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Guitar chords and inversions
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String Tension Calculator (D'Addario based):
>http://hikkyz.net/misc/stringassembler/
Floyd Rose Setup Video Tutorial:
>http://youtu.be/umY5NBKg5AA?list=PLcm7Ag6Q-OkZAmlY6dAhS2ZL9TUMeRZdI
Steve Vai's Ten Hour Workout
>http://www.mediafire.com/download/kzw6kjuocgicwks/Ten_Hour.pdf
Guthrie Govan's Creative Guitar 1 & 2
>http://www.mediafire.com/download/bn8803xzlrbds3b/Guitar1.rar
>http://www.mediafire.com/download/9uhtufuf3z9cx8m/Guitar2.rar
Impulse Response Pack
>http://www.mediafire.com/download/svtfxjtillrdwt8/Gods+Cab+1.3.rar
>http://www.mediafire.com/download/4n28zkjw0zgmdj9/ASEM+RECTO+V30+L2.wav
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>Advancing Guitarist - Mick Goodrick
http://www.mediafire.com/download/cvfno10fv4lf4a8
>Chord Chemistry - Ted Greene
http://www.mediafire.com/download/61n5op7eiifxztg
Others
>Mickey Baker's Jazz Guitar
http://www.mediafire.com/download/zq35xorj2iaqh22
>Modern Chord Progressions: Jazz and Classical Voicings for Guitar - Ted Greene
http://www.mediafire.com/download/oflu4wdwofhqqtb
>Jazz Guitar: Single Note Soloing Vol. 1 & 2- Ted Greene
http://www.mediafire.com/download/07o65qdh5in1nsq
http://www.mediafire.com/download/jmu86f7dj8bdxcd
Old Thread: >>64521910
how does a granular delay pedal work?
Post your pedalboard
>>64541210
Also, I don't have one yet
>>64541138
It's a form of synthesis, maybe?
Reposting for the anon that wanted the clip.
Here you go. I couldn't remember what settings I used so I guessed. The pedal has got a bit more in it still, volume is only a touch over half. Gain at about 3/4.
https://clyp.it/wwdkr5mq
>>64541210
https://clyp.it/inswwuio
Is the headstock blasphemous?
>>64541543
If by blasphemous you mean ugly, it is.
>>64541543
yes
Tell me what you think of my song /gg/
http://picosong.com/KB9s/
>>64541138
You should lurk moar, /gg/ doesn't have that sort of knowledge
Why are Jazzmasters a meme?
got a used GR-55 a week ago
wanted one of these Roland guitar synths since the gr-20 came out
love everything about it
>>64541937
because they have an association with "indie" and "hipster" artists. they're not actually a meme
>>64541937
Because their bridge is retarded.
>>64541638
play that sap shit for your cuck gf
tarot false advertising
>>64542052
>associated with memes
>not actual memes
Ohhh the semantics meme again
>>64542119
if you honestly won't buy an instrument just because you care about who it's associated with you're a faggot
>oh i'm not gonna buy a tele because they're associated with country artists
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtpP8jaWkuo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYBd_g3eGgM
>>64541528
How do you like the pitch black mini? Debating between that and a polytune mini.
>>64542258
Not him, but I wouldn't buy an ERG or an ibanez or any sort of "metal" guitar because of what it's associated with.
Im sure many people feel the same way, and this isn't too different of a scenario.
>>64542527
well neither would i, but i think that association is much more ingrained than the jazzmaster indie meme perpetuated here
Hey I was wondering if there is any good profiles for bass guitar like the ones above. And help would be appreciated!!
>>64542527
But those are actual meme guitars....
>>64542527
It's your loss, not there's.
>>64542560
I guess considering jazzmasters have been popularized in other genres long ago, surf, shoegaze, punk etc.
But it does have a big sitting in with modern indie players.
>>64542617
What?
>>64542667
>What?
Ibanez guitars play really well and a hardly "metal" next to something like a BC Rich Warlock. You're doing yourself a disservice by writing them all off because you saw someone play metal on one once.
>>64542617
I had to read this 4 times before my mind could decipher the word "there's"
>>64542564
fuck off newfag
>>64542796
Yeah that was a cock up on my part. Realised after I pressed post.
My inner child cums whenever I see an EDS 1275.
>>64542694
I never wrote them off. I recognize that there are good ones, but in general they just aren't for me.
Don't like how they look anyways, And I like my necks fat and with a not so flat fretboard radius.
>>64542948
Try a first generation K-7 if you get the chance. It's a seven and still has a fairly flat board (~17") but the neck is a lot thicker than the typical Ibanez. Same sort of profile but 4-5mm thicker.
Really comfortable guitar.
>>64542003
I'd love to hear a sample some time anon.
>>64543061
I still really don't like how they look, I don't think anything can change that. There is no chance I will ever buy one.
I have played them before though,don't take me the wrong way.
Also
>7 strings
>dropped
>>64542258
Hurr durr I guess certain instruments don't do better jobs at given tasks
why won't my fender champ do high gain? why do my emg pickups not play good clean?
>>64543061
Man, that's one of the ugliest they've got. I'm not that guy, but even though I've got nothing against Ibanez those really suck.
