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Posted: 6/8/2005 8:01:21 PM | right now im using a Ltd f - 50 with a zoom 505 pedal and a 80 watt guitar reasearch amp. the sound I get has awsome crunch and distortion for the metal and hardcore I play. grew up listening to mostly thrash and grunge so I gotta have the crunch! other than that i got a epiphone accoustic ... i like to buy gear thats afforadable but still quality gear. | |
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Posted: 6/9/2005 6:59:52 AM | I'm looking to get my son his first guitar since he's been taking lessons through school and loves it. he's 11 yrs old and kinna light so any suggestions?
i play a little too , tried to learn but...well lets put it this way....my kids think its funny when they get to go to the kiddy department at xmas to buy me gloves......so if they make a guitar for the tiny handed that would be great too | |
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Posted: 6/9/2005 8:37:44 AM | I teach children and adults, I've been playing 38 years (Started at 5)
....... I recommend two guitars (both electric)
Yamaha Pacifica (Strat or Tele style)
Peavey "Raptor"
Electric guitars are superior for "ease of play", and make for faster learning as hands strength isn't as much of an issue. Shorter scale guitars are made, but most children can accommodate a full scale electric in my experience.
These are all relatively inexpensive guitars, great value for the money and good enough quality that the child won't get discouraged because of using a "hard to play" instrument.
A strap is a must, for the beginner the guitar should be situated so the picking hand (right) is situated ove the "solar plexus" or just below the ribcage, in the center, ....the neck of the guitar should be at an angel so the head-stock (end of the neck) is at head height. This position will ensure proper wrist posture (straight).
For the beginner an amp is not necessary, and practicing without one is easier on the ears for those around them, also helps with learning good dynamic touch.
Avoid electronic tuners, use a pitch pipe ....... early on it's best to condidtion the ears to "in tune", electronic tuners, which are visual, do not help ear-training.
Find a good teacher who, from the start, .....involves the practical application of music theory. | |
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Posted: 6/9/2005 11:19:38 AM | ^^couldn't agree more, Late^^
Played a Pacifica not long ago,,,effortless fret/neck action,,,nice tone,,decent construction,,and the price was less than comparable Epiphones. I own two Yamaha guitars--an RGX series and an acoustic dreadnought. Very satisfied with both,,much easier to play (for me) than LOTS of Gibsons I've picked up--easier on the shoulder too. I liked the taper of the neck as well,,,the volume knob could be situated better though,,,kept hitting it on the downstroke. All in all, a decent guitar for the price. | |
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Posted: 6/9/2005 2:34:22 PM | Are there any half-decent solid state guitar amps? Most sources I've look as all seem to find some fault with any line. Some are extremely critical about MG series from Marshall. I'm just looking for a practice amp, 30 watts about, maybe up to 60-75 watts if recommended but ideally it's just for home use and not jamming with others or competing with a drummer. I'm shying away from tubes mainly because I don't really want to deal with tube maintenance but might be convinced if there really isn't a good option in the solid state field. If it has a ear phone jack, bonus, as I'm sure my neighbours won't want to hear some of my sonic abuse.
On another note, any recommendations on a head phone? I have an older Koss, it's not bad, but it's old, and literally falling to pieces. Plus they put a lot of pressure on my ears and hurt after a while. Not audio wise, just fit. They aren't the greatest in comfort.
I'm not concerned too much on cost, looking for quality.
Thanks.
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Posted: 6/9/2005 3:10:45 PM | begineers
ONE FINGER PER FRET HOURS ON END ALTERNATE PICKING
1214
1234
1324
1314 ETC......................
/he's 11 yrs old and kinna light so any suggestions=BEST ONE I EVER GOT.
/GET HIM A PIGNOSE AND A CHEAP STRAT LATE IS POINTING U IN THE DIRECTION FOR AT HOME I USED TO WALK AROUND WITH A BATTERY POWERED MARSHAL STRAPED TO MY BELT .LOL.PLAYED SOME GIG'S WITH IT TOO.JUST PUT THE MIC TO THE AMP. | |
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Posted: 6/9/2005 3:12:04 PM | -princesss
they have given you some good suggestions for guitars
-zekaric
small solid state amps
vox valvetronix
the roland cube
headphones
fostex
behringer(budget) | |
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Posted: 6/9/2005 6:41:45 PM | Headphones -
ATM-40fs
Sennheiser 280s
Beyer 770
In the studio, I always bring my own "cans", I use a pair of ATM-40fs, low ear fatigue, great isolation. Best "bang for buck".
Amplificators......
When you give up the "glass" for solid state, remember ....... ss will always depreciate with time, a decent tube amp will never lose it's value.
I'm shying away from tubes mainly because I don't really want to deal with tube maintenance
A tube amp, once serviced and re-capped should be able to go 15+ years between servicing if you use quality parts/bottles. I routinely service my own tube amps, it's simple and cheap(most repairs can be executed without a schematic, ....not so for SS). The most common service issue with older amps is filter capacitors, ..SS amps have 'em too.
