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the last pic i have of my collection
got rid of the V bass and gained a Epiphone explorer and a Earwick 5 string corvette bass

>>661355285
I'm a huge metal head, but for some reason everytime I see a BC RICH it just makes me cringe a little bit, never been able to figure out why

>>661355285
>only guitars for autists

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Last one didn't deliver, what material is this? (inlay)

>>661355883
not sure but i believe the company is Daemoness Guitars may find some info there either way

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It'll finally arrive in 5 months...

>>661355580
Nobody cares, you should just play whatever you like.

>>661355285
awful collection man lol

>>661356198
*tips fedora*

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Gonna build a 4 string tuned to eadg with this, gonna make it electric and some nice f holes

>>661356880
Why a 4-string guitar?

anyone builds his effects self?

>>661357131
I've done it in the past, but I'm not really using any effects anymore so they just sit in my tool shed in a box somewhere. Why?

>>661357131
Yes, I built effects. I used to make a decent bit of money on the side recreating TS808s for guitarists I know.

I have pretty outspoken opinions on guitar electronics I warn you

>>661356198
It's like a proper guitar but a bass.

>>661357340
Not him, but what do you honestly think about the ts808 in general? I feel like it's a meme, but I don't know the guts like you would.

>>661357627
What do you mean? It's just a really nice 5-string bass.

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>>661355590
More of my collection. Wish I had a proper amp.

>>661357740
It's a bass, not a real guitar that's played by guitarists.

>>661357102
Ordered a kit guitar online that came with a neck with to steep fret edges, and its cheaper to buy a new neck for the kit guitar than refretting it, so im removing 7 mm from each side and make it a 4 string, besides a 6 string is a bit boring

>>661357692
I think it's a great little pedal. My favourite drive pedal for sure, that's why I make 'em. I add a few extra knobs, so you can change the bias and bypass the tone stage if you want.

Not sure how it's a meme? Are you saying it's more popular than it deserves to be? Cause I'd say the DS-1 is a piece of shit in that respect.

>>661357970
Never spend more money on guitar(s) than you do on the amp.

>>661355580
There is a fucking 5 string bass on the right side of the couch....

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Just got it, it is fantastic. But not versatile.

>>661358175
Yeah, it's a bass. What do you mean with >>661357627 thoug? "It's like a proper guitar but a bass" ?

>>661358361
Sweet, if it only was a guitar

>>661358472
Proof that bassists are retarded

>>661358361
How do you like the fanned frets? I was thinking about one but 35'' scale works well enough for me with normal frets.
>>661358567
It's an electric bass, also called a bass guitar.

>>661358472
Bass guitars aren't like real guitars, they're not played by guitarist/musicians they're just a bass.
You can't really claim to be a guitarist if you just pluck at a bass.

>>661357970
Amps always come before guitars.
The shittiest guitar in the world ran through an amazing amp will sound better then the most amazing guitar in the world ran through a shit amp.

>>661358751
The fanned frets I would recommend to anyone. People say there is a learning curve for them but I disagree. It just feels correct and fingering is a lot easier and less clustered. For bass its a cool thing but I recommend a fanned fret system for any guitar player, I think guitarists would appreciate it more.

>>661358673
Only mediocre bedroom guitarists think that way.
>>661358850
Nice meme, nobody cares. Without a bass your band will sound terrible, bass can be played in a variety of ways, including soloistically.

>>661359038
DINGDINGDING
WE'VE GOT A WINNER

>>661359077
Interesting, I'll have to try them out at a trip to the music store at some point, but I still see the 35'' scale as an advantage for all strings, you can get a lower action on a longer scale. Plus I have pretty huge hands, I've never had issues with my fretting hand. Do bends feel weird or different?

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My basses

>>661359172
Yeah but you can manage without a bass, can't do with drums, lead/rhythm guitar or a singer but a bass - well they're pretty disposable. Just add a bit of depth to the sound, not really essential are they?

>>661359625
I've wanted an electric upright bass for ages, but I can't really justify it right now though since I haven't been playing much jazz lately. How does it compare to a normal upright bass?

>>661359465
The multiscale system is more suited for bass to get less muddy tone out of the low B and E and it sounds great in that respect. Bends do not feel weird at all. its plays exactly like any standard fret board but it feels way more comfortable and chords are way more accessible.

