being said, I don't dislike alembic for anything but their shitty business practices which go far beyond being way overpriced.
>>60932568
Ibanez made the first mass made solid 7, and there was a weird different 7 string patented by a guy in the 80s, but either way you're moving the goalposts because you originally said first 7 string. Not first solidbody 7
>>60932746
what's the most comfortable. If you're looking for a cheap new guitar they won't sound good, especially since you will have a cheap amp. play guitars in a shop, find the most comfortable one, and then google info on the neck(radius and scale length are the most important). buying used is much better than buying new as well
>>60932799
>Ibanez made the first mass made solid 7
Ibanez UV7BK.
>and there was a weird different 7 string patented by a guy in the 80s
Does anyone believe anything that guy says though?
>but either way you're moving the goalposts because you originally said first 7 string. Not first solidbody 7
It was a mistake in my first post. I typed first electric seven string, meant solid body electric seven.
Whelp I fucked up /gg/. I've been looking at the ƒender Rumble 75W for the last week or so. It was at a ridiculously low price - $179 for a 75W/12" bass combo.
Now it's gone, forever. Nobody seems to have them anymore. I never bought it. The best I can find for $179 is 20-30W 8"/10" amps. I don't want those amps anons I want the Rumble :[
>>60933103
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fender-Rumble-75-Bass-Combo-Amplifier-75-Watts-1x12/321933272167?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3Dace5a07caf404a94b1d0d46f88c3dadf%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D131552730194
>>60923979
Anon said he's unmotivated to practice. Perhaps he wants to skip the fundamentals and go straight to the fun. When I started out, I found sight reading exercises and rhythmical articulation pretty boring. Nothing "musical" about either of those but, in hindsight, I see the benefits.
>>60933159
that's used, which means no warranty coverage. and it weighs 55lbs, so with shipping i'm paying more than retail for a used, unwarranteed, as-is item. ew, can't do it.
thanks for the effort though
>>60933180
Doing the fundamentals definitely pays off, like in most fields. Learning the fundamentals of grammar and vocabulary might not be fun, but it's absolutely essential to being a good writer. Learning the basics of heat transfer and flavors might not be fun, but it's essential to being a good cook. I could go on. What motivates me is reminding myself that I will feel much more accomplished and fulfilled once I've learned to do it right.
So yesterday i asked about how to use headphones with my amp >>>60915924 and i tried the suggestion of plugging a dummy connector into Effects Return which did end up muting the speaker however it didn't work when i plugged my headphones into Effects Send (it was not muted and no sound came out of headphones).
Does this mean that i need some sort of mixer/interface in order to use headphones with my amp? Pls help. I'm a beginner and i'm trying to avoid destroying my headphones and amp while i try to get this working.
If i do need a mixer, is there one that will let me have both audio from my laptop and bass guitar coming out of the speaker at the same time? (As well as giving me the headphones option).
>>60932781
If I were to get the telecaster, is the American Standard a good investment, or should I go cheaper? Not really looking to upgrade guitar down the line, but don't want to waste money either.
>>60933393
honestly there's no good way to use headphones with that amp. yes, you can get a mixer or USB interface that can be connected via the direct output (DI) on the amp but you won't be able to mute the amp speaker while you do this.
also, there isn't going to be a proper way to get two signals (bass and "music") to go into that amp either. the very best you could do with a mixer is have the bass hooked up to it, music hooked up to it (each on a different fader) and have that go into the bass amp as a line out. the amp isn't designed to accept line level signals, and also the backing music track will be destroyed to hell anyway through the amp's overdrive and EQ, etc
normal "aux in" options on an amp don't send the signal through the bass amp electronics, and even if you did do that your bass would sound like crap mashed in with the music. it's not going to work anon, you won't be able to get the bass and music through that amp, and you absolutely won't be able to do headphones (unless you want your amp rumbling the whole time anyway).
>>60933429
Different anon, MIM/MIJ/CIJ and yes, MIA are fine. Getting them used is preferable because "brand new" status is a fickle thing and a guitar's value usually depreciates at that point. Get them used though and you could sell it higher than what you bought it for if the one selling it to you gave you that sweet of a deal.
My two cents on this is to get anything that you like and will motivate you to play. I went with a used MIJ tele.
>>60933429
>Not really looking to upgrade guitar down the line
Then yeah an American Standard is fine. MIM and CIJ Fenders are nice but often need some upgrades to be on the same level as an MIA
>>60933429
not that anon, but if i were you i wouldn't spend more than a maximum of $300 on your first electric guitar
there's some squier telecasters that cost around that much, and i'm sure they're perfectly fine instruments. telecasters are pretty much the most simplistic (and best) design for guitars, it's pretty difficult for a company making them to fuck up manufacturing them.
don't worry about name brand bullshit
Should I get this little guy? If yes, what size cab should I pair it with? Looking for first amp btw.
there was an anon in the last /gg/ thread that had problems with his epi les paul strap lock screws not fitting in the hole
i've fixed that in two ways. i used wood fill to fill in the holes in the body and let it dry, it takes about a day to get it set, then you just screw in the strap lock button. this way is a bit messy though because you need something to push the wood fill into the hole and pack it down so it's solid.
the other way i fixed it was i just jammed some tooth picks into the hole and just screwed the button on. make sure to cut the end of the toothpicks so they're not sticking out of the hole though.
the one with wood fill has been steady for like 7 years now, and the toothpick one has been steady for 3 years ever since i did it
:^)
>>60933939
nice epi
>>60933939
>>60933939
I physically reacted to that image. I couldn't handle the conflicting messages being sent to me brain.
