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Clean boost. J/k, real answer is a reverb pedal. Everyone loves reverb. It's the black of guitar effects, it goes with everything
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Jan 31, 2024 01:04
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depends on a couple of things but i'd probably go with an overdrive like a tube screamer so you can go clean->dirty for songs that require that easily and also have it do double duty as a metal boost. i also like the wah suggestion Spanish Manlove posted:The most useful of pedals that will never go out of style is a tuner or a noise reducer a good tuner is the most useful pedal and they'll use it as long as they play guitar, but it's really a question of how much a 14 year old would appreciate that as a gift imo
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Jan 31, 2024 01:05
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i like modelers and everything but the op is talking about a gift for a 14 year old. a $50-100 pedal seems like a decent thing to have fun with. don't need to solve the kid's musicianship goals with a $250 amp or $500 multieffects pedal or whatever. speaking of which, ever since i got that custom shop sg ive been playing with some of my pedals and a twin reverb. most of the time i immediately turn back around to modeling but ive just been having a lot of fun with a compressor, a duke of tone overdrive pedal, and a boss delay (set mainly to reverb function). also plugged in my pi fuzz but i couldn't find a setting i wanted to play with it. so i guess im not ready to part with my pedal board just yet (altho if i plug the helix into the twin reverb as a overdrive and compressor patch with no amp/cab, would arguably get the same result. i should try that...)
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Jan 31, 2024 01:06
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get that kid a looper
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Jan 31, 2024 01:08
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Plank Walker posted:get that kid a looper This is a good one too
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Jan 31, 2024 01:09
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Plank Walker posted:get that kid a looper Good answer Reverb or delay are fun imo
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Jan 31, 2024 01:38
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Get him that Jack White Donner triple pedal that just came out
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Jan 31, 2024 02:08
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Yeah honestly a looper pedal with some drum patterns is probably number 1 in terms of value but it’s not very exciting. If you want something a little less “I got you socks for your birthday” a delay pedal might be fun, it’s not necessary for everything but I think delays are super fun to play with and it’s a pretty basic thing to get used to using. Alternatively, cheaper multifx units like the Zoom G1 Four/G3/G5n line or the Line 6 Pod Go are always fun options for folks starting out. Or one of those cheapo wireless units off Amazon, the UHF models work better in my experience but you can get a set for like $50 that work really well. Like maybe I wouldn’t use them for a real performance but for practicing in the same room as your amp they’re super convenient.
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Jan 31, 2024 02:20
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The first pedal I ever bought was a crybaby wah when I was like 17 and I had a ton of fun with it so that's my vote. It has limited utility and I've probably used wah for less than ten minutes in the past decade but being able to control the effect while you play makes it so much more fun and engaging than other effects.
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Jan 31, 2024 02:34
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A drive pedal would be a solid first choice. SD-1’s cheap and has a huge range to it. Or a couple behringer pedals
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Jan 31, 2024 03:38
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For a 14 year old, some kind of dirt pedal sounds like the play to make. Like the suggestions of Tube Screamer or SD-1, but Earthquaker Plumes should be in consideration there too. For options with more gain/dirt: Pro Co Rat Boss DS-2 EHX Big Muff Tone Wicker
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Jan 31, 2024 04:46
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+1 clean boost
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Jan 31, 2024 04:55
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Listerine posted:My nephew is turning 14 and he's been learning to play. He's got a guitar and an amp already, I was thinking I'd get him a pedal so he could start to learn to use other equipment. Was wondering if the goons here had any recs for a good starting effects pedal? https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BPARBun--behringer-alt-rock-3-pack 3 pack of cheap, good enough for a beginner pedals that all do different and neat things
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Jan 31, 2024 05:09
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insane clown pussy posted:https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BPARBun--behringer-alt-rock-3-pack This is really good, and comes with a power supply which makes such a huge difference
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Jan 31, 2024 05:16
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insane clown pussy posted:https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BPARBun--behringer-alt-rock-3-pack oh yeah this is sick drive, modulation, and delay is a perfect pedal setup for starting
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Jan 31, 2024 05:50
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+1 for the power supply. A 14 year old doesn't want to have to keep buying 9v batteries and will definitely accidentally leave it on.
