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BizarroAzrael posted:Dropped a couple of videos about them into my playlist, they came up recently as they have new bass amps out. My dude, 1 watt (tube anyway) is more than enough in an apartment. Any small modelling amps seem to be the beginner recommendation at the moment, but I'd make sure whatever you get has a decent headphone out for apartment living.
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BizarroAzrael posted:Dropped a couple of videos about them into my playlist, they came up recently as they have new bass amps out. For apartment living, check out the Fender mustang micro and a nice set of headphones.
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i did want to update everyone and say that school has definitely helped me be able to write music more. i’m not even taking guitar, but just looking at stuff in rudimentary theory and learning about cadences and chord progressions, it’s kind of clicked in my head how to actually develop music and stick sections together. i realize now that it’s less about having a lot of different ideas than it is having the spark, or the theme to work with, and then making decisions about how you want to expand that or reduce it from section to section. and so that’s really really fun, and i think it’s why i gravitate toward songs that have some kind of atypical structure, whether more or less nuanced than typical pop form, just because all ideas and feelings are different and deserve specialized development and elaboration
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BizarroAzrael posted:Dropped a couple of videos about them into my playlist, they came up recently as they have new bass amps out. I’d still give the Katana a recommendation. I think it would handle bass and apartment living with aplomb. The amp you’ve got is probably OK, but the Katana opens up a lot of tonal and connectivity options, like an aux-in and USB-out. This leads to your next question. In your position, I’d say figure out what you’re interested in. Maybe that’s making covers or starting a cover band. Maybe that’s writing your own songs or mastering classical guitar. Really there’s no wrong answer. One concrete thing I can offer is to learn music theory. Things like knowing what notes you’re playing and how to count out a rhythm are really important skills that will help you throughout your journey. A good way to start that might be getting a music theory book and a guitar book that only comes with notation, like the Berklee books: https://online.berklee.edu/store/product?product%5Fid=11250&usca%5Fp=t
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My take is that unless you really really wanna mess with Guitar Amplifiers, sims are the way forward if you're starting out from (virtually) scratch. Any volume you want (including headphones), easily integratable into a full range PA system, small size, infinite presets, etc etc etc.
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But a 100W Bassman is loud. So there's nuance, you see.
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Matt Zerella posted:For apartment living, check out the Fender mustang micro and a nice set of headphones. Seconded. This thing rules. It sounds good, it's dead simple, and hooking your phone up over BT lets you play over songs and backing tracks, or watch lessons, or watch Star Trek while you're doing technique practice. It has some effects built in, but it won't like, "teach you about amps" though. For that, a Katana or THR 10 is what you want, I think. ColdPie fucked around with this message at 11:36 on Apr 1, 2022 |
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More acoustic chat - I've tried a set of martin silk and steel and they play real nice and I'm not one of those "my precious tone" people but they sounded absolutely loving awful shame, because it felt like playing on easy mode for my fingers instead I swapped to a set of their retro monels and I am enjoying them immensely. Word is they have an incredible lifespan so if that holds true I think these may be my new default
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Oh no I missed another left handed player on the forums! (There are a lot of us on here). I will also of course say to just hunt down a left handed instrument and go. I did so because although I could learn right handed it would be a longer struggle and I was worried I would get fustrated and give up on playing again, for the third time. Left felt more natural and a little easier and I'm still plonking away 3ish years later. There are left handed options out there and some even in decent colors though I find the hunt makes each guitar that much more special. It also keeps down the GAS and from buying guitars willy nilly which can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on your point of view. And how often is some one gonna ask you to pick up their guitar in the corner and play at a party, really? tl;dr: Get a nice left hand instrument and enjoy playing it now. Edit: https://leftyfretz.com/start-here/ <- This site among other things has a database of brands that make left handed models. Turbinosamente fucked around with this message at 16:17 on Apr 1, 2022 |
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luchadornado posted:Counterpoint, I look at people like Knopfler and think "eh, maybe it wouldn't be that bad". Here's a little smattering of new/used options that might help you in your search https://reverb.com/item/52283188-esp-ltd-ec-1000-left-handed-2018-vintage-black https://www.zzounds.com/item--ESPEC1000LH?siid=240256 https://reverb.com/item/41545544-schecter-atx-blackjack-solo-ii-left-handed-matte-black https://reverb.com/item/49019303-schecter-damion-solo-elite-red-left-handed https://www.espguitars.com/products/24262-ec-256fm-lh https://www.espguitars.com/products/21137-ec-256fm-lh The ESP models also have some more finishes and probably the greatest variety of them so that may help you find something you like. If it were my money I was spending though I'd be on that schecter blackjack (it is, in fact, straight from my personal reverb watch list) The used ones have all been sitting for a while too so you could easily talk those down another $100 or more Good Soldier Svejk fucked around with this message at 16:29 on Apr 1, 2022 |
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nitsuga posted:I’d still give the Katana a recommendation. I think it would handle bass and apartment living with aplomb. The amp you’ve got is probably OK, but the Katana opens up a lot of tonal and connectivity options, like an aux-in and USB-out. This leads to your next question. I feel I need to improve a lot more as a player but I'd like to write/record my own stuff at some point, although I also like the covers option, mainly grunge, Joy Division and Royal Blood right now. Actually I've seen some guides on the Royal Blood sound so might be a good start on effects. I got Rick Beato's book/s on sale recently so will be having a go at that. I'm a little curious about modding, perhaps I'll just order some filtertrons and try to fit them into my G400, and maybe reverse that later and replace the broadtrons of a G5655. I should at least try a Gretsch solid body though, kind of assumed an Electromatic Jet would be like a Les Paul, and by extension quite like my G400, but with the different pickups it's worth a go.