>>60933939
holy shit burn it
>>60933939
desu i've always wondered what it would be like to put my les paul neck on my telecaster
my tele's neck is getting a bit annoying and i like the thicker feel of my LP neck and i like the 12" radius more
>>60933543
God dammit, so im fucked then? I might have to sell this thing and look into something else. Will pic related allow me to do what i need?
>>60933725
Probably a 1x12 or 2x12. It's a 20w amp, so look at other 20w amps and see what configurations they come in.
>>60934079
i'm sorry anon, but what i've told you is true. you'd have to have a lot of technical expertise to set it up right, and even then it will be woefully inadequate, and it'll be a huge waste.
yes, THAT will do what you want. aux in + HP in. it'll do everything you need without having to jury-rig anything.
>>60934079
Actually just noticed that's a mini practice amp. Is there anything else similar but with more wattage to run through my Acoustic B410?
>>60934134
there's a 200w Ampeg amp similiar to that
>>60933285
Dont get those old fender rumbles
>>60934361
done and done. i'm considering either of pic related. i don't really have room for the ministack but it's just soo fekken cool.
>>60931862
aw why'd you get rid of that peavey head. those things are cool
Thinking about getting one of these for practice outside of rocksmith, have a little dinky blackstar combo that sounds ok atm but the headphone out on it isn't great and I hate knowing people can hear me be real shitty. Anyone have thoughts? Or should I buckle down and go up to like a 6505 mini /tiny terror. Mostly gonna be going headphones out
>>60934200
hhmm is there anything with the same features but with a little more power? I'm looking to make some loud noise rock with my friend on drums. We'll mostly just be playing in his garage; will this thing be able to make enough noise?
>>60933393
>>60934079
>>60935015
Anon I think you should keep your current amp and cabinet and just buy some cheep crappy guitar amp for plugging external sources into. Doing this is so much easier than selling your rig and trying to find something else that'll do three jobs in one. It'll probably also end-up costing you more, nevermind the agravation.
I say:
1. keep your bass amp and cab. Love it, it's big and powerful and it has huge value, so what if it has no aux-in or HP option.
2. buy a little combo guitar or bass amp for <$100 that WILL have an external in and HP option. A 15W combo will get loud enough to do what you want playing an external source (using it as a mini PA) without mashing your bass through the same speaker. Plus you can use this little amp with the headphone option for practice etc. It all makes way more sense than fucking aorund trying to change everything and throw out a nice bass rig,
>>60934777
i got rid of it because i couldnt hear my amp when i'd play shows.
>>60935223
really? interesting. i used to have a super festival and it was way to loud
>>60932683
>https://clyp.it/npzdwyr4
this is really cool. always a fan of glitchy weird guitars.
>>60935300
guitar music*
>>60935199
thank you for your response! i'll probably end up doing this. The CD Input on that Behringer works for any Aux input including an mp3 player and laptop right? Is this the cheapest one out there? Btw this thing shouldn't have a problem handling effects pedals if im just going to be using headphones right?
is an Orange CR60c woth $450?
What is the best delay for doo-wop surf rock or Ty Segall/Oh Sees style garage rock? I was looking into the Way Huge Aqua Puss and it looks and sounds pretty cool
>>60935704
well the classic surf thing is a spring reverb but most short delays work well. i dont see why the aqua puss wouldnt work
Currently using a BA 110 by ampeg as my at home practice amp. It's suprisingly loud and very clear at high volume. Future gigs will almost definitely be small areas, bars ect.
Should I focus on upgrading this to a higher tier amp or save up for a new bass? I have a '76 p bass but would like an American jazz bass.
>>60936005
well my personal preference in that case would be to get a better amp. something with an adjustable mid freq is always nice on bass imo. that being said if you like the amp, jazz basses are nice
>>60933103
i see higher watt variants pop up on cl somewhat often for much cheaper.
My string broke and I can't practice, so I have been focusing on composing lately and I made this
https://clyp.it/2uxuumdv
what do you guys think?
>>60933725
2 4x12's
>>60936586
Is it just me or is a string out of tune?
>tfw Fender J. Mascis JM suddenly popped up on U-Box
>tfw way out of my budget
>>60936677
thats fine. that purple is uggo
>>60936675
It's an autoplayer, so the string was probably not from the same instrument, I tried merging everything into one same string but it started sounding silly. So no it's not out of tune it just has a different timbre.
>>60936750
Ah, that must be why I heard clashes sometimes, halfway through the song.
What autoplayer did you use? I compose a lot of things myself but can't stand Guitar Pro's instruments.
>>60936697
Yeah you're right
I'm still waiting for an Olympic/Vintage white ST57 or ST62 w/ maple fretboard to be listed.
I don't like the '72 reissue's hueg headstock and 3 bolt neck plate
im currently poor as fuck but thing at long term what would be better:
buying a line6 podhd500x and monitors or just buying a new amp and a couple of effects?
my friend got the first setup and it sounds fucking great while being really really comfortable(effects that emulate different tunings,7strings and you can create presets on the pc)
>>60936765
GP6 precision bass, and goodness the D string is awfully irritating, it's like it came from an perpendicular universe.
