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muike posted:that's why it's good Unlike red tort hiyoooooo
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Jan 2, 2015 01:03
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Declan MacManus posted:Antigua is super ugly, sorry guys
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Jan 2, 2015 01:53
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Antigua is ironic good aka it's bad
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Jan 2, 2015 02:25
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Antigua is one of those things that is gloriously awful.
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Jan 2, 2015 02:45
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Is there a mod to keep a phase 90 from cycling in and out? I just want to straight out modified tone from it without the pitch going up and down. Maybe something to the dial itself?
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Jan 2, 2015 02:46
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Antiqua is cool in an ugly-assed 70's way. A jazzmaster with a strat jack and no rhythm switch is a loving abomination.
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Jan 2, 2015 03:10
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Dirt posted:Antigua finish is the best possible finish. 
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Jan 2, 2015 08:16
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Jan 2, 2015 09:58
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Antigua is ugly but so are the murky surf, sludge and western tunes I'm going to be playing on the baritone. It fits. I'm also a sucker for ugly 60s/70s furniture and appliances so it tickles that part of my brain. What brands should I look into for baritone strings that will fit the 30" scale? Probably keeping the A-A tuning. There aren't many on Amazon but I could always stick with the fenders if I like them (recently discovered that their strings are very good) or d'addarios. May be a good excuse to finally try La Bellas. Kilometers Davis fucked around with this message at 13:00 on Jan 2, 2015 |
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Jan 2, 2015 10:03
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Alright, bit of a noob when it comes to setting up guitars properly here, but since I've changed strings a few weeks ago my D string has been buzzing when played open, but none of the others ones seem to be doing this, at least not as much, it can be faintly heard in the G string too. What, if anything, do I need to adjust at this point?
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Jan 2, 2015 13:19
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sout posted:Alright, bit of a noob when it comes to setting up guitars properly here, but since I've changed strings a few weeks ago my D string has been buzzing when played open, but none of the others ones seem to be doing this, at least not as much, it can be faintly heard in the G string too. Is this an electric guitar? If so, does it also make the buzz through the amp or only when unplugged? If it doesn't amplify, I say just leave it. If it does, you might have to look at your nut and make sure there's nothing wrong with the slot.
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Jan 2, 2015 13:34
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TopherCStone posted:Is this an electric guitar? If so, does it also make the buzz through the amp or only when unplugged? If it doesn't amplify, I say just leave it. If it does, you might have to look at your nut and make sure there's nothing wrong with the slot. Yes, I probably should've clarified. It's electric, and it doesn't come through amplified.
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Jan 2, 2015 13:40
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Anyone know about the Bill Lawrence Key Stone Strat pickups? I know people recommended the Tele set. But now I want to replace my strat pups. Hollis Brownsound fucked around with this message at 15:43 on Jan 2, 2015 |
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Jan 2, 2015 15:40
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Kilometers Davis posted:Antigua is ugly but so are the murky surf, sludge and western tunes I'm going to be playing on the baritone. It fits. I'm also a sucker for ugly 60s/70s furniture and appliances so it tickles that part of my brain. Circle K has a whole page of Bass VI strings which range from Baritone thickness to bass thickness.
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Jan 2, 2015 15:57
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HollisBrown posted:Anyone know about the Bill Lawrence Key Stone Strat pickups? I've only personally heard the Tele set, but from what I hear the Strat set is supposed to sound like a '63 set. Guess it depends on your tonal goals. Also, strictly speaking I think you mean Wilde Pickups. There is a Bill Lawrence USA, but Bill Lawrence (now deceased) has not been associated with them for a long time and Wilde is the pickup shop he started himself.
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Jan 2, 2015 15:57
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Sockington posted:Circle K has a whole page of Bass VI strings which range from Baritone thickness to bass thickness. Thanks, I might go with those. They seem to have the best selection of anywhere for truly long scale strings.
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Jan 2, 2015 17:39
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Does anyone have any recommendations forgood reamping solutions? I was looking at the Radial X-Amp, but I just heard about the Little Labs combo DI/Reamp box, anybody have any experience with this?
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Jan 2, 2015 18:38
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Alright so despite the tone (hurr) of my last post here a few months back, I've been rapidly falling out of love with my current setup, which consists of an Ibanez Gio GSA60, EHX Metal Muff, Boss GE-7 EQ, and a Crate V18-112. It sounds the same as it ever has, but I just don't like the tone anymore. I'd like more versatility, and to be able to crank it up or play relatively quiet without changing the tone too much. I just play alone in my room, mostly the stereotypical metal bands (Metallica, Judas Priest, etc). If I could replace one part of that setup to get big results, for under, say, $250, what would it be? I'm leaning towards the amp, as it just has no headroom, way too much bass even with the knob cranked way down, and just generally has kind of a muddy tone no matter what I do to it. I did replace the speaker a while back with a Celestion G12m, and it was a vast improvement at the time.
