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Last Thread: >>66311578
What's everyone's thoughts on Brian Jones as a guitar player?
>>66331453
i think a better question is what do people think about keith
keith gets shit from a lot of people, but he is a great rhythm player and came up with some really great riffs
>>66331453
I've never really looked into what Jones did vs Keef. I think I prefer the era of the band he was in though.
>>66331475
I like Keith in some ways. He knew he wasn't a great player but did some real work. Finding good sounds you can build a song out of, rather than the equally important embellishing and flushing out songs with lead. Pretty exemplary rhythm player, though far from the best.
>>66331583
their best albums are the mick taylor albums. keith did the song writing/rhythm stuff and he just let mick do all the embellishments
>>66331662
>their best albums are the mick taylor albums
I'm tired of how 90% of these threads are just gear spamming and circlejerking over your latest purchases.
I've learned literally nothing in these threads.
Why can't we just move away from this hyperconsumerist bullshit and talk about other things?
Like, I'd love to see more discussions on theory, tips and tricks, performance stories, busking, playing, related stories or technique.
I'm going to be sick if I see another post about "DURR LOOK AT WHAT I SPENT MY WELFARE MONEY ON, PLS PRAISE ME FOR BEING A CONSUMERIST DRONE!"
I've been going back and forth on what pickups to put in my Squier Mustang and I think I've settled on routing it for P90s. Are there any decent cheap P90s? I can't seem to find a consensus on forums on the GFS ones.
>>66331683
>aftermath
>better than exile
nigga
WHAT
https://youtu.be/s6wqvpB1M2U
>boutiquefags could not be reached for comment
just bought my first tube amp its pretty much brand new
is a little static normal?
>>66331716
don't do this, it triggered the klon fags the last time i brought this up
sounds 98% identical
What does a black line going across a measure with a number on top mean?
>>66331748
try plugging it into a different outlet, try a different cable for the guitar>amp
it's probably just the outlet, i don't know if this is true for other people, but if i have my comp on and try to play guitar through an amp, there's a whole bunch of noise coming through from the computer
>>66331712
I love Exile, but I think Brian was on everyone album up until Let It Be. You said their best had Mick Taylor, but he was only on Sticky Fingers and Exile I think.
>>66331453
I love his slide on this song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rIqBeMZAMc
>>66331787
that's how many bars you have to rest
so if it's a dark straight line and the number above it says like "6" or something, that means 6 measures of rest
>>66331911
Oh okay thanks.
>>66331710
There's a lot of variety when it comes to p90s. You gotta know what you want, but most people aim for the sort of les paul junior tone. I have no freakin clue what magbets they had. I like that a lot for the bridge, for the neck, I dunno, I guess I want it to be even funkier. I am really not a fan of most of the seymour duncan ones, to me they sound too clear, close to a gretsch or something.
I can't give a solid recommendation either way, but I like weak magnets in the neck. Alnico II, or better yet rubber cheapos. I don't like to use the neck for cleans, always at least some breakup so that's not a good recommendation if you like to do sort singing Chicago blues lead stuff on the neck.
I guess this wasn't helpful but I love talking about pickups. IMO the best p90 tones come from nice and high pickups. That's part of the reputation of a "mean" sound imo. Non-adjustable dogears usually ended up pretty high on the vintage instruments. Somebody who's actually played a vintage LPJ, please correct me if I'm misinformed there.
I wanna start playing blues, so what amp should I get when I'm on a budget? I was thinking of Roland Bluescube, since I can't afford Marshall Bluesbreaker. My guitar is Epiphone ES-335.
Pic related, it's the bluescube
>>66331710
>Are there any decent cheap P90s? I can't seem to find a consensus on forums on the GFS ones.
Quite honestly, I think these are shills. I've heard that Xaviere guitars that come standard with GFS pups and they sound like absolute shit. If you're gonna spend the time, money, and energy in putting new pickups in your guitar, might as well save up a little longer and buy some that will actually be an upgrade.
>>66332006
the ad with glenn fry makes it sound incredible. but 900 bucks for a modeling amp is way too much. look around for used tube amps; go to small shops, as most of them there will be serviced and won't have problems, while still being pretty affordable.
>>66332006
The first thing you should worry about is getting a law degree. Amps are no hassle
>>66331996
Yeah I guess I'm going for a LPJ type tone. I used to own an SG Special that I loved the tone of, including the neck pickup. I know something like Lollars are regarded as the best P90s but I don't want to spend more on my pickups than I paid for the guitar itself.
>>66332090
Yeah, I was considering a cheaper version of this amp, can't remember what is was called, but I remember its price to be around $500.
