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Dirt posted:Jaguar Pickup question: Are they just standard sized Fender single coils, or are they an odd size? Like not strat size? They're not exactly the same size, but they're similar. 3.044" wide versus 3.031". There's also a difference in the bobbin base plate. You can put a jaguar pickup in a strat a lot easier than putting a strat pickup in a jaguar.
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40 OZ posted:
English sixpence, thank you very much.
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Nov 28, 2014 18:47
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juche mane posted:Lots of the Squiers have Duncan designed pickups which are pretty good. See how you like them before you set your mind on purchasing new ones. The ones in my VM J Bass are way better than a $300 bass deserves to ship with. If I see Duncan I'm usually comfortable expecting something very usable.
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Nov 29, 2014 02:56
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What's the thought on phenolic fingerboards? I picked up an explorer cheap on eBay and didn't realize that it came with one. Its an epiphone if that makes any difference in cheapness.
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Nov 29, 2014 03:05
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it's cool!
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Nov 29, 2014 03:09
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rio posted:V-Picks. Made from some clear material V-Picks are great but the tips tend to blunt waaaaay faster than they should for the cost.
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Nov 29, 2014 04:52
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http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SIR27FDIPT/sn211P01130722750#threePaymentsPopup this is a really sick deal that i wish i could take advantage of
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Nov 29, 2014 04:59
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also i just bought 12 sets of ernie ball cobalts from there for 7.50 a pop, which is a drat good deal for those
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Nov 29, 2014 05:06
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Xenocidebot posted:Acrylic. Yeah - the tips have also been inconsistent on the thinner picks (I forget their name, but the Jazz III type picks had a different tip on each of the picks and even slight difference in thicknesses). Have to shape them often, but honestly it doesn't take all that long to shape a tip). I'd rather have them wear a bit than have the material be too clacky on the strings.
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Nov 29, 2014 05:17
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muike posted:http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SIR27FDIPT/sn211P01130722750#threePaymentsPopup this is a really sick deal that i wish i could take advantage of Sweetwater is kicking booty with the sales. Even before this I got a pretty huge discount on my PRS + case. I didn't expect much because I've heard they don't do it often.
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Nov 29, 2014 05:28
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muike posted:also i just bought 12 sets of ernie ball cobalts from there for 7.50 a pop, which is a drat good deal for those How do these compare to the NYXLs?
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Nov 29, 2014 05:34
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they're brighter and grind harder and last a while. they're like the messhugah of strings while nyxls are like idk really well composed pop music
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Nov 29, 2014 05:36
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speaking of deals, GC/musicians friend is doing a 15% off. which is okay, I guess, except it means you can get the flashback triple delay in the US for 15% off. so I did that and maybe you should too.
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Nov 29, 2014 06:15
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Professor Science posted:speaking of deals, GC/musicians friend is doing a 15% off. which is okay, I guess, except it means you can get the flashback triple delay in the US for 15% off. so I did that and maybe you should too. Getting this + the T2 verb and maybe another one soon for that free X2 loop rebate. Pretty soon my board is going to be all TC. And by board I mean the cardboard I'm using until I get a Holeyboard 
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Nov 29, 2014 07:14
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Professor Science posted:speaking of deals, GC/musicians friend is doing a 15% off. which is okay, I guess, except it means you can get the flashback triple delay in the US for 15% off. so I did that and maybe you should too. Prymaxe is running a 21% off on orders over $75, so I went with them. If you want anything that's excluded you can just call them and they'll email you a coupon code that will work. You could probably also try getting Sweetwater/MF to beat their discount, but I haven't tried that so I'm not certain.
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Professor Science posted:speaking of deals, GC/musicians friend is doing a 15% off. which is okay, I guess, except it means you can get the flashback triple delay in the US for 15% off. so I did that and maybe you should too. Yeah unfortunately the list of vendors that aren't covered by the 15% is really long. Look at that massive list: https://blackfriday.com/stores/guitar-center/flyers/black-friday/page-1
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Nov 29, 2014 17:10
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What's the best acoustic at the $200, $300, and $400 price points? New or used.
