[QUOTE=Xenocidebot;28045308]Silly hypothetical question.
Can I get list of everyone in this thread who is actually capable of recording themselves playing? At a decent quality (no webcam mics, that sort of thing.)[/QUOTE]
me
thinking of building a guitar from scratch. tips? please don't post "it's a bad idea": I know what I'm getting myself into
Make sure you know what you want so you don't end up with a mix of a strat with a flying V and a BC Rich Warlock with over 20 pickups.
a single coil pickup running along each string
[QUOTE=deggie;28051825]thinking of building a guitar from scratch. tips? please don't post "it's a bad idea": I know what I'm getting myself into[/QUOTE]
Measure well, use a bandsaw, not a jigsaw.
[QUOTE=TheGuru;28045994]No, I know of people that do it. It doesn't quite sound the same though. Just use a thick E string. I string up my RG7620 with a six string pack of D'Addario 10's and an extra 0.065 E string for the B. It makes the tension bearable for the 25.5" scale, but I still really want a baritone scale guitar for tunings of C and lower.[/QUOTE]
I didn't even know D'addario made regular guitar strings in gauges up to 80, I've always used bass strings.
[QUOTE=absinthe;28052212]a single coil pickup running along each string[/QUOTE]
Giant-ass bolt on neck with a pickup under every fret.
So should I go for the sg?
[QUOTE=gerbile5;28052408]So should I go for the sg?[/QUOTE]
If it's one of the faded ones, then yes!
[QUOTE=tommyc225;28052493]If it's one of the faded ones, then yes![/QUOTE]
For For 100 bucks can I really go wrong as long as its in good condition?
[QUOTE=Nonikai;28053224]tinychat you fucks[/QUOTE]
Wrong thread man.
does that mean you can not join then?
i enjoy talking to people about guitar you know
[QUOTE=Nonikai;28053224]tinychat you fucks[/QUOTE]
If we had one I'd visit but I think you're all in different time zones compared to me.
[QUOTE=Xenocidebot;28054957]If we had one I'd visit but I think you're all in different time zones compared to me.[/QUOTE]
[url=http://redirectingat.com/?id=629X1198&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftinychat.com%2Ffpmusicsection&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facepunch.com%2Fthreads%2F1057126-Music-Section-Off-Topic-Discussion]But we do.[/url]
I keep asking this question and never get any answers, I'm getting my second bass amp and I need advice, I want it to be powerful enough to be as loud as a medium guitar practice/small gig amp but I also want to be able to do a range heavy metal sounds and be able to do a bit of recording. My budget is £100 - £200 but I don't mind going a bit over, I was thinking about 100 watts.
[QUOTE=Kingy_who;28055533]I keep asking this question and never get any answers, I'm getting my second bass amp and I need advice, I want it to be powerful enough to be as loud as a medium guitar practice/small gig amp but I also want to be able to do a range heavy metal sounds and be able to do a bit of recording. My budget is £100 - £200 but I don't mind going a bit over, I was thinking about 100 watts.[/QUOTE]
You don't get many answers because most of us just play guitar and really don't know much about bass gear.
Though if I'm not mistaken Tezzanator is really good with this stuff - most likely because he plays bass in a RHCP cover band.
[QUOTE=SolidSnake52;28055672]You don't get many answers because most of us just play guitar and really don't know much about bass gear.
Though if I'm not mistaken Tezzanator is really good with this stuff - most likely because he plays bass in a RHCP cover band.[/QUOTE]
It may be time to bump the bass discussion thread.
im buying the epi SG and a fender guitar case for 120 tomorrow
the only thing missing will be picks and a strap.
[QUOTE=SolidSnake52;28054997][url=http://redirectingat.com/?id=629X1198&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftinychat.com%2Ffpmusicsection&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facepunch.com%2Fthreads%2F1057126-Music-Section-Off-Topic-Discussion]But we do.[/url][/QUOTE]
With nobody in it. Maybe a Steam group would make more sense.
I've been gigging a (Currently) [url=http://dl.dropbox.com/u/286964/Photos/l_b505a7324a4f47d2a7cb583ef2c985ed.jpg]150W Gallien krueger Backline 600 into an Ashdown 2x10 Cabinet[/url] for around 3 years now and it's Loud, Reliable and a workhorse I am very happy with.