>>66332006
Who are your favorite blues players? There's a lot of blues out there. Obviously some of it being poverty blues that worked pretty well. Some of those fenders are kinda hard to play certain stuff thanks to the nice compression they have. You can sort of gain those dynamics back with some reverb that tends to exaggerate dynamics, but it's not totally the same.
Best case scenario you can get something with low compression and use a compressor to get a fender sound when needed, but if you only listen to stuff that's always a bit compressed this might not be the way you want to go.
>>66332137
Maybe try winding or rewinding your own if you happen yo have a sewing machine around. Lollars are scatterwound I think and that's probably a decent part of vintage LPJ tone. Then again, I doubt your SG was that old that it'd have them.
>>66332056
Yeah you're probably right. I just did a quick completed listings search and found that used Lollars regularly sell for cheap so I guess I'll save up for a set. They should also look nice with the mint pickguard I'm replacing the cheapo tortoise shell one with.
>>66332195
You could still get better tube amps in that price range. You just have to be patient and keep your eyes peeled on CL.
I'm about to fall for the 8 string meme /gg/
>>66332202
Will I probably get good results my first time?
>>66331692
See, a lot of people have come into these threads and complained about how there's no discussion about "x." If you want discussion about something then start a discussion about it, don't bitch about how nobody talks about it
>>66331692
The only one shitting up this thread is you senpai.
> "DURR LOOK AT WHAT I SPENT MY WELFARE MONEY ON, PLS PRAISE ME FOR BEING A CONSUMERIST DRONE!"
>
>>66332269
First time you actually complete it probably. I think people usually break the wire a couple times. I wouldn't bother if you don't enjoy projects like this. Takes some patience, some people find the whole thing annoying. Meh, just a thought. You should check out some videos anyway to see if you would enjoy that kind of thing. Maybe you can look up what sort of wire and insulator they used on those things, too.
strat style looking guitars are ugly as fuck just like strats
What's the best acoustic body shape and why is it 000?
>>66332707
Strats are actually nice looking guitars. Superstrats are ugly.
>>66332707
lol
Serious question, are people with good handwriting naturally better guitarists than people whose handwriting is abysmal?
Is there a connection at all?
>>66332258
Do it properly and don't buy an Omen, they're 26.5"
>>66332849
there's definitely no connection whatsoever
>>66332849
>serious question
If this is a serious question you definitely haven't graduated high school.
>>66332849
if that were the case, women would be by far the best guitarists in the world
>>66333022
says the weab
>>66332788
Dreadnought master race. 000 is for women and children
>>66332791
non-edgy super-strats are fine
imo the best super strat is the Ibanez S. Lighter, thinner neck, either FR or hard tail, some models are HSS as well.
>>66332849
My handwriting's meh and I play good. My friend's handwriting is the same and he's far worse.
There's absolutely no correlation between each other.
>>66332865
What do you recommend then anon?
how is the rg8?
>>66333039
>"weab"
says the newfag
>>66332849
My handwriting looks like absolute trash. No joke sometimes I can't even go back and read what I wrote but I've been playing professionally since 2001 so I'd say there's no connection at all.
>>66333090
Oh shit I spelled weeaboo wrong, how will my status on this board ever recover?
>>66333039
>weab
this should be a ban worthy offense
>>66333155
Don't worry bro, here on 4chan, people are what's called "anonymous." The only way we'll know it's you is if you continue act like a faggot.
>>66333210
he probably will desu
>>66333210
Oh like you're doing now????
>>66333074
I haven't tried either yet, I'm just recommending this on specs. Both are indonesian made, so they should have comparable quality, and recent Schecter necks are similar to Ibanez.
If you want a Schecter, go for a Demon, it has a comparable pricepoint, but is 28" long, which should sound better.
Otherwise keep an eye on the used market, some gems might pop up, even though 8 strings are scarce there.
>>66333306
swing and a miss
>>66333155
It won't motherfucker. You want to know why? Because I've got your number bitch, and I will make you regret ever posting here. This is MY motherfucking board. And you just think you can pull that shit here with out feeling the wrath that comes swiftly after? Boy I'd hate to be you right now, because I'm going to,make your life a living nightmare.
Are there any guitarists besides Wes Montgomery who only downstrum? I have a long term wrist injury that prevents me from upstrumming and need some motivation
>>66333382
James Hetfield used to do mostly downpicking
Les Paul played with a cast on his arm after a car accident
Django didn't play with only downstrums, but being that good with completely mangled hands is still a good source of motivation
>>66333382
Maybe finger picking would be easier for you?
>>66333382
just kill urself anon it's way easier
>>66333365
Sure anon
>>66333492
when did james stop?
>>66333499
are there any good books or dvd's on fingerpicking? I have no experience with it
>>66333518
t-thanks /mu/
>>66333651
No idea if he really stopped or when, I don't listen to Metallica past ride the lightning
>>66333651
I think James upstrums (or probably did in the Load/ReLoad era), but only downpicks the riffs still.
