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Steve Vai's Ten Hour Workout:
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Guthrie Govan's Creative Guitar 1 & 2:
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Impulse Response Pack:
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Advancing Guitarist Mick Goodrick:
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Chord Chemistry - Ted Greene:
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http://www.mediafire.com/download/5lvaa121vz29y83
Jazz Guitar - Single Note Soloing Vol. 1 & 2 - Ted Greene:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/2ckhum02748z2pk
Beefheart's 10 Guitar Commandments:
https://archive.org/post/338826/captain-beefhearts-10-commandments-of-playing-the-guitar
Previous Thread:
>>64777722
>>64786545
I don't know what to think about that guitar, but I'm probably not cool enough to play it.
It looks like alienware made it or something
>>64786619
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPbnJKU66TQ
Meant for people who look like this.
>>64786658
Fucking djent fags
what is /gg/s opinion on artificial harmonics / pinch harmonics?
just stumbled upon this technique while trying to write a rock blues solo, coming down from a full step bend leading to a pull off / hammer on. the pinch harmonic was on the bend. I thought it sounded pretty good so I have spent the last 20 minutes getting it down.
i like it there but feel like it could be heavily overused.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VozP2JzueI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNxBRA1QrFg
Hey guys. Autism
https://clyp.it/ps3fs5ko
is this fake? fretting at 2:17 and some of the fingerpicking a little after
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7jqr6xgje8
>>64786953
no, he just changes positions mid phrase
>>64786658
>ibanezes are for stylish twinks now
Damn. Can fat neckbeards still use them?
>>64787299
They can, they just won't look as good using them. Maybe some other Iron Labels that aren't like that colourful.
As a stylish twink I can confirm Ibanez make aesthetically pleasing guitars for me.
>>64786899
That sucked ass. And properly intonate your guitar.
>>64786899
Holy shit, quit.
guys, stop fighting and post dream guitars.
>pic related
>>64786725
Good shit. Can add a lot of flavour to your playing.
>>64787682
not so much a dream guitar as I'm fine with what I have but I like this
>>64786899
Nigger what are you doing?
>>64787682
>Wanting a Goatse Les Paul
>>64787735
Objectively nice.
>>64787682
One day guys.
If /gg/ is the only reason you even post on /mu/ anymore, reply with the pedal you want the most and "aaayyyyy"
>>64787747
Is your name backwards like that guitar?
>>64786953
>>64787047
Yeah I would never consider that fake, changing positions is normal and the fingerpicking looks fine to me, strongly doubt it's fake.
>>64787747
left handed guitars make me uncomfortable
>>64787735
I like this
>>64787773
Not a pedal but aaayyyyy
>>64787780
No, my trip is just "essence" written phonetically.
>>64787819
Precision style right handed basses look wrong to me, I just got used to left-handed shit.
>>64787773
aaayyyyy
>>64787746
>>64787853
only LP i'd buy
its a standard Golden Pearl LP
>>64787735
aesthetically it is soft. very comfy
>>64787682
literally all i would ever need in one guitar
>>64787773
aayyyy
>>64787894
>wanting a piss coloured telecaster
>>64787893
I'd had an 08 Goldtop that was similar in that it was a more subdued gold. Good shit.
>>64787682
I want to suffer from crippling back pain for the rest of my life.
>>64787920
I feel this on a spiritual level
>Not wanting a V
Get your shit together, /GG/,
>>64788022
disgusting
>>64787773
aaayyyyy
Got this today, rate?
>>64787991
and that's why i play jags/jms
>>64787735
That looks nice, but this is probably the only LP I'd consider buying.
>>64788111
less blurry pic? also checked
>>64788111
How's the DeVille? Any idea how it compares to the Hot Rod Deluxe?
>>64788156
flame finish and f-holes are kinda tacky in my eyes
so this arrived today :-)
>>64788183
>>64788258
It's so damn loud, lol. My first real amp and electric guitar anyways. I don't remember playing on a Hot Rod Deluxe in the past but I'd assume this DeVille holds its own very well enough. 2 channels and it came with a footswitch. The amp has a really nice warm tone to it. Definitely love this combo.
>>64786658
You must be 18 and above to post on this board.
>>64788405
dear christ what is that monstrosity on the bed
>>64788892
stratocoustic
>>64788927
i feel sick
>>64789021
yeah, ive never played one but i doubt they sound that great. theres a tele version too.
>>64788383
nice
You guys I have a question, I'm going to sand the neck for the first time. What product should I use to seal it when I'm done? I see a lot of people, recommend Tru oil or shellac. Are these fine or is there a better alternative?