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Jan 2, 2015 23:42
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Yeahhh that's pretty badass.
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Jan 2, 2015 23:44
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Fucknag posted:Alright so despite the tone (hurr) of my last post here a few months back, I've been rapidly falling out of love with my current setup, which consists of an Ibanez Gio GSA60, EHX Metal Muff, Boss GE-7 EQ, and a Crate V18-112. It sounds the same as it ever has, but I just don't like the tone anymore. I'd like more versatility, and to be able to crank it up or play relatively quiet without changing the tone too much. If you want variety get yourself a Multi FX/modelling amp , Either a ZoomG5 or Pod HD should be within your budget and you can probably get a Fender Mustang for a little more. I keep seeing the 11Rack recommended for around £/$300 which is a must buy if you can afford it. I don't see an FX loop listed in the Crate V18 but if you really want variety then modelling is the way to go. You might want to grab a Ground Loop transformer if you buy a unit that plugs into your current amp though.
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Jan 3, 2015 00:46
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sout posted:Alright, bit of a noob when it comes to setting up guitars properly here, but since I've changed strings a few weeks ago my D string has been buzzing when played open, but none of the others ones seem to be doing this, at least not as much, it can be faintly heard in the G string too. Sounds like you just need to give the truss rod a tiny bit of relief. You're noticing on those strings because they're at the top of the radius, ie. closest to the frets. The tiniest amount of loosening should do it. Also, to render all Antigua chat invalid: 
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Jan 3, 2015 04:07
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Fucknag posted:Alright so despite the tone (hurr) of my last post here a few months back, I've been rapidly falling out of love with my current setup, which consists of an Ibanez Gio GSA60, EHX Metal Muff, Boss GE-7 EQ, and a Crate V18-112. It sounds the same as it ever has, but I just don't like the tone anymore. I'd like more versatility, and to be able to crank it up or play relatively quiet without changing the tone too much. So far as cheap amps that sound good, I can't recommend the little Yamaha TH5/10 type series. They don't have a boatload of models like say, a Cube or a Pod, but the models that are there cover most of the bases, are adjustable via PC in the case of the TH10, and...yeah. I love mine. Fair bit of headroom on almost all the models but the modern high gain crazy metal, responds well to volume adjustments, and nicely lightweight. Main issue there might be is that they are kind of dinky in power, but it'd be plenty fine for a bedroom setup.
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Jan 3, 2015 04:13
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Fucknag posted:Alright so despite the tone (hurr) of my last post here a few months back, I've been rapidly falling out of love with my current setup, which consists of an Ibanez Gio GSA60, EHX Metal Muff, Boss GE-7 EQ, and a Crate V18-112. It sounds the same as it ever has, but I just don't like the tone anymore. I'd like more versatility, and to be able to crank it up or play relatively quiet without changing the tone too much. I just picked up a Fender Mustang I since my Microcube poo poo the bed. I will say I am really impressed especially, with the fender tones that it models, it also comes with a key for all the Amplitube Fender gear which is pretty cool. For under a hundred dollars I would say it might be my best value gear purchase ever. Also personally I feel this thing blows the Microcube away as far as modeling etc.
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Jan 3, 2015 04:56
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faddypaddy posted:I just picked up a Fender Mustang I since my Microcube poo poo the bed. I will say I am really impressed especially, with the fender tones that it models, it also comes with a key for all the Amplitube Fender gear which is pretty cool. For under a hundred dollars I would say it might be my best value gear purchase ever. Also personally I feel this thing blows the Microcube away as far as modeling etc. The Mustang series are really excellent and I think kind of underrated. Really knock on for emulating Fender amps and they can achieve really incredible results if one has a little patience to tweak the particular model they are on. It is a little bit of a shame that the stock presets are largely awful, awful sludgey metal garbage. Also the Mustang III gives you a display which saves plugging into a PC and is so drat loud I cannot bear to go past 3.5 without feeling like I am damaging my hearing.
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Jan 3, 2015 05:57
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Yeah with the Mustang series the key is plugging it into a computer and really tweaking the settings. There's no way an amp that cheap should sound that good.
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Jan 3, 2015 14:08
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PSA: Change up your pedal orders! I just switched my Roto-Vibe to the beginning of the effects chain instead of the end and it makes is so much more usable with my fuzz pedals.
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Jan 3, 2015 16:35
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It sounds dumb but rearranging where your amp is in your room and where you sit/stand in relation to it also has a noticeable effect. Also playing with earplugs all the way in, lightly in, and different style of earplugs can have a noticeable effect when playing at your normal volume.
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Jan 4, 2015 06:52
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Spanish Manlove posted:It sounds dumb but rearranging where your amp is in your room and where you sit/stand in relation to it also has a noticeable effect. Also playing with earplugs all the way in, lightly in, and different style of earplugs can have a noticeable effect when playing at your normal volume. Also tilting/elevating the amp is surprisingly effective. You can lose a lot of energy to the floor without realizing it. Getting an amp up on some sort of metal frame stand can make a world of difference.