>>661359771
Anyone who thinks a bassist isn't needed for a band, is prolly 14, has no understanding of what a proper rythme section should sound like, hasn't really jammed with anyone before, and thinks "well the black keys don't have a bassist hur hur hur..."

>>661359771
>Yeah but you can manage without a bass
Enjoy sounding thin and shitty, also brush up on your music theory, bass does much more than just adding a bit of grumble in the background. The bass dictates how your guitar sounds, and it does so in a pretty direct way.

>>661359771
The three most important elements of a typical song are the Vocals, the rhythm, and the low end.

Go find any remotely popular song that doesn't have bass, either synthetic or real, and while you're looking I'll find you a million songs without "lead guitar"

>>661360027
Yeah, I get that, but I personally feel very comfortable with a 35'' scale overall. That already eliminates the muddiness from the B and E string and doesn't really impact the other strings negatively. But as I said, I'll have to try it out myself.

>>661360186

>Lists highly successful bassist-free band
>Still claims bassists are "needed"

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My small collection

>>661360213
>>661360186
Ok out of these which one could you lose without making that much difference to your gig
Drums
Lead guitar
Rhythm guitar
Bass guitar
Lead singer

I'll tell you it's the bass. Only bass players seem to think they're indispensable. - rest of the band really couldn't care less if there's a bass or not.
The others just lets them tag along and carry gear, drive the van, be bar/ food gopher etc.

>>661359937
It's honestly a lot easier to deal with if you're not a seasoned upright player. Not sure if you can see them but it has dot markers and they're a huge help maintaining intonation. Plus the whole thing (stand and all) collapses into a carrying case and it's about 300 times easier than hauling an actual double bass around

>>661360789
Except the Black Keys always record bass in their albums, and after getting popular they now have a bassist live as well.

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poorfag college student reporting in

>>661360952
You're thinking pretty small fry, a local gig? Who gives a shit. The audience is wasted and the sound guy's probably a hack anyways.

How about you try and sell a track to an A&R exec to try and get a record deal, something I've facilitated doing dozens of times.

I'll tell you what I'd NEVER consider doing: presenting a mix without any low end. It might be a synth, it might be a guitar through an octaver, or it might even just be an 808 kick, but low end is crucial to music's appeal for most people.

>>661361004
Yeah, one of the main reasons why I'd like one is portability and weight. Didn't even think about the aditional markers, so I guess it's more similar to a fretless bass in that regard (totally different fingerboard shape and all, I know, just that one additional "feature").

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>>661355517
This is why.

>>661355517
yeh man they look so shit

>>661357970
>fender mustang
mien brethren

>>661361363
I can sling it over my back when it's all packed up, just about as convenient as it gets.

>>661358184

> greater tonal range
> boring

oooookay

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>>661355517
>implying

>>661361297
Monster energy sticker.
Kill yourself faggot.

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Blues Junior III and USA strat

>>661360952
None of them in a normal rock-band. In other genres that's different, listen to some comparisons of popular songs with and without the bass and tell me there is no difference, you honestly sound like a failed bedroom guitarist hating on the bassist because you're frustrated with your lack of progress.

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this is like a quarter of my collection. Usually what I keep at home and away from my studio

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>>661361887
2nd part

>>661361803
fuck you, im sponsored by monster

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>>661361977
3rd

>>661361834
This

>>661359625

Nice Ibby. What range?

I'm currently toting an SR-505, currently debating upgrading to a 6-string Ibby or a Fender Jazz. Not quite decided.

>>661361887
>2 P-basses
I have to ask, why? Or do you have 2 with different strings/tunings and swap them out on the fly?

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>>661362010
and lastly

>>661355205
Her form is so fucking bad
I mean, I get why women play bass. It's easy to play the root all the way through the song.but why can they not learn proper positioning? Like anchoring the thumb, proper finger positions etc.
Even if a woman somehow finds herself in a professional band, she won't learn how to play. That's why you see them picking out notes with the thumb.

>>661362147
they're actually the Mark Hoppus signature model, mainly for different colouring. The surf green one is retired as it has 5 years of touring and shows underneath its belt and i'd rather retire it with grace than wear it down to firewood. I do use it for studio usage, and occasionally on stage if I really want to.