I know I asked last thread when was dying but, I might be trading q Baja Tele for this SG special with classic 57' pickups and a Hardshell. I'm wondering if there's a place where I could buy an SG pickguard in Surf Green? Also I was thinking about putting in some P90s from my 60s Teisco to replace both pickups. Also guy who replied I'm getting it done at ChicagoMusicExchange since I don't think my local guy knows about vintage wiring and routing too well and CME deals with stuff like this daily
>>66332849
Probably the opposite, I've read that people with shite handwriting have it bad because they're trying to scribble down what ideas their brain is rapidly sending out and the hands can't catch up. When I improvise on guitar I used to mess up a lot when playing a fast lick and this was when I was around 14-15 then as I practiced from 16-18 I'm able to do some rapid fills
>>66331710
Yea I was the got saying to get Duncan's, Bareknuckle, Lindy Fralins, Joe Barden (makes really good SC Humbuckers) and GFS but I said before go GFS if you wanna be cheap. But the idea with the Lollars sounds soild are you wiring it up yourself or are you getting someone to do it?
>>66334746
don't do that trade you're going to regret it. Baja Tele over SG any day
>>66334746
If I were you, I'd get some surf green singly-ply plastic that looks like it'd work, use spray adhesive to attach it to the top of the pickguard, with a bit of overhang all around, then trim or file it down the rest of the way. Using a scraper you can fix up the bevel. Depending on the plastic you can use a lighter to heat the bevel once it's pretty smooth to get it to shine. Then you just gotta add the screw holes. A counter sink is easy, too.
Hey /gg/, I posted here like two weeks ago. I had two guitars in storage which I never learned how to play, and was finally able to get them.
There's some good news and some bad. Good news is, I have an amp, pick, spare strings, etc. for the electric guitar, which survived 10 years worth of moves and storage. The acoustic did not however. The neck of it is nearly broken in half.
I looked up what guitar I have, and apparently it's this http://archive.gibson.com/en-us/Divisions/Maestro/Electrics/Single%20Cutaway/
Is it a shit guitar?
>>66334746
>P90s from my 60s Teisco
gold foil??
>>66334887
I'm sorry but people are gunna hate me for saying this but I don't like the Tele at all. I've been playing a strat since I sarted and always preferred them over Teles. I finally got a Tele and I barely play it. The twang is nice but I'm able to get that sound on my Mustang and from what I've seen and heard the SG can do it too
>>66334976
I don't have to follow the link to tell you it's a shit guitar. It's got a broken neck, and it's got no sentimental value, so don't bother.
>>66334990
Nah, it's alright. In the end it's what you like the most.
[spoiler]I don't like Teles unless they have a Humbucker[/spoiler]
>>66331876
Mick Taylor first appeared in Let it Bleed and last performed on It's only Rock N' Roll, that makes almost 6 years of awesome discography.
Brian is just another hack glorified by dying at a young age, the band were merely playing blues covers back then and their first songs aren't that interesting. Maybe Brian was more inspired than his bandmates at that time, but it's not like he was special in any way. Everything the Stones did after he died easily tops all the Brian era.
>>66335043
Nah mate that link goes to my working electric. The acoustic is the fucked one.
>>66334976
>Is it a shit guitar?
yes. but depending on what type of music you want to play and the condition of the frets, it might be in your best interest to buy a good pickup and swap it out along with the electronics. depending on what pup you buy this would cost roughly the same price of a new cheap guitar, including labor (>$300).
see this video, for what i mean.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz17RUrbNYc
Worse comes to worse you have a good pickup for another guitar/project.
>>66334974
Wow thanks! If worse come to worse and I can't find any surf green PG for the SG I'll do this
>>66334981
I wish, but they're weird silver Japanese P90s that overdrive very very well. They also do Strat cleans perfectly. One day I want to see how they're wound and try to recreate some more. I'd love to keep them on pick related but it's so hard to play since it goes out of tune every 2 minutes, neck is as thick as the body, unproportioned, body is too small and the action needs to be very high or it'll buzz like crazy
>>66334976
Well the bridge looks like garbage, no intonation adjustment means your intonation will always be wrong, and you only have one full humbucker setting.
So yeah, it looks like shit, and if it was in a storage for a long time it definitely needs a truss rod setup, but if you can set it up, then you've got a learning guitar. I wouldn't really go for a pickup swap though.
Why are all the best blues songs about impotence?
>>66335073
>Brian is just another hack glorified by dying at a young age, the band were merely playing blues covers back then and their first songs aren't that interesting.
>t. edgy Scaruffi drone
Those blues covers, along with Satisfaction, are what put them on the map. They're fucking great, it's too bad you can't appreciate them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACSoAJD7aJ4
Besides that, Aftermath, Between the Buttons, and Beggar's Banquet all feature Brian and are all fantastic. Their Satanic Majesties is certainly interesting.