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BizarroAzrael posted:I feel I need to improve a lot more as a player but I'd like to write/record my own stuff at some point, although I also like the covers option, mainly grunge, Joy Division and Royal Blood right now. Actually I've seen some guides on the Royal Blood sound so might be a good start on effects. I got Rick Beato's book/s on sale recently so will be having a go at that. Cool! Diving in and making some covers will get you to learn a whole bunch of skills. We’d all love to hear what you get up to. As for mods, it’s really the same boat. Figure out what you want to do and give it a try. There’s a lot of experience in that realm up in here too, so just post when you need help. Pickups are a good project and there are more affordable options out there if you’re not set on one of the progenitors. If you’re still on the fence about a Katana, I will also throw out a recommendation for a USB audio interface, especially if you have GarageBand. Their amp sims and FX are great. The PC space has some options too, I just can’t tell you any. At some point you’ll want an interface, and it would definitely be a viable alternative to a modeling amp depending on your preferences. Even this little Behringer would do you well: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...wE&gclsrc=aw.ds
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Good Soldier Svejk posted:Here's a little smattering of new/used options that might help you in your search That's pretty much the list I've been looking at on my own. Epiphone Les Paul, EC245/401/1000, Schecter Blackjack Solo II. I *really* like the cobalt blue ec 256, both looks and price point. There is a small chance I buy this and I don't stick with it, which makes it harder to justify an $1100 guitar. How big a deal is the 256 being Chinese? If I paid for a good setup and threw in some good pickups and maybe tuners at some point would I ever really feel like I made the wrong choice?
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Quote is not edit, what the heck are these Rondo Agiles, and how is a South Korean guitar selling for $540?
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luchadornado posted:Quote is not edit, what the heck are these Rondo Agiles, and how is a South Korean guitar selling for $540? Prices have gone up some (and stock appears way down due to covid), but my first guitar years ago was a rondo agile al-3100 and it's still one of my favorites to play. I don't know how they compare to others now, but even squier classic vibes list for $450 now. EDIT: PRS SEs are also south korea I think and go for even more
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South Korean guitars are generally pretty nice, and normally go for like 800-1600 new. All the nice Schecters are made there, as well as Ormsby among others. My SLS hangs with my Japanese made Dinky easily and the quality is just as good.
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luchadornado posted:That's pretty much the list I've been looking at on my own. Epiphone Les Paul, EC245/401/1000, Schecter Blackjack Solo II. My brother has an EC256 and it's actually really nice and plays fantastic. It's a few years old now, didn't know it was made in China or if that's a recent development or what though.
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China makes good stuff these days too, when the factory is focused on making good stuff and not volume. If the EC256 speaks to you for sure go for it, folks seem to have no complaints in the reviews
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I miss my Agile LP copy. Get strap locks folks.
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Traded for an unbranded guitar today intending to use it for parts.     I haven't done the initial cleaning yet or even really looked closely at it. Thick body on it but lightweight. Going to tear it down tonight and see if I can get any clues as to the brand.
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Just bought that goddamn cobalt blue. Such a pretty guitar. Now to buy every other thing. I guess I'll start with a locking strap.
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luchadornado posted:Just bought that goddamn cobalt blue. Such a pretty guitar. Now to buy every other thing. I guess I'll start with a locking strap. Who makes good straps? I have a Wrangler one but I'm finding it is actually possible to make a bad strap, it keeps threatening to trust of and drop the drat guitar. About as good as their jeans. I have a generic Amazon one on the bass which is actually decent, but gently caress Amazon where possible.
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BizarroAzrael posted:Who makes good straps? I have a Wrangler one but I'm finding it is actually possible to make a bad strap, it keeps threatening to trust of and drop the drat guitar. About as good as their jeans. I have a generic Amazon one on the bass which is actually decent, but gently caress Amazon where possible. Couch: https://www.couchguitarstraps.com
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^^Thanks!nitsuga posted:As for mods, it’s really the same boat. Figure out what you want to do and give it a try. There’s a lot of experience in that realm up in here too, so just post when you need help. Pickups are a good project and there are more affordable options out there if you’re not set on one of the progenitors. Unless there's a lot of knockoffs out there it looks like I can get Gretsch Filtertrons at under $100 the pair, which seem to review well but I see a lot said for TV Jones. Regarding Garage Band, what are the PC alternatives these day? I see Spotify has something with a limited free plan now, anything else out there that's free, or cheap without a subscription?