My personal experience with Ashdown has been less that stellar... I owned a Perfect ten and it broke after a couple of weeks and I have used ABMS, MAGs and EVOs in past and they just seem to lack a certain "presence" to them... I find I am cranking them HARD just to hear myself! - I would have trouble recommending ashdown at this point because I am put off. YMMV.
For Gigging with a rock band I wouldn't dip below around the 70W/100W mark, personally.
These stuck out to me while browsing around the £150-250 mark.
[url=http://www.thomann.de/gb/gallien_krueger_mb112.htm]GK MB112, £246, 200W - 1x12"[/url]
[url=http://www.thomann.de/gb/swr_la15_bass_combo.htm]SWR LA15, £201 100W - 1x15"[/url]
I'm still waiting for a [url=http://www.thomann.de/gb/gallien_krueger_mb115.htm]GK MB115 (£326, 200W, 1x15")[/url] to come in stock in a store near me because I am looking for something lighter. I haven't played an amp that has come close to the clarity of GK stuff.
For the sort of cash you are talking, a nice combo is the way forward.
Someone else may have their favorite brand to recommend, I'm not going to pass off that I have played every brand and can be extremely objective, I can't. - Various Ashdown, GK, Peavey, Kustom, Ampeg and Marshall amps are what I have had contact with.
You called?
[url]http://steamcommunity.com/groups/fpmusic[/url]
[QUOTE=Kingy_who;28055533]I keep asking this question and never get any answers, I'm getting my second bass amp and I need advice, I want it to be powerful enough to be as loud as a medium guitar practice/small gig amp but I also want to be able to do a range heavy metal sounds and be able to do a bit of recording. My budget is £100 - £200 but I don't mind going a bit over, I was thinking about 100 watts.[/QUOTE]
Uh...I know nothing about a lot of these brands, like Kustom or Rocktron or how Peavey's bass stuff is, but you could get a 200w 1x12 GK combo or 50w Ampeg for that. I think people were just talking about the Fender Rumble being decent too. Then nab a pedal with the remainder?
Or ask tezz, yeah, should've looked again before I posted.
[QUOTE=Nonikai;28056438]You called?
[url]http://steamcommunity.com/groups/fpmusic[/url][/QUOTE]
Pfagh, one member. 'tis DOOOOOMED. Joined anyway.
do i need an amp, or can i get an adapter to plug headphones in?
[editline]14th February 2011[/editline]
and what else works good as a temp pick? would a coin be okay?
i plan to start into it ASAP
[QUOTE=Kingy_who;28055533]I keep asking this question and never get any answers, I'm getting my second bass amp and I need advice, I want it to be powerful enough to be as loud as a medium guitar practice/small gig amp but I also want to be able to do a range heavy metal sounds and be able to do a bit of recording. My budget is £100 - £200 but I don't mind going a bit over, I was thinking about 100 watts.[/QUOTE]
Just for noting, you're not gonna need much in terms of wattage. I've an 80W, I've never gone above 9 o clock on the master volume. 50W would be fine for smaller venues.
[editline]14th February 2011[/editline]
and on a bass note; a punk classic:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-6lwm3HL-o[/media]
[QUOTE=gerbile5;28056500]do i need an amp, or can i get an adapter to plug headphones in?
[editline]14th February 2011[/editline]
and what else works good as a temp pick? would a coin be okay?
i plan to start into it ASAP[/QUOTE]
Picks are dirt cheap, just get those. There are pocket amp things, but a real amp is hard to replace unless you use virtual amps on PC, which in the end can cost more than a real amp.
i was playing and twaaang snap CHRIST WHAT
high e string went poof
[editline]14th February 2011[/editline]
first time happening to me
noise made me jump 10 feet
[QUOTE=acfan;28057478]i was playing and twaaang snap CHRIST WHAT
high e string went poof
[editline]14th February 2011[/editline]
first time happening to me
noise made me jump 10 feet[/QUOTE]
Lucky you didn't get shanked in the face. That happens to me every goddamn time.
And another:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYxeWj8l6uc[/media]
[QUOTE=acfan;28057478]i was playing and twaaang snap CHRIST WHAT
high e string went poof
[editline]14th February 2011[/editline]
first time happening to me
noise made me jump 10 feet[/QUOTE]
Playing tube amp, accidentally turn volume to 2 on gain/boost
so fucking loud in house, drop guitar and run to the breaker box.
threw all the switches
scared the shit outta me
I threw the guitar on the floor and I broke a nut.
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