>>64543153
I AM that guy and stop following me, I was just in that brown thread
>>64543107
Fair enough. I still highly recommend trying one of the models with a thicker neck.
>>64543153
It's only the inlay. The paint they used on those models looks fantastic. The rosewood they used on most of them looks fantastic too. Spec wise it's one of the best guitars Ibanez has ever made, it's just a shame about the inlay.
>>64543123
EMG 85 running 18V sounds pretty good clean honestly. It's only the 81 that's really shrill.
Thoughts on this? Just bought one used for a decent price, wondering what I'm in for.
>>64542003
Nice, love mine too, building a headless to equip with only the gk-3 for mine
I want another dirt pedal for my board. Been looking into the Black Arts Toneworks Pharaoh. Not sure if I should get the Supreme, or the Sarcophagus which is the basic pharaoh circuit and the LSTR circuit.
Anyone have either? Also, is the supreme much better than the basic pharaoh?
>>64543386
forgot pic of the sarcophagus.
any good sites on how to learn to play on classical guitar?
>>64543412
god fucking damnit
>>64542484
Works just fine, I use it in chromatic mode. The little wings at the side are genuinely useful and keep it stable.
I had an issue where it would create noise when bypassed but that was because I had the looper (large current draw) and the tuner (miniscule current draw) daisy chained on one power adapter. On battery or alone or daisy chained with all the other pedals it doesn't have that problem.
>>64541065
How did I do senpai? Got this guitar for 150 and a line 6 150 watt amp with effects board for 150 as well. Keep in mind I'm poor as fuck so paying more wasn't really an option
>>64543699
You got an amazing deal on the guitar. They usually go for $450 new
>>64543194
It was a good thread. Well, it's night in the states, mods are sleeping... What anime is /gg/ watching this season?
am i fucking retarded for loving knobs on my guitar.
if i could get guitar with 6 pickups and like 20 knobs i would be a happy man.
>>64543296
try making the bottom horn like a Telecaster's, could really come together.
>>64543699
inb4 neck is fucked
>>64543751
yeah
>>64543826
i was afraid of this
>>64543751
I have something like that planned. A bass with 3 quadbuckers and roughly 5 million switches and knobs to address every single coil individually. I just like versatility.
>>64543881
will you make me one
i come from a drumming background so i like to have precise and wide control over the sound i get
>>64543906
>will you make me one
I'll probably just make the wiring diagram and have someone else build it. Planned are 4 switches per pickup, addressing each coil, going to one volume pot per pickup or one blend pot + master volume, + a pre-amp and a 3-band EQ.
>>64543966
smdh famalamadingdong
>>64543966
you're gonna do all that and not have any control over series/parallel? cmon dude, use your head.
>>64543738
A ton of shit this season, favourite is kuma miko.
Also finally got to yuyushiki because of whoever keeps posting pics from it, probably you.
>>64543738
i am not watching any anime at the moment but i am practicing my bass skills with anime music because i am a fag
>>64543738
Bakuon*
Kabaneri of Iron Fortress*
That netoge show
Unhappy/Anne happy
Luluco*
Jojo P4
Flying Witch*
Haifuri*
Kiznaiver
Sansha sanyou
Boku no Hero Academia
Re:zero
Kumamiko
This season has a lot of good shows. Last season I only watched like three or four shows I think. Shows with * are my favorites.
To stay in topic, pic related is my guitar. Bridge pickup is very good for lead tones, and the out of phase mode is fantastic for clean, rhythm sounds
>>64544105
n-no
kuma miko is my favorite too. I like tanaka, too. Sakamoto is kinda boring since I already read the manga. Tonkatsu DJ is surprisingly funny for a kid's show, there's always at least one pure gold joke in there.
>>64544242
how could I forget about flying witch and luluco? great shows. When chinatsu lost her shit after flying on the broom I couldn't stop laughing.
>>64543993
>>64544058
For reference (not the actual wiring, just so you can get a feeling for what I'm going for).
Series vs parallel humbucking makes very little difference and would complicate it even further, the idea is that you can always engage coil pairs that will act humbucking/humcancelling and that you can do a true j-bass sound, genuine split coil mode, full humbuckers, or do shenanigans like only picking up the upper strings at the neck and the lower string at the bridge.
>>64543738
No longer watch any anime regularly but I still lurk /a/ from time to time just to catch up with the dank weeb memes.
I'm interested in how Macross Delta's OST will turn out with a different composer(s), I really like Frontier's music and Kanno's music in general despite her alleged plagiarism.
>>64544314
I thought about doing something similar, though with two pickups and 5 way switches for the pickups. The idea of one minitoggle per coil is a better one though.
For the record, you can get something similar from Enfield:
http://www.enfieldguitars.com/concept.html
>>64544314
personally I've always found the difference really noticeable. It'd be cool to have at least one pickup that can go in series. You know, it's possible to have all 4 coils of each pickup wired to a master series/parallel switch. That'd give you some high output tones, too. Keep in mind you get more than double the output in series vs. parallel.
>>64542102
>gf
:'^)
>>64544364
Yeah, the only problem is that not every coil combination will actually be humbucking/humcancelling, that's just not possible, but that's just something that you'd have to be aware of. I think adding a killswitch or one last master volume pot would also be a good idea, since it would be a pain in the ass to actually just turn down the volume after dialing everything in.