I don't have a picture of my entire rig as I'm at work but I play a 2005 Schecter PT Blackjack through a Hellwin head and cab setup.

>>661361297
>poorfag college student reporting in
>>661361993
No your not.
You watch mma, drive your dads car, just discovered Motörhead friday, date a girl who's underage, and your favorite band is whoever is currently getting the most radio plays.

>>661361832
checked.
great pair

>>661362432
lol it's not as if the bass is plugged in dude

>>661362035
I'm: >>661356198 and I have to say that Fender basses just feel so wrong to me. I tried out plenty of american standard and american deluxe models, P, J and Dimension, and I didn't like any of them. They feel ancient, boxy and have pretty bad ergonomics IMO. Definitely try it out before you buy one, I was not impressed.

>>661362035
Thanks man, she's a 405QM. Been pretty good to me but I'm gonna upgrade to a Spector when the tax return comes in. And personally, I'd go with the six, you can probably get more or less the same tones out of it that you could the Fender.

>>661362432
shes hot, thats what counts

>>661362010
Sexy

>>661362651
>bass has to be plugged in in order to play with technique

>>661362675
Well, whether it's by general ignorance on behalf of bassists everywhere or not, you do realize that this puts you far in the minority. I won't begin to list all the talented and successful bassists who swear by Fender

>>661362899
I use fender religiously because I feel most bassists/guitarists who don't feel like they're better than you because they use an i b a n e z. /barf

>>661362675
Fenders are hit and miss for me too, and they've been known to have iffy quality control. The Sanberg is killer though, jelly as shit

>>661358184
steep fret edges? what?

>>661362899
I actually don't like fender basses either.
They are heavy and the necks are so thick.
I'm not a fan of the pickups either, I like a pair of humbuckers

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>>661362797
Lol, no I'm not saying that. It's obviously just a photo for looks, not for sound.

I suppose by your logic this guy is a total fucking retard, right? That's the worst form I've ever seen

>>661362899
I'm well aware, I'm just saying that you should definitely try it out before you buy it. I was not impressed and no amount of "but X plays Fender and loves it" is going to change that. It's a personal thing at the end of the day, some things are just not going to work for you, and if that happens to be on a really popular model from a world famous brand then so be it.
>>661363264
Thanks, I'd honestly go for a Fender "clone" by Sandberg, they're a bit cheaper here and handmade in germany, they're a fairly small team making 2000+ instruments a year, as opposed to Fender making more than that in a week. There is a difference there and I could definitely tell.

>>661362554
Lol thats some serious level projection right there. I dont like mma. Boxing is for 100% real niggas.
Motorhead is overrated, interestingly I met lemmy a week or 2 before he died at a Hollywood party tho. You could see the tired on him.
Actual professional college kid tho

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>>661362899

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Mark III

>>661363581
Sorry man but people who buy into energy drink fashion are like a cool white guy with dreads.
There is no such thing as a cool white guy with dreads, they are all douchebags.

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Fender Bender

>>661362675

Ergonomic consideration is important for me as I've quite small hands. However, I also love the shit out of the Jazz sound and really struggle to get that growl out of my current bass.

>>661362706

I'm leaning towards a 6er. Going custom would be super nice but I reckon that's a while off yet :)

>>661363373
This, they're unnecessarily heavy and the neck shape really doesn't work for me. I won't argue with the sound, they sound fantastic for what they're made for, but it's not my personal preference as well.

>>661363881
Lol, i was like 13 when i put that on there. Also notice the apple sticker and guitar hero stickers and gears of war sticker. I just put stickers on it, no need to overanalyze

>>661364174
I'm pretty sure you won't be too happy with a Fender if you have small hands, but just try it out. You'll have to see for yourself. Ibanez makes nice and quick necks, you'll find some premium SR models with the Nordstrand Big Single-coils PUs, they could be to your liking. Or, if you really want some growl, a P-bass of course.

>>661364265
So, you're not sponsored by Monster? You just put that sticker on there when you were 13?

>>661364645

It's the Jazz growl that I'm after!

If I can score that on an Ibanez then great, but as it stands the only time I'm close is for a week after changing strings. I really need to just sit and play one for a bit!