>>64789184
tru oil or tung oil
>>64787944
rats are pretty cheap anon, you should pull the trigger
>>64787944
>tfw you got a DS1 instead of a RAT
Real deal best guitar
>favorite power moves while performing
accidentally turning off the wah during a solo
>>64789353
Spinning the guitar around my back and forgetting that I don't have straplocks
>>64787920
looks like Koyuki's. I love my Tele but I love that mine has a 6 saddle bridge!
>>64788146
is this bait? JMs are way heavier than Teles and of course Jags are lighter, they're much smaller guitars.
>>64789184
you only do that if you sand down to the bare wood. I leave a tiny satin layer of finish so no sealant required.
>>64787773
I want a pedal, I buy it
I post on /prod/ too sometimes
>>64788146
you know he's referring to specifically the rosewood tele which is way more heavy than a standard tele
>>64789424
>JMs are way heavier than Teles
depends on the model. the CPs are not heavy and i imagine some of the squier ones aren't either.
>>64789424
George's all rosewood Tele is heavy as shit, my dude.
>>64787682
I've no idea why, but I have a major hard on for a Tea burst explorer.
>>64789353
Switching to the neck pickup for a solo and forgetting that I have the neck volume on mute
>>64789463
>all rosewood
well, yeah. Not exactly the average Tele, is it?
>>64789463
I've only ever heard my bassist complain about the weight of a guitar, but she's a woman.
>>64789559
Pics or it's a dude
>>64789559
well, so am I. london london blah blah blah
>>64788405
well it has a bigsby so that's good but why a LP that's not a LP or a Gretch thats not an archtop for that matter.
Not sure what kind of guitar I want, but here's current guitar.
>>64789559
Nigger, basses are much heavier than guitars.
>>64789750
she doesnt even look that small and shes complaining about the weight of a cheap ibanez?
kek
>>64789780
god, you sound just like her
>>64789518
A fellow gibsonfag? Either way, that's a gorgeous lookin guitar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8FfzZvqjAM
I found this insane rockabilly song
the leads are fucking nuts and theres all these cartoonish sound effects stuck in
super weird
Can any recommend a good, cheap 1x12?
I'm looking at pic related which I can find for under $200 used.
I'm on a very tight budget and I really want a simple, bigger, louder amp than my current 1x8 practice amp.
Why is it so hard to find a band /gg/?
>>64789591
Are you a regular? Because if so, never state your gender again pls qt. :3
>>64790020
I'm a girl too anon
>>64789988
Because """""musicians""""" are generally dumb drug abusers who don't practice enough to get good
nobody cares if you're a girl, post some sick guitars
>>64789988
I'm a socially awkward nervous wreck and I suck at meeting people.
>>64789460
my TVL JM is way lighter than my CV Tele
I've read two comments about pine CV teles
1. Its so light
2. Its so fucking heavy
Guess theres a lot of variation. I have mine in bits and every time I pick up the body off the shelf its on I'm amazed at how much it weighs.
>>64790073
I know that feel on a daily basis ;_;
Would have a family by now if I didn't.
>>64789750
FAT
awww yeah
>>64790115
Don't be mean anon, we have girls in attendance.
Let this thread be a calm little hugbox.
>>64790176
>calling a fatty fat is insulting to women somehow
what
this is not a hugbox
>>64787682
If I could have a custom dream guitar, it would probably look like this.
>>64790176
agreed. lets all chill and enjoy a common hobby or profession.
>pic related, dream instrument
>>64788022
I ussually like v´s but idk that one.
Rhoads models are nice too
>>64790020
It was obviously relevant to the conversation, don't throw a shitfit.
>>64790087
I thought pine was supposed to be light.
The weight of my swamp ash Tele is about what I expected. I haven't weighed it but it's a lot lighter than my shit Jazzmaster was. Seems a tad heavier than the average Strat, though.
>>64787682
Pretty much any rhoads model also >>64790397
Can anyone explain "decking" a strat's trem? Do you literally just screw the claw screws in until the baseplate hits the body of the guitar?
>>64790446
pine is light
alder is the best weight though
>>64789965
if you dont mind the 2x12 size all those 80s peavey combos are loud and really rock solid like the renown/classic/heritage/chorus etc. easy to find one around the 200 mark
>>64790455
http://music.stackexchange.com/questions/17290/decking-a-stratocaster-bridge
>>64786545
So, apparently all types of "medium" bass strings are way too heavy for proper bending, any recommendations on strings/string sets that would work? Ideally not pure SS, I don't want them to be insanely zingy. Are the matched tension sets from Daddario worth it? I'm afraid that the B-string would get too floppy on normal light gauge sets.