>>64544386
It gets more complicated with 4 coils per pickup, but yeah it would be interesting.
>>64544444
>Winrar.gif
>>64544444
Can do 8 coils per string. That's always fun.
>>64544364
>For the record, you can get something similar from Enfield:
>http://www.enfieldguitars.com/concept.html
yeah for like 5000 burger bucks
i always hate how retarded expensive new guitars are
>>64544474
>>64544496
So, probably like this.
>1 coil per string
The dream, but I'm pretty sure I'm running out of space for switches.
>>64544444
>click post to reply
>notice pents
>reply with this shit instead of continuing conversation
/gg/ is a magical place
>>64544507
It's silly, but I can kinda see why. That said you can get the pickups and switching system from them so it's not all bad.
>>64544534
I wouldn't see the need for a kill since there's already a master volume. Also for more fun you can add a mid sweep to your mid pot and have the series/parallel switch also include out-of-phase, though how often someone needs that for bass I don't know.
>>64544444
Witnessed
>>64544251
Liking yys a lot tho
I like sakamoto (haven't read manga)
Also watching Tanaka, kabaneri, flying Witch, boku no hero, kiznaiver, haifuri, Anne happy, sansha sanyou, mayoiga, ace attorney and luluco
Best season in a while
>>64544507
I think the music man game changer bass is like 2.5k. Pretty similar concept. Actually cab do a bot more in some ways, less in others.
>>64544611
I'm surprised the Game Changer is still in production; I haven't seen anyone with one and most people who got that body shape just got the normal Reflex (or 25th Anniversary) before they canned it for God knows why.
That's something that made me butthurt a bit come to think of it, canning some of their bass models and reducing the color choices.
>>64544538
>>64544590
>>64544604
The dream guys, but adding series/parallel to this would be impossible, maybe one master switch (yes I'm just having fun at this point).
>>64544605
Glad you're liking it. It's a show that you can tell had a lot of passion put into it, that the creative staff had fun with.
Goodnight /gg/
>>64543699
Love the guitar, but you could have gotten a Kustom Defender combo for what you spent on the Line 6.
>>64544987
The front should be like a modular synth's, you can route each coil to any other coil, or to the master volume. Fucking genius, patent pending.
alright goodnight for real this time.
man these Fender tweed straps are nice fucking 20 dollars though
fuck
>>64543738
Luluco, Boku no Frog Waifu
So I have been interested in playing full songs on the guitar, as a solo instrument without any accompaniment.
Is it time to get an acoustic ?
>>64545506
Yep
you'll have fun, anon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cHeNscKZN0
Just to ordered this vintage Teisco. :P
>>64545591
Neat, those usually have interesting sounding pups. Why did you choose that particular guitar?
>>64545611
Cause I'm a hipster edge lord faggot who wants to be different. That and they're cheap guitars. I was thinking of buying this Japanese Audition guitar too, but the dude couldn't ship it.
>>64545493
>fucking 20 dollars though
Are you complaining about the price?
>>64545634
Wrong image
hey guys, this isnt a guitar question just a gear one, but i figure you could help me out. im looking to start recording myself this summer, looking for recs for good mics that arent too expensive. gonna be recording drums, vocals and probably micing guitar and bass amps a little too
>>64545635
yes
>>64545670
My padded leather strap was 90 bucks, comfy as fuck though.
>>64545685
damn son
i guess comfort has a price
I don't fully understand the how, but it samples your signal and lets you chop it up into small grains that sorta loop/time stretch, and the more involved units let you rearrange the grains etc.
>>64545707
It was the best tone strap :^)
You can get nice padded ones at a lower price, but honestly, who cares if you're putting it on a 2000$ guitar.
Are these things actually useful?
>>64545564
What's the Fender American Special or RG655 of acoustics? Not too expensive, around 1k range, and generally well made in Japan or America.
>>64546082
Try out Sigmas, they're Martin's "budget" chinese brand and are better value than the cheaper American made models.
There are some good Epis and Yamahas around as well.
You really need to test out acoustics before buying - don't risk getting a dog one online
>>64545801
If they were, more guitars would have them. The Phantoms sound pretty good anyway, so I guess buying one isn't too bad of an idea even with the weird knobs.
Is a hardtail Strat blasphemous?
>>64546707
Depends whether you think Nile Rodgers is good.
>>64546787
Considering ordering a Carvin Bolt , and I'm thinking whether if I should get it with hardtail or trem.
I freaking hate trems, but a Strat without a trem looks weird.
>>64546890
I always think the humbucker makes a strat look more wrong than a hardtail, but as long as it plays and sounds how you want, who cares?
>>64546925
Nah, I'm just wondering about the aesthetics.
What're some good whammy pedals for a bass guitar with a rig being built to play some noise rock? I have a Big Muff and Boss dd-7 delay and i also want to get some sort of pitch shifter at some point.
>>64546890
there are a ton of pole pieces on those
>>64547067
It looks the same. If you are worried just get a regular tremolo and block it off.
