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Raze posted:Recently bought one of these: Do you have an effects loop on your amp?
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Nosir posted:Why not? They make changing strings literally 10 times faster since you dont have to turn the peg by hand. I always use one when i change strings, cant really imagine doing it otherwise. I doubt it would even make it faster at all considering how I tend to do my strings. I just pull it taut through, wrap around and crimp it over with pliers. The only string that ends up going around the peghead more than once is usually the high e.
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Aug 9, 2008 21:03
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Houston Rockets posted:Do you have an effects loop on your amp?
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Aug 9, 2008 21:04
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Raze posted:Yes, but my distortion comes from a preamp that I have running through a Big Shot EFX. The effects loop on my amp is weird anyways because it has mono send and stereo return. >:/ Mono send and stereo return isnt weird.
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Aug 9, 2008 21:11
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Raze posted:Recently bought one of these:
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Aug 9, 2008 22:32
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Got a few more effects pedals for dirt cheap today. Now I can finally build my pedal board. I don't think this is the order they are going to be in, just a mock-up to show the size of the board.
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Aug 9, 2008 23:52
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Prof Eli ASSBLASTER posted:welp, I just bought some goofy old japanese guitar: loving hell, you lucky rear end in a top hat! That thing is gorgeous, how does it play/sound?
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Aug 10, 2008 00:33
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The upside-down "Musician" really bugs me. But the colour on it is so bizarre and unique that I can't help but stare.
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Aug 10, 2008 00:43
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Prof Eli ASSBLASTER posted:welp, I just bought some goofy old japanese guitar: Can't believe I missed this on the last page. I love matching headstocks!
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Aug 10, 2008 01:27
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The Book I Read posted:loving hell, you lucky rear end in a top hat! That thing is gorgeous, how does it play/sound? I haven't had internet for the past few days, just got around to sending the payment today. Can't wait to try this weird little fucker out!
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Aug 10, 2008 05:15
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ZombiePeanut posted:I doubt it would even make it faster at all considering how I tend to do my strings. I just pull it taut through, wrap around and crimp it over with pliers. The only string that ends up going around the peghead more than once is usually the high e.
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Aug 10, 2008 15:10
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Just bought myself one of these, very pleased with it. Now to learn some scales other than the minor pentatonics!
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Aug 10, 2008 17:38
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ZombiePeanut posted:I doubt it would even make it faster at all considering how I tend to do my strings. I just pull it taut through, wrap around and crimp it over with pliers. The only string that ends up going around the peghead more than once is usually the high e. Unless you're using staggered locking tuners this is not the correct way to string a guitar.
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Aug 10, 2008 18:08
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Uncle Caveman posted:Ever wonder why your guitar always goes out of tune and you break a lot of strings? I never break strings and my guitar stays in perfect tune even though my playing style involves a lot of large bends. quote:Unless you're using staggered locking tuners this is not the correct way to string a guitar. There is far more than one "correct" way to string a guitar. It's been working fine for me for years.
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Aug 10, 2008 18:45
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Sure, if it works for you. But by "correct," we're talking "efficient."
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Aug 10, 2008 19:49
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http://knoxville.craigslist.org/msg/790204805.html I'm not getting this, but i didn't think it deserved it's own thread. But just look at this piece of work.
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Aug 10, 2008 22:27
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Ben and Stew posted:http://knoxville.craigslist.org/msg/790204805.html
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Aug 10, 2008 22:57
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Ben and Stew posted:http://knoxville.craigslist.org/msg/790204805.html that thing looks very uncomfortable to play. the trigger being a pickup switch is pretty clever, though.
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Aug 10, 2008 22:58
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Uncle Caveman posted:Sure, if it works for you. But by "correct," we're talking "efficient." Efficient how so? The technique I use has none of the problems you claimed it does and it's most certainly faster than any technique that requires a string winder. Unless you don't know how to use needle nose pliers or something.
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Aug 11, 2008 02:44
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I didn't really know where to post this, but I was thinking about getting back into the trumpet before I totally forget everything i've learned. What could I expect to pay for a decent cheap beater horn? It's been about three years since i've picked one up. For reference I was used to a King Silver Flare.
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Aug 11, 2008 04:24
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ZombiePeanut posted:I never break strings and my guitar stays in perfect tune even though my playing style involves a lot of large bends. I'm not saying you're incorrect but how often do you actually plug into a tuner and see how in-tune you are. It's possible to think you're in tune when you're not. I've just never ever heard of someone not having problems when they don't change strings in the way that's considered "correct".
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Aug 11, 2008 04:44
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ZombiePeanut posted:Efficient how so? The technique I use has none of the problems you claimed it does and it's most certainly faster than any technique that requires a string winder. Unless you don't know how to use needle nose pliers or something. Take a rope and wrap it around a pole - if you wrap it one time, it'll slip if tension is applied. Now, wrap it several times - the more wraps, the more the rope will withstand tension and stay in place (picture how Indiana Jones manages to swing across the chasm with his whip).
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Aug 11, 2008 04:48
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Zakalwe posted:Pull string taut. Lock tuner. Snip string. Tune. This is my favorite thing about my PRS. I can restring in literally 2 minutes, woo hoo!
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Aug 11, 2008 05:05
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Prof Eli ASSBLASTER posted:that thing looks very uncomfortable to play.