>>661365181
Kek

>>661364645
I would say I have small hands and they love my Bender up there.
The "modern c-shape" neck is really comfortable.

>>661365181
I was obviously sponsored by monster at 13 my nigga

>>661365313
Then try out an Ibanez SR premium with the Nordstrand big single PUs. That might be what you're looking for, but keep in mind that no 6-string bass will ever be ideal for small hands, the neck will inevitably be pretty damn wide.

>>661359038
This. I'd rather play a mid level guitar through a great amp. And I'd rather have 5 different 800 dollar guitars than one 4500 dollar guitar.

>>661360186
>>661360213
>>661360235
14-year old bedroom guitarist BTFO!

>>661365766

Indeed, I figured I'd just try to work around that. I've managed a 5-string for the last few years so it's fine in theory...

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Reposting.

>>661359038

which is why tonewood is BS in electric.

>>661361977
good god

If you're not using Warwick (and not the Rockbass chinese shit), you're doing it wrong.

>>661366540
If you're a brand bunny (no matter what brand) you're retarded.

>>661365766
>Nordstrand big single PUs

Here's a thought. The Premium SRs are the same dimensions as the regular SRs, right? How do you reckon it'd work out if I installed Nordstrand big singles in my 505?

>>661366806
Try that shit with a bc rich kek

>>661366943
You have to check if the dimensions are the same for the pickups (and if they are in the exact same position as the premium), but yeah that'll work just fine. The preamp on your 505 is not brilliant but you can always play it passive honestly.

>>661366957
lel

>>661366202
Btfo?
And no I'm a 30 year old bassist

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my 3 most used basses

>>661367508
Fapping to this

>>661367508

shit, someone doesn't fuck around

>>661367791
fap away hahahha
>>661367874
nope, i do not. just recorded another video yesterday /watch?v=pGAGQMrkNlE

>>661367307
>>661366943
I just checked, the position seems to be the same, but you'll have to see if they fit (if they are the same size as your bartollinis). Definitely try out a premium and see if you like the sound, but if you do then it should sound pretty damn similar if not the exact same.

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My main one. I have a Charvel Desolation and a crappy Ibanez Gio, but after I got this one they don't get used at all

>>661368280

Aw heck, thanks very much dude. Appreciate you taking the time.

>>661366202
I work in the music industry full time, dude. Good luck with your band though.

>>661368173
what do you do for a living?

been doing some loop pedal stuff
http://vocaroo.com/i/s1bMKjqhvatF
any criticism?

>>661369195
Will you tell me what you think of my bands sound?

>>661369235
security. my parents are pretty old, so i live with them and help out

>>661369380
Yes but I'm still on holiday so I'm not in my usual setup. Just headphones ATM.

I'm also going to be honest, and I work mostly with indie / hard rock guitar driven groups.

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>>661369358
5/7

>>661369721
cheers, i have no idea what to do with this loop though

>>661369358
Sounds pretty cool, jew! You could play a little more neat.

I want a Epiphone Thunderbird IV, how good is it?

>>661369358

When I find myself wondering what else to do with a loop, I erase and start a new one.

>>661368173
>/watch?v=pGAGQMrkNlE
noice

>>661370070
it was my second bass, only got it cause the guy from system of a down plays it. turned it into a half fretless. has a good thick tone, but not much else. neck dive is anoying though

>>661369166
No problem, but I hope you can do basic soldering? It's really not hard, but you should know what you're doing when you're changing the pickups. You should ask around on a bass forum honestly (or on /mu/, /gg/), they'll definitely be able to tell you how exactly to do it and if it's a good idea.

>>661367398
>>661369195
And I'm Victor Wooten, so what?

>>661369694
Sounds good to me. I like honesty.
https://www.reverbnation.com/nomadexpress/song/22114789-6-feet-deep

https://www.reverbnation.com/nomadexpress/song/22114796-finding-low

>>661370261
It looks quite rad, imho, i'll be playing mostly rock, motorhead and some metal stuff, what do you say yay or nay?

>>661369991
Keep it, maybe turn it into a song later. Takes a lot more to make a song than a loop, though.