My Squier strat's bridge ripped off (~6 year old made in PRC)
Should I just go for a MIM Strat? (800 AUD [600 USD] from discounts)
>>64548030
You're paying about $200 too much but buy it if its what you want
>>64548030
Sounds about right if you buy it locally. A MIM Strat is around that price here too.
>>64548030
A MiM start will be a definite upgrade. I'd recommend playing an Epiphone lp trad pro before deciding(should be a bit cheaper). It has a great tone and I find myself reaching for more than my strat.
Discuss.
>>64548127
in Australia?
>>64545506
Classical.
>>64543292
The normal channel is relatively weak for a boost, and the heavier channel is hard to dial. Not really worth it unless you're really fond of the sound.
>>64549040
needs moar knobs
>>64549040
what do most of those knobs do?
>>64549075
Steel strings are fine for picking.
>>64549217
fuck all or make ugly, unusable tones
good morning /gg/
I dreamt of gold and jewels and for sure it was no wonder
>>64549234
meant for
>>64549200
My Ibanez is so great for shredding, but alas I have come to the realisation that I'm cramping my hands when I'm playing slow chord-ish stuff.
What do?
>>64549200
Direct orbital lazers
>>64549496
Stop squeezing so hard.
Try working out the minimum amount or pressure needed for note to speak cleanly without buzzing - that's all you need.
Also try consciously releasing tension in your hand with every chord change. Some chords with finger extensions will naturally cause more tension than simpler chords and it can be easy to forget to release that tension.
>>64549496
Either >>64549610 or get a guitar with a fatter neck for chordsy stuff. Preferably both.
>>64549610
I'm already using a very light touch, and its more about the fact that I have to curve my fingers a lot to fret the chords. I will see about releasing tension.
Opinions on the Dual Terror? How does it compare to the TH30?
>>64549693
You're supposed to curve your fingers.
Make sure you're not collapsing joints (unless for mini barres)
How is your hand position?
Do you play with your thumb curved over or in a more classical style?
Do you stand when you play?
Try raising your guitar.
Do you sit?
Try a classical position rather than over your right leg.
Finding the best ergonomics can help enormously.
>>64549693
you just want someone to tell you to get a new guitar
>>64543729
>>64543699
thats one of the cheaper gretsch electros
good deal at 150
I had one made in that era, it was a much much better guitar than the ones that came after with the filtertron pickups
the mini humbuckers in those aren't traditional gretsch but they sound so much better than the low end filtertrons they stick in electromatics now, it also had much nicer fret work, much better routing finishing, much better wiring, hardware.
needs a bigsby though!
>>64549750
More in a classical. I sit down and raise it quite high above my chest. Almost classical style.
Are there any good lessons to learn basic sweep picking?
>>64549862
tuck your elbow as much as possible
I guitar I want just got marked down from $360 to $200
somebody hold me back
>>64550142
>wanting a cheap guitar
>>64550170
could be used
>>64550180
It's not, I mod guitars. Fret work, setup, electronics, that sort of thing. I mostly just buy guitars that look cool and have necks I like.
>>64550142
What guitar
>>64545801
>>64546384
that is a little more than a guitar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gWc8Do6JSQ
>>64550299
I know it's spamming at this point but I didn't expect it to be marked down. My brother has one of these and I love it, if only he was willing to put some new pickups in. Comes with ceramics that sound pretty good as far as ceramics go, but they're not really my thing. I think I might put some bill lawrence pickups in, or maybe something cheaper if I can find a similar design.
>>64550456
looks great man, hope you can still get it
>>64550456
Lol
>>64550481
I really don't need another guitar jesus
why are you enabling this
who else /greco/ here?
>neck thru
>check binding
>maple
>fireglo
i am so hyped i havent slept properly in 3 days
>>64550553
I cant really stop you from getting it all i can say is consider your purchases carefully and if you feel you can make it work out only then can you justify getting it.
>>64550553
no such thing as too many guitars anon, lifes too short to not be buying things you want and will enjoy
>>64541210
Was trying to decide between getting a POG or an EQD Organizer for octaving but now that TC came out with their own that is way cheaper I'll probably do that
>>64543738
Watching Monogatari, I'm almost to the end of the second season, it's pretty good desu.
>>64550142
Why?
It's only $200?
>>64550109
Okay I will try that.
>>64549753
How do you know that?
>>64550706
different anon here, but were all guitarists here, we know
>>64550558
why does no one ever want to talk about grecos :(
So what is the best LP style guitar I can get for cheap. I just want to know because of all the agile shit posting that there has been lately.
Semi related, what's the deal with the 2016 faded Gibson Les Paul's? They have the same internals as the more expensive models and the only difference is the finish, but they are only $800. The natural finish actually looks really good too, it seems pretty worth it imo
>>64550748
They're very hard to get. I'm pretty sure you're the only one on this board who owns one. Post a soundclip of you playing it on the bridge pup. Are these stereo btw?
>>64550844
oh gay, and yeah its stereo, its due to arrive this week sometime so ill definitely record some tones and stuff
>>64550731
Nah, I would just improve my technique first. It's not like as if a Fender American Standard Stratocaster would suddenly improve my technique..
But seriously I need to practice more. No more mindless scales run and more chords.