>>60936773
well the headstock is personal preference but the 3 bolt neck plate isn't as bad as people make it out to be
>>60936803
What a shame, I just wish there were better players, or hell, at least soundbanks. I haven't been able to figure VSTs and real production yet.
GP really has its limitations. Despite that, I still write a ridiculous amount of tabs in it. There's just no decent alternative.
Is true bypass way too over hyped? Am I losing anything noticeable in such a setup:
Gibson SG
Dunlop FFM1 Silicon Fuzz Face (True Bypass)
EQD Tentacle (True Bypass)
Dunlop GCB95 CryBaby Wah (Shitty-ish Bypass)
Boss OS-2 (Buffered Bypass)
Boss HM-2 (Buffered Bypass)
MXR M68 Uni-Vibe (Hardwire Bypass)
Amp Input
(Buffered) FX loop send
Boss PH-2 (Buffered Bypass)
MXR M169 Carbon Copy (Hardwire Bypass)
FX loop return
Is it worth it to get a dedicated buffer pedal or two and a true bypass looper? Or just get a small single (external) true bypass switch for the Wah since the Boss pedals are buffered?
FYI, amp is a Marshall Haze 40.
Ibanez AS200 1984 [vs] Gibson ES-335 1980
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDREj6F8XWw
>>60933939
lel i like it
>>60937579
try this:
play guitar straight into amp, no pedals. then one by one add the oedals and play a bit, but keep a dry sound. then if you notice that your sound deteriorates you know theres a problem. if you cant here any difference youre fine.
i would say look into a mutli bypass board that loops your pedals.
Who /maestroalexgregory/ here?
Read this thread for the rundown on the Douchelord Alex Gregory:
http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/sevenstring-guitars/147811-history-seven-string-solidbodies.html
>>60938037
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r8xR_-QKRA
This video is the funniest unintentionally-funny thing to ever come out of the guitar community.
>>60935704
I had a aqua puss, I thought it must have been the most overrated pedal I've ever bought. It's niche is short dark delays...which is I guess what you want for that slapback sound but basically, any delay can do slapback...personally I think digital delays sound much better with a sharp clear repeat than analog in that area....analog delays sound nice when the repeats are longer and have more feedback. I'd look at something like a CB belle epoch, or maybe one of the digital delays from Boss, those are cheap and plentiful used.
Just something with a lot more options on board when you get bored of slapback because that sound is so easy to get with very delay and just getting one (aqua puss) that kind of does only that area well is a waste
>>60937579
I think it's very noticeable when you have maybe 3-5 pedals, gets less of an issue when you have a whole bunch of shit running all the time
basically it zaps the high end/presence and maybe a bit of high end gain...which is more annoying that it should be to deal with and isn't easily remedied by bumping the EQ after.
>>60937864
>>60938180
Thanks for the info, so basically after testing, I'm not losing anything that the lack of it annoys me, so yeah…
Another question, I've got a used Marshall Haze 40, and I want to check if it is biased correctly, is it doable with just a multimeter? And how hard and/or dangerous is it? Should I just take it to an amp tech?
>>60938066
what a fucking sperglord
>>60931405
Does anyone make alembic-like guitars now, other then Alembic obviously?
This is an Aria Pro II, and I think Ibanez and Yamaha did similar stuff in the late 70's with low impedance pickups and stuff, similar to Alembics.
>>60938213
theres vids on how to do that, you do only need a multimeter
some newer amps have a test point all set up, others don't and I think you have fuck around with some of the danger death ray caps
I'd just take it to a tech if you're not versed
Shouldn't cost more than 20 bucks to get it adjusted.
>>60935581
new yes
used no
those sold for 500 new
300-400 in mint shape
They look like cool amps, but they are still SS and should depreciate a lot.
>>60938197
It's worth having decent patch cables - I (eventually) traced my tone suck down to a couple of shitty leads.
Make my own now
New Pedal day!
Time to replace the Soul food
>>60938607
Klone?
>>60938037
>>60938066
Never heard about him before. What a strange man.
>>60938643
Yeah,
Sounds fantastic (and a whole lot cheaper than a real Klon obv)
>>60938666
Oh damn I had never seen the actual produced model of the harp gibson.
nice trips btw
>>60938708
It's from that guys website. His bio is gold aswell.
>This strong Rock element in conjunction with Alex's love for the ancient melodies of Britain, popularized by virtuoso mandolinists, and the knowledge gained at college of orchestral instruments and orchestration led to the invention of the 7 STRING STRATOCASTER (Gregory was issued with the only two patents ever issued on the 7 STRING ELECTRIC GUITAR!) and a Signature deal with Fender Musical Instruments in 1987.
>>60936802
Long term, very good amp with some effects.
The lowest I'd go for multi effects is a Fractal AX8, I want one.
>>60938736
>1600€ new
Eh, I'll wait for when they release an AX8 2 and everybody sells their for 30% less.
>>60938736
>>60938774
You mean the FX8? AX8 is the amp modeler.
Hey /gg/
I'm relatively new to improvising, and I have to solo over
| Fm | Db | Bb | Bb |
in ~140 bpm rock. How would you go about that?
>>60939175
Fm Pentatonic or melodic scale.
Change to Bb maj for the Bb chords, or are the suposed to be Bbm?
First off try and sing melodic lines over that chord progression - this will help give a more natural phrasing - then try and emulate this with your guitar.