>>64787682
my simple dream
a p-bass in cream
disregard the memes
i'm trying to type an email to a girl in my year at college i don't know very well who sang in a choir and has a really great voice if she would sing over some metal tracks i made and it gets worse and worse as i keep trying to make it sound less like i'm trying to fuck her. where do i find band members?
>>64790816
>choir girl singing over your shit metal
you probably come off as a raging autist, just leave her alone
go to craigslist
>>64790816
stop being autistic
>>64790476
well mines pine and its a boat anchor
>>64790844
>>64790859
i
can't
help
it
>>64790816
leave the poor girl alone.
>>64790816
Post the emails and I can help you fix how you approach these situations in the future
should i?
>>64790931
i haven't even messaged her yet! she's not a poor girl yet, because that would mean i've already been irritating her
>>64790968
i haven't sent an email yet. i don't actually KNOW her email technically, but our university gives all students an email with the same naming system based off your first and last name and your year, so i've figured out what hers would be anyways
>>64789859
I'm not a gibson fag that's the thing. I have an Ibanez and a dean right now. I never even really had a thing for explorers I've just grown love that body style for some reason.
>>64791015
that's pretty creepy
or she'll find it that way
just approach her like a normal human bean
you sound like a huge autist right now
>>64790563
Won't forcing the pressure of the trem on the body damage the body in the long run?
>>64791064
i don't know where she lives. do you think i should make a dummy facebook account and see where she works or hangs out and "run into" her that way?
>>64789750
>every basement practice space ever.
>>64790782
i can respect this
>>64791097
Jesus christ dude
>tonight in d
>>64790397
What model is that?
>>64791097
what the fuck why are you so autistic
>>64790782
Pls anon no.
Is this a good trade? A custom built mighty mite tele for an Epi Sheraton II and Squier 51. Amd could I make money selling the two?
>>64791111
chek'd
>>64791143
Its an epiphone korina ebony, i believe gibson made it too, its an old model but they are starting to do it again
>>64791097
>>64791137
God damn it
>tonight on dateline
>>64791177
Is that yours? Some guy is trading me the 1958 RI Epi V and a Squier CV tele for my Baja tele and I wanna know what it sounds like
>>64791222
nice trips
>>64791155
nice dubs
>>64791152
are you all implying something?
>>64791222
>>64791177
the gets in this thread are next level
>>64791244
holy fuck see what im talkin about
I'm gonna brb, when I get back I wanna see some explorer, V, and SG love
>>64791244
No i wish, but i was in love with this guitar for several months so i have tried it for many hours in a shop, its great, im used to a superstrat and this is even more comfortable for me, the pickups are pretty warm, i tried it with some tube amps and the tone always remembers me the album blizzard of ozz with randy rhoads
>>64791172
hey that's the same Tele I have, same parts and all! I paid $400 if that helps you. This looks like a good trade to me although I'd rather keep the Tele.
>>64791244
>>64791340
Oh btw you should check if it really is korina wood, there are some similar models in epi but the price difference is pretty big
>>64791288
checked, the dubs gods have blessed you for your checkings my brother
>>64791519
this was supposed to be a guitar thread. Oh well.
>>64791288
woah load
Would I be better off getting a tube amp and pedals or an amp that has a lot of tones?
>>64791646
Get the amp that has as many toanz as possible.
>>64791425
>>64791340
>>64791177
This is the one I'm trading for
https://reverb.com/item/2179878-epiphone-1958-korina-flying-v
Im a guitar pedal maker. AMA.
>>64791646
i guess it depends on
a) are you going to use all those tones?
b) do you already know what tone you want?
>>64791720
what is the best bang for your buck distortion pedal available right now?
>>64791720
is it really worth it expensive pedals? are they pure branding? what do you think of joyo pedals? Danelectro?
>>64791736
I vary between echo-ey reverbs, smooth bluesy tones, and heavy-metal tones. The amp I'm looking at works very well for that, but some anon in another thread told me tube amps with pedals are better, so I don't know.
>>64787871
Boris was using three of these when they came through last year. They're a pain in the ass to deal with touring. Sound amazing though.
>>64787944
Need to try the pedal. Only used the rack mount version.
>>64789310
SG objectively worst guitar
>>64791713
i dont know man, i dont buy used guitars often but that thing about the headstock... its kinda odd.