>>64550837
mij Burny
>>64550902
yeah i get you, i have a friend like you who thinks guitar is all about speed and scales, when you get older you realise chords are alot more fun and expressive
save the wanking for night time
>>64545493
These are my go-to straps. All my guitars have one. And $20 is pretty cheap for decent strap. But I'm sure you can find it for less maybe on Amazon or eBay.
>>64550937
ive been buying ernie ball straps for my guitars so far, these look like they're better quality for almost the same price.
>>64550981
Ernie Ball Poly Straps FTW
>they sound better
>>64551078
I didn't realize the EB Poly was a ToneStrap. My b, yo.
But I'm sticking with comfort over a small tone boost.
>>64550928
I used to like shreddy shit, until I grew tired of them. After I started listening to jazz, I can't stand those shreddy runs. I just want some comfy jazzy chords with melody on top.
This isn't favorite guitar I own right now. Fender gt Esquire.
maple vs rosewood necks on a tele, which do you prefer
>>64551155
yeah exactly like my friend, im a bassist so when i met him he was seriously hard to play with because he would only shred and switch keys without me even giving the heads up,
if i were you id seriously invest in a non shred guitar, the neck profile helps alot with chords, i cant play chords on ibbies either, it makes my hands cramp
>>64551221
>This isn't favorite guitar I own right now
What is favorite guitar you own right now then?
That single knob triggers me for some reason.
>>64551261
Maple has that classic snap
>>64551332
>if i were you id seriously invest in a non shred guitar, the neck profile helps alot with chords, i cant play chords on ibbies either, it makes my hands cramp
Well it depends on the player, all I have is a shit-ass Ibanez GIO and I have no problem playing chords on the flat radius.
>>64551385
I ment to say "is my." But my phone didn't want that.
>>64551261
>>64551261
Always wanted a maple fingerboard tele, but this is the one that played and sounded the best out of all I tried
>>64551433
some ibbies are flatter than others, ive played gios to prestiges, i personally get along with fender necks alot better for chords
>>64551261
rosewood looks better
Boss TU-2 for 40 AUD, good deal?
>>64551479
I've tried up to premiums and never had trouble for chords.
I think the only guitars where I had trouble to play on were Epis and Gibsons, they feel tiny despite having rather fat necks, so it's really up to the player, the thumb placement for exemple, changes the way you fret.
>>64551549
maybe its just hand size and shape? no human is the same, we probably have different hands, my technique is fine i just cramp up when i havent got any thing to hold on to
Thoughts on spector basses? Found a used legend classic 6 and I'm thinking of picking it up.
>>64551643
You can't neglect that too, Buckethead plays on a 27" guitar because he's absolutely gigantic. So scale lenght is also probably why LP/SG don't feel right for me. Which is weird because I'm not particularily tall.
>>64551695
iirc they're made in the usa, so they should be good.
>>64551695
spectors are amazing, ive been gassing for a ns2 euro in white ever since i was 15
I GOT THE F CHORD LADS!
>>64551910
proud of u my man
>>64551695
>no marker on the 24th fret
Into the trash.
>>64551910
dude now you can play hallelujah sweet
>>64552176
I can?
>>64552199
Yeah, it's a great beginner song to get switching chords down. Fun to sing and really no particular strumming pattern necessary. All open chords besides F.
>>64552263
naisu
How do you guys usually take on a solo? How do you fire it up, how do you decide which way to progress on it and where to finish it? Do you just play some licks you memorized, you try to build a melody, or do you go full random?
>tfw new Radiohead song has no guitars
Well lads time to sell of my Tele and buy ableton instead
>>64552528
I try to play off the melody but build tension than resolve as loudly as possible. I mostly go by ear when writing, playing the solo over and over until it sounds right. Then I try to come up with a few different versions of the same solo. I never improv live so y'know, it's not jazz or anything.
Usually it ends up modal but I don't think about that much when I'm writing it. Playing more in the relative minor/major of the key is a cheap way to make the solo stand out more.
>>64549941
Lots of videos in Youtube, I can't point at a single one right now because I ended up picking advice from many of them and can't remember.
Maybe something by Guthrie? His video on alternate picking and strumming helped me lots.
My own advice: Do it slowly, do not tense up when doing it, it must be a smooth movement. Be clean.
>>64552728
Thanks for the help senpai
>>64552728
>Maybe something by Guthrie? His video on alternate picking and strumming helped me lots.
Guthrie doesn't really sweep, he just runs his fingers all over the fretboard and tap a shitloads of notes.
really no the secret is just to go slow, make sure you do not let any note bleed into each other, and don't let any open note ring as well. Practice with distortion or compression as it will outline your mistakes
>>64552901
Guthrie knows every technique discovered by man, no matter if the guy uses it or not. It's insane.
I think this was the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjJpEx6ytMg
>>64553049
Yeah that's a great introduction to sweep picking, but I remember one video where he explains his tapped arpeggios, which he uses as an alternative to get a smoother "sweep picking"
>>64552027
>needing fret markers
Into the trash
>>64553396
>needing eyes
into the trash
>>64551910
>remembering this feel
>>64553270
Yeah, he explains them here, pretty nice:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC_-2hpzQt0
I have always liked how he uses his knowledge from different sources to explain how and why he does something.