>>60939175
-you can play around in F minor diatonic and ut an emphisis on chord notes
-in Fm use minor pentatonic
-try and get phrases that start on one chord and end on another. This is harder than it seems bc you have to focus on notes that tell the listener that the new chord has arrived.
-Start slow and in positions close to the nut and build up speed while moving towards the bridge
>>60939278
The chord is Bb major, not minor.
>Change to Bb maj for the Bb chords
Do you mean Bb major pentatonic?
>>60939313
Yeah or Bb major scale (Ionian)
or try Bb Myxolydian
>>60939175
Play the harmonic minor scale as fast as you can.
Pretend it's neo-classical style
>>60939297
>>60939339
Thank you. I will look into it
>>60936802
Honestly depends what you want, if you want a variax setup then by all means use the POD (if you use the monitors live in place of a real amp/cab though it will sound like shit). But a HD500x sounds nowhere as good as an actual amp.
Source: HD500X is the main part of my rig.
>>60939175
Set my phaser pedal to stun, my looper to loopy and my overdrive to driven... top it all off with my EBow. Remember, don't be a wanker.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu0yIxv3dtY
>Fender Deluxe Reverb for £200 in local classifieds
Is this too good to be true? Was posted yesterday so it's prob gone.
>>60940116
>misspelled title
>MAG himself is doing the narration
I'm fucking dying
>>60939175
that one is going to be a bit difficult for a beginner to improvise over because the Bb is a borrowed chord from the parallel major F scale.
the only way you're going to actually sound "in" on that is to treat each chord as it's own scale.
my first thoughts would be to play positionally. do something at the 8th fret Fm shape, for the Db fall down to the 4th fret shape, and then up to the Bb shape at the 6th fret.
you could play all that in one position, but yea, that's not easy especially for someone new to improv
What amp to get to get sounds like megadeth?
>>60939175
Fm Pentatonic if you're new to improvising. Then go to natural minor. From that, just experiment!
>>60941424
me again. thinking about getting a used peavey classic 30 from ebay.
its expensive and a cheaper alternative is a used fender mustang 1 that typically sells for under 100, but i just spent a shitload on a guitar for no reason and I don't want to bottleneck.
>>60934095
>1x12 or 2x12
Yeah about what I was thinking.
http://www.amazon.com/Laney-Amps-CUB-CAB-Amplifier-Cabinet/dp/B003USDT66
http://www.amazon.com/Seismic-Audio-GUITAR-SPEAKER-CABINET/dp/B0031AQRB2
http://www.amazon.com/Laney-Amps-IRT112-Amplifier-Cabinet/dp/B00DAMV6X0
And a 4x12
http://www.amazon.com/Marshall-MG412ACF-120-Watt-4x12-Inch-Extension/dp/B005ODB566
How much can I skimp cab quality/price before I get shit? Would the matching 1x8 be too small to sound good, it's not like I need it to be super loud.
>>60931405
Is that one of Jerry Garcia's guitars?
>>60941561
One more
http://www.amazon.com/Kustom-Defender-Guitar-Extension-Cabinet/dp/B0036B8A2K
>>60941561
I heard the MG's 4x12 aren't that good, for that price you can try to find some used Marshall 1960s
>>60941424
Why would you want to sound like megadeth? They're the worst band in the big 4
Could anyone help me out here? I got an issue with my amp.
No sound comes from the speaker, though I can hear everything through the headphone out jack. Pic related, second-hand, bought it last year and it has worked flawlessly until now.
Any idea on how I could fix it? I imagine the problem's the speaker itself, but I'd appreciate any help.
its a Peavey Vypyr 75 Watts
Thanks.
>>60933939
now I kind of wanna do that to my telecaster
My friend and I were going to swap necks once, he'd have a telecaster neck on an explorer and i'd have a weird looking explorer neck on my guitar
We never went through with it because the dimensions didn't match up right
>>60941643
because to me they're not. what are you gonna do about that, meme off? kek
>>60934079
Just plug your bass into a mixer and use it that way.
>>60941924
Why not get your own sound?
>>60941777
Just get a new amp. Those things sounds like shit anyways.
>>60942092
maybe he's trying to play megadeth songs you fuckin dingus. Have you never tried to play along with a track?
>>60942122
No. I compose my own art. I don't sink to such levels.
>>60942142
producing your own shit art is on a level beneath playing somebody else's decent art
please adjust your self-esteem in consequence, it's much too inflated
Does anyone in here have one of the Vox Mark V reissues? Pretty cheap and I'm wondering if anyone would rec them.
>>60942142
there's so much wrong with this i'm not sure where to even start
Super pleb question here:
Can I record a guitar directly into a mixer or do I need to send it out through an amp and then record that?
>>60942329
>Can I record a guitar directly into a mixer
Yes but it will sound like huge donkey balls.
>>60942329
If you're strapped for cash or need something portable you could always invest in an amp sim
Or even a USB interface
>>60941424
If you're looking for a Rust in Peace type tone, they got it from Duncan equipped guitars through a JMP-1 preamp.
>>60936109
It has bass mid and treble eq control. I really like the fact that you can input external audio. There's also a headphone jack output so you can practice along with tracks without bothering neibhors.
I was asking more in terms of the level of sound output. Would it be able to hold its own in a 4/5 piece band at smaller gigs?