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Nov 29, 2014 17:48
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juche mane posted:What's the best acoustic at the $200, $300, and $400 price points? New or used. Seagull s6 is $419. http://www.seagullguitars.com/seagull_s6_original.html
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Nov 29, 2014 18:01
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That thing is sexy. What might you recommend that's a little cheaper?
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Nov 29, 2014 19:09
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juche mane posted:That thing is sexy. What might you recommend that's a little cheaper? A Yamaha like this might serve you well: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FG730S
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Nov 29, 2014 19:27
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booshi posted:Yeah unfortunately the list of vendors that aren't covered by the 15% is really long. For every GC sale the exclusion list is usually everything you'd normally get.
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Nov 29, 2014 19:59
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OhDearGodNo posted:For every GC sale the exclusion list is usually everything you'd normally get.
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Nov 29, 2014 20:23
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If you go in person (gasp) or speak to someone on the phone (double gasp) they will usually apply a coupon to whatever you want, especially if you emphasize that you are ready to make a purchase. The guy I spoke to at GC actually asked me for the coupon before I brought it up and applied it to an Epiphone (which should be excluded). At the end of the day these are companies that are driven by sales and you can work the retail angle pretty good if you just try to talk to people.
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Nov 29, 2014 22:26
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OhDearGodNo posted:For every GC sale the exclusion list is usually everything you'd normally get. Seriously, it is like EVERY major brand. Often you can get someone to honor it, if they want to make the sale, but it is ridiculous.
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Nov 29, 2014 23:13
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juche mane posted:That thing is sexy. What might you recommend that's a little cheaper? Either a Yamaha or Alvarez are the typical sub-$300 acoustics generally recommended. Declan MacManus posted:At the end of the day these are companies that are driven by sales Maybe not so much in the case of GC. They're in the later stages of the PE debt-restructuring-destruction cycle, building out more retail space in smaller markets and taking on even more debt. Alec Bald Snatch fucked around with this message at 23:58 on Nov 29, 2014 |
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Nov 29, 2014 23:45
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I got me a used Ovation for 200.
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I'm looking at some tube amps on Craigslist. What should I look for when trying them out? What makes them more or less valuable?
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dexter6 posted:I'm looking at some tube amps on Craigslist. What should I look for when trying them out? What makes them more or less valuable? You should look for one that sounds good and hasn't obviously been abused. You probably also don't want one with more power than you need, because that will mean its a lot heavier and a lot less useful in many situations. You can always mic a smaller amp. If its old, consider that it will probably need maintenance soon. More valuable = vintage and/or from a good brand name, may or may not sound better than other price levels. Less valuable = recent and/or from a less good brand name, may or may not sound worse than other price levels. If you're into electronics and they'll let you see the innards you can look at the electrolytic caps and see if they're on the verge of bursting, which pretty much any 20+ year old caps will be. If you have a price range and tonal preference in mind we can probably recommend something more specific.
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TopherCStone posted:You should look for one that sounds good and hasn't obviously been abused. You probably also don't want one with more power than you need, because that will mean its a lot heavier and a lot less useful in many situations. You can always mic a smaller amp. If its old, consider that it will probably need maintenance soon.