The price is way too up i believe, i was going to buy it for 5000 pesos, which is like 350 usd
>>64791790
What amp are you looking at?
>>64791163
w-why Anon? ;_;
>>64791832
Totally agree, i cant play on those and they are horrible
>>64791790
What amp were you looking at? you want kinda the same setup as me, i bought a 2x10 randall rg i just crank the gain when i want to play metal and when i feel like playing blues just get a tubescreamer in the clean channel, but its kinda cheap,it would be cool if you could afford a tube one
>>64791832
Neck-heavy as shit and the neck feels like it's going to snap off at any slight application of pressure.
>>64791891
Well I mean I'm trading a guiatr I bought for $500 and he's including the V and a Squier Affinty Tele whitch is like $120 on my end, also those Vs have been selling around $350-450 online so it's not too far of what he's asking, he's also putting in a hardshell for the V and the Squier has a upgraded MiM neck
>>64791756
forgot to say i specialize in fuzz and modulation. i know shit about distos, however, i think AMT pedals sound pretty sweet and they are sturdy.
>>64791760
>is it really worth it expensive pedals?
let the ears decide. i mean, its a very broad and rethorical question.
>are they pure branding?
same.
>what do you think of joyo pedals?
>Danelectro?
joyo can sound decent, danelectro too, but they suffer from quality control problems and cheap parts that cut their longevity.
why all the SG hate
>>64792116
because SG stands for "super gay" lmao
>>64791910
I was looking at this.
>>64792047
sounds like a good deal then lol, but idk try to check the serials with gibson
>>64792185
Yeah... i would go with the tube amp
>>64792071
Oh ok, i guess i will try some joyos, thanks
>>64792211
OH I forgot, thanks I'll ask about Serial #s right away.
>>64786545
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZYC44p0afQ
>>64792246
>>64792185
Get the best of both worlds, a Fender Super Champ x2. Channel 1 is all tube and takes pedals well and Channel 2 is all the separate voicing a and models. It also has built in effects that are cool to try if you're planning to buy a certain pedal in the future like a tremolo, reverb, delay, phaser and chorus
>>64792422
sounds like a cool idea btw checked
>>64786763
holy shit he was my age when he wrote that riff? good video though. love his approach
>>64789310
legitimately revolting. you could have at least made the lighting better. goddamn black finishes are so horrible
>>64791172
The 51s are amazing guitars. My first ever guitar was a 2005 51 and I still use it to this day. They are solid fucking instruments for pretty much anything but jazz (I played mine in a death metal band for a year).
>>64792185
What the fuck. Go with the tubes man.
>>64792422
I can confirm this, the fuse thing it has is really fuckin nice.
looks like the thread's dying. that's pretty sad
>>64793647
The threads are normally somewhat slow. Just be glad the shitposting has died down
Here's some footage of a buddy and I fucking around. https://twitter.com/nate_marki55/status/730567620043362304
>>64793910
I think we stop playing after the 8 minute mark though
How can people seriously say that the explorer is an unattractive body shape? Motherfucker's beautiful.
>>64794004
it's gross lol. tacky and angular. i didn't even like it when i played guitar hero as a kid
hello
>>64794123
rato
>>64794123
suh dude
>>64793992
Oh this again, I think it was "guess the genre iplay"
>>64794631
Whats the charlie brown pedal?
>>64790263
that would be so fucking heavy
i want it
>>64791172
i used a sheraton II on tour as a backup for my tele before I got another tele
thankfully I never had to use it because the tones are so different but I really like the guitar, got it for 350 on craigslist
>>64793992
muh geerz
>>64794004
because some people like explorers while others like duesenburg. each to their own, mate. If you like it who gives a toss?
>>64794631
nice strat, I think fender guitars pull off the seafoam green thing better than gibson and other brands.
>>64794772
ever picked up a yamaha sg1080? I'm positive they hide lead bricks inside the body...
>>64793992
>tfw almost there
I see pre-2012 firebirds going for 1400~ but the new ones go for less than that, did Gibson really fuck their shit up that much?
>>64793992
I appreciate you making an effort for this thread. Even though you're probably a metal head who thinks I have retarded gear.
>>64794658
JHS Angry Charlie V1, it's a Marshall overdrive. I saw that 8-bit Duck pedal but I prefer the Arcadiator for retro sounds
>>64794823
Do you think the trade would be worth it? I kinda wanted to have a nice Hollowbody to learn jazz voicings on especially with that 12" fretboard.