>>661370584
then go for it haha. OH, unscrew the bridge and pry out the metal parts where it screws in an put better glue in there, mine popped out after about 2 years and i had to epoxy it

>>661370584
A friend of mine has it and I've played it a lot of times but the neck dive is just really annoying. If you only use it at home sitting down this is not too much of a problem, but when you use it with a strap at a gig it will suck ass.

>>661370515
not the guy you were talking to

i like the guitar tone, are you using a slider?

the lo fi vocals are a cool idea but i feel like the specific way you're processing/recording them needs a bit of work

>>661369721
Why would he listen to a gay retard?

>>661361234
white stripes

>>661371551
for the black dahlia murder, sorry.

>>661371461
I'm the bassist, but our guitarist often uses a slide.
Honestly I'm not happy at all with the sound this studio gave us. Was looking for a much more "recorded in a barn that was on fire sound" and we got a "auto tune foo fighters" sound

>>661370515
>https://www.reverbnation.com/nomadexpress/song/22114789-6-feet-deep


Well shit man, this is a lot better than I expected to hear. I could go way on into arrangements and specific licks I like, but I'll be a little more general

6 Feet: That kick sound is garbage. It's right up front and sounds completely disconnected from the rest of the kit. The drums on Finding Low are much better. Did you use a sample? Sounds super clicky, not a fan for this style. That's a metal kick.

The vocal tone in both is probably my least favourite aspect. I get you're going for a bluesy radio/overdriven sound but it's just too much FX, sounds too thin. Get that singer through a big LDC and use heavy compression, not EQ to help it cut through the mix.

The rhythm parts are spot on (although Finding Low has a lot of sparse rhythmic shots that lose impact when you do the same thing for minutes on end) but the leads in both are really janky. It might be acceptable for a live recording, but if you're doing demos or in a studio, there's no excuse for leads that are out of time and wonky on the tuning.

I'm not based in the south, so I can't comment much culturally, but overall I think it's pretty good stuff. Keep at it, maybe work on getting some catchier vocal hooks.

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>>661372012
2/2

What guitar do my niggas recommend for old timey blues?

>>661370070
I have a pro IV, which has the active pickup, brass nuts and tail.

its a well built guitar, but its not versatile at all. if you want to play metal, or anything that thumps its great, but its treble game is weak.

However, I love mine and would suggest it to anyone who wants a very well built bass for its specific purposes.

>>661372273
a dobro

>>661372445
interesting, ive never used a resonator guitar

>>661372273
A $30 slab from Sears

>>661371840
yeah this is a big problem, smaller bands tend to underestimate the effect the production can have on your sound, its not an easy decision to make.

nice bass slides on the second song

very very led Zeppelin

>>661370359

Cheers, I just bought myself a soldering iron a month or two back! Bit rusty but I was always reasonably good at it. Couple of practice runs and I'll be grand.

Also it looks like the Big Singles fit quite nicely in the 505, so looks like we might be on to a winner (assuming that a Premium doesn't win me over).

>>661371091
well, i play mostly guitar so for now it would be me and the bass at home. I looked up "neck dive" on youtube and look what i found.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sthJXiAgEY
>>661370925
is it that bad the build quality?
>>661372299
yeah, well i have a Washburn sunburst strat model SSH so i mostly play some rock-blues stuff and metal, versatile would be nice too but now i'm having second thoughts about it!

>>661372962
Cool, it's a nice and cheap solution, you could also switch out the pre-amp while you're at it and add a passive-switch to it (the 505 doesn't come with one afaik). You're still stuck with the body (totally fine) and the neck + frets though (there is could make a difference). In terms of sound they'll be basically identical, but you'll have to see if the neck and the frets on the premium win you over.

>>661361766
That tattoo combined with the guitar, jezus christ.

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>>661358175
>"It's a bass, not a real guitar that's played by guitarists."
said the music expert

>>661373566
>yeah, well i have a Washburn sunburst strat model SSH so i mostly play some rock-blues stuff and metal, versatile would be nice too but now i'm having second thoughts about it!

I paid $200 for mine and dont regret it one bit. I would buy one again for full price, and at some point would upgrade to the gibson or the schecter sixx bass from it.

Im not saying its a dud either, just saying its about as versatile as a jazz bass. So its got more tones than a p-bass or something like a warwick, but it wont do super high clarity tight highs.

