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Posted: 3/19/2005 3:31:00 PM | just got the 50 bucks! thanks dude!.. LOL!!
ahh haaa!! i got the replacement evh phase 90 today, a pack of new strings and a guitar stand.. woo whoooo! that eVH phase 90 sounds AWESOME!
The strobo stomp is a little confusing.. Have never used a tuner like that before.. So its all new to me.. I think I am getting the hang of it though.. There web sight says always in the replies to there forums.. Give it some time and play with it. | |
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Posted: 3/19/2005 4:29:35 PM | yes
jimi
just hang with the tuner for awhile
I is different than a standard dial tuner
you will get it in a couple days | |
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Posted: 3/19/2005 4:40:59 PM | Gman, ....if you really want a be all/end all "accurate" bench tuner?
Find yourself an old "Dual-Trace" analog oscilloscope, .....these can be picked up cheap.
Great for trouble-shooting amps too, if you ever decide to start working on the electric guitar's better half. | |
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Posted: 3/19/2005 5:17:36 PM | Well now.. I just strung my new ax.. Turned it with the strobo tuner.. and HOLY FREEKING COW! First off.. I can’t believe how much you can fine tune that thing. It’s crazy!
Then playing sounds so much more clear and bright! I played along with a song I have been fussing around with on a CD and it sounded like a perfect match!! I even figured out a part of the song I have been fiddling with for some time now. Also I had much more harmonics and clearer cords! Amazing.. Its like a whole new guitar.. Well it is a new guitar.. But the difference in strings and tuning is amazing….shudders… I think I wet myself.
What I was doing wrong is I had the volume knob all the way up.. You have to turn it down and strike the string lightly.. | |
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Joined: 3/7/2005
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Posted: 3/21/2005 5:39:10 PM | | aaaaah! to much to read!!! And I dont get most of the mumbo jumbo!!! Maybe in a few years I'lll understand! I am looking to learn electric guitar. I was thinking of buying a used SG or something... Well something not expensive. And about the amp well I have no Idea, I guess it depends on what kind of sound I want. I'll be looking forward to being able to understand what you guys are talking about!! | |
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Posted: 3/21/2005 8:15:37 PM | ^^^^^^^^welcome MASA
MASA GET THIS BOOK IT WILL HELP
this is an awesome referrence guide for everything guitar:
-the cool classic guitars
-basic maitenance
-how to read music
-cool tube amps
-influential players
-TONS OF COLOR PICS 100'S
.................everything etc
"THE COMPLETE GUITARIST" by RICHARD CHAPMAN
run don't walk -get this book!!!!
even if you have to order it--you will thank me
best $25 you will spent ever !!!!!
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Joined: 3/5/2005
Msg: 257 | |
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Posted: 3/23/2005 1:27:56 AM | FYI: There is a second book - The New Complete Guitarist by Richard Chapman (2003).
Everytime I read anything in this thread it makes me want to play. You guys are addicting. I don't have an electric anymore. I got rid of my crappy one. Just have a Fender acoustic.
So if I were going to buy an electric, you would suggest a used American Strat? I would have to say my playing experience is near beginner even though I've played or dabbled for years. I can read TAB although the lead stuff throws me still. Kinda wish I had a Peterson Strobe tuner when i did have my electric (a....cringe....sad to say.... Headway). I did learn to tune by ear so that was a big help but I can see I've been missing out all these years.
Jimi - Sounds like you're in heaven right now with all your new toys  | |
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Posted: 3/23/2005 7:53:22 AM | Anyone do any home recording stuff?
New here, quick gear list:
Mesa triple recto /w oversized mesa 4x12
2 gibson les pauls, one with pickups ordered by Steve Vai personally 
2 Ibanez, one RG470, and a 270DX with 81/85 EMG combo
2 Pod XT's /w upgrades
Carvin TS100 tube poweramp
Marshall 1960A 4x12
POS marshall JCM2000 that sounds like butt and shocks whoever uses it
Mac G5 /w dual 2ghz CPU, 1gb ram, 240gig internal drive, 240 gig external firewire, protools, digidesign 002 protools firewire rack unit <- mostly why i'm hear, i want to learn some recording technique's for drums/guitars, and if anyone wants some samples of my personal direct recordings that suck. Steve Vai's engineer is teaching me basics, but he's really busy, and i think he hates it when i call him at the studio because i forget that the mute button is turned on whenever the 002 rack is powered up ehhe
http://www.angelfire.com/80s/wickens
Most of those are from about 4 years ago, a couple from when i was REALLY lazy with my guitar playing.
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Posted: 3/23/2005 12:27:15 PM | PELWAR
the new complete guitar is the updated version
check it out it is cool too
ya
get a good strat with a humbucker in the bridge..............very versitile set up
WELL WICKENS
obviously you do not live in the frozen tundra if you are talking to steve vai engineer
ya I own a recording studio
you may want to check out a" palmer speaker simulator"
the have then at
WESTWOOD MUSIC".......in LA
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Posted: 3/23/2005 1:11:30 PM | | Any of you guys like finger picking guitar? My favorite guitarist of all time was Chet Atkins. Lenny Breau was another awesome guitarist. | |
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Posted: 3/23/2005 2:16:05 PM | Chet Atkins has an amazing sound, havnt heard much of his stuff, but he was really good!