>>64795112
i mean if you have a tele tone and go to a squier with a humbucker bridge pickup you'll be extremely disappointed
I wouldn't do the trade but I main a tele. Sheraton is a great guitar and I don't know what your tele is worth
>>64787773
aaayyyyy
>>64795112
For the 8 bit duck and the arcadiator which do you think would work better for noise related stuff?
>>64794907
Tried somethign a little different, because I know a lot of you have owned other guitars previously, I'm curious as to where your taste started and where its ended up.
>>64795049
Personally, I think 2014 was a bad year for Gibson, they were focuse don making their guitars cheaper while not really improving anything, in 2015 they went innovation crazy for the 100th aniv' so zero frets, autotuners, zamak hardware etc (personally I liked them but whatever) 2016 was a toned down version of 2015, where they added the option to have all their modifications (pro) or not (traditional).
As for the firebird, never played one myself so I can't really comment on that model specifically.
>>64795106
beautiful colour on that tele
>>64791832
>>64791975
>>64792039
>>64792571
All the SG hate is hurting my feelings.
>>64795233
it is a terrible guitar but jerry played one and I can't really hate it for that fact
>>64795218
>>64795218
If you're doing non-chip tune playing then you should go for the duck, but if you want harsh noise then geta cheap Danelectro French Toast fuzz. Those are wild when everything is dialed fully
>>64795178
I have a Squier Affinty Tele that does its job well, my current is the sonic blue one worth around $450.
>>64795233
just noticed you didn't even have a neck pickup
anon...
>>64795311
Only the bare necessities. At least it has coil splitting.
>>64794658
Updated version
>>64795232
That's a stock photo. mine is actually Dakota Red, not candy apple red which is the more common one. It's flat instead of sparkly, more of a blood red.
>>64795112
I already replied but money-wise it's a good trade. Personally I feel like either is a downgrade from the Tele. I'd save up to buy a hollowbody if that's what you want instead of trading out of boredom and losing your Tele. Gear regret is real.
How do you guys feel about G&L Teles.?
>>64795404
I'm a big fan but I don't own any. There's a dealer in my city and I tested a lot of Bluesboys. I think if you were trying to find an alternative to Fender for whatever reason you can get a better price for an ASAT over an American Standard Tele.
>>64795372
I never understrood why you have two of "essentially" the same guitar, mate...
Like I know I'm one to talk
>>64794907
but the two vintage LP style guitars are voiced completely differently.
>>64795390
Ah so a deeper, richer colour? Nice
>>64795404
My o0ld man bought a G&L telecaster, had some gorgouse body contours and the flame finish was stunning. The neck was quite a bit to hold in the hand, fender c shape, the intonation was perfect and it was a rock monster (he had one with humbuckers... yeah I know I know)
>>64795404
Most people say they're on par with American Fender quality. I think they're awkward looking and they don't feel like Fenders to me but they're good guitars. I'd never buy one.
>>64795390
My Tele is a partscaster but my Squier is a Squier Tele with a fender MiM neck on it, I kinda just wanna trade the Tele so I can sell the Epi Sheraton and Squier 51' and hopefully I can sell them both for over $500 total
>>64795541
I know you said your Tele has a Mighty Mite neck and Fender pickups but what's the body? If it's Fender or an MIA licensed (Mighty Mite/Warmoth) you could make over $400 from it, probably $500 if you're lucky. Teles are going for way too much these days.
This style of music needs to make a comeback
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9Fx5E3-oGE
>>64789257
>>64789305
>>64791815
Na I recently got an MXR La Machine, and while it's amazing for the octave, I don't really like the fuzz/distortion side of it. I'll probably get rid of it soon and grab myself a Rat, from the videos I've seen, they sound absolutely perfect.
>>64795464
Just the way it ended up. I prefer playing the Gibson even though the Epiphone plays great and Would argue that the Epi is the cooler guitar of the two.
>>64793992
Can probably buy the strat in June
I bought my a Schecter Bat Country Commemorative Avenger. It's is the best electric I have bought yet.
>>64796820
>dream gear
>boss and mxr
c'mon man
are you 14?
>>64796861
Real pros use boss gear. Boutique stuff is for gear page blooze dads
>>64796926
if you established your tone in the 80's and were an international celebrity then yeah maybe
>>64796861
I don't really like the DD -7 as a whole but it has 1 effect that I really want, it is in dream gear because I can't imagine spending the cash on it just for that.
The Boss tuner is just nice no matter what.