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Jan 31, 2024 09:50
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buy him an 8 string
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Jan 31, 2024 12:40
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ethanol posted:i like modelers and everything but the op is talking about a gift for a 14 year old. a $50-100 pedal seems like a decent thing to have fun with. don't need to solve the kid's musicianship goals with a $250 amp or $500 multieffects pedal or whatever. just to clarify, the behringer pedal I was talking about is only $45 https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FX600--behringer-fx600-digital-multi-fx-pedal
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Jan 31, 2024 14:08
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Got my Prusacaster printed off and assembled. Sounds surprisingly good for being plastic, superglue and $60 of parts off Amazon
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Jan 31, 2024 14:13
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Dang that looks great
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Jan 31, 2024 15:31
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Toebone posted:Got my Prusacaster printed off and assembled. Sounds surprisingly good for being plastic, superglue and $60 of parts off Amazon looks cool. the weight?
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Jan 31, 2024 15:31
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I don’t have a scale handy but others come in around 6 lbs and that feels about right.
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Jan 31, 2024 16:19
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be cool to run some lights in it that glow with toan
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Jan 31, 2024 20:37
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_...eature=emb_logo
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Jan 31, 2024 20:43
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Really triggering my trypophobia with that guitar
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Major Operation posted:For options with more gain/dirt:
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800peepee51doodoo posted:Really triggering my trypophobia with that guitar Hell, very much the same Trypocaster
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Mooer Black Secret or just a straight up RAT are ideal first pedals, seconded.
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Feb 1, 2024 04:18
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Toebone: Steve Vai: 
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Feb 1, 2024 04:32
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Toebone posted:Got my Prusacaster printed off and assembled. Sounds surprisingly good for being plastic, superglue and $60 of parts off Amazon Nice job. I've done two 3d printed guitars now, a strat and a warlock. The strat is great, the warlock is extremely lovely (off-brand floyd rose, bad stl design, layers starting to separate near the neck)
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Feb 1, 2024 18:08
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has anyone tried slide rings? https://blackmountainpicks.com/pages/black-mountain-slide-ring i feel like the weight of the full slide is important for tone
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Feb 1, 2024 18:25
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Going to be away from my guitar for a few weeks, but will have access to a ukelele. Anyone got some good suggestions on what to learn? Figure I'll use the time to work on rhythm strumming patterns so when I get back to my guitar I'll be ready to join a ska band.
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Feb 2, 2024 01:22
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Plank Walker posted:Going to be away from my guitar for a few weeks, but will have access to a ukelele. Anyone got some good suggestions on what to learn? Figure I'll use the time to work on rhythm strumming patterns so when I get back to my guitar I'll be ready to join a ska band. My daughter really likes when I play Under the Sea for her
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Feb 2, 2024 01:39
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There was a point where I planned to learn a few dozen Ramones songs on uke and put out an album called Missile To Maui.
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Plank Walker posted:Going to be away from my guitar for a few weeks, but will have access to a ukelele. Anyone got some good suggestions on what to learn? Figure I'll use the time to work on rhythm strumming patterns so when I get back to my guitar I'll be ready to join a ska band. The Penalty by Beirut And then elephant gun And then everything else by them
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Feb 2, 2024 04:49
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Oh yeah Beirut is a great choice. Lots of good stuff.
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Feb 2, 2024 08:54
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Riptide by Vance Joy is a fun little song.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwuzTfxrbfc I loving love these guys.  duodenum fucked around with this message at 22:58 on Feb 2, 2024 |
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I just got a telecaster give me your tips. It's a surf green squier with tex mex pickups. Middle position with spring Reverb into trem into clean fender amp is pretty cool for starters.
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