>>60942391
even with a bunch of distortion pedals thrown in between?
>>60942438
I have an interface, I guess I just thought about throwing it through the mixer first for some more warmth/cohesion with everything else going on
Would a used Vox VT20+ be good for a beginner?
>>60941561
Cabinets are the one thing you should never skimp on. Find a used Marshall 1960AV or BV.
>>60942230
>buying vox's meme guitar instead of their old 'lets sell for $1000 but end up setlling for $4500' guitars, which are nice and curvy and have love and attention put in.
Sweet, this big music store in my country is starting to stock EQD pedals.
I can see why the size of the speaker would affect the sound quality, but does the number of speakers matter? If you had a 1x12 and 4x12 with the same speakers at the same volume would they sound different?
Can anybody recommend some good pieces for fingerpicking guitar?
>>60943782
Even the whole construction of the cabinet changes the sound you get, it does matter.
Also obviously, more speakers will push more air and give a clearer tone when you start using distortion.
But a 4x12 for clean tones is not that useful.
>Stumble into a band which was looking for a guitarist.
>I can play a few chords
>they are all talented
>they assume I'm more or less at their skill level
I'm so fucked
>>60943821
Doc watson -Deep river blues
>>60943839
if they want a rhythm guitarist, as long as you can read tabs and wipe your own ass you should be fine
>>60943839
git gud
>>60942391
The Feelies recorded Crazy Rhythms that way and it sounds great
>>60943156
Yep, got VT40+, very good amp for that money
Essential jangle-pop pedals?
>>60943782
Speaker size/build matters probably as much as the amp.
>>60934909
dude, you're gonna need to be comfortable enjoying your hobby out loud. Just push yourself out of comfort zone until you're comfy with it
okay /gg/, what would your ideal pedal be, completely custom made for the sound you want?
>>60944019
Ok, but if you have the same quality speakers and are just playing around the house so not ear shatteringly loud, would four speakers which I'd assume are individually 1/4 the volume of an equally loud single speaker, sound better?
I'm sure there's a point where a speaker starts sounding bad after a certain volume, I'm just not sure what that is.
>>60943833
Makes sense. Not really sure how much distortion I want at this point. Certainly not metal tier.
>>60944281
Can anyone recommend me a decent used bass for around 250? Something that will stay in tune. I heard pbasses are pretty good
What's a good picking exercise /gg/? For now, what im doing is picking each individual string along with a metronome and if i mess up, i have to do it again. Is this effective practice?
>>60944294
I'm pretty drunk right now so take this with a grain of salt, but I think four 10 inch speakers is roughly similar volume to one 15 inch speaker. I think, you're basically throwing the same amount of signal at any given number of speakers. I presume if all cabs are the same impedance and the same speaker design, the volume will be similar, but the sound will vary, based on the size of the speakers.
>Gear
As far as electric, here's my current guitar. As far as les pauls go it's pretty cheap but I couldn't be happier
>>60943070
>even with a bunch of distortion pedals thrown in between?
That will only make it worse.
>http://vocaroo.com/i/s0iYZEUgYYPV
Pls rate my little 40 second didley I came up with.
Any other good notation programs for Windows, other than Guitar Pro? I don't care if it's tab, or standard notation. Leaning towards standard notation more. Are there any alternatives? I want to write down melodies and GP is counter-intuitive with the notes, you have to use the damn arrow keys too much.
>>60944696
Weird thing is, something like that was exactly what i was in the mood for right now.
4½ out of 4½
>>60944778
Thanks, anon :-)
I wish I could make it longer than 40 seconds, but I just can't for some reason.
>>60945178
Clyp.it?
>>60943070
Mixer is unnecessary, and depending on quality may only introduce noise and take away tonez. Also, unless the mixer us set up for it you'll want a di box.
Interface and an amp sim is a pretty common and popular solution, but as of right now the perfect mic and a great amp sounds better than the best amp Sims, but the best amp sim sounds infinitely better than bad amp/room/mic/placement. YMMV but try a couple amp Sims out, you can get demos for most of them I think, and there's always the less than legal way of obtaining software.
Amplitube is my favorite for cleans
Guitar Rig is my favorite for weird random effects
Revalver is my favorite for high gain
BIAS is getting a lot of praise from a lot of different people, but I'm still learning how to use it.
>>60944281
A pedal that makes the guitar sound like a violin, piano, rhodes piano, organ, trumpet, and sax.
I know there are midi things and some pedals that try to do these sounds, but I talking about something that is indistinguishable from the real thing
>>60945411
>entire list is of Windows amp sims
Rakarrack, Guitarix, CP-GFX, and RedFX all use Jack under GNU/Linux to simulate amps and effects.
>>60945655
Yeah, that's because I use a Windows machine and only listed things I've used and had a good experience with.
>>60945655
>uses a mac
Kek
>>60946052
>thinks that only non-free software options exist
there's more to the world than mac and windows, faggot
>>60945655
Glad to see I'm not the only Linuxbro here
Sadly I still haven't been able to find a good bass amp sim or FX suite yet
>>60946052
Nobody mentioned macs
Looking at upgrading my stock MIM tele, what should I look at doing?