Another video that helps a lot with sweeps for >>64552866:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tob2N4dze8
Goes into lots of details about picking and fretting and most common mistakes.
>>64553396
>muh elitism
Even on my custom made basses I have full fret markers, I also have full lines on my fretless basses. There is no point in omitting them except for "looking cool". More orientation = good, period.
>>64552557
Don't do it man, Jonny wouldn't want that
>>64545564
for some reason the rubato that the fingerstyle arrangements of these songs always use turns me off of them. it's why i always liked chet atkins.
also why does he fucking sing halfway through
Should I get a glass or a metal slide? Is one easier to learn with?
>>64554147
Just make sure it fits snug. Most glass slides don't, but I prefer the tone of bottle necks. My bottleneck is a wine bottle I broke off and sanded down. It was a pain in the ass to sand but cutting bottlenecks is hard, especially one as thick as a wine bottle. Sounds amazing though. Between thin glass and metal, I prefer metal.
Holy shit this pedal is amazing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC9m-qnBAis
>>64551221
I like it.
Fender Deluxe Players new for $500 in local ads.
Tempting given that they usually sell overpriced as fuck in this shithole country where I am.
going to buy a fernandes ravelle deluxe as my second guitar
thoughts?
did sgcuck kill himself/divorce his wife yet
>>64555340
go derail another thread faggot
>>64555363
what are you talking about? it was a question
>>64555340
He stopped posting with the name, and any pictures that might identify him due to shame
i want to record something for attention but i dont know what to play. first pic's reply will be my inspiration
>>64555463
Screaming
>>64555463
>>64555478
first replies' pic i meant sorry
>>64555463
>>64555513
ill see what i can do f a m
jumping on his bandwagon. First image reply decides inspiration for a short song. Will not accept /pol/
>>64555719
ameriga bls
>>64555513
http://vocaroo.com/i/s1FrHHzijDEN
I tried to make it extra spoopy by playing extra bad
Where do you guys buy your leather pants?
also we /america/ now
>>64555340
http://www.wafb.com/story/4914792/murder-suicide-in-livingston-parish
Is tube compression on a modeled amp the same as a compressor pedal?
>>64556894
depends on the modeler but most likely unlike a compressor it won't sense the note the same way. It'll detect a change in volume rather than volume above a certain point. So you get compression both from going from silence to playing, and from playing softly to loudly. I would guess it does not limit the signal. Depends hugely on the modeler though.
Tipton or Mustaine?
>>64557299
Tipton obviously
>>64557299
Based Tipton
>>64557299
Mustaine obviously.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z9sA8XfHwE
Just kidding, based Tipton.
>>64555810
Mai waifu
>>64555814
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJDsi6lrxGg
>>64557972
Why is he wearing his strap like that??
>>64555810
well, it'll be a while until I can record this but here's some lyrics for now. It's a country tune. I've got the melody and bass down pat in my head.
Well, she was just a smug anime girl
And I was living in a 3DPD world
So you wouldn't think it likely, or even possible
But I've fallen in love
...and it's taking its toll.
Well, I'd been though the waifu wars
And I thought that after all those horrors
I couldn't love her any more
But she's still
...my smug anime girl.
Now you might say she's imaginary (fuck you)
But I tell ya to me she's as real as can be
It's true. She's totally pure and her virginity
Is completely above question and belongs to me
So keep your dirty hands off (goddamnit)
...my smug anime girl.
I thought I left you behind, when I left /a/
But now it seems like even normies post you every day
I've given up trying, 'cause you're still my girl
I'll marry you (literally)
...my smug anime girl.
>>64558538
I wish I could pull off a better country crooner, because I'm cracking up just imagining this in my head. Maybe someone on /gg/ will donate pedal steel to the finished track.
My 2yo GIO bridge is going to shit from all the rust, but 1yo my bass bridge is still alright. Could my hand sweat have fucked the lower string saddle or is it because it's just a shit bridge?
>>64558985
Are you the guy spamming that picture of your rusty bridge? Because if you are that's your own damn fault. Sweat can't scratch the chromes like that, especially on the bridge.
>>64559076
No, my bridge is worse. the worst thing I do is rest my hand in the bridge or palm mute the low strings.
>>64549312
I dreamt of pulling strips of flesh from my bones
old ass pic
What the hell, I think my truss rod is buzzing inside the neck at certain frequencies whenever I play certain double stops.
I researched this and apparently its pretty common on fender basses, I think tightening the rod a little might fix it.
>>64558985
Yeah most cheap guitars have shitty chrome plated saddles. Buy yourself some solid steel or brass saddles if you can find them.
Never played a note but want to learn and there's a deal on the Yamaha FGX700S (199 w/ promo code instead of 299).
http://www.adorama.com/YAFGX700SC.html?utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=rflaid62905
Good guitar? Electric Acoustic fine?
https://slickdeals.net/f/8649250-yamaha-fgx700sc-6-string-solid-top-cutaway-acoustic-electric-guitar-200-free-shipping
Thoughts on this little bastard? I wanted to buy it.