If a SS makes it to 15 years and needs a fix, it's likely the original parts (transistors, IC's, etc.) will be obsolete and impossible to find, .... hence, they are disposable.
This said, I like the Roland Cube, bang for buck....... but I only own tube amps, none newer than 1975 (except for some hand-built prototypes). | |
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Posted: 6/9/2005 11:17:57 PM | small amp fun
solidsatate
traynor bloc40b ----a bass amp but super awesome for guitar
just add a pod or genisis 1(diditech) as a pre-amp
both on ebay | |
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Posted: 6/10/2005 5:32:25 AM | princessss
these guys know there sh*t....and i agree with the 100%
i started at age 12 years old and was taught classical guitar.....
wasnt for me....but, my dad was a jazz sax player....and , well, my ole man was right from the get go.....
i have strong fingers and i can play strum the strings with fair control using left hand and right hand fingers.....
this is old school perhaps.....but, playing electric coming from classical training....it nothing but a walk in the park.
anyway dudes...
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Posted: 6/10/2005 9:25:17 AM | Great thread!
Thanks for the insights gents. This'll help to narrow down what I'm looking for.
Thanks again! Robbert | |
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Posted: 6/10/2005 10:37:27 PM | Hello,
I have played guitar for most of my life. My influences include Vinnie Moore, Neil Zaza, Dave Martone, Greg Howe, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Slash. I am actually a former student of Neil Zaza. He is currently producing an album I am doing with another great player named Rob Metz. I spent a lot of time shredding, so if anyone has any questions about modes, arpeggios, or sweep-picking, please do not hesitate to ask.
Peace,
Rob Tittl. | |
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Posted: 6/11/2005 1:49:17 PM | ROB
you rule dude
I saw a Neil zaza show
he is off the hook
and I wisn I took lessons from him too | |
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Posted: 6/11/2005 2:45:04 PM | | Dannyabe- I am not familiar with guitar gear shops there, I DO know that Drums only used to be the place for drums.. Loved that place | |
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Posted: 6/11/2005 11:51:15 PM | Guitarman,
Thanks very much dude. I took lessons from Neil for about two years. Not only is he a great player, but he is one hell of a nice guy too. I learned a lot from him as well as my other teachers. Who are your influences? I'm sure you probably posted the answer before, I'm just being lazy=). I have a website with some samples of my playing, but I'm not allowed to post the URL here. If anyone wants to check it out, please send me a message.
Peace,
Rob. | |
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Posted: 6/12/2005 10:13:27 AM | found this site today thought some of u guy's might get some insight's from it/
progressiveears.com/frippbook/preface
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Posted: 6/12/2005 4:16:09 PM | | messa boogies do rock, but personally ill take a les paul through a marshall anyday of the week. no fancy pedals, no chorus, delay, just the les paul and marshall, let ur fingers do the rest! | |
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Posted: 6/12/2005 4:19:25 PM | princess
all these previously mentioned guitars are good, another one u could look into is squier. they are very cheap, and play very easily. u can often find a squier strat pack, which comes with strings, picks, and an amp. usually anywhere from 150-200 dollars. | |
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Posted: 6/13/2005 3:34:55 PM | | I'd prefer a PRS & an Orange amp to be perfectly... and my favorite -- a Flanger :-) | |
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Posted: 6/13/2005 8:57:01 PM | I own a studio and build guitars professionally
I found that with guitar amps I really depends on what style you play
to determine the type of amp you should use
because the amps are kinda voiced for certain types of music
or atleast best suited for ............... | |
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Posted: 6/14/2005 3:30:34 AM | skeetle09
guitarman100
myxtup
hey skeetle....PRS = awesome sh*t.....thats my next axe hun. (looking at a prs synth)
myxtup ..... i hear ya man....it makes shopping for drum rig'n lot easier ehhhh.
guitarman (gman) hey dude....whats a set of strat pickup replacements , that would give me a hard scream'n crunch/grunge sound ???
danny
ps....i'll be on the road to BC in a matter of days now....
can't wait to do some rig shopping in van man !!!!!!! | |
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Posted: 6/14/2005 10:53:32 AM | I hate to pull the beard off of Santa, but my PRS McCarty sucks. It looks good, but the sound is really generic. I liked it at first, but grew tired of it quickly. I've played others and came away from the experience feeling like they look great but have little individual character. Anyone else feel this way (not trying to flame anyone, just disappointed with what amounts to a $2000 dust collector)
The pRS/mesa combo is slowly replcing the Les Paul/marshall combo with the under 25 set.
Hey anyone else love the Gibson Father's day commercials? I would love to be at a music store when some well meaning wife/family walk in for a gibson and find out that they can't touch anything pictured in the commecial (all those flame tops!!!) for under $3000, new. | |
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