Here are some more grade-A songs that would have never existed without Brian:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41K5Sqob2SQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4irXQhgMqg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-62QgzmcDQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU1kTuVSUOw
Also
>It's only Rock N' Roll
>Goat Head Soup
>good
> Maybe Brian was more inspired than his bandmates at that time, but it's not like he was special in any way. Everything the Stones did after he died easily tops all the Brian era.
Exile most certainly does, but you're just being ignorant and contrarian for the sake of it.
>>66331716
>excited about new good cheap pedal to potentially buy
>it's the 3rd pedal I ever bought
Oh well.. Ridiculous pedal for the price though.. Easily the favorite I own as well.
Good thread attempt guys, let's pack it in.
>>66335325
Maybe if you listen to Muddy Waters and all those nigger bluesmen that inspired the Stones you'd learn how blues-rock sounds and you'd be able to tell what they did in their first era wasn't that special.
I like everything about the Stones, their first albums are nice but definitely not great, they were just another boat in an ocean of blues. Taylor's guitar playing and Keith's open G tuning are what defined them as a band. As good as they sounded, they were just another english band playing black music before that.
I love nigger blues
>>66331710
That picture made me kek heartily
>>66335490
>Maybe if you listen to Muddy Waters and all those nigger bluesmen that inspired the Stones you'd learn how blues-rock sounds and you'd be able to tell what they did in their first era wasn't that special
Oh fuck off, I have. You're just another 16-year-old armchair critic who wants to feel special by shitting on a band and their work.
Hey guys, I came here the other day to ask about a standard blue mexican stratocaster and if it was a good choice for my first electric guitar but the HSH has caught my eye and I wanted to see if anyone has any opinions/insight on it. Is this still a good electric to start with?
>>66335822
Whichever one you think will motivate you to learn
I started on a Davison strat copy that would cut my hands open because of the sharp fret ends. To have started out with a Fender strat would've been amazing
>>66335822
yuck. if you really want a humbucking guitar, HSS is the only acceptable way to go imo. otherwise you barely have a strat. resale value is less down the line for this reason.
>>66335822
A neck humbucker isn't as useful as you might think. I definitely think of HSS as a better choice.
I do think a fender is a bit excessive for a beginner, but if you've got the dough sitting around AND you buy used at a decent price I guess you might as well. I just think no pressure is a very good thing.
>>66335822
Any MiM guitar'll be good to start on.
HSH leads to easier high gain sounds.
I think the neck humbucker is kinda useless, a single coil works better as you never use much gain in that position
>>66335898
>>66335912
>>66335922
>>66335936
Thanks for the tips, maybe I should've clarified that I'm not a total beginner and have been learning to play on a pretty solid acoustic guitar for around 8 months now. I like the acoustic guitar but I've been wanting to branch out into different sounds and genres so I figured it'd be nice to have an electric.
>>66332056
Not true m8. I have a xavier that was a great PAF tone and is good for the money overall.
>>66335967
Youll be happy with a fender. Get an HSS though.
No point in wasting money on cheap knock offs or bargain bin copies since it seems like youre sticking to it.
>>66335967
also to the anons suggesting a HSS it's actually a hundred quid more expensive where I'm buying from, does the price justify the difference?
>>66336035
Hell no, HSH is just different from HSS, but not necessarily better. And you can just tweak your knobs until it sounds right, or even re-wire your positions.
>>66335967
Well in that case y'know, spend what you want. If you just want a HSS guitar fender is kinda pricy, but if you like the history of the brand and whatnot go for it. You might end up wanting to replace the single coils at some point.
>>66336035
>does the price justify the difference?
No not really. All Fenders are overpriced. And the used market is oversaturated with Strats, so you will most certainly be overpaying for this guitar, should you choose to resell it.
I'd say consider other guitars in the same price range if you're gonna spend more. Also Mexi Strats have ceramic pickups which can range from good-sounding to absolute shit depending on the year. I'd say go G&L, but only because I'm gassing for pic related.
The pups in that guitar are incredibly versatile and sound amazing, also u.s.a-made. Much better than a Strat IMO. I think Classic Vibe Strats sound better than Mexi strats too btw, but what do I know.
>>66336035
In that case, no
>>66335676
Dude I've been listening to the Stones for all my fucking life since my father played their records, I haven't listened to any other band more than them, and I watched them live twice.
It's not my problem if you need to disregard me as a meme to counter my arguments. I love the Stones but I'm aware of their perfection, imperfection, and of the 'ok' things they've done. Now try to read my posts so you finally get my point or fuck off and come back when you learn how to participate in a discussion.