>>60946079
>using meme os
This was such a nice thread too. GJ
>>60944274
Forgot to mention I’m in a college dorm so its out of not wanting to be the dork keeping everyone up as much as embarrassment, but you definitely have a point
>>60946136
GNU/Linux has better tone than Windows, fuccboi
Anyway, on-topic:
Should I make a neck-through SG, or a bolt-on with an Ibanez-style AANJ? I'm leaning towards neck-through, since there are a number of hurdles to overcome (mostly related to needing to extend the neck into the body) if I don't want to compromise on "neck joins body at 22nd fret."
>>60946207
I'm a sucker for neck through guitars, they just look and feel amazing
> mostly related to needing to extend the neck into the body
I'm no expert but from the videos I've seen luthiers usually make neck-throughs by making the neck span the entire length of the instrument and gluing "wings" to either sides out of which the body will be cut.
Where your fretboard ends can be anywhere you damn well please.
If you want a nice transparent or stain finish just stick a sheet of veneer on it. AFAIK that's how Schecter makes the C-1 classic.
Sorry if I misunderstood the question.
Gibson les paul 2015 trad edition in HCS
>>60946322
I meant that the hurdles are related to doing a bolted neck. If I do it neck-through, it would be making the neck go all the way from headstock to strap button and attaching wings out of which the body has been mostly shaped already.
I'll be using black walnut, so it will absolutely just have a nice transparent finish with maybe a darker stain around the edges. As long as the glue lines are clean, there's no need for veneer.
>>60946453
Take pictures when it's done mate
I wanna spend around 250 dollardoos.
What electric guitar would you guys recommend?
I have an amp already from my bro.
Id probably be mostly fucking around playing video game music/jazz or classic rock.
How are these epiphones?
Should I go humbucker or single coils?
How are yamaha entry levels?
BIAS by Positive Grid seems to be great for affordably recording guitar with decent quality. Unfortunately I dont have a Mac. Any decent PC alternatives?
Anyone have any experience with Carvin t00b Amos?
>>60946685
absolutely. The only thing I'm waiting on first is getting a planer in good working order, since I'm crap at thicknessing long boards with my hand plane.
>>60946770
>How are these epiphones?
Fat neck, and in my opinion the LP shape doesn't sit that well in your lap
>Should I go humbucker or single coils?
Single coils are bright but have a small hum that becomes a problem when turning on the gain, humbuckers are darker but doesn't have that problem.
>How are yamaha entry levels?
Most entry level guitars sound the same, at this price range it's buy it if you like it.
>>60946875
Whatever I buy ill be ordering online.
I have no idea what I like soundwise as I suck at guitar.
Yamahas have 2 singlecoils and one humbucker is this desirable?
What was your first guitar?
>>60946770
>I wanna spend around 250 dollardoos.
>What electric guitar would you guys recommend?
Epiphones are nice starter guitars. Might also be able to find a MiM Fender at that price.
>How are yamaha entry levels?
I don't know about the electric guitar but I can personally say that their low end acoustic guitars and electric basses are worth the money.
>>60946928
>Whatever I buy ill be ordering online.
Why though you'll get more out of your money shopping used
>Yamahas have 2 singlecoils and one humbucker is this desirable?
Actually, if it's a 5 way switch, then yeah kinda. Lots of tone variation might help you find what you like.
If you're going to get into guitar playing as a hobby trust me this won't be your last guitar so don't sweat it too much.
>>60946928
HSH or HSS configuration is really versatile.
My first guitar was an ibanez gio. It's shit, don't even think about buying one.
>>60946822
I have BIAS on pc
stupid drum question
I just got a double kick. Do you usually change the way you set the hat when you're using it?
Here's one my my gutairs. 1989 Fender HM Strat floyd rose tremolo.
>>60947497
One of my better amps.
>>60946198
No you have a point. I was a piece of shit in college and brought a big shitty amp. 95% of students don't want to hear your noise. Granted I later moved it out to a rehearsal space, but that band was still terrible.
>>60946823
I played a different one for some jams. It was more metal oriented I guess. The mids were so scooped I couldn't fit into the mix without covering everyone.
>>60947518
Ride the lightning, comrade.
>>60946928
Buy used bro, seriously.
You'll get a much nicer, enjoyable instrument in the end.
Plus previously owned generally weeds out the lemons you might otherwise get when buying new from some places.
My first guitar was a Satin MIM Fender Strat, gunmetal blue. SSS and I was a metalheaded faggot, ended up putting SD Rails on it.
>>60947801
at least you didn't route it out to put some emgs in it
>>60946770
As someone who owns boutique guitars, all of them sound shit.
My advice, buy used ones. Tons of them out there.
I'm looking for a good (and I use that term VERY liberally) portable amp that I can clip into a beltloop.
Doesn't have to have a beltloop clip, it just needs to be small enough and battery powered. All I want from it is good clean sound, and decent crunchy sound. I'm obviously not looking for anything fantastic because I don't think that good portable amps even exist at all but I'm looking for the best one that DOES exist
Could you guys recommend me anything? This is just for putzing around with my guitar when I'm not at home and for a cosplay.
>>60947858
Fucked up the input jack and replaced it.
Messed up the intonation, saddle height, truss rod was adjusted stupidly, even managed to dent the 15th fret on the high e... I think a barbell hit it.
Poor guitar went through hell and back because of my inexperience, I still regret gifting it to some ungrateful fuck that was my friend. Would have restored it now that I have a tech.
>>60947924
Marshall mini amps are your best friend.
I personally recommend the full stack one.