MXR makes good shit, the flanger is all proper electronics. if it comes to mass produced chinese electronics assembled in china for $100 vs boutique chinese electronics assembled in USA for $500. I'll take the $100 option
>>64796959
Really though they're sturdier than just about anything else. I would feel comfortable touring with a boss pedal, while some of my boutique pedals feel like they would fall apart easily.
>>64797100
not only that but when shit does break, every guitar store in every has Boss to replace the shit that had beer spilled all over it.
>>64797149
*in every city
>>64797106
>>64795106
>>64792185
so you guys buy expensive guitars and horrific amps?
or is this a meme I don't get yet
what percentage of /gg/ play shows do you think?
>>64797190
I dont play shows, which is why I only have small combos.
>>64797190
>>64796820 here, I have an ugly tube amp that sounds kind of ok clean and kind of ok if I get distortion from the screamer not the pre-amp. 10 years ago I told myself I would buy an AC-30 when I sold it. I have dropped my price to $100 and still cant sell the Peavey.
>what percentage of /gg/ play shows do you think?
probably less than 0.25%
https://soundcloud.com/the-rick/sickener
>>64797190
Back when I played shows (which was rare, like once every couple of months) I just borrowed my friend's amp. He has a bunch.
I don't perform anymore; I'm mostly a bedroom player now, mostly playing at low volumes. I kinda wanna buy a nice amp soon though.
>>64797322
this explains a lot
very sad desu, there aren't any places where performing musicians can congregate anonymously online anymore
>>64797190
you're really gonna call my Bandmaster "horrific"?
I play shows every weekend, dumbass.
>>64797694
feel sorry for your audience senpai
anyone want to jump in some good old /mu/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmnsRj-hcB0
>>64792039
>tfw the headstock of my SG fell off
:/
>>64797322
>>64797464
There are a few people in every thread who play shows regularly.
If people would just ignore shitposters and tripfags we could have a nice thread.
>>64797924
yeah I realized after I replied that I should have just taken pity on him/ sympathized with his retardation and not shitpost.
pic- guitars that were saved from Hurricane Katrina
>>64798130
What archtop is that? (not the coronado)
>>64798198
I don't know where I got this photo but it looks like a Martin logo on the headstock.
>>64798214
yeah that's what I was thinking too, pretty weird never seen one like that
>>64787773
aaayyyyy
>>64786545
somebody please halp.
i have a chip in my neck, it's right to the wood, is there a quick way to fix it up? it's a gloss finish. how much would it cost for some goober at a guitar store to do it for me?
>>64786545
So, I did the whole string tension calculator thing, the closest I can get to even tension on my 35'' scale bass is 040 055 075 100 135, that set obviously doesn't exist and not even the balanced tension set (+ a 135 for the low B) would work perfectly. So, where exactly can I buy these exact strings in europe? Thomann doesn't have all of their gauges as single strings and my music store down the street sure as hell doesn't have all the gauges I need either.
>>64798959
Found a shop, looks sketchy but I'll try it out. Also, that'll be a 40€ string set (with shipping included) for my 5-string just so I can have balanced tension....
>>64798949
hot glue
or just jam some chewing gum in there
>>64797190
>do you even gig, bro?
>>64797190
>so you guys buy expensive guitars and horrific amps?
>>64794631
>>64794658
>>64794907
>>64795049
>>64795106
>>64795373
>>64796451
>>64796820
>>64797106
>>64797159
>>64797425
>>64797557
>Dream Gear
>Pedals under $100 used.
Some of you guys need to dream bigger.
>>64799761
what's the dream guitar?
>>64799798
Mayones Regius 6. Specifically with the P Rails. I'm more of a single coil guy, but absolutely love how those guitars feel.
>>64799761
maybe I know the sound I wanna go for and dont feel the need to pay some beanie wearing idiot from portland for fancy art on a pedal that might be an unknown when it comes to impacting the signal chain compared to what I listed?
>>64799761
Nothing wrong with wanting not so expensive pedals.
Huge ones take up space and sometimes you don't need all those options to mess with. Something like a big sky is just plain excessive for a lot of people.
>>64799815
I've seen Mayones guitars in shops and just kek'd cause the name sounded like Mayonnaise
Now you make me want to try one out
>>64798949
Super glue
http://www.stewmac.com/How-To/Online_Resources/Learn_About_Instrument_Finishing_and_Finish_Repair/Super_glue_drop-fill_quick_fix_for_finish_chips.html
>>64787773
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fpAFzXC-to
I really want one for making experimental music
>>64786545
>http://www.justinguitar.com/
Saw this, but, what are some essential books on music theory in general? Looking for recs.
>>64793992
I don't belong here do I?