>>66336035
in that case get the hsh and a new pickguard plus a decent neck pickup. Should come out cheaper. Depends on the condition of each guitar of course.
i'm electrifying a cigar box guitar and was wondering if anyone knew what kind of tone would come out of wiring a single coil pickup directly into an output jack, rather than using a tone/vol pot intermediate. also can't decide whether i should place the pickup near the bridge or neck and how that would affect the tone...I'd prefer a warmer tone rather than bright
>>66336161
huh. This guitar looks better than most g&l teles with those pickups. Neat.
>>66336418
It'll be brighter than most. I wouldn't put it too close to the bridge. If you think you can fit it under the strings, try experimenting with double sided tape. BTW, try to find some way to ground the string.
>>66333651
Wilco Johnson plays with only his fingers and it doesn't sound like usually jazz/blues/folk fingerstyle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPTvaBYuilw
>>66336245
>Dude I've been listening to the Stones for all my fucking life since my father played their records
Oh, so what, 12 years tops?
>I haven't listened to any other band more than them, and I watched them live twice.
I'm glad your dad was kind enough to buy you tickets ;)
>It's not my problem if you need to disregard me as a meme to counter my arguments.
I just don't feel like wasting my energy on some retard who's convinced that Mick Taylor is Jesus or something. It's all subjective. I could say the same thing about Ronnie Wood and we'd be arguing all day.
> I love the Stones but I'm aware of their perfection, imperfection, and of the 'ok' things they've done. Now try to read my posts so you finally get my point or fuck off and come back when you learn how to participate in a discussion.
My problem is that your criticism of Brian Jones is completely unfounded. I honestly think you just pulled that opinion out of your ass and feel the need to make sweeping generalizations about the band, because you just don't get their early work.
Now a normal person would just leave it as a difference in taste and move on with his life, but an autist like you can't accept that someone else might dare to disagree.
If you won Billions of *insert local currency here* what would be the first Guitar you bought?
Should I bite the bullet and buy a DS1?
>>66336796
>>66336774
> you can't accept that someone else might dare to disagree
Thanks for replying to yourself and making my job easier :^)
>>66336848
Only if you want a "meh" pedal. Boss makes 90% great stuff but there's a bunch of better overdrive and gain pedals out there.
>>66336950
huh?
>>66336796
Man, I'm done buying guitars.
>>66336433
yeah look up some demo's dude. they're the closest leo came to redesigning jm/jag pups. they sound pretty sweet.
>>66336872
there's a guy selling this for $400 near me. Would it be easy to flip?
>>66336796
Pre-War Martin 00-17.
>>66336848
get an angry charlie and thank me later
>>66337147
overrated pedal
>>66337193
objectively wrong
Do you think we'll ever move on from guitars being such high maintenance instruments?
>>66336848
ProCo RAT is an amazing distortion, as well as having a Tube Screamer kind of boost vibe when used with a bit of grit from your amp.
>>66336796
Martin 1959 D18E with the DeArmond pickups. Those things sound insane when plugged into a cranked amp.
>>66337823
please delete that picture off the internet i never want to see it again
>>66337861
they're pretty nice actually. kurt cobain played one. worst case scenario you have a unique d18
>>66337934
>kurt cobain played one.
>>66337951
>He still hates Nirvana
>>66338041
kurt cobain hated nirvana too. he hated it so much he killed himself
>>66338090
That in no way detracts from the music itself.
>>66332258
This >>66332865
>>66332849
I would say there's no connection. I developed essential tremor in my hands and it has made no difference to my playing.
>>66333074
RG8 is decent but you'll want something like an 80 gauge for the lowest string. Also the stock pickups are low end Cort bass pickups and sound terrible, so budget for replacing those.
I'm not really big on Schecter, but their 28" offerings with EMGs are probably the best option.
>>66333094
This post gave me déjà vu.
>>66336796
Probably a Mayones Regius Pro 6M, but I have engines to fix first.
>>66338297
>Mayones Regius Pro 6M
My nigga, I'd get a Regius 7 or a Custom Shop Strandy Boden 7
>>66338590
>Regius 7
I'm already getting a custom seven made though.
>.strandberg*
Too light for me. That neck profile is incredible though. The subtle fan they do (25.5-25) feels really natural as well.
I don't look up to any guitarists. Am I destined to be shit?
Can I sound like that on a budget ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLEjMW2WsuQ
I don't have 400 bucks to spend on a pedal.
dubs decide next electric meme machine.
>$1000 max
>6 string
>preferably solid body
i literally cant decide what i want anymore.
>>66338873
No, your guitar is an instrument.
>/ˈinstrəmənt/
>a tool or device used for a particular purpose; especially : a tool or device designed to do careful and exact work
It is what you make of it. As Mark E. Smith once said, "If it's me and yer granny on bongos, it's the Fall."