>>60946374
hottest thing I've ever seen on snapchat
>>60947518
>fender
mah nigga
although I have a Super Champ X2, not the same model you have.
Could you recommend me the best option to get a headphone out? I see lots of options but also lots of posts claiming that they're all shit.
Also
>Poor roommate accidentally knocks over my gibson from its stand
>He's literally crying when I got back to the room because he thought I was going to make him pay for it and he thought he REALLY fucked it up
>He also thought this was one of the REALLY expensive Gibsons because its finish is nice and makes it look more expensive than it is, see
>>60944357
>It only got a nasty chip in the headstock and then two other nitro chips
>Im not gonna make him pay for it because he's a bro but this still fucking blows
Fuck, this sucks. Is nitro damage like this reparable? I don't mind the headstock chip too much because it's not as noticeable but there are a few of these nicks on the body now. No wood gouged, just nitro.
>>60947947
I heard that they had shit clean noise, but that'd be perfect because the character's name is literally marshall so that'd be hilarious
I'll have to look into those
>>60948110
http://www.stewmac.com/How-To/Trade_Secrets/
You want Issue 174.
>>60948110
Who gives a dick about chips man? Move on
>>60948110
you should be the one paying him you ungrateful fuck, he just reliced it for free.
>>60948621
I want any chips on an instrument to have a story, a reminder of a time that I spent with the instrument actually using it for its purpose
not five chips that I can go "yeah my drunk room mate tripped and knocked it over", that's annoying especially on an instrument that I've taken pretty meticulous care of
>>60948110
>caring about tone in a meme pocket amp
In the words of Tony Bruno and Pete Cornish, 30 watts or fuck off with """clean""" tone.
>>60945594
Link to pedals that try to do any of those instruments?
>>60948674
>taken pretty meticulous care of
Then why wasn't it in a hard case?
>>60945594
Strymon Mobius
Axe Fx II XL+
Okay, I'm not traditionally a bass player, I only play bass on my recordings, which up until now have been a lofi for my friends and my own enjoyment. I recently started a project with another guy I met randomly where everything just fell together, and the stuff we're coming up with is some of my favorite stuff I've ever written, and I really like the stuff he's putting with it. He's the lyricist and primary vocalist, and I'm the one in charge of writing music to accompany it. We've got a sax player, a violin player, and a choir lined up to do some things on it. We've been acquiring decent quality gear and software for the last couple months, I've got tubes in the mail for a couple of my amps, I set up both of my nice guitars, and I've been recording bullshit for the last 6 months and reading articles non stop for months to try to get my recording game up.
Things are starting to come together quickly, and we're at the final point as far as writing and planning goes to start tracking, except for one thing.
Bass. I can write bass parts no problem, but I'm having an issue with sound quality. Specifically the E string, it sounds dead and flubby, with any hard compression, gain boost, or distortion it starts sounding like I'm sampling fart noises. I changed the strings 2 months ago, and that helped, for maybe 3 days, then it slowly started to get back into fart territory. I used ernie ball lights, and the other 3 strings still sound decent enough, I recorded something yesterday where I tried to exclude using the E and it sounded phenomenal when I was done.
Is this a common problem? I've never played bass consistently enough before to notice an issue like this. It wouldn't even be an issue if we had more time during the week, but we can get 2 sessions in a week and it'll probably take us at least 3 months to finish recording. Should I just suck it up and buy a dozen or so .105 strings and change the E the night before every session?
>>60948383
Thanks anon! I'll try this
>>60948747
I put it on a stand when I'm actively playing it, and I stepped out to use the restroom
>>60948735
Well yeah it's not gonna be stellar, it runs off of a 9v battery. I'm just looking for something that wouldn't sound like a fischer-price toy electric
>tfw these are $599 on sale at GC right now
>look and feel like literal sex
>can only afford to put one on finance in a week, don't know if they'll still be available that cheap by then
Hold me
>Post gear
I have an ESP LTD h-401FM with no high E string
>How long have you been playing?
Damn, seems to be around 9 years, going on a decade, a few hiatuses in there
>Fav guitarists?
Eh, I don't idolize many guitarists, and to say something like Buckethead would be exceedingly cliched, so Zappa I guess? The real one, not the coat-tail-riding fuck.
>Projects?
I'm composing a thematic black metal album sort of. With that janky guitar.
>>60941589
It's just an Alembic, but it has the body shape of Wolf. Makes sense being that his guitar maker Doug Irwin was an Alembic employee.
>>60949002
there's a G&L S500 at my guitar store for the same price
how about you stop being a pleb and get a real guitar
>>60949002
go talk to one of the managers and see if you can put it on a no money layaway, then you can put some money down next week. if the manager isn't a dick they should be able to do it,
>>60949002
You only need $150 to layaway one of them.
>>60944281
I wouldn't mind getting my diffusor in a pedal form, or as a dedicated rack unit.
>>60944322
Eh, it's good if you're a total beginner. I'd grab a copy of Steve Vai's Ten Hour Workout or the Petrucci stuff and use that instead though.
>>60944723
Sibelius.
>>60945655
>>60946079
>>60946080
Hate to be that guy, but Linux really isn't optimal for this sort of work at the moment.
>>60945411
Have you tried the amp chain I post here from time to time (for high gain).
>>60948761
>AxeFX II XL+
The synth engine in the AxeFX isn't really for that.