>>661372938
Thank you! Really appreciate it!
>>661371983
Thanks!
Honestly I feel the exact same as many of the things you mentioned.
We spent a ton on the studio recordings and honestly I just don't think they understood the sound we are going for.
The drums sound like hell, her voice has so many needless effects and they don't even blend or transition well, I feel my bass lines often sound off.
I kinda feel like we where rushed in the studio and given a product that was way off what we where going for.
And we where even willing to pay more to get the sound we wanted.
but it's ok, we are gonna record a full length in the summer with a different studio.

any bassists on here have any advice for songwriting?
i've been playing bass for about 5 years, i'm pretty good, but i'm still awful at song structure, how do i improve this?

>>661361832
USA "Strat" without a Fender decal?

>>661374533
I put on a click track, start a recorder and noodle until I find rythems I like.

>>661355285
> Here's my bullshit pointy guitar collection
> cause I play bullshit little kid music

Fixed

>>661374533
Do you want to write a whole song, just a bassline or a solo piece for bass?

>>661362432
finger this you fucking "expert"

>>661374533
Honesty unless I'm just writing bass lines I like and could use in the future for some song I need a drummer and guitarist to really write songs.
90% of the time I find helping with "putting the pieces together" easier and more productive then trying to sit down and write an entire song myself

>>661373634

Yesh, I'll have to see. Hadn't planned on replacing the pre-amp but it seems to be frequently recommended as the easiest way to get more out of this model.

>>661374945
i don't want to write the other band members parts, but i wanna have like, a skeletal structure on bass for them to base their parts around, i can write parts around other peoples stuff, and i can write riffs i like, but i can't structure a whole song on bass, you get me?

>>661375190

Was just about to type this. It's a load off your mind to have friends to run ideas off of.

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>>661361297
Instead of buying a pile of shit-tier guitars, why don't you infants just get one decent one?

>>661355883
is it abalone?

>>661375190
yeah this is exactly how i feel, but i don't always have my friends there

>>661375661
He just can't sell this shit

>>661375495
Yes, I had a 505 in the past, it's worth it if you use it. Alternatively, just use it passively and get rid of the preamp (just look up what capacitor is recommended for your pickups on the tone knob, you may need that and maybe different potis).

>>661374533
Not a popular opinion, but it's the best way: Learn some fucking theory.

Skip notes and sheet music, you don't need that. Learn chord/scale theory and learn the Nashville Number system. Then analyze the chord progressions of your favourite songs

>>661375661
Different set ups/purposes. Its better than trying to get a one-size-fits-all. Besides I place a more importance on the amps. I got a fender mustang 2, a twin reverb, and a marshall half stack.

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I hate this thing with a passion /b/, my first and only guitar for the past 3 years.

>>661375736
Scheduled weekly/biweekly practices are the best ways imo
Also it's not always bad to help write other people's parts.
I often find myself saying things like "wait play that again, what if we used that riff instead of this riff" or "on the third take your solo was different, I liked that new version way better"
Always be positive when criticism of your friends parts tho

>>661375661

yeah guys how do you even enjoy music without dropping two grand on a bass, sheesh

>>661375578
Yes, but basing your bassline on their ideas and parts is honestly pretty good. You can come up with a groovy structure that relies on your bass line and have them chime in on that, but it's going to be hard. Just get feedback from them, if they have an idea how their part could sound in that moment then maybe it'll help you along and give you a hint how you can tie it all together.

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rate mates

>>661355285
>owning a bunch of pleb tier guitars instead of a couple nice ones.

Why? Do you enjoy having an Arsenal of shit?

>>661376531
I like headless for all the advantages that it has, but it just looks so shitty.

>>661372012
Anyone who puts a sticker on an acoustic guitar should be shot.

>>661377095
I think it's hit and miss. The perks of it are the reduced length of the instrument and that it stays in tune a lot easier.

>>661377500
Also less weight at the front which reduces neck dive.

>>661376183
>g400

Thats a pretty nice guitar though, switch the pups out with literally anything else, and move the neck position strap peg to the top horn and you've got a great guitar.

>>661377728
Yeah, I got that. This instrument weighs really well, sometimes poorly bad made ones weigh to one side and it doesn't sit right.

>>661377728

Why? People like to personalise their shit. It's not for me but I like to see acoustics that don't all look the goddamned same.