>>66338960
save up more and get a ric
>>66339083
i dont play bass
>>66334990
You like what you like.
There aren't any Fender designs that I don't like. I will say that I have a harder time with a Strat than I do with a Tele. I love hearing others play strats, I just haven't figured my way around them yet.
>>66338960
get a first act guitar and amplifier
>>66339210
and also actually retarded
>>66339222
there's no turning back now
>>66339222
>could have said electric drumset
cmon dude with great scripts comes great responsibility
>>66339250
jokes on you those are trips
>>66339222
Gearfags btfo
>>66339280
...and also dubs
>>66339280
trips include dubs. it's a bonus feature.
I'm the only one here who actually owns a first act, right?
>>66339424
why do you own one?
>>66339444
$20 and looks cool. Also good to make fun of Rickenbacker owners with... I did a lot to it and now it plays as good as anything... Apart from the massive neck whip. It actually has really cool tones, no joke. Of course, only after fucking with it. Modified the bridge pickup, put it in the neck, and replaced the bridge with a oversized pole piece humbucker sized p90. The middle position is just plain snarly.
This is going to be my first electric and I've been looking at Ibanezes. What's "better" for a noob like me? The RG or S? I would prefer a versatile guitar but I'll most likely be playing rock and metal at first
>>66339561
RG and S are the same, except on the body and pickups. S bodies are super thin. Both are more versatile than people think. Don't buy a GIO.
>>66332707
that's like every guitar
>>66339599
Thanks. Should I be looking at other guitars in the Ibanez lineup or should I just stick with RG and S?
>>66339649
why not, they seem interesting
>>66337147
Do you have one? I have a DS-1 and wanna upgrade
>>66339424
I have a First Act bass. My friend traded it to me for my old busted starter guitar. It's feels like shit, but it actually sounds alright
https://clyp.it/wpgcgsjo
>>66339424
I have two but I stripped them for parts and practice repair I rebuilt one a while ago but when I played it I immediately regretted it cuz it's such a Pos
>>66340042
De-fret it, it seriously sounds like it has potential
>>66339987
mod the living shit out of it
>>66340094
>>66340042
it sounds like shit don't waste your time
>>66340042
kinda sounds like the bass you'd hear from big black
>>66340136
i liked your song though
>>66340105
Like what? Any kits that aren't JHS MODDED
>>66340136
>sounds like shit
Really? I thought I got it sounding pretty good for what it is. Although I hardly ever focus on bass tracking and mixing, so I don't have much experience to go on there
>>66340094
>De-fret
Then I'd have to actually learn how to use my fingers and play fretless. Might be a fun project for it if I ever buy a worthwhile bass to replace it
>>66340402
>kits
come on man
Four choices.
Epiphone Casino
Classic Vibes Telecaster
Classic Vibes Stratocaster
J Mascis Jazzmaster
Which one and why?
>>66341166
epiphone casino because sonic youth
>>66336796
I would buy the guitar to win your heart, Anon
>>66337376
Guitars are old as shit so no
how the fuck do you people sell/scrap you first guitar? ive had this $100 piece of junk since I was 10 and I still pick it up over my les paul and american strat
>>66340042
I like this...
>>66341436
i will never sell my first guitar desu senpai
Am I a retard for wanting a 6 stringed .strandberg?
Anyone ever heard of this thing (chordelia.com)? A video of it just popped up on my facebook feed and made me fucking rage. Fuck anyone who buys one.
>>66341674
looks like another fucking retarded gimmick. this is why nobody takes guitarists seriously lmao
>gametabs is down again
>>66341436
>my face every time I remember that I traded in my first guitar
>>66341436
I used to feel this way about the shitty $200 Ibanez acoustic I learned on, but it's been sitting in my closet for like five years now and has pretty much lost all the sentimental value it used to have. I really should get around to selling it, but I've been too lazy/forgetful.
https://reverb.com/item/2350358-flying-v-flying-v-2010-dark-mahogany
y/n?
oldfag but new to /gg/
I have a cheap ass $100 frankenstein made at the shop with only a bridge humbucker and a cheap multifx pedal (Zoom G1Xon, yes I know it sucks, but I'm poor af)
Is there anyway I can get a jangle pop guitar tone with these things
>>66342029
Nah nigga, unless you wanna ask about certain specifics. Also the V shape is too thin it might not be enough space to play it sitting (rests up on your thigh) you also don't know how 70s Vs are in terms of the fret ends since the neck might've shrunk
>>66342029
does not look trustworthy
are there any gibson firebird/explorer/flying v type models or clones for like $400-$500? i can't find shit.
>>66342327
You can sometimes find epiphone firebirds in the $500 range.