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Jan 4, 2015 07:01
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How long can you leave the strings off a guitar before doing damage to it? Is it in the range of a few days or is it just don't leave them off for months? I am doing some mods to my strat and I needed to get some extra parts and it might be a few days. Should I put some sacrificial strings on it while I wait?
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Jan 4, 2015 16:49
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^^^You should perfectly fine, don't worry about it. Most guitar necks are surprisingly sturdy. I can't seem to figure out what Circle K Bass VI sets I should order for my 30" Bari. I think it ships with .014 -.068. Tuned A-a what gauges would that be comparable to on a 25.5 scale tuned standard? I tried using a tension calculator but it wasn't cooperating with my phone. Kilometers Davis fucked around with this message at 19:19 on Jan 4, 2015 |
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Jan 4, 2015 16:52
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Well, after 3 Casinos and the same problem with all 3, I am washing my hands off these lovely guitars. One of the most exasperating and disappointing guitar experiences in my life, and I am done with Epiphone and the garbage they pass for guitars. I went to two techs (one a very well regarded one in NYC that took 2 hours to get to), spent countless time on forums, and even called the stupid company themselves. Apparently rattling is a thing with these guitars and being able to sit down on the couch and play unplugged without hearing it is simply asking too much. I am pretty disappointed right now, an awful ending to a 1.5 month odyssey.
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Jan 4, 2015 19:22
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Kilometers Davis posted:^^^You should perfectly fine, don't worry about it. Most guitar necks are surprisingly sturdy. http://circlekstrings.com/store/product3760.html That should be comparable in tension to a 25.5 tuned standard
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Jan 4, 2015 19:57
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unlawfulsoup posted:Well, after 3 Casinos and the same problem with all 3, I am washing my hands off these lovely guitars. One of the most exasperating and disappointing guitar experiences in my life, and I am done with Epiphone and the garbage they pass for guitars. I went to two techs (one a very well regarded one in NYC that took 2 hours to get to), spent countless time on forums, and even called the stupid company themselves. Apparently rattling is a thing with these guitars and being able to sit down on the couch and play unplugged without hearing it is simply asking too much. I am pretty disappointed right now, an awful ending to a 1.5 month odyssey. I can relate. My IBJL Casino is one of the guitars I go back and forth on constantly. They're unique and have something special but they're noisy and temperamental like nothing else. Mine doesn't rattle much now with 11s but the pickup switch likes to act up a lot. In a way I should regret trading a really nice strat for one but at the same time it worked out for me and I don't hate the guitar. They are flat out weird though. TopherCStone posted:http://circlekstrings.com/store/product3760.html Thanks! I was thinking those or the size just bigger. I figure I'll go through the stock strings, then those and figure out what works for me.
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Jan 4, 2015 20:40
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wired up my TV jones and restring guitar only to find out the pickups were out of phase. then a spring shot across the room. then I had to widen my pickup slot on my pick guard. I like it tho, so worth it?
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Jan 5, 2015 04:15
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Any tips on setting guitar amp sound for two guitars? I´ve played guitar in different bands for more than 15 years, but usually in trios where I´ve been the only one on guitar duty. In one of my punk rock bands where I used to play drums we´ve recently decided to include a new drummer, and have two guitars instead. I´ll be playing most of the lead parts, and our old guitarist will stick to rhythm. We had our first rehearsal as a quartet yesterday, and of course the first play through sounded like poo poo because we were both playing way too loud and had the distortion cranked up all the way, out of habit. After this, we dialed down both our master volumes, and I took the gain knob back a lot to get a more accented sound. This helped a lot, and we were both able to hear more of what we were playing. I also cranked the mid tone up to distinct my guitar from the other one, and he played a crunchy sound with more bottom. How should we further separate the guitars and what are typical EQ settings for lead/rhythm in a dual guitar setup?
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Jan 5, 2015 09:44
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The guy who you actually want to be heard is usually the one with more mids in his tone.
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Jan 5, 2015 14:00
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kjetting posted:Any tips on setting guitar amp sound for two guitars? Listen to some live Grateful Dead for inspiration. Bobby (Rhythm) has a very scooped sound, with lots of high end, while Jerry (Lead) has a very mid heavy, honky, almost horn like sound.
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Jan 5, 2015 14:02
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Dial out all the mids, bass and treble maxed, run the bass guitar with nothing but mids maxed.
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What are the general feelings on the Gretsch G5420 and G5422TDC? I want a hollowbody, and the Epiphone Casino is the biggest pile of garbage quality wise; so I am avoiding that awful company altogether. I know about Ibanez but most of their offerings look awful to me. I was going to look at the Gretsch's when I got a chance, but I was just wondering if they had problems or should be avoided for some reason.
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