>>661377728

Sorry

>>661378107

was in reply to >>661377157 not you

>>661376080
shure you have stupid lying kid
show us pics+timestamp you stupid underage motherfucker

>>661376022

Is this worth doing do you think? It's quite a small body as it is, I get the feeling that the EQ is doing most of the lifting with regard to tone.

>>661378246
Yeah, I was confused there for a bit.
>>661378361
Body shape and wood don't change your tone, it's all in the pickups, strings and electronics. I'm pretty sure the SR premium has a switch to turn it passive, try it out and see how you like it with the nordstrands. A good pre-amp will always be more versatile of course, but if you dig the passive sound you could just throw out the mediocre pre-amp in your 505 (or you keep it in there and just add a passive switch). Swapping out the pre-amp adds more cost, you'll have to see if that's worth it to upgrade your 505 or if you just want to buy a premium instead. Your call, I can't decide that for you.

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My bands current amp set up.

>>661375661
This
many people i know have like 4 500dollar shit-tier guitars but they won't sell or trade them in bcus 'uhm i can play lots of different styles' and 'more expensive guitars aren't that much better'
'hurr duur my korean squire is built just as good as an american but the us version is more expensive cos they earn more'
jesus christ i fucking hate those people

>>661377842
Maybe if mine wasn't from the retard bin at the factory lol.

Here, let me explain to you the problems I've had with this since I've gotten it:

1. Jack would constantly get broke and twisted off, instead of rotating in the jack the plug would rotate the jack itself and break the solder connections constantly, I bought I fender jack and reinforced it with a rubber and then a serrated washed for friction.
2. All the knobs fell off because they werent the right size/didn't have sufficient adhesive, bought I new set off of eBay
3. Selector switch is fucked up and the (I don't remember which pickup the top position of the switch correlates too) doesn't even work.
4. I can not for the life of me get this thing intonated properly. I've folled all the steps but it seems that even with the screws at the lowest position, it's still playing the 12th fret sharp on half the strings.
5. Cap for selector switch fell off right when I got it

There's more minute things but holy hell do I hate this thing.

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>>661379135
My main guitar lately.

>>661379136
I would understand getting 2 500 dollar guitars instead of one 1000 dollar one, but yeah, 4 500 dollar guitars instead of 2 nice ones doesn't make too much sense.
I personally picked the most versatile, really nice bass I could afford and used that for the longest time, when I saved up some more money I got something else that I couldn't recreate with my current setup, all after gettign a proper amp setup.

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Muh, I want you so bad ;_;

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Anyone had experience with the ESP basses?
I was looking at upgrading from a chinese copy of the Tokai Talbo bass.
Was looking at the Ltd d4 or F4

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im just a shitty ol hipster with shitty ol instruments

very low tier stuff, but it gets the job done

>>661379480
is that a metal fretboard? that can't be good for tone.

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My cool ass fuckin 63 stratocaster

>>661381188
>muh tone!
I bet you care about the wood your solid body guitar is made of as well, for fucks sake it doesn't matter. Learn how magnetic pickups work damn it and you'll realize how retarded that is.

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>>661381435

>>661381435
I'll give you 120 bucks for that.

>>661381553
Imma need about tree fiddy

>>661381435
Very nice.
Quacky?

>>661379632
I have found that price means almost nothing to me in a guitar. I just find whatever feels right. If I pick it up and I can diddle some shit out of it right away and smile its good enough for me. I have 6 guitars ranging in price from 150 dollars ( it was a kit) to 900 dollars, and I've gotten this "piece of shit" 150 dollar guitar to sound and feel god damn amazing with some attention to detail and effort. With that in mind, I'm sure if anyone is willing to do some work themselves, you could take any guitar and make it something special to play with minimal cost investment.

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muh warmoth custom

burled mahogany/alder body (chambered)
ebony fretboard
birdseye maple neck
kinman pups
all wood quarter-sawn
all hardware brushed metals

>>661355285

Damn those all look really shitty lol

>>661381188
Fully aluminum neck, it sounds not too different than having a hard wood fretboard like ebony or maple.

>>661381468
This is stupid. There's a reason electric guitars aren't made of aluminum and there's a reason dropping Steinberger pickups into another guitar doesn't make it sound like a Stein.