>>60950011
I figure if i can keep picking each string at 200+ bpm without messing up for a 2 minutes, i'd have decent technique.
>>60950156
Another thing, how long did it take you guys to have this technique down?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ok8lj6eJ78
>>60949002
I hope you're getting the blue one in the front.
Haven't played guitar ever
Epiphone Les Paul Standard for 350 at my local pawn shop, should I go for it? Seems to be in good condition.
>>60943839
define "talented"
>>60950011
>Linux really isn't optimal for this sort of work
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AVLinux
these folks do a pretty good job for an out-of-the-box solution
>>60950369
You're still not going to find Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic, Abelton, Studio One, Waves, UAD, Izotope, or any other proprietary software that's become standard and common place in studios throughout the world.
>>60950450
http://ardour.org/
this is a solid FOSS DAW.
>>60950232
huh, i never knew that was a real thing. i have that technique down, but i feel like it comes naturally when you play a ton. i'd say i had it within the first 5 years of playing
>>60950247
quite possibly the ugliest one there besides the lavender
>>60950369
>>60950528
It'll work fine in a bedroom for sure, but if you want to do any professional level production you're going to run into stumbling blocks.
I used to only use Linux just under ten years ago (not for production), but eventually I had to swap back to Windows.
>>60950156
You'll become very good at playing the exercise.
>>60950232
I don't really think about it. This sort of stuff comes pretty naturally for the most part.
>>60950305
I'm not sure about US prices but it seems like it's a maybe a bit on the high end for used
Don't take my word for it though.
>>60941561
>>60943333
Agreed. You don't have to go nuts, but you can find good deals on quality gear on Craigslist (or your country's equivalent) and even eBay.
Also, I've said it before, but look for a good, used Avatar cab-- nearly the same specs as Orange (minus the orange tolex) at 1/3-1/2 the price.
I guess it also depends on how you're going to use it. If you're playing at home, a 1x12 is probably enough. If you're gigging, then look for a 2x12 and mic it up. I don't think a 4x12 is necessary, unless you're planning on getting a full-power amp head (50-100w) soon, too.
>>60950528
I've used it, it's alright. Still, becoming a master at it isn't going to help me outside of my bedroom. And it's not as versatile of intuitive as FL Studio that even people who can hardly read can make intricate music or songs that can get consistent radio play for consecutive months with.
>>60950559
>i had it within the first 5 years of playing
>>60950588
>I don't really think about it. This sort of stuff comes pretty naturally for the most part.
Ok, some background. I picked up the guitar 6 years ago and i only played whenever i felt like it so i want to set actual goals since someone who's played seriously for 6 months most likely blow me out of the water. What i think this picking exercise will help me with is hitting the right string correctly without looking as i'm playing through a song. How would this not help me achieve that?
About the minimal movement exercise, if you guys never actually practiced keeping your fingers from flying off of the fretboard, then what were you guys learning to do during your first few months/years of playing?
what are some good places to learn bass. I have been playing for over a year and still am shit.
>>60950232
fuck I never noticed how bad my pinky reacts to me putting down my middle finger. Can't control it at all.
>>60951123
update: this shit is making me suicidal, why couldn't you let me live in ignorance?
>>60951338
You just have to do it reaaaaaallllllyyyy slowly like that guy said and you can't get it right fast. Years of bad habits also hurt you.
I'm not sure if this is correct but i'm trying to make my fingers tense while staring at the finger that likes to fly (in my case the ring finger) and for now, i do it correctly 2 out of 5 times.
>>60951439
Even super slowly I'm struggling, doing it the same way as you too.
Glad it's been brought up now so I can do something to fix it really but it's maddening not being able to control my own body.
>>60951465
I think this is the result of when you were starting out, you didn't have much strength in your fingers yet so your other ones would try to compensate by going at it at an angle.
Yeah, i really wish this knowledge was more widespread. Like a list of what beginners shouldn't be doing so they wouldn't spend a long while trying to unlearn these things.
This is why im curious about how those other anons got away from this trap and how proper technique came naturally with a few years of playing. I'm sure it doesn't.
https://youtu.be/gTZtnKbXAC0
why arent you making your guitar out of cardboard? Fucking people who say the wood changes the tone
>spend around $800 on a new guitar
>takes 2 weeks to ship and get here
>excited, open up the box
>it's broken and the headstock is hanging on by the strings
>>60931405
>in grad school
>own 2 Warwick streamers, an Eden half stack, and good sized pedalboard
>prof has a heart attack, retires, moved into a new lab
>no funding
>have to sell all my gear to pay for my tuition
>reduced to a Mexi-J bass, old Ampeg combo amp, and a delay pedal
>too busy to play and gig now anyway
I-I'll be able to get it all back when I graduate, r-right?
>>60952020
get a refund?
What chord is this? B root, 1 4 6 10th? fucking chords man
G-8
D-6
A-7
E-7
I'd call it an inversion of Em6
>>60951923
It sounds like shit.
>>60952312
>>60952243
Fuck me, I read that totally wrong. It's an inversion of Emaj7
>>60952087
:(((
Im a grad student right now, and I can't imagine how it must feel to have to sell your instruments to get by.
Stay strong budino (hope u get some grants).
>>60952353
>>60952353
oh shit, thank you
>>60952338
that's linkin park for ya
>>60951923
It sounds like shit and has no sustain without effects.
>Fucking people who say the wood changes the tone
Because it does you mong.