>>64558450
Here's a prototype for now. Some spots sound odd without the second vocals, and I sang the verses in the wrong order. There's gonna be some changes to the lyrics but this is the basic tune.
https://clyp.it/4klvybuz
>>64559531
Yeah that's perfectly fine for a beginner
>>64559531
There's no such thing as a deal on a guitar that's not used or b-stock unless you're trading sex for it.
>>64559560
Do you lose anything by doing electric acoustic vs acoustic? I've been told electric is easier than acoustic but acoustic develops better habits. Is that the same for electric acoustic, or is it basically just an acoustic guitar you can plug in?
>>64559597
I'm sure, but obviously I don't need the very best at this point and I couldn't afford it anyway. I just want something that I can learn with that won't fuck me up down the line if I do go far with it.
>>64559663
All that is just a meme. If you want to play electric go for it.
>>64558985
Both. GIO are garbage, and sweat is corrosive.
>>64559076
Nah that's me. And I'm not spamming, I'm warning people to not buy GIOs and not make a huge mistake.
I'll admit fucking up the screwheads's my fault, but I never did anything else than touch the saddle with my hand.
>>64559663
>is it basically just an acoustic guitar you can plug in?
It's exactly this. It will feel no different from a regular acoustic guitar. Electric isn't easier either, people just say it is because electrics are usually set up with lighter strings.
does anyone ever use triad chords?
i've never seen them mentioned in any tabs, and JustinGuitar doesn't elaborate much on why they should be used.
>>64560207
Ofcourse, being able to play on the top 3 strings is pretty important for alot of genres
I got sick of my Index finger producing a far different tone when plucking my bass, since my Index finger tip is heavily heavily callused.
Been using my middle finger only for a couple of days, now I've got a nice swollen blister, all thats left to do is just wait for the callus to come in now.
Hi, /gg/, first time changing strings for myself, what do i have to do with all that string left?
im afraid to lose one eye
>>64560269
You have zero wraps around any of the tuning pegs.
I hope this is bait.
>>64560359
I've met a few people that don't wrap around the tuning pegs despite playing for longer than I do, it's not surprising someone doesn't do it the first time.
>>64560269
Wire cutter or a nail clipper.
Anyone else hate Nels Cline?
There's something that's so cheesy about his playing, can't really put my finger on it.
The only guitars I own are an SG and Les Paul, but I'm into shred/metal kind of stuff, should is a guitar with a floyd rose worth buying if I want to play like Dimebag?
>>64559540
From what I've heard, it is a very good little amp, maybe the best of it's category. The OD is a bit lackluster if you're a metalhead though.
>>64560606
Yeah you kind of need it for all that whammy bar fuckery . I would stay away from the Edgelord designs though, just get something utilitarian like a Jackson Soloist.
>>64560606
you can shred on any guitar, but it's better if you get a guitar specifically designed for it like an Ibanez or a Jackson or summat m8
>>64560269
Cut them after you're absolutely certain that your setup is correct. And yours is far from it . Follow the advice of this guy and you should be set:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI-YqP9pbr8
>>64560753
He's like the smooth jazz of experimental guitar. He's supposed to be avant-garde on the surface but his playing is so safe. The Nels Cline Singers border on lounge music sometimes.
>>64560359
>>64560478
>>64560733
Fuck
Thank you anyway
>>64560269
Please be bait. No one is this retarded.
>>64560478
I never wrapped and I can do divebombs with my vintage strat trem. I think it's not necessary
>>64561018
Looks like i am, anon. Thanks for those kind words
>>64561249
>I can do divebombs with my vintage strat trem
>>64561729
There's nothing wrong with being retarded anon, it's not your fault.
>>64561249
sounds like you have pretty loose standards for what qualifies as in tune.
>>64561249
It is unless you've got a stringtree for all of your strings. You need at least a bit of a downwards angle so the strings are pressured on the nut.
I'm switching to a heavier gauge, but my tuners don't hold tube that well right now. Is a heavier string going to make the tuners hold tune for even less time? If so I'll upgrade.
>>64562941
If you can get locking tuners my pham, I sorely miss them in my meme Edge trem guitar, makes changing strings a breeze.
>>64562941
The tuners aren't the issue. Changing strings alone might fix it.
>>64557299
Tipton, not even on the same level
>>64560606
Buckethead did it on a Les Paul.
>>64563296
>>64557299
Speaking of Mustaine, this always cracks me up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt9YN1wnukQ
>>64563289
I've already confirmed the tuners are this issue. The nut slots are perfect and lubed and the bridge is a thru-body 6 saddle. I'm currently using .10s. In other words the tuners are the point of failure. I just don't know if more string tension will result in more tuner slippage.
>>64563406
Do the issues persist through string changes?
>>64563487
Yes.
in the download for single note soloing vol 1 by ted greene, page 8 is missing. I dont think it was all that important, but I just wanted to point it out.
hey gear spammer
do yuo hab one of these?
Who is the better player here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyFs13mMtPo
>>64549175
Got'cha covered
>>64549200
"We went ahead with the 12-string bass and we wanted to make it stereo, and Tom asked if we could make it Quadra-Phonic, and we said sure. So we built it with a pickup for each of the groups of strings. They were special coiled pickups that looked like half Strat pickups. We asked Seymour Duncan to build a pickup with four outputs and we built a control box on the top portion of the body like a little mixing console / board. The crazier we could make it, the more outrageous… the better! Each group of strings had its own pickup, volume, treble boost and cut, bass boost and cut and a switch to select the frequency the EQ worked at. That bass ended up being refinished a few times. It went from a blonde / natural to an emerald green to finally black..."