>>661356880

pls b trolling

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>>661381549
Some of my other guitars

>>661357970

>no cutaways on acoustics
>clearly just a barrechord fagger

>>661381854
Of course, it's just a rough estimate for what you can expect out of the box. I still have my very first bass, a cheapo Yamaha that I bought for 200 bucks when I started, I replaced the pickups and all the electronics and set it up correctly over the years, it's a fine instrument at this point.

>>661358361

That looks stupid as shit

>>661379480
You lucky fuck. Who makes that? I can tell it's not an original Travis Bean, but I don't know who is making them like that now. Anything to do with the new Kramers, or is it boutique?

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https://soundcloud.com/samson-t/iced-in-stay-inside-jazz-improv

rate my jazz

>>661366806
Zozzle

>>661379107

Seems like good advice! Will definitely give it a shot. Unfortunately my nearest dealer that does them is a bit of a trek away but I'm sure it'll be worth the trip :)

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I got a sexy Iceman

>>661381468
so you seriously believe that a solid body electric guitars tone tone is only affected by the pickups?

>>661382145
>This is stupid. There's a reason electric guitars aren't made of aluminum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncu0Qmb424k
The reason is structural integrity and what we're used to, that's about it. There are electric guitars made out of polymers, and I linked you one that is made out of stone, it doesn't fucking matter and if you knew how magnetic pickups work you would know that.
As for why Pickups don't sound the same in a different guitar, different pickup position, different strings, different scale length, different intonation, different pickup height, etc. Those all impact sound, if you took your current guitar and magically swapped out every bit of wood in it with stone or aluminium it would sound the exact same (as long as it doesn't change structurally and all other variables remain the same).

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>>661361766

>mfw tribal dont even look good on this guy

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R8

>>661382818
See: >>661382833
and learn to read, because I never said that.

>>661361766
Image name made me want to kill everyone

>>661380626
I actually own an older model of the f-404. I haven't found anything that comes close. Neck action is fast, sustain is good, the string grouping isn't too wide. Everything just makes sense. I don't know if they still come stock with active EMGs anymore but the ones that came with my bass really pack a punch.

>>661382194
You're the one with aluminum neck too, I'm guessing. Me and you are on the same page.

>>661382525
that's a good surprise, i was about to shitpost but it's actually kinda good gg

Anyone got any experience with the Mexican made Fender Strats? Tempted to buy one, so I'd quite like some info on them. Is there a big difference between Mexican and American made ones?

>>661382862

djent/8

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>>661382153
gascan and cigar box guitars are an american tradition. educate yaself.

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My rig, Fender Jazz AM, ampeg svt-cl though a 10 HLF. I also have a fender bassman 59' LTD and some cheap guitars

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>>661383076
I'm not actually! But I can definitely appreciate.

Is it made by 'Electrical Guitar Company'?

>>661383251
Nah man, I wanna be one of the ones to prove you don't have to use an 8 for djent

>>661382833
That's a whole lot of grade-A bull fucking shit.
The wood resonates, and that's part of the tone.
Unless you play a guitar made out of stone or some dumb shit.

>>661383329
Sexy

>>661383461

Glad to hear it :)

>>661383467
>The wood resonates, and that's part of the tone.
And you really think the magnetic pickup gives a fuck about the resonating wood? It fucking doesn't, it literally just translates the resonation of the string itself into sound.
I linked you a guitar made out of fucking stone, it sounds just like a normal guitar even though it is made out of a completely different material with different properties, are you just going to ignore that?

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cost $120. actually isnt complete shit.

I was shocked.

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>>661380626
Pic of the one I own

>>661383824
not him, but why do different woods actually affect the tone then?

>>661382862
you win @ having strings

>>661384154
They don't. See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLqIzt2_eIw
Neither does body shape.

>>661383203
Only in the electronics.
Try out a bunch, you'll probably find a gem.
Hit or miss.
I went with an American Deluxe because it had the pickups I wanted as well as rolling nut and locking tuners.
The LSR and tuners are must-haves on my guitars, it's just great tech.

Guy's I'm looking to pick up a Status Graphite 5 string bass but I wanna know if i'm gonna get my money's worth. Anyone had any exp with a Status Graphite?