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Nov 30, 2014 16:41
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dexter6 posted:Sorry - I'm looking at fender Blues Jr's and Tweaker Egnaters. Mostly just wanted to know what to inspect on a tube amp, other than just playing it and seeing how it sounds. Make sure it sounds clean at the volume you want - if it fuzzes out even at low volume levels, something is wrong, probably a tube. Check to see all the tubes light up, at least a little (don't be like some of my customers, though, who have returned amps that have sounded fine but "the tubes aren't all glowing at equal brightness!"  ). Those are both fairly simple amps, though, so you should hear it if any of the tubes aren't doing their job. Turn all the knobs all the way and listen for crackle (turn your guitar volume down to zero but leave it plugged in before you do this with the volume control). Crackle isn't by any means a dealbreaker, but it does mean that pot need to be cleaned (most likely) or replaced (not as likely). If it doesn't go away just from you turning the knob back and forth for a while (this solves a lot of dirty pot problems),it will involve opening the amp up, so discuss it before you make your deal.Hope that it won't need new tubes, but operate under the assumption that it will and make sure you at least know where to order replacements from. If the amp has seen a lot of use but still has the factory tubes, they'll probably need to be replaced. These are low-power amps that are designed for home use, though, so it'll be less of an issue than buying a bigger gigging amp. Signs of worn-out tubes are mushy sound, poor attack, fuzz around the edges of the notes, and general lifelessness. It's similar to worn-out strings on a guitar. If it has reverb (the Blues Jr definitely will, the Tweaker depends on the version) make sure that works. Tap the reverb tank (metal box at the bottom of the amp, sometimes under a vinyl cover). If you get sound when the reverb turned on, you're golden. If you don't get sound, or you get sound from tapping but not from playing with the reverb on, you'll need to have it looked at. It's not a big deal, but not a beginner job either. If all is well, thank them and keep their contact information. Find out about a local amp tech as well - even at the lower price points, it's almost always cheaper to repair something than replace it outright. TopherCStone posted:You probably also don't want one with more power than you need, because that will mean its a lot heavier and a lot less useful in many situations. You can Emphasis on the "need". Depending on your style of music and the local scene, miking may not be an option. I've been gigging in a punk band for years, and can still count the number of venues that have mic'ed me on one hand. If you're going to be playing house shows, for instance, you need to hold your own without a PA. But let your current needs drive your situation, don't say "I might at some point in the distant future be playing with a drummer, so I'd better get a massive rig now." The more power an amp has (and the more speakers they're driving), the higher the minimum volume is to get sound. If you can only afford one amp for home and loud gig situations, get used to setting your home volume through pedals (a compressor is a great trick if you want to practice clean at home through a Twin).
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Check out my new baby!  And the family:  No, I'm not so enamored with squire strats that I need two. The pink and blue guitars belong to my daughter.
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Nov 30, 2014 21:08
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You probably burnt up pot internals. You are using way to much solder and so your keeping your iron on points for too long. You really don't need very much and a good rule of thumb is to use less than you think you need because you can always put on more if needed. Less time spent applying heat and cleaner soldering points. It takes a bit of practice but you'll get there.
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I've been trying to get my ears in shape lately, so I just started doing the JustinGuitar transcription videos. So far I've done only simple stuff where he tells you the position and scale in advance, but drat it feels good to just work something out note by note. I really should buy some of his stuff to support his site.
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Dec 1, 2014 03:35
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Day Man posted:Check out my new baby! Merry Christmas. But put some better pups in it.
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Zuhzuhzombie!! posted:Merry Christmas. But put some better pups in it. What would you suggest?
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There are a few Peavey AT-200s going for £119 if anyone's interested! http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Peavey-AT-200-Auto-Tune-Electric-Guitar-Black/INY That's the one with the autotune system, so you can play all your djent in Bb and switch to Nashville tuning for a slide solo
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Zuhzuhzombie!! posted:Merry Christmas. But put some better pups in it. The newer "Baldwin era" pickups aren't terrible. They're better than the minitrons they used to use. I'm not even sure if the 5620s have deep enough routes for original filtertrons or TV Jones filtertrons.
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baka kaba posted:There are a few Peavey AT-200s going for £119 if anyone's interested! Now I'm wondering what the most brutal slide tuning would be.
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Day Man posted:What would you suggest? TV Jones!
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Zuhzuhzombie!! posted:TV Jones! I was looking at his stuff for my Cabronita Tele. Warmoth has a couple no-ears Powertron Plus in stock too 
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