>>66341436
>tfw my first guitar is my best guitar
>>66341674
I don't think it's THAT stupid. It'll help disabled people fart around with a couple of chords.
>>66341567
Nope. Ergonomic af mate.
I'd play one for sure. Be the Plini, anon.
>>66331710
>image
>>66331453
>>66331475
>>66331489
>>66331583
>>66331662
>>66331683
>implying Nicky Hopkins wasn't the true genius of the rolling stones
>implying he even needed to be on every track
>get an email for the new flea bass
>ROADWORN FINISH
>delete mail
hey guys, ive been posting here the last couple of days about how im upgrading from the ol' fart box and shit stick. i gave up trying to sell the stagg and behringer online after a week on ebay, reverb, craigslist, and other sell your soul type of sites with literally 0 offers. brought them to guitar center and barely covered the cost of the behringer walking away with 170 for the guitar and amp. ended up selling a bunch of old xbox shit that i havent touched in a year and a half and an old iphone to bring cash up to 300.
now i know i said i was going to pick up a dano but when i brought all my shit to midwest buy and sell they had a tele there for 450 that was used and apparently modded but it was a tele for 150 less than they usually go for. brought my cash in and the owner talked to me for a couple minutes, just like what i think of it what kind of music im making etc etc. he ended up taking 60 bucks off the thing because im a broke college student and he saw how much i loved the guitar (i mean i still like the danos, im probably going to end putting lipstick pups in this thing at some point but not rn). so im super super happy with this, only gripes i have with it are that it has a humbucker in the neck pickup instead of a single coil but thats manageable especially with the price i got it for and honestly it still sounds and plays amazing.
the only weird thing is that im trying to identify exactly what model this is but im having a lot of trouble. ill post pics but if someone could help me out that would be great. originally, i thought it was a baja that the original owner had just fucked with-- but on second inspection, even though it is an ash body, it doesnt have the 4 way pickup switch. and there arent any 3 way pickup switch ash body made in mexico teles that i can find that also have the 2011 60th anniversary plate on the back. maybe i just suck at google bwe. can anyone help me figure this out?
second picture of my tele from >>66343525
>>66343557
and a third
Vail Johnson Xotic Bass Solo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWYa5JqSi1U
>>66343525
Christ, just post the guitar, not your life story.
hey gearfags I finally found a simms head
>>66344186
sorry i just have been having nice conversations with a couple of people in this general last couple days.
Are Gibsons overpriced?
>>66343525
just put a p90 in the bridge, or if you wanna be risky put a jazzmaster neck pickup. or a toaster/tv jones pickup. the good thing about having a routed guitar is that you don't have to feel bad about doing it. what's done is done.
>>66344521
yes absolutely
I've been learning Joseph Merrick by Mastodon recently on the acoustic and I've been really enjoying playing it. I don't really like generic chord strumming songs but I'd love to learn more stuff like Joseph Merrick. The phrasing and chord structure is hypnotic feeling and emotional. Any recommendations for something similar?
I'd consider myself intermediate when it comes to guitar, so super advanced Al Di Meola tier songs aren't really right for me
Here's Joseph Merrick, for those who haven't listened before
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zERpK9oTQpo&feature=share
>>66344521
A lot
>>66344428
I'll give you tree fitty for it
What are other overpriced guitar brands?
>>66344577
p90 in a tele? I run them in my les paul and could imagine those in a tele. A buddy of mines got a seymour duncan in the bridge of his american tele and it sounds nice as fuck
>>66344650
god damn it
>>66344682
shit i meant to say neck. depends if you want to keep your quack. this is what i had in mind.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40ycLf8e2RY
>>66344676
fender
>>66344783
Ah okay that doesnt sound nearly as hot as mine, that actually sounds pretty good.
>>66333277
You fucking told him son. Fucking told him
Let's open a /gg/ guitar store
>>66338090
Courtney did it
whow the fuck is he sounding like that?
at 1:55 the guitar is alone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObFp2pSzcS4
Do we like PRS here?
>>66335822
Better guitar then most start on.
>>66345364
Burds yes
Overpriced stuff no
Good deal PRS might be approved.
Wood library top 10 percent rattata super eagle customs are not
>>66331235
Glad he died. He was an asshole
Taylor was infinitely better
This plus a bunch of pedals. I play a Rickenbacker 360 V64 too.
What are your opinions on Electra's? I'm thinking about buying an Omega.
pic related
>>66344428
I saw that on rigs of doom or amp porn the other day ya fawking lier.>>66345655
>>66345655
Peavey Cult
>>66345709
Don't hype my ego.
>>66345731
500 bucks later I have a rig lol.