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BizarroAzrael posted:Who makes good straps? I have a Wrangler one but I'm finding it is actually possible to make a bad strap, it keeps threatening to trust of and drop the drat guitar. About as good as their jeans. I have a generic Amazon one on the bass which is actually decent, but gently caress Amazon where possible. I will swear by the fender weightless (stretchy) straps with some of those rubber locks. Doesn't need to be complicated or expensive to do the job and they are so comfy Also grats on the purchase luchadornado Gonna need pics and a review of that beast Good Soldier Svejk fucked around with this message at 03:45 on Apr 2, 2022 |
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I'm going to second Couch as a quality product, they're often upcycled and some of their limited run stuff is EXTREMELY cool, but they're all sweatshop free and vegan. I had kind of a lovely experience with a custom order once, but all the off-the-rack stuff I've bought from them has been great and held up well. I would NOT recommend a seatbelt strap for any guitars you have that are prone to neck dive. NGD: My new DL4 mkii came in a couple days early today! This thing is hell of fun, my only minor disappointment so far is there doesn't seem to be a desktop software editor even though you can connect via USB. There are some insane hidden menus and features that you really have to use arcane button combinations to access that would be much simpler if you could just use a GUI like the Katanas or Yamaha THRs have.
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Good Soldier Svejk posted:I will swear by the fender weightless (stretchy) straps with some of those rubber locks. I borrowed a guitar with one of these and I'll second them ... just bouncy enough to be comfortable without ever feeling out of control.
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BizarroAzrael posted:^^Thanks! Check out GuitarFetish.com if you haven’t. It’s one horrible website, but their pickups are pretty good if you ask me. As for the apps, try Guitar Rig Player for amp sim duty and Reaper for recording. I’ve only tinkered with Guitar Rig personally, but Reaper gets recommended here frequently.
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I absolutely love my Mark V but I should see if I can convince my local guitar store to let me trade in my Katana-100 (original model) towards a Katana Mk2 Head. I run the Mesa through a CabClone IR box and it'd be nice to be able to run a Katana into that as well but the non-Artist combos have a hardwired speaker so you can't run the power amp out into a load box like the CabClone. That or maybe I'll just give in and buy some more tube amp heads 
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BizarroAzrael posted:^^Thanks! Audacity, Cakewalk, Waveform Free for full free DAWs......Ableton Live Light, Pro Tools First for cut down version of much more expensive products Spotify is a music streaming service, like Netflix for published songs. It’s not a DAW nor can it be used to record any audio or produce any music.
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Reaper is an amazing cheap DAW that can do almost anything you would ever need.
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Honj Steak posted:Reaper is an amazing cheap DAW that can do almost anything you would ever need. That’s the one I forgot about and was trying to think of! 
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Ok Comboomer posted:Spotify is a music streaming service, like Netflix for published songs. It’s not a DAW nor can it be used to record any audio or produce any music. What's Netflix? I was talking about https://www.soundtrap.com/
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BizarroAzrael posted:What's Netflix? oh jeez....uhhh Idk if this looks kind of good or really bad
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Baron von Eevl posted:I'm going to second Couch as a quality product, they're often upcycled and some of their limited run stuff is EXTREMELY cool, but they're all sweatshop free and vegan. I had kind of a lovely experience with a custom order once, but all the off-the-rack stuff I've bought from them has been great and held up well. I would NOT recommend a seatbelt strap for any guitars you have that are prone to neck dive. I've got a Couch strap that I like a lot. My first order got lost in the mail and it took a long time for them to respond or ship a replacement package though and it took a couple months to get it.
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I have a few couch straps. They’re high quality and comfortable. I have some other expensive straps that don’t feel great. Also couch has a ton of colors and patterns to choose from. Which is a thing I obsess over when I’m picking a strap.
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a_gelatinous_cube posted:I've got a Couch strap that I like a lot. My first order got lost in the mail and it took a long time for them to respond or ship a replacement package though and it took a couple months to get it. Yeah, my wife has ordered a custom strap for me for Christmas a couple years ago, placed the order in mid-November. Late November they reached out to me (not her for some reason) to say they didn't have enough of one of the colors to do a full racer x strap, and would I like a different color or I could wait a few weeks and have it a week or two late. I said no to another color and asked if they had large enough pieces to do something else, no response. Reached out again after a couple weeks to see if they got that material in, no response. Reached out again in late February, they apologized and said they'd make it first thing the next morning and ship it right out. Reached out again a few weeks later, no response. Etc etc, eventually I got it for I think father's day. I still think they make a great product and like I said if you're getting something off the rack no issues. I think whoever handles 1-on-1 emails for custom orders and customer service has hosed organization skills and forgets a lot of poo poo.
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