>>64799761
Okay, but where are used >>64797425 dreams at?
>>64800332
If you play classical, you can shitpost about superior sheets and stuff like that.
>>64800361
I'll bare that in mind. I may own fuck all, but I'm content enough with my own smugness.
>>64786899
I liked the noodling, my man
>>64787773
http://proguitarshop.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/v/e/vexter_super_ringtone_on_black.jpg
ayyyyyyyy. A ring modulator that you could create 12 note arpeggios, ethereal landscapes, goes great with squeaky fuzzes.
>>64789988
because you play the dying genre of math rock and even less when your hero is Hella. or that's just me
>>64798959
>>64799240
Seriously though, why are the balanced tension sets not actually balanced? You can do better with a 100 and a 075 string instead of 095 and 070, that's stupid. Or am I missing something here?
>>64787773
aaayyyyy
I just bought this bass. It's awesome and like 20 years old. I'm not sure about the model, but the manufacturer is Fernandes.
I'm just kinda irritated due to the overdrive of the pickups. No matter how quietly I play, the pickups give it an annoying growl. Is there any vway to decrease the volume that pickups receive?
>>64800935
Why spend so much effort in getting a balanced set? Are the benefits that important to you? They always felt like a meme to me.
>>64801276
On some actives, you can adjust the gain boost on the onboard preamp. It's pretty rare though. Otherwise you can always lower the pickup height and see if it does change anything.
>>64801282
Easy and consistent bends, also there is no set of bass strings on the market with a good bending G-string that also has a tight low B. It also just seems stupid that the D-string is somehow way higher tension than all other strings. I might opt for the middle route and get a balanced tension 40-95 Daddario set and buy a 135 B-string to go with it, that's less of a hassle and the only 2 strings that are "wrong" would be a slightly loose E and A string.
>>64801276
Change the pot value maybe ? That way you have more control over the volume knob.
>>64801729
Have you thought about Kallium strings ? They make pretty much every size of string possible and you can order string by string if you ever want to do alternate tunings.
>>64801276
>Is there any vway to decrease the volume that pickups receive?
That's not how a pre-amp works. The pickups generate the signal, the signal gets amplified and EQed by the active electronics. Nothing is sending anything to the pickups. Are you sure the overdrive/growl is happening inside the bass and not in your amp side? Lower volume with the volume pot? Reduce gain? If that doesn't help then it could be the case that the pre-amp gets overdriven by the normal output of the pickups, which would be weird but possible I suppose.
>>64801784
Daddario also makes all the strings separately, it's just a pain to order them because barely any store carries ALL of them, but I found one. Also, the only calculator I can find is based on Daddario strings because they have to their formula and all the specs out there. I also happen to like Daddario nickel strings honestly.
Recommend me a good amp /gg/!
Something fairly small wattage <50w preferably tube, but im ok with solidstate.
Should have a nice clean channel and take pedals well.
Effects loop and headphone output are a plus.
Either a combo or amp+cab under 800 eurodollars.
Mostly like to play doom/stoner/sludge.
>>64800806
Ayyyy where do you live/are you me?
>>64801859
>playing doom/stoner/sludge without a huge sounding >100w head
eh
>>64801859
Get a Marshall DSL-40C
>>64801859
Dude, get a Line 6, LMAO
>>64801935
>Marshall DSL-40C
>good
Not this meme again
>>64801990
no memes here friend : ^ )
>>64801934
But i dont want to be too loud ;_;
>>64798949
super glue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTVScFJoe24
>>64802115
>doom
>too loud
Go back to playing radiohead covers for your mom kid...
Why is this man so based?
>>64800332
I'll take classical guitar over anyone who has more than 6 strings on their axe
>>64786545
>just heard a Cello played through a guitar amp with overdrive
Now I REALLY want to get an EUB and have some fun with all kinds of effects.
>>64786899
>https://clyp.it/ps3fs5ko
i enjoyed this
>>64802330
What exactly is the problem with ergs again? Basses have added a lower string a long time ago and nobody bats an eye at that. Is it because guitars don't fit their role anymore at the lower registers?
>>64802291
Oh boy. Ye i like my doom as slow and relaxing background music.
And i can name like one Radiohead song.
>>64802404
Retards that go chugga chugga on them. That's the only problem extended range instruments have.
I mean half of a 4 stringed bass's register's in the range of a regular guitar, complaining ergs go into a bass's range because of 5/10 notes is retarded.
>>64802327
>Plays covers to sell gear
>Based
?
>>64802468
To be fair though, you barely go past the 12th fret on bass for MANY bass lines, the upper register is there but it gets ignored most of the time.