And i'm going to take a look at that speaker sim when i get a chance, always up for new toys
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Joined: 3/7/2005
Msg: 262 | |
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Posted: 3/23/2005 4:38:04 PM | Thanks for the adive guys! I really appreciate it!
Am almost there I got enough for a cheap guitar now just need the other stuff lol
Amp etc.. | |
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Posted: 3/23/2005 7:47:52 PM | masa... it takes time to build up your a***nal of weapons of mass destruction.. But buy good stuff if you serious.. It’s well worth the money and if you decide to sell it you can get most of your money back.
A good guitar to me is vital to you wanting to play it.. a bad guitar discourages you.. in my opinion.
Maybe tomorrow I will pick up that book “The New Complete Guitarist by Richard Chapman” I believe I have peeked in to this book before looking for nuggets of wisdom.. we have a borders book store real close to work.. I will check it out at lunch time | |
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Posted: 3/23/2005 8:06:37 PM | amps -fender cyber twin, blues deville 212, guitars- ibanez vai millenium jem #280/300, custom wolfgang, yamaha pacifica rebuilt, american ultra start, takamine acoustic electric, about 30 pedals of all kinds , samson dual diversity wireless, dr770 drum machine
thats my list, yall | |
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Pelwar
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Joined: 3/5/2005
Msg: 265 | |
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Posted: 3/24/2005 1:51:27 AM | Guitarman - This is probably a dumb question but I know the EMG-60 Humbucker is both for rhythm and lead but do you know what the EMG-89 is for? I'm guessing it is a more improved versatile sound since it has two pick-ups. I don't truly know the difference.
If i'm buying a Strat used I will probably have to get whatever is available pretty much and go from there.... but if there are a couple with different humbuckers which would you suggest? I guess technically I'm more of a rhythm player at this point than lead. | |
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Posted: 3/24/2005 2:31:29 AM | PELWAR
I looked at the emg site check that out for a good desciption
the emg 89 has alnico magnets----which have less high end
it is possible to tap this pickup which mean using one or 2 coills
emg-60 is briter cause it uses ceramic magnets
I would ask
what kind of wood is the strat?the neck?
what kinda amp ?
music you play?
favorite guitar player?
bridge humbuckers I like
billl lawerence l-500
seymour duncan distortion
dimarzio -steve special
JIMI
cool to hear you will get that book
do get it
read it cover to cover 3 times
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Pelwar
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Joined: 3/5/2005
Msg: 267 | |
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Posted: 3/24/2005 3:05:58 PM | Well as for the wood on the guitar I have no idea. I'm a bit premature since i haven't seen one yet. Im' getting ideas so when I do see one I like I will know whether or not it is a good deal.
I no longer have an Amp so I would need to buy one of those too. I guess it would go around what I bought for guitar (Strat seems to be the choice).
Music I play- Metallica, Skid Row, Judas Priest, Tesla (not the leads mind you....I'm not that good yet)... I seem to be leaning more towards folk type music.. indigo girls, john denver, etc... I really like the clear sounds of the different strings although at times I like the distortion too.
Favorite Guitarist - Yngvie Malmstein | |
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Posted: 3/24/2005 8:45:13 PM | PELWAR
yes a strat is cool
humbucker in the bridge for sure
see pickup list above
buy a tube amp
nothing else will do | |
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Posted: 3/25/2005 3:34:34 PM | Does anyone here know where on the net you can get accurate scales? I've learned some, but I always wanted to learn more...
p.s. If this got asked before, sorry, but i'd still like to know. | |
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Posted: 3/25/2005 3:42:28 PM | pelwar----yes! a fellow Yngwie Malmstein fan. 
No book yet.. But I got a new alternator on my truck.. stupid truck! GRRR!!. LOL. | |
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Pelwar
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Joined: 3/5/2005
Msg: 271 | |
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Posted: 3/25/2005 5:25:32 PM | Jimi - Yes, Yngwie rocks! I got the guitar book at the library and it is full of great stuff. I will probably buy this book but I like to look through it first.
Thanks Guitarman! | |
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Posted: 3/25/2005 6:22:34 PM | | I found a different book... it was called THE COMPLETE GUITARIST for the player... it was a compilation of things.. Not just one writer.. could it be the same book or a different one? | |
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Pelwar
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Joined: 3/5/2005
Msg: 273 | |
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Posted: 3/26/2005 12:38:42 AM | is it by Richard Chapman? Guitarman recommended "The Complete Guitarist" by Richard Chapman which has a ton of things in it all guitar. The same author came out with a newer version of the same book called " The New Complete Guitarist" by Richard Chapman.
Starts out with a guitar timeline discussing various early guitars, goes to acoustic and electric guitars, then playing the guitar, chords, scales, etc....
So if Richard is your author than it is the correct book. | |
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Posted: 3/26/2005 12:51:19 AM | | Nope I was looking at the wrong book.. I did a goggle search on it and now I know what to look for.. It will be in my a***nal. | |
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