>>66331235
Okay, asking the bassists of /gg/, how important is the exact position of a MM-style humbucker for that typical stingray sound and how important is the exact position of a splitcoil pickup for the typical P-bass sound? I want both of them in one bass, but it seems like They wouldn't fit in their exact positions. I'm afraid the MM-style humbucker would sound like a generic bridge pickup if I moved it more towards the bridge, so would it be better to have the splitcoil a bit more towards the neck side? Or am I going at this from the completely wrong angle?
>>66345655
mad jealous. i almost scooped a T-60 off ebay a few years back for $200. i see the prices now and die a little inside. what a fucking monster that thing is. probably a part of my dream rig.
>>66345364
yes
>>66345823
>>66345997
Damn, I wonder if you can fit a J without the cover after the MM in it's sweet spot?
>>66345910
The T-60 was about 300 bucks when I got it. I paid a little more for shipping. Good guitar, hard to play leads on, small frets, smaller neck. Really cool pickups. The amp is Solid State but loud as hell. Perfect Keyboard amp as well as guitar, really wide EQ (knobs are really sensitive and responsive.) Best sounding Tremolo I've heard in years.
>>66345997
Those would be the correct positions for both? Looks a bit silly, but if both sound genuine then I think I'll have to ask my builder to do this for me.
>>66346039
Or use the MM in single coil mode as the bridge PU and add a single coil after the split coil PU, most versatile bass ever?
>>66346062
Yeah, that's the sweet spot for both. I think I'm gonna put a MM in my jazz now, plenty of room there. I'd probably bump it a little up to fit the bridge pickup of the jazz, shouldn't be noticeable. So the fibal config will be Jazz-MM-Jazz-strat-mudbucker (maybe the dimarzio model 1 instead, I like that too).
Anyway single coil mode MM is way off from jazz.
>getting my first real job so I can get a nice guitar
I'm going to miss being a NEET
>>66346183
>>66346167
I think I'll be happy with a P and stingray in one bass (typical MM humbucker with the big pole pieces and a split coil with the traditional small ones), and then just get a Jazzbass as well or split the humbuckers in my current bass. Cool, I'll definitely get something like this built.
>>66346218
I don't think you really need to have this built custom, you can pretty much just cut a hole in a p-bass without too much trouble, or pay for that work alone.
Also if you want to be more minimal this exists
>>66346277
I currently don't own a P-bass, and my builder lives in eastern europe, so a job like this gives me a custom instrument for basically the same price as I'd pay for an american standard P-bass, but exactly to my specs (35'' scale, modern neck, active electronics, etc.).
Might not be quite right actually. Oh well, close enough. There's actually some variation with PJ basses anyway...bumping one or the other shouldn't be noticable.
>>66346305
Yeah, that's what I thought. But it does seem like they need to be touching each other for that to work, everyone who builds P+MM humbucker always has a gap between them, turning the humbucker into a typical bridge PU instead of a full range one that sounds good on its own.
>>66346340
Looks like my jazz-MM hybrid has someone leading the way.
>>66346438
I also found this, which seems pretty neat.
Bassfags you are not welcome here. /gg/ is 'Guitar and Bass General' in name only.
GET OUT NOW
problem solved
Pretty tight squeeze
>>66346513
Lol.
>>66346539
>toomanycoils.jpg
I think I'll be fine with my plan.
>>66346511
"no"
The strategy seems to be to put it as close to the bridge as the control plate allows. If that overlaps with the bridge, hmm. Not sure what to do. I guess just using two screws won't necessarily tilt.
>>66346604
I guess the humbucker keeps the one side of the single coil in place because it's so close, seems a bit sketchy though and you'd have to file/saw off the screwmounts on one side of the bridge single coil.
God damn, I should gotten a stingray clone instead. A pickguard and control play that actually make sense. I always hit my hand on the jazz bass controls when I play with a pick.
>>66346680
They still have shitty bridges though.
I'm taking a jazz band camp this week i've been playing guitar for 4-5 months and so far I hate my experience.
It's mostly highschool kids some college, I know my major and minor chords, learning barre at the moment and they want me to play with a band that they split us in and start jamming along to maiden voyage and blue train and i'm just sitting there strumming a few chords i know like an idiot.
What chords would i want to learn the quickest to shape up?
>>66346734
>not even trying to conceal the fact that you're young enough to have mommy send you to summer camp
see >>66346202
>>66346707
Dude, the basses work. The bridges adjust well, what more could you want from them? High mass bridges are a shitty meme.
>>66333382
The ramones
>>66346822
These type of simple "saddle on a metal plate" bridges tend to rattle and I absolutely hate them for that reason. Even if they have grooves to guide the saddles it's still a problem on the thicker strings. The designs where the saddles are firmly locked into place just make more sense.
>>66346862
Oh yeah, I have heard of that happening. You can shim the neck, but who wants their strings that far off the body? Good point. No I kinda want to replace mine and lower the neck. I probably won't do it though.