So the problem with ERGs is a stereotypical way of using them, not the instrument itself.
>>64802550
That depends on the composition, not the instrument, I can name plenty of songs where you don't go past the 12th fret on guitar either.
But most of the hate against extended range instruments is based on opinion and not facts.
The only real problem is getting the electronics right and ergonomy once you start adding more than two strings, but like 5 string basses, 7 strings are completely fine to play, I've tried 6 string basses too and the only real problem I had was the lack of a major third like on guitar.
>>64802661
>the only real problem I had was the lack of a major third like on guitar.
You're not really supposed to play a 6-string bass like a big guitar though. Ergonomics do get tricky, 5-string is not an issue but once you hit 6+ string territory you probably need 2 trussrods on a bass neck and it gets really awkward/stupid to play. I've tried a few 6 and 7 string basses out of curiosity, but I'll definitely stick to 5 strings.
>>64802729
I know, but I'm a guitar player, if I have at least six strings I expect the thing to have a major third at one point so I can quickly play a minor arpeggio without thinking too much about it.
But as far as the neck went, I didn't find it too wide for me, I keep my thumb on the back of the neck at all time and I can stretch my fingers far, which would be why it felt comfortable enough.
>>64801276
I'm this dude
There is a simple explanation to why my pickups were like that. They were really quiet because the battery was dying, so I had to put the volume on really high so it became distorted. I'm an idiot. Thanks for the help everyone.
>>64801910
Austin
>>64802941
>I expect the thing to have a major third
>so I can quickly play a minor arpeggio
>>64799841
That's fine, but gear that's affordable with your next paycheck isn't "dream" gear. I used to dream about owning a tubescreamer when I was like 12.
If you're grown and lust for a ts9, you need to get a fucking job.
>>64793992
>>64794907
>>64795049
>>64795106
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>>64799761
can some one rate me pls, i enjoy death metal and post-punk
>>64803108
In an old band of mine the bassist played a sansamp into an orange and it was pretty glorious. We were doing cowpunk, though. He played a P bass for dat thump.
9/10 only because I hate v shapes
>>64803108
>Not using an HM-2 for your bass
>>64803035
The second interval after the initial minor third is a major third.
I'm thinking that's what he meant.
>>64803108
How is a ric+trace elliot not already your dream gear?
>>64803086
You need to take a look at who posts in /gg/. There is hardly any knowledge of gear beyond what chain stores sell.
>>64800332
I'm here too anon.
Don't feel too lonely.
>>64803213
whats the hm-2? im only just getting into pedals, i literally only bought the ce-5 because id heard simon gallup had used it
>>64803295
it sounds amazing but because the amp is old the effects loop is broken so i have to play pedals through the front, and i dont think a modern trace would ever replicate mine so my next amp is gonna be something new
>>64803163
thanks senpai, was the low end not too muddy? im worried itll sound loose or something
>>64803366
>whats the hm-2?
THE guitar pedal for swedish death metal, works well on bass too. Boss really needs to reissue that shit.
>>64803366
Modern Trace Elliot are still top quality, but they're way overpriced compared to their older models. Plus, many alternatives exist, orange being one of them
That tech21 sansamp is pretty awesome for recording bass.
>>64803395
Well, again, he had a pbass. It had as much definition as you can possibly get from that thud machine
>>64803213
>not using an HM-2 on your drums
>>64803570
>It had as much definition as you can possibly get from that thud machine
Only bad P-basses sound like that honestly, a good split coil in a good position can sound punchy and accurate. Maybe don't turn the tone knob all the way down.
I want to get a tele and a fender twin and a really nice compressor pedal and play some midwest emo, convince me not to /gg/
>>64803010
Well, pretty close actually. Denton Texas here.
>>64803775
>not sending the entire final mix through 2 maxed out hm-2's
Its like you don't want to be a part of the Swedish death metal scene.
>>64804092
>not running your wife and bull's sextape through a boss HM2 like a true swede
>>64804058
You can't really go wrong with that, Tele into a clean Fender amp is the quintessential midwest emo setup.
>>64804113
>true Swede
No true Scandinavian would allow such things, but alas, most true Scandinavian's are gone.
>>64804125
Ye I just want my guitar to sound like the dude from This Town Needs Guns. I don't even love their music that much, but his tone is gorgeous. That super compressed sound with the fender character is just gorgeous.
>>64804125
>Not running your midwest emo setup through a boss HM2 for those brutal emotional scandinavian feels
new thread ya'll
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