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Aug 11, 2008 06:01
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I like keys, i guess. I don't even like playing guitar or bass after 12 or so years. X-Station 25. More spendy than the alternatives of the microkorg/micron and a weaker filter section, but it's a much better midi controller than either of them (3 knobs is a joke) and usb input. Seems like a decent all in one type of thing. And if i need more keys i can just plug it into another keyboard.  Hopefully it's easier to play than the clarinet, which sounds like an elephant when you don't play the right note. Which is a lot.
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Aug 11, 2008 06:02
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sithael posted:I like keys, i guess. I don't even like playing guitar or bass after 12 or so years. I had a Mircokorg and I now own an X-Station. The Mircokorg is all marketing, if you ask me. This is a real virtual analog synth. It has a learning curve but at least half the presets aren't generic German techno stuff.
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Aug 11, 2008 09:22
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Thoogsby posted:I'm not saying you're incorrect but how often do you actually plug into a tuner and see how in-tune you are. It's possible to think you're in tune when you're not. I've just never ever heard of someone not having problems when they don't change strings in the way that's considered "correct". Like I said, look it up and you'll find there's far more than one "correct" way to change strings. And I have a tuner sitting right next to where I play. quote:Your method is certainly faster - but by drastically shortening the length of string wrapped around the tuner post, you are drastically increasing the tension on the string, reducing the ability to fine-tune the pitch, and decreasing the string's ability to stay in tune. Now you're just demonstrating that you don't know what you're talking about. The number of times the string wraps around the post has no effect on string tension. If the tension was higher for the same gauge string, the notes would all be sharp. It's also a nonsensical claim since the point at which stress is applied on the tuning peg comes wherever the string makes a break against the peg, regardless of how many times it's wrapped around the peg head.
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ZombiePeanut posted:Now you're just demonstrating that you don't know what you're talking about. The number of times the string wraps around the post has no effect on string tension. If the tension was higher for the same gauge string, the notes would all be sharp. It's also a nonsensical claim since the point at which stress is applied on the tuning peg comes wherever the string makes a break against the peg, regardless of how many times it's wrapped around the peg head. THAT SAID, it's probably not a big deal if you have quality tuners that won't budge anyway, as long as the string doesn't come loose, obviously. I don't see why this is a big deal.
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Carbohydrates posted:It is clever, but why's the trigger on the wrong side of the grip? maybe it's meant for suicide?
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Aug 11, 2008 18:45
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Carbohydrates posted:Yeah, this was a bit misguided, but read the Indiana Jones analogy guy's post. It's not about where the stress point is, that would only matter if the string were a solid, non-flexible object. It's more about the string slipping on the post. Well, yeah, but that's the point of the crimp. It stops the initial slip so the string can wind itself around the peg. The correct analogy with a rope would be wrapping it around the pole once and making a slipknot, which is a pretty common and effective way to secure a rope to a pole. quote:http://knoxville.craigslist.org/msg/790204805.html A telecaster was really the only choice for that guitar.
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Well, I got the Fuzz today. I like it. A lot  Also got the Pedalboard:  So now there are Vibe, Trem, and Metal-II between me and completion of the Cool Cat collection. I'm going to start recording reviews now, though, because I've got the ones I think I'll be using most.
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Aug 11, 2008 22:55
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I just picked up this old hunk of crap that a guy had lying around. 
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ampleforth posted:I just picked up this old hunk of crap that a guy had lying around. That's a good looking hunk of crap you got there!
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Agreed posted:Also got the Pedalboard: That is the raddest-looking loving pedalboard of all time. The build quality looks a bit like poo poo from the pictures online. How is the quality?
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Aug 12, 2008 02:18
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ampleforth posted:I just picked up this old hunk of crap that a guy had lying around. What is that? An Austin?
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Aug 12, 2008 05:22
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I got sick of how my strat was looking - just plain and uninteresting. So, I got a new pickguard. Now I love how it looks, and I'm picking it up a lot more. Old   New!  
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Livingston posted:I got sick of how my strat was looking - just plain and uninteresting. So, I got a new pickguard. Now I love how it looks, and I'm picking it up a lot more. black on silver is sexy as hell, you made the right choice
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Aug 12, 2008 06:33
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Engine Fortegue posted:black on silver is sexy as hell, you made the right choice Tort, the answer is always tort. But yeah, looks great.
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Obamagician!!!!! posted:What is that? An Austin? I don't know what an Austin is. It's a custom shop les paul from Nashville. Livingston posted:I got sick of how my strat was looking - just plain and uninteresting. So, I got a new pickguard. Now I love how it looks, and I'm picking it up a lot more. Looks sweet, and I usually dislike black pickguards.
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Dragon Eye Morrison posted:That is the raddest-looking loving pedalboard of all time. The build quality looks a bit like poo poo from the pictures online. How is the quality? The bottom half (that holds the pedals, holds the handle, and which gets stepped on) is sturdy and sound. The top half is basically just to keep poo poo off the pedals, you wouldn't want to step on it. When assembled, it's quite sturdy - simplistically designed but well designed. When disassembled, put the top half somewhere out of the way. It's pretty much awesome, though, and at any local shop they ought to cut you a deal on it (I got mine for $65 out the door). Easy transport, all pedals powered, all cables and power supply comes with it, no need to mod the pedals to fit because it has shaped and fitted retainers that keep them locked in (but easy to remove).
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