>>64564388
It's not a competition you tool, it's a song
>>64564388
mayer is more technically proficient but its very corny john bonermaster/eric crapton blooz dentist
gary clark is very corny blooz dentist too but he's more albert collins instead of eric crapton so he gets my vote
both play sucky music
>>64551695
Great basses but for the price the USA ones command I'd get something else, and I could never gel with them.
They look amazing though.
>>64564621
Gary Clark Jr. wrote Next Door Neighbor Blues though, and that song is pretty great.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpO2Dm0UjjQ
>>64560531
i can't tell if he's just a nice guy or insufferable
he talks all post modern art school guy so i think I hate him
wilco is the most boring shit ever
What's the best choice for a vibrato that will fit my chink tele?
>>64564672
its so corny its unbelievable
that kinda muzak was beaten to death ten times and back 30 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaM6lTmhnak
(me on the right)
>>64564729
i don't think there is one
you'd have to change the bridge and drill some holes in the body for something like a TOM and bigsby combo
>>64560207
Is this a meme? Most All common chords are triads.
Should I, /gg/?
I bought a line 6 Spider iv 75 watt. No bait, im poor and it is decent for beginner.
>>64565054
Do it
>>64565038
Triads are closed position chords really.
We don't call open chords triads.
Closed position chords are less preferable to open chords anyways since they sound hokey, for lack of a better word.
Part writing in theory will teach you that.
guys whatchu think? ive been playing for less than five months and have all the basics down
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0QFsoiKB5uj
the audio got cut out a bit
How do you guys go about figuring out an advanced/uncommon chord by ear? Do you just research a bunch of chords and sort of link the ones you know with a similar sounds to the one youre trying to figure out? Is there some other method like finding each note on each string until it sounds right?
>>64565565
>http://vocaroo.com/i/s0QFsoiKB5uj
Got a lot more talent then most people for 5 months.
Keep at it man
>>64565622
should i get lessons?
>>64565054
Kiesel/Carvin is awesome. I'd definitely do it.
>>64550558
There's a Greco-made Atlansia bass on Reverb right now that looks pretty neat.
>>64542928
I wanted one of those so badly before I started playing guitar and when I was just a beginner but now I realize how specialized their purpose and how awkward such an instrument would be
carvins are for autists
What are /gg/'s favorite strings?
Cheap pedal board that i've been gigging with, what do you guys think?
Volume Jr > Rocktron Boost > Lumberjack > BF-3 > Small Clone > Carbon Copy > Holy Stain
>>64565648
I have been playing for 7 years. Started since 13years old. Couldnt play for 2 years because guitar broke down and no money(dude who bought spider) and maybe 1 year lost because of lack of interest(depression). I learned just from the internet especially on justin guitar. I would definitely say that it depends on what your situation is. If youre broke learn off of the internet but if you can find a good teacher and you have money, take lessons. It is dreadful to lose interest, get stuck and not know where to advance. It is your discretion. I havent taken lessons and Im happy with my skills.
>>64565704
So everyone on /gg/, in other words?
>>64565712
Dunlop Super Brights or DR High Beams. I've been using High Beams for a number of years but I like how Super Brights sound, so I might switch to that.
>>64565759
I am honestly overwhelmed by guitar gear. I never know where to start and how to assemble a pedal board.
2 questions if anyone can answer.
(1)What is a solid high end amp for metal? Is the Mesa Boogie dual rectifier a good choice?
(2) Are multi effects pedals(good ones) worth purchasing or are individual pedals better?
>>64565844
Honestly yes and yes, ENGL's are pretty good too
and as for multi fx, go for fractal or some of line 6's high end stuff
>>64555237
Ayy
Great guitar, that little extra button does some great things once you know when to use it.
Would definitely recommend
>>64565886
>Line 6 high end stuff
Like the helix? What is an ENGL?
Also does anyone here do their own setups? I get my setups done by a local shop, they charge 50 dollars but they do a good job. Is 50 a high price?
Talk about how much you love your Schecter
>>64565978
I have a schecter demon 6 with a red finish. Thick gauge strings the purple ernie balls and b standard.
>>64565976
Depends on location. Here I get mine at $10-15 tops
>>64565976
ENGL is an amp manufacturer. Great for high gain styles.
Check out the engl powerball
ITT: Post your favorite pick
Currently: Dunlop Ultex jazz III and Dunlop Tortex Jazz III .88mm
>>64566229
I've been using them for 10 years pretty much
these are really nice
New Thread
>>64566320
>>64566320
>>64566320
>>64566280
Why such a thin pick? What genre do you play?
thoughts?
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/belgrave/guitars-amps/japanese-fender-telecaster-electric-guitar/1110246549
>>64566340
Mostly punk, and a lot of lead stuff
>>64565674
Is the soft case any good? It looks well padded, but I'm not sure if it would survive a drop, or 8000 miles of shipping.
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